Coronavirus/Covid-19 Discussion Thread (1 Viewer)

[Time&moretime]

Yes. However, I believe many will not due to the fear that It will cause health problems. Also, like the COVIDsafe app they created not everyone downloaded it because they thought it was a risk to their privacy.

Good point.

 

[Trebla]

Vaccines are slowly rolling out though, so I'd imagine it's only a matter of time before they get it under control.

They're all going to health care workers first. Best case scenario is general public access around March 2021. That is still 3-4 months away.

I'm gonna wait a bit before getting one just incase. Even though I'm an advocate for Science, it's not 100% perfect!

I think a lot of people have similar thoughts. The problem is that if everyone (or a significant enough portion) has the same mentality of waiting for others to go first, it's going to take forever to get to the required herd immunity levels...

 

[wzsmartypants]

WHEN IS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AVAILABLE FOR CITIZENS

 

[cosmo 2]

right now you just cant come back

 

[Drdusk]

I think a lot of people have similar thoughts. The problem is that if everyone (or a significant enough portion) has the same mentality of waiting for others to go first, it's going to take forever to get to the required herd immunity levels...

Yeah it’s unfortunate but then again considering there’s large groups of Anti-vaxxers even though there’s soo much evidence for vaccines I would say the opposite extreme probably exists as well.

 

[SylviaB]

Yeah it’s unfortunate but then again considering there’s large groups of Anti-vaxxers even though there’s soo much evidence for vaccines I would say the opposite extreme probably exists as well.

how many are there?

 

[Drdusk]

how many are there?

How would I know? Who knows the actual percentage.

This article seems to suggest a decent amount of people are anti-vaxxers. Obviously this isn’t conclusive so actual percentages will vary but it’s probably not gonna be negligible.

 

[Drdusk]

Update: The coronavirus vaccine which has been given to the public in the UK has caused unanticipated side effects such as shortness of breath to those with allergies..

They are now telling people with those allergies not to take the vaccine.

 

[brent012]

Update: The coronavirus vaccine which has been given to the public in the UK has caused unanticipated side effects such as shortness of breath to those with allergies..

They are now telling people with those allergies not to take the vaccine.

Not sure it was really unanticipated? Basically every vaccine i've ever had they always ask first if you have allergies or had adverse reactions to previous vaccines.

I heard the people affected in the UK all carried epipens, so must have had relatively serious allergies.

 

[Trebla]

Looks like we’re most likely getting the Oxford vaccine at this rate. There’s only enough of the Pfizer vaccine ordered for 5 million people.

 

[BLIT2014]

Look's like the UK is in a messy situation.

"New coronavirus strain could be up to 70% more transmissible"

Coronavirus live news: Boris Johnson announces new tier 4 and tightens Christmas rules; Scotland announces travel ban with rest of UK

Italy and Australia announce new lockdowns; France death toll surpasses 60,000; Sweden introduces tough new measures

www.theguardian.com

 

[SylviaB]

How would I know? Who knows the actual percentage.

You're claiming there's "large groups of anti-vaxxers" but don't actually know if this is true?

 

[Drdusk]

You're claiming there's "large groups of anti-vaxxers" but don't actually know if this is true?

According to the survey I linked it’s actually a decent amount of people. Even though the percentage is not that much that’s still a lot of people especially for something that’s just a conspiracy. As for large groups I meant large only in terms of the number of people that believe in the idea of anti-vaxxers which is seen in the survey.

 

[BLIT2014]

Looks like we are started to get back, 30 new cases.

Covid hotspots NSW: list of Sydney and regional coronavirus case locations

Here are the current coronavirus hotspots in New South Wales and what to do if you’ve visited them

www.theguardian.com

 

[BLIT2014]

News - Public health alert - New venues

NSW Health has been notified of more venues on Sydney’s northern beaches, lower north shore, southern and eastern suburbs which have been visited by confirmed cases of COVID-19.

www.health.nsw.gov.au

Public health alert - New venues
20 December 2020
NSW Health has been notified of more venues on Sydney’s northern beaches, lower north shore, southern and eastern suburbs which have been visited by confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Anyone who was at the following venues on the dates and at the times below is considered a close contact and should get tested immediately and self-isolate for 14 days, regardless of the result:

