COVID-19 discussion

[BenG]

The US will always be about America First, regardless of leader, because it's just so popular with voters across the political spectrum.

[DonnieDarko]

Wow, so my country just announced a weekly lottery for vaccinated people. 250k € each week to win. Daily 100 people can win 100€.

[calmar Pronounsthey/them]

On 5/24/2021 at 5:36 AM, corvus albus said:

India is currently facing a horrible surge in coronavirus infections. The country on Friday added a record over 3.32 lakh new coronavirus cases in a single day taking the country’s tally to 1,62,63,695, while active cases crossed the 24-lakh mark.

The Biden administration recently conveyed to New Delhi that it understands India’s pharmaceutical requirements and promised to give the matter due consideration.

It observed that the current difficulty in the export of critical raw materials needed to manufacture COVID-19 vaccines is mainly due to an Act that forces American companies to prioritise domestic consumption.

President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump had invoked the war-time Defence Production Act (DPA) that leaves U.S. companies with no option but to give priority to the production of COVID-19 vaccines and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) for domestic production to combat the deadly pandemic in America.

[...]

The suppliers of its raw materials, which is in high demand globally and sought after by major Indian manufacturers, are being forced to provide it only for domestic manufacturers in the U.S.

The Serum Institute of India is the world’s largest producer of the COVID-19 vaccine.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-defends-restrictions-on-export-of-covid-19-vaccine-raw-materials-amid-indias-request-to-lift-ban/article34391251.ece

@DonnieDarko @Delusional

And for people who don't know, a "lakh" is 100,000, so 3.32 lakh in one day is 332,000 cases; active cases now total 2.4 million. 

[BenG]

US's vaccination has kinda hit a wall. It's now only half of what it during its peak. Considering the US has ample supply of vaccines, it's very likely an acceptance issue. This is also backed by the various incentives introduced to get people vaccinated.

[Miaou]

Why are we still at the bottom of the list 

[Miaou]

Fully vaccinated :

US - 40% of the total population 

————BARRIER————

France - 16% of the total population 

 

[BenG]

56 minutes ago, Miaou said:

Fully vaccinated :

US - 40% of the total population 

————BARRIER————

France - 16% of the total population 

 

[BenG]

17 hours ago, Starboy said:

 

I am so done

[CokeDestroyer Pronounshe/him, they/them]

tfw i think i got bagged for a Miss Rona Nomination for 2021 wofjnsdkjfsd

[BenG]

Updated UK statistics on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy (28 April to 23 May 2021)

• 94% of adults reported positive sentiment towards a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, up from 93% in 31 March to 25 April 2021
• 13% of those aged 16 to 29 years reported vaccine hesitancy, the highest of all age groups
• 21% of Black or Black British adults reported vaccine hesitancy, the highest among all ethnic groups
• 8% of adults in London reported vaccine hesitancy, higher than most other regions in England
• Adults living in the most deprived areas of England were more likely to report vaccine hesitancy (10%) than adults living in the least deprived area (3%)

Source: https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/healthandsocialcare/healthandwellbeing/bulletins/coronavirusandvaccinehesitancygreatbritain/28aprilto23may2021

[BenG]

Updated UK Statistics on COVID-19 antibody and vaccination

• Proportion of people that would have tested positive for antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 on a blood test in the week beginning 17 May 2021, suggesting they had the infection in the past or have been vaccinated:
  • England: 80.3% (London: 76.2%)
  • Wales: 82.7%
  • Northern Ireland: 79.9%
  • Scotland: 72.6%

[BenG]

The US is unlikely to hit President Biden’s goal of partially vaccinating 70% of the population by July 4th. Daily vaccinations are currently at only 400,000, much lower than its peak of 2,000,000. This is due to high hesitancy among the population.

[BenG]

More than 1 million people booked their vaccine appointments on Tuesday when 25 to 29-years-olds became eligible in the UK.

[BenG]

7393 new cases today in the UK, up from 5274 one week ago.

The Delta variant now accounts for 91% of new cases.

[DonnieDarko]

Biden just announced the US will buy 500million Pfizer vaccines and will give them away to 100 poorest countries in the world. That’s a progress on their side. 

[DonnieDarko]

23 hours ago, BenG said:

The US is unlikely to hit President Biden’s goal of partially vaccinating 70% of the population by July 4th. Daily vaccinations are currently at only 400,000, much lower than its peak of 2,000,000. This is due to high hesitancy among the population.

He just said 64% of the population received one dose. Let’s see how this will play out.

[BenG]

3 minutes ago, DonnieDarko said:

He just said 64% of the population received one dose. Let’s see how this will play out.

At 400,000 new vaccinations per day, based on my back-of-the-envelope calculation, it will take 1 to 1.5 months to hit the target.

To hit Biden's target, the US will need to vaccinate more than 500,000 (unvaccinated) people per day.

[Kattys Pronounsshe / her]

Just a cute update from me - I'm after my 1st dose!

 

In Poland over 23% of population is fully vaccinated! 

40% of population is after 1st dose.

[BenG]

Updated UK Statistics on COVID-19 infection

Estimated average ratio of the population that had COVID-19, week ending 5 June 2021 (week ending 21 May 2021)

• England: 1 in 560 (previously 1 in 640)
• Wales: 1 in 1,300 (previously 1 in 1050)
• Northern Ireland: 1 in 700 (previously 1 in 800)
• Scotland: 1 in 540 (previously 1 in 680)

Estimated percentage of the population testing positive for COVID-19, daily, by age group

[BenG]

US and UK flopping