Detournement Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 19 minutes ago, badgerthewitness said: What's a quantum dot? https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/invisible-ink-could-reveal-whether-kids-have-been-vaccinated/ Quote The team ended up using a technology called quantum dots, tiny semiconducting crystals that reflect light and were originally developed to label cells during research. The dye has been shown to be safe in humans. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super_carson Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Elixir said: Given the increasingly clear impact on transmission, I'd still find it strange if people like shop workers etc aren't moved up the queue. The risk to under 50s is negligible so trying to impact transmission would surely start to make more sense once the vulnerable are protected? I may be wrong, but I remember reading something about an Asian country doing something along these lines. They were vaccinating those who were actively running the country in terms of infrastructure while the rest and vulnerable were kept under strict shielding orders. I don't know if this plan came to fruition or if it had any positive effect, and I could well be talking out my hole, but it's an interesting idea. I've heard some mumblings about teachers needing to be push up the queue but I think that may have been driven by union reps. Not sure how much good that would do if school staff were vaccinated if kids were potentially taking it and spreading it home though. Edited February 19, 2021 by super_carson 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Aldo Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 I may be wrong, but I remember reading something about an Asian country doing something along these lines. They were vaccinating those who were actively running the country in terms of infrastructure while the rest and vulnerable were kept under strict shielding orders. I don't know if this plan came to fruition or if it had any positive effect, and I could well be talking out my hole, but it's an interesting idea. I've heard some mumblings about teachers needing to be push up the queue but I think that may have been driven by union reps. Not sure how much good that would do if school staff were vaccinated if kids were potentially taking it and spreading it home though. I think it was Indonesia. I'm sure their plan was to vaccinate younger people first as they'd be out working and it would get the economy moving again. Like you, I have no idea how it's doing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackislekillie Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 55 minutes ago, WATTOO said: Why is Blair even being given a platform ?? The guy has consistently proven himself to be a crooked, untrustworthy, self centred, egotistical, corrupt, self publicist, lying war mongering p***k and apart from that has more than the Jack Nicholson in the shining look about him. Who does he post as on here? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Tunbridge Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Furlough getting extended again... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrmad Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 43 minutes ago, Snafu said: So the SG protect the NHS strategy worked then. If you mean not even getting close to meltdown, yes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerthewitness Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 42 minutes ago, Detournement said: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/invisible-ink-could-reveal-whether-kids-have-been-vaccinated/ Thank you, that's very informative. Enjoy your evening. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, Patrick Bateman said: I have nothing constructive to add. Never let that stop you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Tennis Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 42 minutes ago, super_carson said: I've heard some mumblings about teachers needing to be push up the queue but I think that may have been driven by union reps. Not sure how much good that would do if school staff were vaccinated if kids were potentially taking it and spreading it home though. It might do some good for the teachers concerned. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 6 minutes ago, Monkey Tennis said: It might do some good for the teachers concerned. If they're vulnerable then they'll already covered by the existing scheme though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 James Cleverly whining on Channel 4 news that big bad China and Russia are sending vaccines to the developing world in exchange for influence, 'which is of course something that we would not do'. James Cleverly of the Foreign Office. The British Foreign Office. Such a squeaky clean record when it comes to worming its way into the affairs of African and Asian countries! 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd_is_God Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, virginton said: If they're vulnerable then they'll already covered by the existing scheme though. Aye but what if they get tired for a bit? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTillEhDeh Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 I've heard some mumblings about teachers needing to be push up the queue but I think that may have been driven by union reps. Not sure how much good that would do if school staff were vaccinated if kids were potentially taking it and spreading it home though. If that is true it is utterly pointless posturing by union reps. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoDiego Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Speaking of vaccines, does anyone know if Prescott has had two jags? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Back Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, virginton said: James Cleverly whining on Channel 4 news that big bad China and Russia are sending vaccines to the developing world in exchange for influence, 'which is of course something that we would not do'. James Cleverly of the Foreign Office. The British Foreign Office. Such a squeaky clean record when it comes to worming its way into the affairs of African and Asian countries! He's only embarrassed we didn't get in there first, 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Tennis Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 12 minutes ago, virginton said: If they're vulnerable then they'll already covered by the existing scheme though. Agreed. Vaccinating them wouldn't fail to do any good though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 The U.K. is the biggest single investor in the Covax scheme to provide vaccines for Lowe income countries.If we have any spare vaccines after we should come up with a scheme to share them with the Republic of Ireland, they are our neighbours, we have a land border with them and it’s likely that Irish citizens travel to the U.K. more than any other country. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 12 minutes ago, Left Back said: He's only embarrassed we didn't get in there first, It's all good, get them vaccinated then we can sell them guns. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Lowe income countries. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Back Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 17 minutes ago, ICTChris said: The U.K. is the biggest single investor in the Covax scheme to provide vaccines for Lowe income countries. If we have any spare vaccines after we should come up with a scheme to share them with the Republic of Ireland, they are our neighbours, we have a land border with them and it’s likely that Irish citizens travel to the U.K. more than any other country. We used to have a land border with them. The border is now in the Irish Sea. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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