Current Affairs

[Stephen]

I personally don’t think there will be a lack of take up in the younger generations…. the reason I think this is that the swing from the older generations catching the virus to that of the younger generations will get more attention in the media and this will be enough to get them standing in line for the vaccine…who of you agree with me?

.....as the tumbleweed rolls down the road

[david63]

I personally don’t think there will be a lack of take up in the younger generations…. the reason I think this is that the swing from the older generations catching the virus to that of the younger generations will get more attention in the media and this will be enough to get them standing in line for the vaccine…who of you agree with me?

I would like to think that you are right but I remain to be convinced.

[towny44]

I think you are all getting your knickers in a twist over something that, while it might make headlines in the Mail, is probably only applicable to a tiny minority of the younger generation. Personally I don't really think that jabs lend themselves to drive through, they may be OK for testing where you do most of the work, whereas a vaccination is better done indoors.

[oldbluefox]

I don't think the younger generation in general have covered themselves in glory over the course of the pandemic. Some of the attitudes expressed on TV interviews, outbreaks of Covid in universities, pre-lockdown dancing in the streets, large proportion of younger people seen at protests and attitudes towards masks and social distancing either lax or ignored altogether does not create a good impression. The idea "If I get it it will be just mild so I'm not that bothered" attitude fails to understand it's not just their own illness which is of concern but who they pass it on to.
Perhaps if the younger generation had demonstrated a more mature approach both locally and nationally we might have been able to shorten the span of the lockdown much earlier than we have. I'm afraid the notion of "I'm only young once and am losing a year of my life" doesn't cu much ice with me. Everybody has lost a year out of their lives. Some have lost much more than that...........

[oldbluefox]

I think you are all getting your knickers in a twist over something that, while it might make headlines in the Mail, is probably only applicable to a tiny minority of the younger generation. Personally I don't really think that jabs lend themselves to drive through, they may be OK for testing where you do most of the work, whereas a vaccination is better done indoors.

Whether it's better or not I don't know but I saw other countries are employing this method. If it's quicker and gets the job done I'm not bothered where it happens.

[Manoverboard]

Surely ' Drive through ' could get a bit tricky and very congested when all the cars have to park up somewhere for 15 minutes to ensure that the jabees are sans side effects

[david63]

One thing that puzzles about "drive through" vaccination centres is what happens about the 15 minute wait after the jab? Or has that stopped now?

[oldbluefox]

After our jabs in the sports centre we had to go and sit in our cars for 15 minutes and if we felt ill had to sound the horn and someone would come to us. A decent size car park will take plenty of cars even if hooting all at once!!!

[Manoverboard]

I was under the impression that it was a case of turn up and go ... the car park therefore could be empty or clogged up ?

[Stephen]

After our jabs in the sports centre we had to go and sit in our cars for 15 minutes and if we felt ill had to sound the horn and someone would come to us. A decent size car park will take plenty of cars even if hooting all at once!!!

But can they tell the difference between a hoot and a car alarm.

[oldbluefox]

I was under the impression that it was a case of turn up and go ... the car park therefore could be empty or clogged up ?

I would imagine there would be an appointment system.

After our jabs in the sports centre we had to go and sit in our cars for 15 minutes and if we felt ill had to sound the horn and someone would come to us. A decent size car park will take plenty of cars even if hooting all at once!!!

But can they tell the difference between a hoot and a car alarm.

Easy!!! Dot, dot, dot, dash, dash, dash, dot, dot, dot on your hooter just before you pass out!!!

[Mervyn and Trish]

I know someone, an acquaintance rather than a friend, whose attitude to Covid, was illustrated by his cavalier refusal to comply with basic precautions. He ended up in intensive care. I wonder if that has changed his behaviour?

[oldbluefox]

I do wonder how many of those who have been so cavalier in their attitudes towards this pandemic and lockdown are now in our hospitals.

[barney]

After our jabs in the sports centre we had to go and sit in our cars for 15 minutes and if we felt ill had to sound the horn and someone would come to us. A decent size car park will take plenty of cars even if hooting all at once!!!

Nothing like that down my way.
In
Jab
Leave
Less than five minutes for the entire thing

[Kendhni]

One thing that puzzles about "drive through" vaccination centres is what happens about the 15 minute wait after the jab? Or has that stopped now?

I can only relate how it worked for us. The centre I went to was on one side of a car park. There were multiple lanes and you were directed to the back of one of the lanes - maybe 3-4 cars per lane. It took about 10-15 minutes to move forward and get the jab. If the driver was being vaccinated it was suggested that we moved to the far end of the car park and wait for 15 minutes - there was loads of space.

