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Covid 19 vaccine vaccination numbers, why won't they tell us?

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MG2020 · 13/12/2020 14:09

I've been looking for a few days about the number of people vaccinated in the UK. However, this appears to be some kind of secret.

Does anyone know how many people have been vaccinated and how many vaccinations we have in the UK and what we can expect by mid Jan 2021?

I fear this secrecy means that things are not going to plan and when Matt Hancock said the other day that tens of thousands of people had been vaccinated, it was far from true.

You may recall the figures about Covid 19 tests when we were told x amount of tests were carried out but they failed to declare that everyone had at least two tests and many NHS staff and others in hospital were being tested several times a day therefore 100k tests may have been 20k tests in reality.

I want the jab and so do our children but both are severely allergic so we are praying for others to come on line ASAP.

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Parker231 · 16/12/2020 14:10

Am waiting to hear when my parents in Belgium will be getting their vaccinations. My in laws are in Canada and their press is reporting supply issues.

Signaturesoftheworkers · 16/12/2020 14:51

So OP all over the news now the breakdown of UK vaccinations to date, 137,000. I'm grinning from ear to ear again! It's so wonderful, how anyone can be less than delighted I have absolutely no idea. Merry Christmas ☃️🎄

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MG2020 · 16/12/2020 16:43

@Signaturesoftheworkers

So OP all over the news now the breakdown of UK vaccinations to date, 137,000. I'm grinning from ear to ear again! It's so wonderful, how anyone can be less than delighted I have absolutely no idea. Merry Christmas ☃️🎄
I'm happy but the uk has a population of almost 66 million. Then all need two jabs. 137k over 7 days ie week. At this rate it will take close to 30 years. Then subtract the young, those that do not want the jab and those at risk of taking this jab, at the current rate we are still looking at 20 years plus.

Even the press this morning started demanding figures.

We need to know so we can judge is the programme is going to plan, IE aim of 3 million jabs a week or is this going to more of a fiasco of Track and Trace.

We need to be informed. It is good news but at this rate we need to ramp up delivery.

Another question, how many jabs are in the UK? No one in the public, media knows.

So, when will we get the 3 millions jabs a are there enough jabs out there

Korea and two other countries are using the armed forces for track trace, etc and have Covid well under control. What is the UK waiting for?

I'm happy that its 100k for England and total of 137k for the UK but at million a week its a few months and at the current rate, its 20 to 30 years depending on who wants the jab.

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MG2020 · 16/12/2020 16:45

Btw, USA has kicked off big style. They may have started more than a week later but I heard someone say it could be close to a million the first week. They are having problems getting people to get the jab. I may be wrong and will stand corrected if this is not the case.

I want the jab now but will have to wait months or most likley years as things stand.

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trulydelicious · 16/12/2020 16:51

@MG2020

I'm happy but the uk has a population of almost 66 million.
Then all need two jabs

Not everyone will want to or be allowed to get one of the vaccines

Do you understand that?

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MG2020 · 16/12/2020 16:55

[quote trulydelicious]@MG2020

I'm happy but the uk has a population of almost 66 million.
Then all need two jabs

Not everyone will want to or be allowed to get one of the vaccines

Do you understand that?[/quote]
Of course I "understand that" but looks as thoug you, in your haste did not understand my post where I took out 33% of the population and gave timescales for that. Do you understand!

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HotSince63 · 16/12/2020 16:55

Not everyone will want to or be allowed to get one of the vaccines

Do you understand that?

I'm guessing she does as she then went on to say Then subtract the young, those that do not want the jab and those at risk of taking this jab

Did you not read that bit?

trulydelicious · 16/12/2020 17:00

@MG2020

Apologies, yes.

But maybe it would be good to calm down a bit. The posts come across as a bit frenetic really

Fizbosshoes · 16/12/2020 17:00

This is the first week with the first vaccine though, arent there expected to be more approved imminently? The oxford /AZ one I think is due to be approved/signed off by the end of the year, and (I believe) more portable/easily stored.

Mintjulia · 16/12/2020 17:03

People who NEED vaccinating are the over-50s. That's about 28m people, in order of vulnerability.

Things will get much faster when the 2nd vaccine that doesn't need storing at ultra low temperatures is available. At that point, every gp surgery in the country can schedule vaccinations. I know two nurses who normally work in non-clinical settings, who have already been contracted to provide vaccinations from Jan 4th.

Such a relief Smile

Waspnest · 16/12/2020 17:16

OP if you wish to wallow in cynicism and find that constant whinging about the government makes you feel better, who am I to judge you.

But I'm grabbing the good news that for once the government and NHS have really got their act together and my 80 something parents will probably soon be vaccinated so that I can actually see them again relatively safely.

