I did watch some of it and can see the point he is making. It's the anti-vaxers and sceptics that worry me most. How many times have we read of someone who didn't think the virus was real and then caught it? Personally I'd like to think that when I make one of my frequent hospital and GP appointments that the person treating me has had the vaccine.I don’t know if you watched the press conference but if not this might interest you.
Social care and NHS staff have duty to get vaccine - Whitty
They are also asked whether vaccination could be a condition of employment in the social care sector, amid reports of low take up.
Chris Whitty says he considers it a "professional responsibility" for medics and social care staff get themselves vaccinated to protect patients, but contracts are a "political question" not for him.
I did watch some of it and can see the point he is making. It's the anti-vaxers and sceptics that worry me most. How many times have we read of someone who didn't think the virus was real and then caught it? Personally I'd like to think that when I make one of my frequent hospital and GP appointments that the person treating me has had the vaccine.
That will be the excuse to keep us in masks and ban holidays forever !!Dr Vanessa Saliba, head of flu at PHE, told The Independent: “The decrease in flu cases this year is likely due to changes in our behaviour, such as social distancing, face coverings and handwashing, as well as the reduction in international travel.
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a "political question" not for him.
Then he shouldnt have offered a personal opinion or should have answered on behalf of SAGE as to their advice.
Some more info on this dripping outQuite feasible NSM. the only thing I would add is that it is unlikely as the vast majority of NHS Trusts inc Dorset have hit about 98% of over 70's vaccinated. I just think they have taken their eye off the ball a bit. I see the NHS are inviting 64 year olds to come forward now. I think they should widen it to 60 and over. They also don't publicise enough the fact that they are calling people forward without a letter. You have to go on their website to find out.
He doesn't speak for SAGE who frequently disagree with eachother and any personal opinion would be seized by the media as professional advice.
Once again you're making a bad call.
You think those in year 1 lost a third of their reception year last year and now at least a sixth of their year 1 learning this year. I for one hope they rejig the school calendar slightly to allow for some catching up before September.
Another interesting Q & A with Jonathan Van-Tam just now on Sky.
Explaining things very carefully and clearly.
JVT has been a breath of fresh air during this pandemic at press conferences etc.
He was on good morning Britain this morning. Massive Boston United fan. Came across brilliantly as always