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fuzzyduck79 Dec 2021 12:41pm, 8 Dec 2021 575 posts	Quote Pin fuzzyduck79 I think most people (inc me) expect that being vaccinated puts you in a much better position if you are infected. But all of these threads seem to conclude with same point - we're likely in for plenty of cases in the short term, which might turn ugly (we don't know either way) - so people/governments should up their level of caution in general.
LindsD Dec 2021 12:49pm, 8 Dec 2021 51,367 posts	Quote Pin LindsD We have been told (HE) that we cannot teach online as it's a breach of our contract with the student, so I'm guessing we don't go online unless the gvt specifically mandates that.
Grast_girl Dec 2021 12:56pm, 8 Dec 2021 2,451 posts	Quote Pin Grast_girl For us, we have been told to be predominantly in person, but there are a few exceptions for people who are CEV, or deaf/HoH. We're supposedly going to 100% in person next semester, but I suspect omicron may have something to say about that. Thankfully it's my last day of teaching tomorrow until Feb, but I might make sure my PhD students have left everything in the lab in a safe and stable state before they break up, just in case there is a lockdown after Christmas. I'm mentally preparing myself for the worst and hope to be pleasantly surprised by the effectiveness of the boosters.
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EvilPixie Dec 2021 2:59pm, 8 Dec 2021 29,581 posts	Quote Pin EvilPixie question .... I finish my current role on 17th new person starts on 13th and I have to train her I've just been told they have booked a room for us (2 people 1 room so plenty of space but no windows) IF plan B comes in and we are told to WFH can I refuse to come in to train?
Fields & fountain, moor & mountain Dec 2021 3:05pm, 8 Dec 2021 929 posts	Quote Pin Fields & fountain, moor & mountain Isn’t it possible to train by sharing a screen using Teams or similar That’s what we do. I find it easier than in person.
EvilPixie Dec 2021 3:07pm, 8 Dec 2021 29,583 posts	Quote Pin EvilPixie I think they did last year as half the team is new! But can I refuse?
icemaiden Dec 2021 3:13pm, 8 Dec 2021 5,309 posts	Quote Pin icemaiden You can propose a safer way of doing it and see if they like it.
Fields & fountain, moor & mountain Dec 2021 3:15pm, 8 Dec 2021 930 posts	Quote Pin Fields & fountain, moor & mountain EP - Seems silly not to do that if it worked before
Shark the Herald Angel Dec 2021 3:44pm, 8 Dec 2021 18,980 posts	Quote Pin Shark the Herald Angel BBC - just now. 'Covid: Pfizer says booster shot promising against Omicron' bit of optimism to counteract current mood. (Being ELDERLY, ie 68, I have had three Pfizers.)