PuzzledObserver · 16/12/2020 17:39

I'm wondering how many times it needs to be repeated that the programme is starting slowly and will ramp up, before the OP will understand that extrapolating from the first week to the whole programme is not appropriate.

It is not going to take 20 years, OP. Or even 2. Probably not even 1 (in this country)

Waspnest · 16/12/2020 17:53

I'm wondering how many times it needs to be repeated that the programme is starting slowly and will ramp up, before the OP will understand that extrapolating from the first week to the whole programme is not appropriate.

I don't think the OP wants to hear this no matter how many times it is repeated because it does not support their agenda (whatever the hell that is).

sashagabadon · 16/12/2020 18:08

I think there’s a few trolls about the boards, determined to spread negativity whenever and wherever they can. Luckily their opportunities are getting fewer as the positive news grows and so they are pretty easy to spot.
Why people want to do that I have no idea Confused

MistletoeandGin · 16/12/2020 18:16

@MG2020

Btw, USA has kicked off big style. They may have started more than a week later but I heard someone say it could be close to a million the first week. They are having problems getting people to get the jab. I may be wrong and will stand corrected if this is not the case.

I want the jab now but will have to wait months or most likley years as things stand.

Yes you will probably have to wait months, unless you are particularly vulnerable to Covid. Wanting it now doesn’t mean you need it now.
MistletoeandGin · 16/12/2020 18:20

OP, a year ago we didn’t even know this virus existed. In that time they have developed a safe and working vaccine, and started to distribute it to those who need it most. I am no fan of this government (in fact that is the understatement of the century) but this is a massive achievement for the scientific community.
Only one vaccine has been approved for use in the U.K so far, so initial delivery is slow. Once we have more vaccines, this will speed up significantly. Do you understand that?
You can continue to dwell on the fact that they haven’t provided you with the exact information you want, when you’ll want it, if you think that helps you in any way.

trulydelicious · 16/12/2020 18:29

@sashagabadon

I think there’s a few trolls about the boards, determined to spread negativity whenever and wherever they can

Why do you insist that those who have a negative opinion on any aspect of the current situation must be trolls?

I think you should consider getting out of your echo chamber, it may do you good

jasjas1973 · 16/12/2020 18:35

@PuzzledObserver

I'm wondering how many times it needs to be repeated that the programme is starting slowly and will ramp up, before the OP will understand that extrapolating from the first week to the whole programme is not appropriate.

It is not going to take 20 years, OP. Or even 2. Probably not even 1 (in this country)

Perhaps it because we have been told sooooo many things that didn't happen or were fucked up? "PPE scandal, Send the virus packing, World beating track and trace, 10m quick tests, per day by xmas" Moonshot wasn't it?

I want nothing more than to see a quick and successful roll out of any vaccine to the most vulnerable, its just that i'm not entire convinced that we have a Govt capable of delivering it and keep GP services going.
They ve had weeks to prep for this, so 138k in 7 days isn't spectacular BUT lets see how they do in the following 7 to 10 days.

Oblomov20 · 16/12/2020 18:41

I too want to know. Doubt we'll be told though.

ilovebagpuss · 16/12/2020 18:46

I work in a care home and initially it was all go go go log on the portal and you will get a time slot for the local hospital. Apparently the portal broke so it has delayed some registrations but no one in our group of homes has been called yet.
Certainly none of our residents will be vaccinated until they can arrange some breaking and storing of the batches.
So we have now been told 2 of our sites will be prioritised in the area closest to the hospital but no dates yet. Worries me a bit as it’s just stalled and the days are passing.

Fizbosshoes · 16/12/2020 18:47

The benefit of the vaccine is though that the Gov couldnt outsource it to the highest bidder or their cronies.
This is actual proper scientists, laboratories and pharmaceutical companies working together from across various countries, not a multi million pound contract handed to their favourite Tory donor. And the professors and scientists themselves etc giving their predictions of how/when it will work.That inspires me with more confidence than any of Boris Johnsons blustering.

ChequerBoard · 16/12/2020 20:20

Because they probably don't know. Vaccinations are being carried out a t various locations low including some GP surgeries. There is no single system where all these vaccinations are being recorded, processes to extract and combine the data from these various systems will still be being finalised and tested.

TicTacTwo · 16/12/2020 21:34

They ve had weeks to prep for this, so 138k in 7 days isn't spectacular BUT lets see how they do in the following 7 to 10 days.

I read something about them doing things slowly right now because they are keeping an eye on the allergic reaction side effect.

Echobelly · 16/12/2020 22:09

This is just the start, so it will ramp up. But certainly I'm not expecting them to get to me for some time yet, and maybe not even to my parents (who are 70) for a few months.