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um Jul 2021 4:45pm, 28 Jul 2021 4,977 posts	0 um HappyG - 2 different factors. Here's vaccination rates statista.com But UK is only doing >18s. About 1/2 of Eu is doing >12s, so will probably move ahead in percentage terms. news.sky.com
paul the builder Jul 2021 4:52pm, 28 Jul 2021 7,209 posts	0 paul the builder You say "in percentage terms" as if there's another, better, way of looking at it?
HappyG(rrr) Jul 2021 5:05pm, 28 Jul 2021 39,357 posts	0 HappyG(rrr) Thanks um, makes sense. I think um meant "% of all population" vs. "% of adult population". Whether the distinction (vaccinating under 18s) matters is still a matter of debate, I think?
MarkyMarkMark (3M) Jul 2021 5:12pm, 28 Jul 2021 15,807 posts	0 MarkyMarkMark (3M) I'd say "% of the most likely to transmit it" population, vs. "& of the population most likely to be badly affected by it"! Clearly better to vaccinate as many who can be vaccinated to squash the prevalence in the community.
geordiegirl Jul 2021 5:58pm, 28 Jul 2021 15,266 posts	0 geordiegirl Been to Newcastle today with a friend, got the train and was very impressed that high majority had masks on including conductor. Walking around the shops again very few without masks staff & customers alike. Only place I noticed people not in masks was staff in the bar we went for lunch. Overall felt safe being out and about and really enjoyed doing something that almost was normal and we chatted non stop. Spent a fortune mind!
Tim of Fife Jul 2021 10:08pm, 28 Jul 2021 3,486 posts	0 Tim of Fife No read or seen anything recently to encourage me to download the Scottish app.
Tim of Fife Jul 2021 10:11pm, 28 Jul 2021 3,487 posts	0 Tim of Fife Not sure how Scottish hospitality track and trace works either. Today, had morning coffee and cake at a busy local cafe. Lots of customers indoors. Just me outdoors. All customers have contact details. So what happens if one of the indoor customers tests positive and names the cafe. Do I get a call?
Ocelot Spleens Jul 2021 12:12pm, 29 Jul 2021 31,527 posts	0 Ocelot Spleens I see infections are up. There are rumblings about symptomatic people not turning up for testing and the REACT study delayed. Not over. By quite a stretch. 91 died yesterday.
Ultracat Jul 2021 12:15pm, 29 Jul 2021 13,611 posts	0 Ultracat Never been contacted so not sure how it works Tim. I know they keep details for 2 weeks and they cannot use your details for marketing purposes. We go to our local once a week and fill in the form every time.
HappyG(rrr) Jul 2021 12:28pm, 29 Jul 2021 39,362 posts	0 HappyG(rrr) OS, up to yesterday infection numbers were down, I thought? Where are you seeing increased numbers? The hospitalisations and deaths are still up, but I thought infections were down?