Coronavirus (COVID-19)

[peasy23]

196 in hospital, down 19 from Thursday.

ICU unchanged at 21.

[peasy23]

2577816 have had a first dose of vaccine.

463780 have had both doses.

[D.V.T.]

Not as big a hospital drop as I’d hoped for tbf

[peasy23]

First batch of Moderna arrived yesterday but it will be delivered over months and is already factored in to planned appointments.

[peasy23]

Case numbers had plateaued but continued decrease has been apparent over 7 days.

[peasy23]

2% test positivity rate.

[realmadrid]

3 minutes ago, D.V.T. said:

Not as big a hospital drop as I’d hoped for tbf

The drop may come in the next few days as it can be difficult to get discharged over bank holiday weekends

[MP_MFC]

Not as big a hospital drop as I’d hoped for tbf

There's only so low hospital figures will still go because some will still get it and be hospitalised. The fact cases have remained stable and they have continued to decrease is the important thing.

[Michael W]

England (and Wales?) only, but a few people were wondering if there were court challenges against the Covid restrictions following the Scottish Government's defeat over places of worship. 

There is a challenge against the closure of indoor hospitality pending currently. I am not really sure what to make of this - undoubtedly the government will appeal it if they lose, by which time indoor hospitality will be open anyway by the time the appeal is heard. 

Edited April 6, 2021 by Michael W

[D.V.T.]

Twice weekly LFT coming to Scotland as well for everyone.

[Steven W]

Hahaha!!!! This isn't Leadership. This is followship!

LFT twice a week. Wherever did you get that idea?

[peasy23]

Secondary Schools to return as planned after Easter except for children who are on the shielding list.

2m strict distancing binned for schools with LFT in place for all staff and pupils but not compulsory.

[peasy23]

England (and Wales?) only, but a few people were wondering if there were court challenges against the Covid restrictions following the Scottish Government's defeat over places of worship. 
There is a challenge against the closure of indoor hospitality pending currently. I am not really sure what to make of this - undoubtedly the government will appeal it if they lose, by which time indoor hospitality will be open anyway by the time the appeal is heard. 

I was talking to the bar manager at the golf club this morning, nobody can get their head around why people will be allowed to sit inside for a meal but God forbid drink alcohol.

We have very limited outdoor space, and it was very difficult for the bar to turn a profit last year when it was open under similar restrictions.

[101]

That was a pretty good answer in regard to vaccine passports albeit one that is still on the fence.

[Duszek]

3 minutes ago, peasy23 said:

I was talking to the bar manager at the golf club this morning.
We have very limited outdoor space.

???

unless...

 

[D.V.T.]

Reading the Radio Clyde tweet it says we are “on course to deliver the vaccine to over 50s by the end of the month”. Thought mid-April was the target.

[Bairnardo]

Have vaccines really slowed down of late?

[mizfit]

Reading the Radio Clyde tweet it says we are “on course to deliver the vaccine to over 50s by the end of the month”. Thought mid-April was the target.

Over 55’s were mid month.

[Benjamin_Nevis]

2 minutes ago, D.V.T. said:

Reading the Radio Clyde tweet it says we are “on course to deliver the vaccine to over 50s by the end of the month”. Thought mid-April was the target.

 

1 minute ago, Bairnardo said:

Have vaccines really slowed down of late?

Probably something to do with this. I'd imagine a knock on effect up here. 

Link

[craigkillie]

1 minute ago, D.V.T. said:

Reading the Radio Clyde tweet it says we are “on course to deliver the vaccine to over 50s by the end of the month”. Thought mid-April was the target.

92% complete on 55-59 and 72% complete on 50-54. Based on the figures in the 2011 census, that would mean around 132,000 over 50s still to do. Obviously they're not the only people getting the vaccines, but I can't imagine that taking another 24 days to complete.