• Manly Skiff Club, Corner of East Esplanade and Stuart Street, Manly: Saturday 12 December, 12pm – 2.30pm
• Donny’s Bar, 7 Market Place, Manly: Saturday 12 December, 3:15pm – 9pm
• Old Manly Boat Shed, 40 The Corso, Manly: Saturday 12 December, 9pm – 12:30am
• Rusti Fig, 3/363 Barrenjoey Road, Newport: Saturday 12 December, 9am – 10:30am
• Café Junior, Woolworths Neutral Bay Village, 1-7 Rangers Road, Neutral Bay: Sunday 13 December, 12:45pm – 2.30pm
• BoThai, 16 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest: Sunday 13 December, 4:30pm – 5:30pm
• Pearly Nails, 2/6 Waratah Street, Mona Vale: Monday 14 December, 4:30pm – 5:30pm
• Salon X, 86 William Street, Paddington: Wednesday 16 December, 9am – 6pm and Thursday 17 December, 9am – 8pm
• Mona Vale Golf Club (bar and function room), 3 Golf Avenue, Mona Vale: Wednesday 16 December, 5pm – 10pm
• Garfish Seafood Restaurant, 39 East Esplanade, Manly: Thursday 17 December, 6:45pm – 8:30pm

Anyone who attended the following venues on the dates and times below is considered a casual contact and should get tested immediately and isolate until they receive a negative result:

• Woolworths, Riverwood Plaza, 247 Belmore Road, Riverwood: Wednesday 9 December, 3pm – 3:35pm
• Nourished Wholefood Café, 17 Avalon Parade, Avalon Beach: Saturday 12 December, 7.15am-7.30am
• Manly Wharf Bar, East Esplanade, Manly: Saturday 12 December, 2:45pm – 3:15pm
• The Steyne Hotel, 75 The Corso, Manly: Saturday 12 December, 3pm – 3:30pm
• Cronulla Mall, 6 Cronulla Street Cronulla: Tuesday 15 December, 8pm – 9pm and Wednesday 16 December, 3pm – 6pm
• Navy Bear Café, RAN Sailing Association, 1C New Beach Rd, Darling Point: Sunday 13 December, 10.30am – 4.45pm
• Restaurant Lovat, G04/316-324 Barrenjoey Rd, Newport: Saturday 12 December 2:15pm – 2:25pm and 4pm – 4:15pm
• Mona Vale Golf Club, 3 Golf Avenue, Mona Vale: Wednesday 16 December, 11am – 5pm

Times have been revised for the following hair salons, which were announced in previous Public Health Alerts. Anyone who was at the following venues at the following times is considered a close contact and should get tested immediately and self-isolate for 14 days, regardless of the result:

• Salon for Hair, 3/1335 Pacific Highway, Turramurra: Any time from Tuesday 15 December to Friday 18 December inclusive
• Hair by Erika, 17/43 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove: Friday 11 December, 2:30pm – 4:30pm

Advice published in a Public Health Alert regarding Warringah Mall has also been updated. Unless advised by NSW Health that they are close contacts, people who attended Warringah Mall on Wednesday 16 December between 11.40am and 1.30pm are considered casual contacts and should monitor for symptoms, and test and self-isolate if symptoms occur.
Given the challenges associated with reaching venues which are closed due to the Northern Beaches lockdown, NSW Health advises that some venues may be included in public health alerts and on the NSW Government website prior to NSW Health informing the venue directly. This is to ensure contacts can be notified as quickly as possible of any potential risk.
Confirmed cases travelled on the following transport services. Other passengers are considered to be casual contacts, and should get tested and isolate until a negative result is received:

• Bus Route 199, Saturday 12 December, departing Newport Hotel, Kalinya Street, 7am arriving Avalon Beach, 7.15am
• Bus Route 199, Saturday 12 December, departing Avalon Beach 12.20am, arriving Newport Hotel, Kalinya Street, 12.45am

 

[BLIT2014]

Max of 5 visitors in the household today if any of you are planning to go to new years eve parties.

 

[BLIT2014]

From midnight, masks will be compulsory in certain indoor settings. We will be making sure that compliance or enforcement occurs from Monday so we will not fine you until Monday, the fine would be $200.

Australia coronavirus news live: NSW records seven new local cases and masks to be mandatory in some indoor settings

Two people in Victoria to be fined $19,000 each for breaching health orders, as state records 10 new cases. This blog is now closed

www.theguardian.com

 

[Trebla]

gg now parts of WA going into lockdown...

Now just about every state except TAS and the territories has had some version of a second lockdown

 

[cosmo 2]

lol this forum hasnt had a post since jan

 

[SylviaB]

I heard BBJ has covid-19 SARS-CoV-2