COVID-19 in SOUTH AFRICA

[Calculon]

3 and 3/4 hours start to finish....my back is killing me

Was the vaccine centre busy? Good if so.

[sorCrer]

3 and 3/4 hours start to finish....my back is killing me

In and out in under 25 mins for me including 15 minutes observation.

[Lemoentjie]

1 dose of Astrazeneca is 83% effective against hospitalisation from South African/Brazilian variant (they have the same key mutation). 48% effective against symptomatic infection from SA/BRA variant.

After 2 doses that is almost certainly over 90% effective against hospitalisation.

Have the ANC got enough water to wash away the blood on their hands?

Source (page 26): https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101 ... l.pdf+html

[OomStruisbaai]

More than 1 in 4 testing positive for Covid-19 as SA deaths rise to 62 171

[Sards]

3 and 3/4 hours start to finish....my back is killing me

Was the vaccine centre busy? Good if so.

A lot of over 60s decided to make an appearance with the 50 year Olds.

[Chilli]

3 and 3/4 hours start to finish....my back is killing me

Was the vaccine centre busy? Good if so.

A lot of over 60s decided to make an appearance with the 50 year Olds.

I was under the impression that it was by appointment only.

[Blake]

Was the vaccine centre busy? Good if so.

A lot of over 60s decided to make an appearance with the 50 year Olds.

I was under the impression that it was by appointment only.

Western Cape officially allows walk-ins of 50+

[average joe]

Lost a friend Sunday evening. He had trouble breathing and tested positive last week Thursday, was told to buy his own oxygen and go home as the hospitals are full. His wife said he looked to be better on Saturday. Sunday morning she woke up with him no longer breathing next to her. Poor woman, she and the kids were completely dependent on him.

[Chilli]

Lost a friend Sunday evening. He had trouble breathing and tested positive last week Thursday, was told to buy his own oxygen and go home as the hospitals are full. His wife said he looked to be better on Saturday. Sunday morning she woke up with him no longer breathing next to her. Poor woman, she and the kids were completely dependent on him.

That is so sad.

[Rinkals]

Was the vaccine centre busy? Good if so.

A lot of over 60s decided to make an appearance with the 50 year Olds.

I was under the impression that it was by appointment only.

I got something on FB explaining that the vaccine comes in packs of five. Unused vaccines in the pack are destroyed.

So I'd say you have a one in five chance of not getting vaccinated without an appointment if you go at the end of the day.

[Chilli]

A lot of over 60s decided to make an appearance with the 50 year Olds.

I was under the impression that it was by appointment only.

Western Cape officially allows walk-ins of 50+

................................................should really be by appointment.

[Chilli]

A lot of over 60s decided to make an appearance with the 50 year Olds.

I was under the impression that it was by appointment only.

I got something on FB explaining that the vaccine comes in packs of five. Unused vaccines in the pack are destroyed.

So I'd say you have a one in five chance of not getting vaccinated without an appointment if you go at the end of the day.

Ok, thanks.

[average joe]

................should really be available for any one willing to take it

People are dropping like flies. Two years down the road and the state is still arguing what flavour they want.

[sorCrer]

Lost a friend Sunday evening. He had trouble breathing and tested positive last week Thursday, was told to buy his own oxygen and go home as the hospitals are full. His wife said he looked to be better on Saturday. Sunday morning she woke up with him no longer breathing next to her. Poor woman, she and the kids were completely dependent on him.

FFS

[handyman]

A lot of over 60s decided to make an appearance with the 50 year Olds.

I was under the impression that it was by appointment only.

I got something on FB explaining that the vaccine comes in packs of five. Unused vaccines in the pack are destroyed.

So I'd say you have a one in five chance of not getting vaccinated without an appointment if you go at the end of the day.

Yes, let's use facts from FB.

[Blake]

Western Cape officially allows walk-ins of 50+

................................................should really be by appointment.

Why? If people are willing, and there is stock and capacity to administer...why not?

[Calculon]

If you are registered on the EVDS you don't need an appointment if you go to a public site or to dischem, or some other pharmacies

And public sites should be able to register you at the site itself. All you need to do is turn up with your ID or passport

[Calculon]

I was under the impression that it was by appointment only.

I got something on FB explaining that the vaccine comes in packs of five. Unused vaccines in the pack are destroyed.

So I'd say you have a one in five chance of not getting vaccinated without an appointment if you go at the end of the day.

Yes, let's use facts from FB.

And the info is so readily available......

BioNTech/Pfizer vials can be kept between 2 and 8 degrees c for 31 days

Each vial contains 5 or 6 doses depending on syringe used

vials need to be used or disposed of within 12 hours of being opened.

