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Lots of good news at the moment!

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FrugiFan · 21/07/2020 15:57

www.bbc.com/news/health-53467022
A trial of a drug which could reduce ICU admission by 79%, and is already in use for other things so doesnt need human trials for side effects etc.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53469839
Promising news about one of the many vaccines in production.

Hospital admissions have not increased, more than 2 weeks after pubs and restaurants reopened.

Lots of reasons to think positive at the moment Smile

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Jrobhatch29 · 24/09/2020 21:07

@TheKeatingFive

This is interesting

www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/24/genetic-immune-defects-may-impair-ability-fight-covid-19?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Nothing concrete in terms of treatment yet, but a breakthrough in understanding how the body reacts and why the difference in outcomes.

I'm sure the very first post on this thread was an interferon treatment. I wonder if that would be helpful or if that's why it has such good results
alreadytaken · 25/09/2020 10:28

It is still possible to volunteer for some vaccine trails if you are desperate.

Vaccines are not the whole answer as they may not be terribly effective initially. But there are better treatments now and there are more being trialled.

Inhaled interferon looks pretty promising and I hope everyone has seen the vitamin D comments and will be taking a small supplement of vitamin D from October through to March. Take a lot at the studies corner if not.

If we havent got better treatments and/or a vaccine by next year then the weather will start to improve, the virus does not do as well outdoors so restrictions can be relaxed and by next winter we should have both better treatments and vaccines. This is not forever.

littleowl1 · 25/09/2020 11:51

I run www.covidmessenger.com and I'm building in a new feature this week and, while doing so, I was utterly delighted to see that councils in England were removed from the watchlist last Friday (ie. the situation/risk had improved to such an extent that Public Health England does not feel the need to keep them on the watchlist).

I think this really shows that areas with a local outbreak can get things under control which I found really reassuring.

I also felt some mild frustration that the news outlets never seem to highlight these achievements - we just hear about all the really worrying situations.

But there is good news too!

The councils that were removed from the watchlist last week were:

Great Yarmouth
Norwich
Swindon
Breckland
South Norfolk
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Broadland
North Norfolk

Well done to all those who must have worked so hard to get things under control in these areas - from the local health teams to the business and individuals who must have isolated and taken responsible steps quickly.
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For anyone who hasn't already and would like to you are welcome to sign up for my daily emails which tell you the number of cases in your council each day. Despite the headlines lots of councils have low case rates at the moment and I find it reassuring to know what's happening locally. www.covidmessenger.com

TheCountessofFitzdotterel · 25/09/2020 12:16

That’s very interesting Littleowl. I am really appreciating the daily updates, so thank you.
I have noticed an area of concern near me is falling- let’s hope it continues.

Ellsbells12 · 25/09/2020 12:19

Just wanted to post this what I got this morning

We know that the vast majority (83%) of people in the UK say that finding a successful vaccine would make a positive difference to how optimistic they feel about the current global situation and their day-to-day life. Finding a vaccine means we’ll be able to spend time with our friends and families and go about our daily lives again without restriction. It means we won’t have to worry about our children’s education being interrupted, or the economy stalling because of lockdown restrictions.

Playing our part to tackle a global problem
COVID-19 is a global problem, which needs a global solution and no single country holds all of the elements that will enable us to fully tackle it. Key to our success will be the ability to run large scale clinical studies across the UK to test the safety and effectiveness of potential vaccines. Through supporting our world-leading scientists and researchers, and enhancing our manufacturing capabilities, we will not only beat this disease, but also build up the UK’s resilience against future epidemics. The results from clinical studies conducted in the UK can be shared with countries all around the world so that the best vaccines can be rapidly developed, approved and distributed globally.

The UK Vaccine Taskforce has made good progress so far including:·

• securing access to six of the most promising vaccines from the UK, EU and US, plus neutralising antibodies for short term prophylactic protection for those who cannot receive vaccines·

• supporting the Oxford and Imperial vaccine research teams to get clinical studies started rapidly·

• investing in our manufacturing capability so we’re ready to produce the doses we will need for the UK population

thereplycamefromanchorage · 25/09/2020 14:15

Thanks for the good news, Little owl. That's one of the reasons I find this thread so useful - in the media there is very little coverage of positive developments.

Jrobhatch29 · 25/09/2020 14:23

@alreadytaken

It is still possible to volunteer for some vaccine trails if you are desperate.

Vaccines are not the whole answer as they may not be terribly effective initially. But there are better treatments now and there are more being trialled.

Inhaled interferon looks pretty promising and I hope everyone has seen the vitamin D comments and will be taking a small supplement of vitamin D from October through to March. Take a lot at the studies corner if not.

If we havent got better treatments and/or a vaccine by next year then the weather will start to improve, the virus does not do as well outdoors so restrictions can be relaxed and by next winter we should have both better treatments and vaccines. This is not forever.

I've appreciated those vitamin d studies And bought some capsules for me and DP and drops for the kids. Tbh I can't understand why it isn't being recommended by the government we take it
BessMarvin · 25/09/2020 15:03

www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-54296224

Is this new? A second vaccine being trialled here

StephenKong · 25/09/2020 15:06

and will be taking a small supplement of vitamin D from October through to March. Take a lot at the studies corner if not.
Sorry if it's obvious, but what does the "studies corner" thing mean?

