Good news Part 9

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Previous thread here:

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/coronavirus/4151264-Good-News-Part-8?pg=37

Useful links:

coronavirus.data.gov.uk

www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

www.covidmessenger.com Thanks to LittleOwl for all her hard work!

ourworldindata.org/covid-vaccinations

www.omnicalculator.com/health/vaccine-queue-uk

NB Please don’t take this too seriously- it depends what vaccine delivery speed and uptake you estimate so it’s not written in stone.

It wasn't John bell today. Guy called prof Paul Hunter. Be interested to know other peoples takes . I wasn't feeling positive before it so can't imagine I made up the positive slant !

@tootyfruitypickle

It wasn't John bell today. Guy called prof Paul Hunter. Be interested to know other peoples takes . I wasn't feeling positive before it so can't imagine I made up the positive slant !

Sounds perfectly positive to me, having just listened

A good tweet from Ed Conway (sky news) just now....

twitter.com/edconwaysky/status/1359557811638833154

More good news from Israel today:

*Here's some good news on treatments: Inhaled steroid Budesonide reduced risk of patients needing hospital care by 90% when given in the first 7 days of symptoms.

www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.02.04.21251134v1.article-info*

I am bouncing off the walls at this news!
I'm asthmatic and use symbicort inhaler which contains budesonide! Yay!! Xx

Just been reading Jonathan van Tam's Q&A. Last question was whether he was going to appear on this year's Strictly!

Covid: 'Perfectly possible' coronavirus vaccine licensed for children by end of year, Professor Jonathan Van-Tam says https://www.itv.com/news/2021-02-10/covid-perfectly-possible-coronavirus-vaccine-licensed-for-children-by-end-of-year-professor-jonathan-van-tam-says?utmsource=NewsApp&utmm_medium=SocialShare

@Iremembertheelderlykoreanlady

*Here's some good news on treatments: Inhaled steroid Budesonide reduced risk of patients needing hospital care by 90% when given in the first 7 days of symptoms.

www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.02.04.21251134v1.article-info*

I am bouncing off the walls at this news!
I'm asthmatic and use symbicort inhaler which contains budesonide! Yay!! Xx

Ooh that is good news!

⬆️ on a personal note for you @Iremembertheelderlykoreanlady

They've always said, since the start last year, multiple vaccines and a range of treatments and preventative measures will be needed to push back Covid.

Thanks tobee

Makes up a bit for being removed from the vaccine list!

Is that the steroid in the brown preventer inhaler?

Stupid question klaxon, if I got covid, and used my daughters spare brown inhaler for the first week , would that be sensible?!

My county has turned pale blue on the gov.U.K. Map!!!!!!!!! Am so happy about that.

Ah nope that's not the same steroid

But that is excellent news generally and even better news for acute asthma sufferers. What an outcome from that trial!

@tootyfruitypickle

Is that the steroid in the brown preventer inhaler?

Stupid question klaxon, if I got covid, and used my daughters spare brown inhaler for the first week , would that be sensible?!

Close - I think the brown one is beclametasone 😅

@tobee

Just been reading Jonathan van Tam's Q&A. Last question was whether he was going to appear on this year's Strictly!

I love this man

@tootyfruitypickle

I've just caught up with the world at one on my walk and there was a very reassuring scientist on there basically saying things really will be getting back to normal from the spring . Definitely recommend it , I feel much better, and then saw the flash about the WHO and Oxford!

Who was this tooty? X

Case fatality rates have dropped by a third in over 80s but only 8% in under 80s. Vaccinations are working!
news.sky.com/story/covid-19-vaccines-are-beginning-to-slow-deaths-among-vulnerable-new-research-shows-12214504

@Iremembertheelderlykoreanlady

*Here's some good news on treatments: Inhaled steroid Budesonide reduced risk of patients needing hospital care by 90% when given in the first 7 days of symptoms.

www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.02.04.21251134v1.article-info*

I am bouncing off the walls at this news!
I'm asthmatic and use symbicort inhaler which contains budesonide! Yay!! Xx

You beat me to it! But thanks for doing so .

I take DuoResp, which is equivalent to Symbicort, for my asthma. As an asthmatic, I have been absolutely terrified of getting covid, so you can imagine my reaction at reading this. My inhaler could keep me out of hospital if I get covid. It’s just incredibly positive news.

Isn’t science wonderful?

Urgh did anyone watch itv, Robert Peston’s interview with the sage guy? Utterly depressing- avoid!!

I listened to world at one and that was better. I actually got emotional listening to Charles Walker ranting- it’s a relief to know at least one MP knows how stressed we all are and how much we need hope and something to look forward to!

If anyone wants a laugh the gorgeous Hancock thread or the WHO report (conspiracy ) thread are a bit of a giggle

Drive-through centres, which allow motorists to be vaccinated without leaving their cars, have been set up in St Albans, Hertfordshire, and at Queen Margaret University near Edinburgh, can do 720 jabs a day, 7 days a week

From the BBC news website

People previously admitted to hospital or needing "continuous or repeated" steroid use because of asthma are to be prioritised for the Covid vaccine.

The most severe cases will fall into priority-group four, the "clinically extremely vulnerable", who should have received a letter advising they shield.

And the government has now confirmed the remainder will be included in group six, the clinically "at risk", those usually eligible for a free flu jab.

@Truelymadlydeeplysomeonesmum

From the BBC news website

People previously admitted to hospital or needing "continuous or repeated" steroid use because of asthma are to be prioritised for the Covid vaccine.

The most severe cases will fall into priority-group four, the "clinically extremely vulnerable", who should have received a letter advising they shield.

And the government has now confirmed the remainder will be included in group six, the clinically "at risk", those usually eligible for a free flu jab.

You’ve just made my day, because this is me! (Asthmatic, regular use of steroid inhalers) 🙌🏻

Just seen this as well! What a relief!

So that's me in group 6 twice. Steroid inhaler and a big fatty. Try skipping me now GPS. I dare you