Covid Vaccination

[KGarrad]

2 new cases identified yesterday on IoM - one of them a primary-school pupil.

They attended School on Tuesday and Wednesday, and showed no symptoms of the virus, which was then identified in pre-admission screening ahead of a medical procedure.

Has anyone speculated as to how these cases occurred KG , as you said how strict your entry quarantine was for entrants or rentrants to the isle and you'd been doing so well keeping it out ?

Residents have been allowed to travel to the UK for some time.
They have to self-isolate on return.
Currently Covid tests are taken on day 1, day 7 and day 13 of the 14 day isolation.

Of the 30 positive active cases, 9 were detected during those tests.
So, it looks like the virus is now in the community.
Suspicion on social media, and street chat, is that some of the returnees didn't follow self-isolation rules properly?

It's a worry
I am currently staying home, except for shopping twice per week.

[groom]

This is the problem with self isolation - you rely on people doing it properly.

My friend is South African, but she and her husband have lived and worked in Qatar for over 10 years. They had been home to South Africa for Christmas, but had to cut their holiday short after the new strain was discovered, as they were worried they wouldn't be allowed back into Qatar. They were met at Doha airport by officials and escorted out to a designated hotel. They had to stay in the room there for 10 days, with meals being delivered to the door. All this was at their own expense. They were tested on arrival and again before they were allowed to leave quarantine. My friend said it will be a very long time before they book a holiday in a hotel again! 

[a chesters]

This is the problem with self isolation - you rely on people doing it properly.

My friend is South African, but she and her husband have lived and worked in Qatar for over 10 years. They had been home to South Africa for Christmas, but had to cut their holiday short after the new strain was discovered, as they were worried they wouldn't be allowed back into Qatar. They were met at Doha airport by officials and escorted out to a designated hotel. They had to stay in the room there for 10 days, with meals being delivered to the door. All this was at their own expense. They were tested on arrival and again before they were allowed to leave quarantine. My friend said it will be a very long time before they book a holiday in a hotel again! 

Very similar to what is in force in Australia for international arrivals.

Even between states, some of the restrictions apply.

One couple arrived in Victoria, by plane, from the "hot spot" of NSW, and headed for the aircraft to Adelaide. The Vcs were not happy, and caught up with them, and fined them $9000 each. They will probably pay the same way as the international arrivals do, not at all.

[Skoosh]

A love-sick Scot crossed to the IOM on a water-scooter thing! Sadly the guy ended up in court. No respect! 

Skoosh.

[KGarrad]

A love-sick Scot crossed to the IOM on a water-scooter thing! Sadly the guy ended up in court. No respect! 

Skoosh.

Yep! 4 hour journey on a jet-ski
Followed by a 15 mile walk to Douglas.

Unfortunately, he didn't have permission to cross the borders, so received a 4 week prison sentence (commuted to 2 weeks).
He has subsequently applied for permission, but was refused.

UPDATE:
The jet-ski is for sale on eBay!

[LizzieL]

Several different groups are now arguing that they deserve priority in the vaccination queues, for example teachers and policemen.  Each group can put forward a good reason why they should be prioritised, but how is the government to decide?  I suppose it depends on which angle they are coming from - put the most vulnerable first or put essential workers first?  I'm glad I don't have to make that decision.

The Education Secretary now saying that school staff should be prioritised.

The government is aiming to offer vaccinations to around 15 million people in the UK - the over-70s, older care home residents and staff, front-line healthcare workers and the clinically extremely vulnerable - by mid-February in the first wave of immunisations.

But Mr Williamson told MPs he believed school staff were the "top priority" for the next phase of the vaccine rollout.

He told the Education Select Committee: "There's a school workforce of a million and it is absolutely vital that we do not forget support staff in this because it is often the support staff that are the most exposed.

"I think there is a special need in the area of special schools as well where there is often a crossover between not just an education setting but also as a care and health setting as well.

"It is quite understandably right that the government has chosen to prioritise those that are most at risk of being hospitalised (for vaccination).

"But... in that next wave where we have to prioritise others, I will make no apology for the fact that I see the top priority as all those who work in schools.

"Not just teachers, but all those that work in schools because every single one of them is absolutely vital for delivering education."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-55643842

[groom]

I agree with him, if we want to get children back to school we need to get teachers and support staff vaccinated. I have young relatives who have been off school several times, not because anyone in their bubble has caught Covid, but because staff have it, or have to self isolate, so there aren't enough staff in school. Also if schools or year groups in schools have to close, that means parents have to take time off work.

Most older people are being careful and staying in, so we can wait a few more weeks if necessary.

[Ruskie]

Apparently Indonesia are vaccinating frontline workers first, followed by 18 - 59 year olds.

[roopat]

Apparently Indonesia are vaccinating frontline workers first, followed by 18 - 59 year olds.

Makes sense - they are the ones who are having to go out to work to keep the rest of us going. I've said before on here that I think they should have been done first, the younger generation (ie anyone younger than me - 72) have really stepped up right from the start to look after us older people & keep the country going.


I heard from a care worker acquaintance this morning that 'we've got a case of Covid in the Home'. This must have been brought in by a member of staff surely. That's why I think they should have been jabbed by now.


But I do appreciate the programme is taking a while to roll out...... Same old story


Pat