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The old one filled up before we could link a new one but here we are.

I see Welsh Government are offering lateral flow tests to everyone who doesn't work from home now, and Bridgend have set up mass testing too. I really think with that in place, considering the low cases, high number of vaccines given and the 85% reduction in deaths, that the restrictions should be eased sooner. Who fucking knows though.

@JesusInTheCabbageVan that’s hopeful , but haven’t they paused work in the senedd so they can focus on the election?
Local bars / restaurants to us have spent loads of money on gazebos and garden rooms ,
Just can’t wait to have something to eat and a coffee that Ii haven’t t made , sitting down somewhere comfy
Dreams ....

I'm 38 and in North Wales - our health board has essentially just announced it's screwing us over. I'm furious!

bcuhb.nhs.wales/covid-19/covid-19-vaccination-information/vaccination-updates/vaccination-update17/

Basically they've announced they will be calling the 18-29 year olds before others as they've received the Moderna stock.

I would statistically fair worse with Covid but will be passed over now. I feel forgotten.

@Doilooklikeatourist hm, I don't know. Maybe I was prematurely getting excited. But as I understand it, under the JR process they do need to give a response - at any rate, if they don't want to be at a disadvantage if the case goes to court.

Here's the link if anyone fancies a read www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/wales-hospitality-opening-when-date-20352034

@Lenterlily oh no that's really shit.

Basically they've announced they will be calling the 18-29 year olds before others as they've received the Moderna stock.

some people aged 18-29 may be offered vaccination earlier than some older individuals.

"May be" and "will be" are very different things.

It doesn't really matter anyway. A 38 year old isn't really at much more risk than an 18 year old. As the vaccination programme reaches the not-vulnerable under-40s, it is no longer really about saving the lives of the vaccinated, instead it is now about achieving herd immunity. Therefore it doesn't really make much difference what order you do them at this stage, just get them out as quickly as possible to whoever.

Hello all! I've been lurking for a while but have delurked to say I've received my vaccine letter today with an appointment for next week and I'm 39! Lots of my friends the same age have had their letters too today. ABHB.

I'm 50 and had the moderna vaccine this morning.

51 and had Moderna this morning too :)

Does anyone know if there's a way to make sure you get Moderna? For reasons that I think would detail the thread considerably, so I'm not going to go into it, my mum won't have any of the others but would have that one. She's generally a bit anti-vax (I had to catch up on some standard childhood ones as an adult) so having any of them is a big deal for her.

Piccadilly, I would suggest putting her on the reserve list and if they phone, you can ask what vaccine they are giving out that day. That's what I've done for my sister because she is just over the age limit for AZ and because of our family history with blood clots I want her to have an alternative. It's not a guarantee but it does give you the chance to find our before you get to the appt and if it's the wrong one you can decline the appt and someone else can have it without it being wasted.

Dd , 27, had Pfizer vaccine on Tuesday (BCUHB) ..she had asthma review by GP who added her to priority list last week
Her bf 26, got letter this morning (also BCUHB) is getting his vaccine next week ( he has mild type of haemophilia)

Just popped on to say DH and I had our letters for a vaccine appointment date next week. I’m 36 and he’s 39. Really pleased and can’t wait to get it!

Late 40s South Wales and receive AZ today.
Just starting to feel a bit rough but so grateful to get it.

I’m 33 and had my jab in Cardiff and Vale on Tuesday. There was obviously big confusion in that health board as the message was sent out that over 30’s were allowed to ring to book, but after being inundated they said it was a mistake. But they’ve now gone back on that again and the latest news article said they have invited under 40’s - and several friends mid-late 30’s have now had letters inviting them to come next week.

Glad I had my first dose in the window of opportunity regardless! I had AZ as did DH (37) and we’ve not had any side effects.

Well outdoor hospitality is opening up on Monday. Heard on BBC1 Wales news bulletin.
6 from 6 households.can meet up. However one group of my friends =7. So who do we leave out? Take it in turns to miss out?
None of us have met up (since October) except for a sister's funeral in January and then 4 of us stood in the rain in the cemetery.
Am so fed up of these guidelines/rules. Especially when I am in a room with over 30 teens every day!

However one group of my friends =7. So who do we leave out? Take it in turns to miss out?

If you want to keep by the letter of the law, but are not overly concerned about the spirit, here's what we did when meeting another household who had enough teens to take us over the 6 person limit. We went to a park and split into two (ever changing) groups of less than 6. As long as each group is always less than 6, this is legal. It's stupid, but then so is saying two households can't meet because one of them has too many teenagers, imo.

@tinytemper66

Well outdoor hospitality is opening up on Monday. Heard on BBC1 Wales news bulletin. 6 from 6 households.can meet up. However one group of my friends =7. So who do we leave out? Take it in turns to miss out? None of us have met up (since October) except for a sister's funeral in January and then 4 of us stood in the rain in the cemetery. Am so fed up of these guidelines/rules. Especially when I am in a room with over 30 teens every day!

I would just meet as 7. I don't know know anyone still abiding to the letter of the rules, noone is throwing raves or anything but I've seen most neighbours with one or two people in their houses and groups out bigger than two households/6 plus children.

I'm so pleased about 6 from 6 households rule. With 2 teens in the house this means they can finally meet up with their friends over the weekend.

I also had my vaccine letter (40+, Ceredigion). Feeling so pleased.

"However one group of my friends =7. So who do we leave out? "

The last person to confirm they're coming. First come first served.

"A 38 year old isn't really at much more risk than an 18 year old"

I don't think that's true. When I last compared myself at 40+ and early twenties the risk of serious Covid seemed to be around double.

@Gwenhwyfar

"A 38 year old isn't really at much more risk than an 18 year old"

I don't think that's true. When I last compared myself at 40+ and early twenties the risk of serious Covid seemed to be around double.

We're not talking about over 40s though. The risk to a 38 year old is only marginally more than the risk to an 18 year old. See the PHW death statistics - 0.2% of deaths (30-39) might be double 0.1% of deaths)(20-29) but both pale into insignificance when compared to the 20% of deaths which came from the 80-89 group.

Look at all these stealth boasts from people who have more than 5 friends!

@ArosGartref

Look at all these stealth boasts from people who have more than 5 friends!

I've got a baby, everyone wants to see me!

(Okay, no one wants to see me, but lots of people want to see the baby!)

@ArosGartref

Look at all these stealth boasts from people who have more than 5 friends!

I'm really agonising over the decision. Can I find five other people I actually like?