In the UK maybe. Not in other countries, Germany is much much slower:

https://www.omnicalculator.com/healt...ankungen-liste

Bei einer Impfrate von 669.998 pro Woche und einer Impf-Bereitschaft von 54%, können Sie erwarten, Ihre erste Impfdosis von 7.8.2021 bis 20.2.2022 zu erhalten.

Die zweite Impfdosis sollten Sie dann vom 28.8.2021 bis 13.3.2022 erhalten.

According to this my first vaccination date would be somewhen between 28.08 this year and 20.02 next year.......

I only make observations. It doesn't affect me and I have no reason to be annoyed.

I mentioned exactly that it can't be concluded that people weren't closely monitored but it was very likely the case. When I posted this previously, Castro quoted from an article:

It's these kinds of things that are concerning. Vehicles are controlled missiles. Potentially you have people driving them immediately after receiving an experimental vaccine.

That's quite a large estimated window. Perhaps the capacity will increase in the interim and the window might move forward.

Indeed. But the same could be said for someone driving and having a sneezing /coughing fit or asthma attack. I sincerely doubt most of those so far using the drive through option were driving.

I'm all for it. The quicker we can get vaccinated the better.

I don't understand how they could not let me to. They must inform me which vaccine they are going to use for me and I always have right to refuse and go to another vaccination center. They want to make vaccination appealing to people, right? Not letting people know which vaccine is used will only decrease the trust in their vaccination campaign and the percentage of people wanting to be vaccinated. I don't even mention that some people are allergic to certain components of some vaccines, so not letting people know what vaccine they are going to use can be simply dangerous.

I mostly stay at home anyway. It's unlikely that they limit my rights to go shopping in Migros, and even without it my family can survive ordering food online.

Just finished watching the BBC News...

Perfect viewing for all those ´I want, I want I want´people who don't get it!!!
All the egoistic, stuck up nonbelivers who are just creating more problems for the rest of us. Carry on, don't use a mask, don't worry about distancing. Don't exist, it's all Holiwood init (?) Fluffing fools!!!

Please look back at the program! Maybe then you'll get it!

as usual (after my rant) stay healthy y'all

an' 'ave a Great evening y'all

GREG

Could you please provide a link? It's hard to know what you're talking about without more context.

Israeli data is indicating that the UK strategy of delaying the 2nd dose may well be mistaken.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...-than-we-hoped

Can't seem to find link (?)

But for all those with a normal TV connection, just go into BBC 1, scrole back to the News at 7o-clock (six British time) just click on it. It's the first report on the main evening news.

Hope ya' find it, good luck

GREG

Do you mean this? https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-us-canada-55720066

Most of the deaths are lagging the infections by 2-4 weeks, they don't die instantly, you know. Plus 2 weeks is needed to reach that 95% antibody level. This brings us to the point that there will be at least a 1-2 month lag between most of 75+ taking the second shot and death rate plummeting.

No, but I went to their website and watched the video and looked at the data they want to collect.

If done properly I could see how it could be accurate, but then if you can do this less invasive technique at home, why on earth do they need to tickle your brain at the official sites?

I believe the lab they work with issues the certificate.

FYI the website asks for tons of personal information, including passport number and trip details if the test is for travel.

Have you been assigned a group letter? I have friends in group E and group N. No dates for those yet.

Bern only started rolling out their vaccine program on the 11th of January so they're not very far along yet. So far they also haven't done a very good job of publicizing from what I've seen. I had to hunt for info myself and ask around.

The real question is whether it prevents death and serious illness.

Obviously we'd like to reduce circulation too but these have to be the primary concern. I doubt Israel has the data as it's too early still. Bear in mind that there will be very little protection imminently after the jab. It will take 2-3 weeks - so we can only consider people vaccinated in December.

As per the link 400,000 have already had the 2nd jab so a decent number. The research is based on antibody count not cases.

2nd jab apparently delivers a 6 to 12 fold increase in antibodies.

We're seeing a concerning rise in the switch to this line in recent weeks. All it amounts to is trying to pass the blame for failed Covid policy! Ultimately there is almost complete compliance with the lockdown rules and wearing of face masks in enclosed spaces yet the deaths and cases continue to be very high. Blaming people for not abiding by the rules is just an excuse, which appears to be pushed ever more by politicians and the media.

Yes, I read 6-20 times increase in antibodies after the 2nd dose (Pfizer vaccine).

There's a lot of info in this article:

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/2...e-vaccine-dose

Covid has killed 1 in 1,000 Swiss, mainly in the second wave.

Just took a look at the most recent BAG/OFSP weekly numbers https://twitter.com/BAG_OFSP_UFSP/st...19725769711616 and https://twitter.com/BAG_OFSP_UFSP/st...711616/photo/1

During the first week of 2021 there was no decrease in number of new cases (23K). The 1st wave rose on 4 weeks and fell also in another 4 weeks. The 2nd wave rose in 4 weeks, but 10 weeks after the peak is still there. also this:

The next decision date will be around Feb 15. If weekly numbers have not decreased by then restrictions will continue beyond Feb 28.

I cannot see a month with no change in official measures, tbh.