Some concerning figures in Germany for the last week or so. After constantly coming down since the start of the year, figures and incidence levels have flattened and are now starting to slowly rise again. Apparently due to the British mutation, which is now in one in four samples. The issue is that this has happened without any loosening of restrictions (apart from classes one to three going back last week). There is no further tightening that can be done to reduce the figures to levels were test and trace works reliably, yet permanent lockdown (two months full, four months "light) is not proving successful anymore. Only one way out seemingly and that is to vaccinate more, but the centres are empty (at least the ones offering AstraZeneca).
Quo vadis Europe?
Doubts as to its effectiveness, especially in the old.Why are people not wanting the vaccine, especially the Astra Zeneca one, in Germany?
Doubts as to its effectiveness, especially in the old.
Even some doctors not taking it when being offered.
Yeah, I know that as well. But once someone from "up high" expresses doubts, then it spreads. Massive PR job on now to convince people to take what they're offered...lots of cases of people coming for their jab, being told it's AstraZeneca and then refusing it. Waste of time, thankfully not a waste of vaccines as it can be kept refrigerated (for a certain time).It’s likely to be more effective than no vaccine though, seems a bit crazy. Suppose that’s the modern world, everyone with access to the internet becomes an expert in every subject.
Why all the fuss?
Thousands die from Flu, thousands die from knife & gun crime yet the world is slipping into overdrive for a bit of a snuffle*!
And its creating far too much work for me!! ?
*unless you have underlying health issues or are old
Classes one to three going back is whySome concerning figures in Germany for the last week or so. After constantly coming down since the start of the year, figures and incidence levels have flattened and are now starting to slowly rise again. Apparently due to the British mutation, which is now in one in four samples. The issue is that this has happened without any loosening of restrictions (apart from classes one to three going back last week). There is no further tightening that can be done to reduce the figures to levels were test and trace works reliably, yet permanent lockdown (two months full, four months "light) is not proving successful anymore. Only one way out seemingly and that is to vaccinate more, but the centres are empty (at least the ones offering AstraZeneca).
Quo vadis Europe?
Macron and German (and EU) politicians suggested tthat the Oxford vaccine was unproven for older people.Why are people not wanting the vaccine, especially the Astra Zeneca one, in Germany?
Classes one to three going back is why
Everyone refusing the same AZ vaccine that the EU wanted to restart the Irish troubles for?
Need to look at the strictness of the restrictions thenClasses one to three went back this Monday, and only then at reduced class sizes. No way this is already leading to another wave four days later.
"We've closed down so much cap'n, we cannae close down nay more!"Need to look at the strictness of the restrictions then
And close the schools again
Absolutely incredible.What has been remarkable is, since the start of 2021 (until a few days ago at least), PHE have had NO reported cases of seasonal flu. The thinking being this is largely down to increased hygiene and social distancing measures, along with the increased uptake in vaccine over the winter. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/flu-cases-covid-england-phe-latest-b1805124.html
Quite incredible when you think how many cases (and deaths) we get in an average year.