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Frightened by Dr Nabbarro video

244 replies

Whatisthisworld · 15/12/2021 20:08

Are we going to get ill?

That video 😨

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FreeBritnee · 15/12/2021 22:27

Yeah I just don’t get it. We’re double vaxxed but no boosters to be had locally. Think we’ll just hunker down and hope for the best.

visitingagain · 15/12/2021 22:28

@Fluffysocks88 I don't think this is feasible- the emotional stress would be too much for lots of staff and you'd see horrendous absences and PTSD

Rocket1982 · 15/12/2021 22:30

ChardonnayPetDragon www.who.int/news/item/29-06-2020-covidtimeline

Lipsandlashes · 15/12/2021 22:31

@doublemonkey

Seriously, this shit makes no sense. Do the vaccines provide no immunity whatsoever? Does previous Covid provide no immunity?

This is bullshit.

I agree. At this point I have no fucking clue why I’ve bothered to have two vaccines and a booster, worn a mask and kept my distance for two years when I’m basically back at square one - in essence told not to go out and socialise, not to go into the office and scared that my children won’t be allowed back into the classroom in January.
ChardonnaysPetDragon · 15/12/2021 22:33

I see the first recommendations beginning to drip in February.

Imdreamingofapeacefulxmas · 15/12/2021 22:38

@Amisillyornot

Sorry but what on earth is ccg??

DaisyNGO · 15/12/2021 22:38

@ChardonnaysPetDragon

I wish he'd fuck off.

Monitoring since jan 2020 my arse. I don't recall him saying anything like this back then. Why didn't he warn about COVID then?

He/the WHO kind of did.

As CEV my doc told me in Jan, by Feb there were many wearing masks in London.

www.who.int/news/item/27-04-2020-who-timeline---covid-19

ChocolateDeficitDisorder · 15/12/2021 22:41

At this point I have no fucking clue why I’ve bothered to have two vaccines and a booster, worn a mask and kept my distance for two years when I’m basically back at square one

Who told you that pandemics end when the politicians say they do?

Your first 2 vaccs protected you against the previous variants - they demonstrably cut down the death rate among those who had them.

The booster should help to reduce the severity of Omicron if you encounter it. Another variant will be along and there will be more boosters if you want to give yourself the best chance with them too. Alternatively you can just take your chance with the variants.

The virus doesn't care what you do, it's just doing what it does and that is mutate to survive.

RedToothBrush · 15/12/2021 22:42

I agree. At this point I have no fucking clue why I’ve bothered to have two vaccines and a booster, worn a mask and kept my distance for two years when I’m basically back at square one - in essence told not to go out and socialise, not to go into the office and scared that my children won’t be allowed back into the classroom in January.

Take a look at the John Burn-Murdoch thread.

He explains how Omicron might not not be milder. It might be immunity working. That means vaccines are making a difference. Then think about what that might have meant if we didn't have vaccines.

Most of the population haven't ever had covid. The % is surprisingly low, all things considered.

So yes there absoluetely is a good reason to get vaccinated and boosted.

Getting boosted should reduce your chance of being infected. Thats how you move back to normality.
But two doses should reduce your chance of being seriously ill.

All the stuff about getting back to normal is actually secondary to the wider health implications.

You get immunity from repeated exposure to coughs and colds. Thats the point of a flu vaccine.

Rocket1982 · 15/12/2021 22:43

16 Jan: The Pan American Health Organization/WHO Regional office for the Americas (PAHO/AMRO) issued its first epidemiological alert on the novel coronavirus. The alert included recommendations covering international travellers, infection prevention and control measures and laboratory testing.

25 Jan: The WHO Regional Director for Europe issued a public statement outlining the importance of being ready at the local and national levels for detecting cases, testing samples and clinical management.

That was nearly 2 months before it became a significant problem in the UK - plenty of time for prep if there was the political and public will. The UK government was well aware of this and also the scientific evidence, plenty of it from institutions in the UK.

