Coronavirus thread

[Holden]

Had jab #1 yesterday about 20 hours ago at my medical centre and so far no side effects at all. The vaccinators mentioned the possibility of a headache, some very mild flu like symptoms and a sore arm but none of this has happened and after nearly a day is probably unlikely. Final jab due on August 14 which is twelve weeks away.

I'm still amazed at the ignorance of some people. While I was waiting for the obligatory 15 minutes one woman filling out her form said that her husband recommended she take a photo of the batch number. I just couldn't help myself and said "..and what good will that do?" She couldn't tell me and I then asked if he was going to get the jab. "Not at this point." she replied. "Well, that proves one thing," I responded "you've obviously got a damn sight more brains than he has!" The media has so much to answer for with the way they've reported the pandemic.

[Karl Henning]

Oh, this reminds me that it's been more than 2 weeks since my second dose, so I am now "fully" vaccinated.

I'm probably still going to wear a mask in some public situations. 

I certainly do.

[Karl Henning]

My first jab is at 2:30 pm tomorrow. It's astrazeneca and I have confidence that I won't suffer any side affects. I let you all know how it goes.

Very good.

[MusicTurner]

Thank you for the info.  It's quite interesting to read how different countries are dealing with this (and their infrastructure and political and social systems and networks).  I should also take a photo of my card and keep it on my phone.  They are suggesting NOT to laminate them in case they suggest getting a booster shot in the future.  It's just a paper card though.  I keep it in my purse (too big for my wallet).  Perhaps I'll get a special pouch to protect it? 

Have all of the places that you've visited within Denmark asked to see it consistently?

PD

There are some American expats here producing often interesting (for us) videos about experiencing DK and the US, including a couple of reports about the relatively massive and centralized digitalization here, compared to the US (Travelin' Young you-tube channel, I often check them out, they're nice people as well. They tend to be very polite towards their new country of residence, though).

The pass hasn't been here for that long, about a couple of months, and it's currently a time with a much less outgoing life, but I've simply shown it + an ID every time I knew it was needed, so staff just accepted it. There was a television report showing that a lot of restaurants were rather loose in their policies. For me it has been in use maybe 5 times only, since you don't need it for shopping or office visits etc., it's for eating out, museums, accommodation, and a bit of other stuff. I am still abstaining from a lot of activities, surely for about 8 days more, after that, the first jab should be working quite well, and I'll have my long-lasting pass. But they say that the virus might be only really reduced from around the 1st of July, that it may still grow in June. So still a lot of reasons for sensible precautions. A somewhat younger colleague of mine just contracted it, but I don't know the exact circumstances, her mail was just objective and rational, she expected to be able to return working in a bit more than a week from now.

We're close to 6 mio people, but yesterday we reached a total of 50 mio tests so far ... for me, it's been perhaps 10.

[Pohjolas Daughter]

There are some American expats here producing often interesting (for us) videos about experiencing DK and the US, including a couple of reports about the relatively massive and centralized digitalization here, compared to the US (Travelin' Young you-tube channel, I often check them out, they're nice people as well. They tend to be very polite towards their new country of residence, though).

The pass hasn't been here for that long, about a couple of months, and it's currently a time with a much less outgoing life, but I've simply shown it + an ID every time I knew it was needed, so staff just accepted it. There was a television report showing that a lot of restaurants were rather loose in their policies. For me it has been in use maybe 5 times only, since you don't need it for shopping or office visits etc., it's for eating out, museums, accommodation, and a bit of other stuff. I am still abstaining from a lot of activities, surely for about 8 days more, after that, the first jab should be working quite well, and I'll have my long-lasting pass. But they say that the virus might be only really reduced from around the 1st of July, that it may still grow in June. So still a lot of reasons for sensible precautions. A somewhat younger colleague of mine just contracted it, but I don't know the exact circumstances, her mail was just objective and rational, she expected to be able to return working in a bit more than a week from now.

We're close to 6 mio people, but yesterday we reached a total of 50 mio tests so far ... for me, it's been perhaps 10.

I'll have to check and see how things have changed lately in my town.  Rather confusing as there have been state guidelines and rules, but sometimes the town ones are stricter.  Today is day 7 after my second round (I started counting the day after my vaccine--that being a Sunday).  Like you, personally, I error on the side of caution.

PD

[Biffo]

Had jab #1 yesterday about 20 hours ago at my medical centre and so far no side effects at all. The vaccinators mentioned the possibility of a headache, some very mild flu like symptoms and a sore arm but none of this has happened and after nearly a day is probably unlikely. Final jab due on August 14 which is twelve weeks away.

I'm still amazed at the ignorance of some people. While I was waiting for the obligatory 15 minutes one woman filling out her form said that her husband recommended she take a photo of the batch number. I just couldn't help myself and said "..and what good will that do?" She couldn't tell me and I then asked if he was going to get the jab. "Not at this point." she replied. "Well, that proves one thing," I responded "you've obviously got a damn sight more brains than he has!" The media has so much to answer for with the way they've reported the pandemic.

I can't answer that but here in the UK I was given a card and the batch number was written on it by the nurse (on both occasions).

[Pohjolas Daughter]

I can't answer that but here in the UK I was given a card and the batch number was written on it by the nurse (on both occasions).

Same thing here in the US.  I would suspect that it has something to do with, should people be having issues with the vaccine, they could use this to trace to see if there's an issue with most of the people who were given that batch?  Just a guess!

