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JamesM May 18th 2021 12:00 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by Danny B (Post 13006387)
Sounds like the Indian variant may throw a spanner in the works for the UK reopening in June. I hate these poxy variants. I hope it doesn't make its way over here.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-57122817

Fear mongering to sell papers.

Given all the flights and travel I don't doubt that the Indian variant is already here.


JamesM May 18th 2021 12:01 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 13006276)
Toronto has again cancelled all summer events until Labour Day.

https://www.cp24.com/news/all-major-...says-1.5427656

Was quite glad the Exhibition was hit on the head again. It's so bland and tired.

scilly May 18th 2021 1:54 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by JamesM (Post 13007971)
Fear mongering to sell papers.

Given all the flights and travel I don't doubt that the Indian variant is already here.

I'm pretty certain it is in BC already, especially in the Surrey area and in Abbotsford.

JamesM May 19th 2021 4:29 am

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by scilly (Post 13007992)
I'm pretty certain it is in BC already, especially in the Surrey area and in Abbotsford.

Brampton in Ontario is already our covid capital before we start discussing the demographic of the folk who live there.

scrubbedexpat091 May 19th 2021 5:02 am

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by scilly (Post 13007992)
I'm pretty certain it is in BC already, especially in the Surrey area and in Abbotsford.


Originally Posted by JamesM (Post 13008235)
Brampton in Ontario is already our covid capital before we start discussing the demographic of the folk who live there.

It's been in Canada since at least early April.

https://globalnews.ca/news/7779311/d...-confirmed-bc/






bats May 20th 2021 6:32 am

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by JamesM (Post 13007971)
Fear mongering to sell papers.

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The numbers in areas where the Indian variant is suggest it's real and not fear mongering.

scrubbedexpat099 May 20th 2021 9:14 am

Re: Coronavirus
 
Seems it has been found everywhere except Antartica, quite why it was not locked down is a mystery, OK probably would only have slowed the spread.

Jerseygirl May 20th 2021 1:50 pm

Re: Covid Vaccine
 
Ontario…Lockdown was extended today until at least June 14. Some further restrictions will be lifted after a further 3 weeks (July), and finally the rest after a further 3 weeks (August). Of course that depends if the number of cases keep falling and the amount of vaccinations rise.

https://www.cp24.com/news/here-s-how...nths-1.5436761

JamesM May 20th 2021 3:40 pm

Re: Covid Vaccine
 

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 13008866)
Ontario…Lockdown was extended today until at least June 14. Some further restrictions will be lifted after a further 3 weeks (July), and finally the rest after a further 3 weeks (August). Of course that depends if the number of cases keep falling and the amount of vaccinations rise.

https://www.cp24.com/news/here-s-how...nths-1.5436761

The good news is we can play golf again

Jerseygirl May 21st 2021 7:21 am

Re: Coronavirus
 
The 2nd dose of AZ vaccine is now being offered 10 weeks after the 1st dose. Maximum efficiency is 12 weeks after the 1st dose. We are 9 weeks on Monday. Wondering whether to wait until the 12 week mark, assuming there is AZ vaccine left, or go for the 10. Results are expected early June as to the efficiency of mix and match vaccines.

BristolUK May 21st 2021 7:50 am

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 13009038)
The 2nd dose of AZ vaccine is now being offered 10 weeks after the 1st dose. Maximum efficiency is 12 weeks after the 1st dose. We are 9 weeks on Monday. Wondering whether to wait until the 12 week mark, assuming there is AZ vaccine left, or go for the 10. Results are expected early June as to the efficiency of mix and match vaccines.

In NB the remaining 3500 doses expire at the end of May. I calculate that to be 9 weeks for MIL.

I remember we talked about the 12 week optimum aspect but I don't think there's that much difference between 8 or 9 and 12, albeit that's based on NB infection levels rather than Toronto.

For MIL I reckon that will be fine and perhaps even sooner if this CBC report is anything to go by.

A growing "cluster" of COVID-19 cases at the Delta Fredericton is fuelled by the variant first reported in India and health officials believe there's a "very strong probability" it's spreading through surface contacts rather than respiratory droplets or aerosols, according to an internal Horizon Health Network memo.

Jerseygirl May 21st 2021 7:53 am

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 13009047)
In NB the remaining 3500 doses expire at the end of May. I calculate that to be 9 weeks for MIL.

I remember we talked about the 12 week optimum aspect but I don't think there's that much difference between 8 or 9 and 12, albeit that's based on NB infection levels rather than Toronto.

For MIL I reckon that will be fine and perhaps even sooner of this CBC report is anything to go by.

I am wondering whether to go for the mix and match. I read and heard on TV that it is safe, but they do not know whether the efficiency will be better/same/worse than a 2nd AZ dose. Decisions, decisions..

bats May 21st 2021 11:35 am

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 13009048)
I am wondering whether to go for the mix and match. I read and heard on TV that it is safe, but they do not know whether the efficiency will be better/same/worse than a 2nd AZ dose. Decisions, decisions..

I can't find anything on the Ontario webpage to book a second dose.

Jerseygirl May 21st 2021 11:47 am

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by bats (Post 13009094)
I can't find anything on the Ontario webpage to book a second dose.

I think the AZ vax was given only at pharmacies. On the TV it said pharmacies will contact the people who had their 1st dose with them, when it’s their turn for the 2nd. At the moment it is people who had the AZ vaccine 10 - 12 weeks ago…on or before March 19.

printer May 21st 2021 1:20 pm

Re: Coronavirus
 

Originally Posted by bats (Post 13008795)
The numbers in areas where the Indian variant is suggest it's real and not fear mongering.

Forget the Indian variant there is a new one on its way. :lol:
Difficult to believe some media stuff though.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/150333...entists-probe/


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