Dellow · 25/09/2020 15:22

@StephenKong there is a thread on the CV board called studies corner , there is a lot of interesting and useful stuff on there ( not sure how to link it otherwise I would !)

StephenKong · 25/09/2020 15:23

Oh right! Cheers Smile

alreadytaken · 25/09/2020 15:32

Studies corner - it is a Dept Health recommendation to take vitamin D in winter, why they dont say it louder is beyond me. You might almost think Bozo wants more deaths.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/coronavirus/3869571-Studies-corner?pg=13

deflationexasperation · 25/09/2020 15:37

Thanks little owl.
Longer term I'm very hopeful. I am dreading winter, I always dread it and with covid on top...

However I think if we can get through the next 6 months we will be fine. Treading water.. Until it burns out, mutates, becomes weaker, get a vaccine

Jrobhatch29 · 25/09/2020 15:37

[quote alreadytaken]Studies corner - it is a Dept Health recommendation to take vitamin D in winter, why they dont say it louder is beyond me. You might almost think Bozo wants more deaths.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/coronavirus/3869571-Studies-corner?pg=13[/quote]
Makes no sense when it won't do any harm and might help

deflationexasperation · 25/09/2020 15:39

I don't think bozo would concern himself with such details and I expect they would think the loose weight messages are more effective. It expect jenny harries isn't convinced of the evidence or maybe valances model doesn't agree..

IloveJKRowling · 25/09/2020 15:48

Is there any particular reason not to start taking vitamin D now? I thought it was a safe thing to take pretty much all year round, and for some conditions recommended. There's nothing on the bottle about only taking Oct-March.

alreadytaken · 25/09/2020 15:55

This is from the official Dept Health website - if Jenny Harries thinks differently what would it be doing there, over-ruled by more sensible doctors, perhaps.

"Advice for adults and children over 4 years old
During the autumn and winter, you need to get vitamin D from your diet because the sun is not strong enough for the body to make vitamin D.

But since it's difficult for people to get enough vitamin D from food alone, everyone (including pregnant and breastfeeding women) should consider taking a daily supplement containing 10 micrograms of vitamin D during the autumn and winter.

Between late March/early April to the end of September, most people can get all the vitamin D they need through sunlight on their skin and from a balanced diet.

You may choose not to take a vitamin D supplement during these months.

People at risk of vitamin D deficiency
Some people will not get enough vitamin D from sunlight because they have very little or no sunshine exposure.

The Department of Health and Social Care recommends that you take a daily supplement containing 10 micrograms of vitamin D throughout the year if you:

are not often outdoors – for example, if you're frail or housebound
are in an institution like a care home
usually wear clothes that cover up most of your skin when outdoors
If you have dark skin – for example you have an African, African-Caribbean or south Asian background – you may also not get enough vitamin D from sunlight.

You should consider taking a daily supplement containing 10 micrograms of vitamin D throughout the year. "

Bozo doesnt want to pay for supplements, although they are cheap. The obese are more at risk of vitamin D deficiency btw.

Jrobhatch29 · 25/09/2020 16:02

I cant see the down side to taking it at all really. Doesn't it help with respiratory viruses anyway? Even if it turned out it didn't help covid much (even though all those studies defs suggest it might) it might help fend off other viruses

BlueBlancmange · 26/09/2020 01:01

Fauci saying a vaccine could be available from November. I know most people would not get vaccinated that soon, and it is unlikely to be fully efficacious. But November! In two months there could be a vaccine!!! :)

www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2020/09/25/fauci-we-just-have-to-hang-in-there-just-a-bit-longer-for-a-vaccine/

cathyandclare · 26/09/2020 07:48

A Times article summarising good news:

apple.news/A3Yelnu0GTr26qli0UZcCVg

cathyandclare · 26/09/2020 07:55

Had someone already pasted this article about Vitamin D improving outcomes in people with Covid?

I've been sending parcels of Vitamin D to all my family since March!

www.bumc.bu.edu/busm/2020/09/25/adequate-levels-of-vitamin-d-reduces-complications-death-among-covid-19-patients/

Jrobhatch29 · 26/09/2020 08:01

[quote BlueBlancmange]Fauci saying a vaccine could be available from November. I know most people would not get vaccinated that soon, and it is unlikely to be fully efficacious. But November! In two months there could be a vaccine!!! :)

www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2020/09/25/fauci-we-just-have-to-hang-in-there-just-a-bit-longer-for-a-vaccine/[/quote]
That would be amazing!

Jrobhatch29 · 26/09/2020 08:47

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Jrobhatch29 · 26/09/2020 08:48

Omg i didnt mean to post all that haha will get it removed - only wanted the vit d bit

planningaheadtoday · 26/09/2020 08:48

I was reading last night that one of the reasons they think covid deaths might be lower is because people are wearing masks.
They think this is because the infected person gets a much lower viral load/ dose if they do get it.

I'm really hoping that with mask wearing the death rate stays low. This would mean in the shorter term things might not be so desperate going into winter.

And mask wearing protects against colds and flu too, so our seasonal flu might be lower as was found in Australia, who's flu season has just finished.

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