Most people did park up, some didn't - there was no policing, you just waited for a while and drove off without further instruction. I was early in the morning so there was only about 30-40 cars parked - maybe later in the day it might have got busier.

[Stephen]

I know someone, an acquaintance rather than a friend, whose attitude to Covid, was illustrated by his cavalier refusal to comply with basic precautions. He ended up in intensive care. I wonder if that has changed his behaviour?

That's if he's still with us.

[Mervyn and Trish]

He is. Wouldn't wish anyone harm but there's a told you so moment there

[Kendhni]

I don't think the younger generation in general have covered themselves in glory over the course of the pandemic. Some of the attitudes expressed on TV interviews, outbreaks of Covid in universities, pre-lockdown dancing in the streets, large proportion of younger people seen at protests and attitudes towards masks and social distancing either lax or ignored altogether does not create a good impression. The idea "If I get it it will be just mild so I'm not that bothered" attitude fails to understand it's not just their own illness which is of concern but who they pass it on to.
Perhaps if the younger generation had demonstrated a more mature approach both locally and nationally we might have been able to shorten the span of the lockdown much earlier than we have. I'm afraid the notion of "I'm only young once and am losing a year of my life" doesn't cu much ice with me. Everybody has lost a year out of their lives. Some have lost much more than that...........

I don't think there is any single age group that holds any moral high ground here. I have seen people of all ages bending the rules to suit their own agendas and moral compass. Some that did so actually worked for the NHS and should have known better. When I look at the crowds shown on TV I see people from many different age groups (from teens through to 70's and possibly beyond - I am not great at judging age).

[Kendhni]

He is. Wouldn't wish anyone harm but there's a told you so moment there

When I read the headline of this story, I thought I was going to have a 'well you deserved it' moment, but then when you read the detail it was just an ordinary person who made a very stupid call - I ended up feeling sorry for him and his family.
https://globalnews.ca/news/7169518/coro ... eath-hoax/

There are several other anecdotes (hard t find real evidence of what is fact and what is fiction) where someone has taken it home to their family - and never learned that they had actually infected or killed other members of the family.

[Onelife]

He is. Wouldn't wish anyone harm but there's a told you so moment there

When I read the headline of this story, I thought I was going to have a 'well you deserved it' moment, but then when you read the detail it was just an ordinary person who made a very stupid call - I ended up feeling sorry for him and his family.
https://globalnews.ca/news/7169518/coro ... eath-hoax/

There are several other anecdotes (hard t find real evidence of what is fact and what is fiction) where someone has taken it home to their family - and never learned that they had actually infected or killed other members of the family.

I had the same… 'well you deserved it' moment’ and still think it because he will more than likely have sent others to an early grave for his stupidity.

Let’s hope Jane’s 'anecdotal' warning deters others from testing out this Covid hoax theory.

[Kendhni]

Good news, but I am sure one of the factors that will feed into this will be how sensible people are over the Easter weekend
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/vaccinated-br ... 42604.html

[Onelife]

Good news, but I am sure one of the factors that will feed into this will be how sensible people are over the Easter weekend
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/vaccinated-br ... 42604.html

When this day arrives, it’s going to be a political leaders nightmare… dammed if they do, dammed if they don’t.

[towny44]

Good news, but I am sure one of the factors that will feed into this will be how sensible people are over the Easter weekend
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/vaccinated-br ... 42604.html

It sounds a good idea, but what happens if the country has its status changed while you are on holiday? Plenty of possibilities for lots of whinging when you have to pay for your hotel quarantine when you return.

[barney]

Johnson is making a statement tonight.
Hopefully travel will remain restricted but if there is any change, I’d hope at least 10 days quarantine on return and a series of negative tests before leaving.

We still can’t get to visit Mum in the care home but idiots can trot off to Greece on holiday ????

[Kendhni]

Good news, but I am sure one of the factors that will feed into this will be how sensible people are over the Easter weekend
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/vaccinated-br ... 42604.html

It sounds a good idea, but what happens if the country has its status changed while you are on holiday? Plenty of possibilities for lots of whinging when you have to pay for your hotel quarantine when you return.

All good points - and it is the risk many people will be willing to take.
The hotel situation is interesting, I am wondering if those returning to home would be allowed to self isolate at home?

We all just have to wait for and follow whatever advice we are being given.