PD

[JBS]

Something to add to the "keep wearing masks/vaccine not a panacea" pile.

My father (who'll be 89 next month) lives in Boston (Belmont, to be precise) with his 2 younger brothers (mid to late 70s). Also living with them is c 45 yo nephew (by marriage) of one uncle.  Between winter weather and pandemic, they've only gone out of the house for necessary things like groceries and (in the case of the nephew) work.  Masks are worn, etc. Everyone has been fully vaccinated, in my father's case almost 3 months ago.

One uncle has a history of neurological problems and repeated pneumonia.  Three days ago, realizing he was incoherent and unable to stand w/o help, they took him to the hospital, assuming he had suffered a stroke or similar.  Turned out he has COVID with possible heart damage from the virus.
He is still hospitalized but (according to my father) improving.
My other uncle then got tested and found he is Covid positive albeit w/o symptoms. My father is waiting to get tested (for some reason the earliest appointment for a test he can make is middle of this week) but assumes he has it w/o symptoms.

[André]

Wow, that's one piece of bad luck. I wish your dad and other relatives all the best.

Yes, masks are for everyday use, not just for carnival...

[Florestan]

I wish your dad and other relatives all the best.

+ 1.

[MusicTurner]

Wow, that's one piece of bad luck. I wish your dad and other relatives all the best.

+2

[Pohjolas Daughter]

Something to add to the "keep wearing masks/vaccine not a panacea" pile.

My father (who'll be 89 next month) lives in Boston (Belmont, to be precise) with his 2 younger brothers (mid to late 70s). Also living with them is c 45 yo nephew (by marriage) of one uncle.  Between winter weather and pandemic, they've only gone out of the house for necessary things like groceries and (in the case of the nephew) work.  Masks are worn, etc. Everyone has been fully vaccinated, in my father's case almost 3 months ago.

One uncle has a history of neurological problems and repeated pneumonia.  Three days ago, realizing he was incoherent and unable to stand w/o help, they took him to the hospital, assuming he had suffered a stroke or similar.  Turned out he has COVID with possible heart damage from the virus.
He is still hospitalized but (according to my father) improving.
My other uncle then got tested and found he is Covid positive albeit w/o symptoms. My father is waiting to get tested (for some reason the earliest appointment for a test he can make is middle of this week) but assumes he has it w/o symptoms.

I'm so sorry to hear of this!  Also, how is your nephew doing?  Has he been tested?  And will he have to self-quarantine with them?    I hope that everyone gets better and soon.

All the best,

PD

[JBS]

I'm so sorry to hear of this!  Also, how is your nephew doing?  Has he been tested?  And will he have to self-quarantine with them?    I hope that everyone gets better and soon.

All the best,

PD

Thanks for all the good wishes.
To be clear, the "nephew" is not directly related to me. He is the son of the sister of my uncle's late wife. My father didn't mention him, so I have no idea of what his status is at the moment.

[Pohjolas Daughter]

Thanks for all the good wishes.
To be clear, the "nephew" is not directly related to me. He is the son of the sister of my uncle's late wife. My father didn't mention him, so I have no idea of what his status is at the moment.

In any event, please keep us updated (presuming that they are all comfortable with it).

PD

[Karl Henning]

I attended my first live musical event since the lockdown, Sunday

[Karl Henning]

In related news:

50 percent of US adults are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to CDC data

[Pohjolas Daughter]

I attended my first live musical event since the lockdown, Sunday

Yippee!  Were there many people there Karl?  And were people social distancing, etc.?

PD

[71 dB]

In related news:

50 percent of US adults are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to CDC data

The US has done good job*. Finland comes way behind:

First dose 42.1 %
Second dose 7.4 %

These are ref whole population, so among adults the numbers are a bit larger (maybe ~50 % / 9 %). Because Finland uses 12 weeks between doses-strategy, the second doses have just started (I won't be getting it until July 31) recently and that's why the number is so low at this point.

* However, the US might struggle getting much beyond this point as those not vaccinated are mostly anti-vaxxers. 

[Pohjolas Daughter]

The US has done good job*. Finland comes way behind:

First dose 42.1 %
Second dose 7.4 %

These are ref whole population, so among adults the numbers are a bit larger (maybe ~50 % / 9 %). Because Finland uses 12 weeks between doses-strategy, the second doses have just started (I won't be getting it until July 31) recently and that's why the number is so low at this point.

* However, the US might struggle getting much beyond this point as those not vaccinated are mostly anti-vaxxers. 

The US has done good job*. Finland comes way behind:

First dose 42.1 %
Second dose 7.4 %

These are ref whole population, so among adults the numbers are a bit larger (maybe ~50 % / 9 %). Because Finland uses 12 weeks between doses-strategy, the second doses have just started (I won't be getting it until July 31) recently and that's why the number is so low at this point.

* However, the US might struggle getting much beyond this point as those not vaccinated are mostly anti-vaxxers. 

Interesting in terms of number of weeks between.  But is this just for a certain vaccine?  In the US, the pharmacies, etc. went by the CDC and the manufacturers' recs (I believe).  I would love a link to what you are saying as I can't pull up something to substantiate that.  Is it more do to availably of vaccines or?

PD

[Karl Henning]

Yippee!  Were there many people there Karl?  And were people social distancing, etc.?

I didn't note the headcount, but the musiciaNs and the concert series promoter were highly pleased.  Yes still distanced, PD!