Imdreamingofapeacefulxmas · 15/12/2021 22:43

He seemed like a totally rational level headed man to me pleading with people to be cautious and take care this seriously.

vera99 · 15/12/2021 22:44

Prof. Christina Pagel
@chrischirp
A friend was at a small party last weekend (11 people). Everyone had neg LFDs first, all vaxxed inc 3 boosted. All windows open. 1 person tested +ve 2 days later. Now another 7/11 have tested +ve (inc my boosted friend) & 2 out of remaining 3 have symptoms & waiting for PCR. 1/2This was in London so it's likely this was Omicron. It's so infectious. My boosted friend has mild symptoms - but still not pleasant.

PLEASE PLEASE restrict your social activities! 2/2

screwcovid · 15/12/2021 22:44

@Lipsandlashes agree abs shame the WHO didn't stand so much with China who started this bullshit we might be in a different position and now more news saying it was a lab leak

CoffeeMuggins · 15/12/2021 22:47

@ChocolateDeficitDisorder

At this point I have no fucking clue why I’ve bothered to have two vaccines and a booster, worn a mask and kept my distance for two years when I’m basically back at square one

Who told you that pandemics end when the politicians say they do?

Your first 2 vaccs protected you against the previous variants - they demonstrably cut down the death rate among those who had them.

The booster should help to reduce the severity of Omicron if you encounter it. Another variant will be along and there will be more boosters if you want to give yourself the best chance with them too. Alternatively you can just take your chance with the variants.

The virus doesn't care what you do, it's just doing what it does and that is mutate to survive.

This sort of logical mumbo jumbo tends to fall on deaf ears around these parts!
FreeBritnee · 15/12/2021 22:47

I can imagine the unvaccinated are shitting themselves right now.

OrangeCrunch · 15/12/2021 22:52

Desperately trying to find some good/less shit news on any of these threads!!

Treaclepie19 · 15/12/2021 22:54

@FreeBritnee

I can imagine the unvaccinated are shitting themselves right now.
Doubt it 😬
Panacotta · 15/12/2021 22:55

@FreeBritnee

I can imagine the unvaccinated are shitting themselves right now.
Or just reading more bollocks on the internet banging on about "fascist" vax passports. Dicks.
Lipsandlashes · 15/12/2021 22:57

@ChocolateDeficitDisorder

At this point I have no fucking clue why I’ve bothered to have two vaccines and a booster, worn a mask and kept my distance for two years when I’m basically back at square one

Who told you that pandemics end when the politicians say they do?

Your first 2 vaccs protected you against the previous variants - they demonstrably cut down the death rate among those who had them.

The booster should help to reduce the severity of Omicron if you encounter it. Another variant will be along and there will be more boosters if you want to give yourself the best chance with them too. Alternatively you can just take your chance with the variants.

The virus doesn't care what you do, it's just doing what it does and that is mutate to survive.

I’ve had all my jabs and my booster. Of course I have. I did it because it’s the right thing to do and I had trust in those that told me so. I’ll also have any further vaccinations offered to me but I can still voice my frustration that we’re constantly taking two steps forward and three back. Yes, viruses mutate and survive but by doing that they have to become weaker to ensure that hosts aren’t killed off. Presumably this is what is happening with Omicron. However, listening to some you’d be forgiven for thinking it has mutated into the bubonic plague.
XenoBitch · 15/12/2021 22:57

@FreeBritnee

I can imagine the unvaccinated are shitting themselves right now.
I am shitting myself about vaccine mandates tbh.
Suzi888 · 15/12/2021 23:00

“I don’t know what they expect when no one is isolating after contact/living with positive cases and going out still really!”
Exactly this
We know they’re not, but here in Wales they can still have £750 for trotting off to get tested, not going to work and then swanning about here, there and everywhere. If your worried about covid, stay away from fast food restaurants and supermarkets would be my advice.

DayKay · 15/12/2021 23:01

@FreeBritnee

I can imagine the unvaccinated are shitting themselves right now.
CDC claims that most omicron found in vaccinated (79%) but all cases are mild
scottishtablet23 · 15/12/2021 23:02

just watch this one to undo the psychological harm you caused yourself Wink

Curiousmouse · 15/12/2021 23:05

Anything called Deep Data dive sounds like conspiracy crap.

scottishtablet23 · 15/12/2021 23:09

@Curiousmouse

Anything called Deep Data dive sounds like conspiracy crap.
just what exactly are you on about?