[Rinkals]

I was under the impression that it was by appointment only.

I got something on FB explaining that the vaccine comes in packs of five. Unused vaccines in the pack are destroyed.

So I'd say you have a one in five chance of not getting vaccinated without an appointment if you go at the end of the day.

Yes, let's use facts from FB.

Strange comment.

Just because it's on FB doesn't mean it's wrong.

Besides, I mentioned its provenance precisely so that people can make up their own minds on whether it's worth pitching without an appointment.

[Calculon]

You're like my elderly mom who believes all the shit she reads on social media

[Rinkals]

You're like my elderly mom who believes all the shit she reads on social media

Another strange comment.

I'm passing the information on. I'm also making sure you understand where it comes from.

It's up to you to believe it or not.

Personally, I think it's a fairly reasonable assumption to make if you want to go to a clinic without an appointment: I've heard of plenty of people (some on here) who have done just that and have been vaccinated.

[Calculon]

You're like my elderly mom who believes all the shit she reads on social media

Another strange comment.

I'm passing the information on. I'm also making sure you understand where it comes from.

It's up to you to believe it or not.

Personally, I think it's a fairly reasonable assumption to make if you want to go to a clinic without an appointment: I've heard of plenty of people (some on here) who have done just that and have been vaccinated.

What is a reasonable assumption? The "pack of five" is such an obvious load of bollocks. Even if you are ignorant, a few minutes of internet search will set you right. If you pass on nonsense that you find on social media expect to be called out on it.

[Big Nipper]

You're like my elderly mom who believes all the shit she reads on social media

Another strange comment.

I'm passing the information on. I'm also making sure you understand where it comes from.

It's up to you to believe it or not.

Personally, I think it's a fairly reasonable assumption to make if you want to go to a clinic without an appointment: I've heard of plenty of people (some on here) who have done just that and have been vaccinated.

What is a reasonable assumption? The "pack of five" is such an obvious load of bollocks. Even if you are ignorant, a few minutes of internet search will set you right. If you pass on nonsense that you find on social media expect to be called out on it.

Rinkie only knows how to use the search function on Facebook

What an ignorant idiot

[Calculon]

Under 50s who need to to travel outside SA are now eligible for the vaccine

https://businesstech.co.za/news/governm ... ould-know/

[assfly]

My 8 year old had a fever last night.
Went to the doctor and he recommended the whole family get tested.
Awaiting results

[Calculon]

Good luck, the symptoms in kids are usually pretty mild so maybe it is something else.

[assfly]

Good luck, the symptoms in kids are usually pretty mild so maybe it is something else.

Ja the doctor said even if they both come back positive, it's not a big deal as it comes and goes in kids without them even knowing.

[Rinkals]

You're like my elderly mom who believes all the shit she reads on social media

Another strange comment.

I'm passing the information on. I'm also making sure you understand where it comes from.

It's up to you to believe it or not.

Personally, I think it's a fairly reasonable assumption to make if you want to go to a clinic without an appointment: I've heard of plenty of people (some on here) who have done just that and have been vaccinated.

What is a reasonable assumption? The "pack of five" is such an obvious load of bollocks. Even if you are ignorant, a few minutes of internet search will set you right. If you pass on nonsense that you find on social media expect to be called out on it.

I got something on FB explaining that the vaccine comes in packs of five. Unused vaccines in the pack are destroyed.

So I'd say you have a one in five chance of not getting vaccinated without an appointment if you go at the end of the day.

Yes, let's use facts from FB.

And the info is so readily available......

BioNTech/Pfizer vials can be kept between 2 and 8 degrees c for 31 days

Each vial contains 5 or 6 doses depending on syringe used

vials need to be used or disposed of within 12 hours of being opened.

[sorCrer]

Good luck, the symptoms in kids are usually pretty mild so maybe it is something else.

Ja the doctor said even if they both come back positive, it's not a big deal as it comes and goes in kids without them even knowing.

Most likely negative.

[handyman]

My 8 year old had a fever last night.
Went to the doctor and he recommended the whole family get tested.
Awaiting results

Son and daughter coughing, took both to the doctor, waiting for test results.

[assfly]

Most likely negative.

All negative. Thank f*ck.

[sorCrer]

Most likely negative.

All negative. Thank f*ck.

[Sandstorm]

Most likely negative.

All negative. Thank f*ck.

Head down the pub.

[sorCrer]

Most likely negative.

All negative. Thank f*ck.

Head down the pub.

Sans mask?

[Sandstorm]

Hold your breath.

[Chilli]

All negative. Thank f*ck.

Head down the pub.

Sans mask?

Mask or balaclava? Are we breaking in?

[Blake]

My 8 year old had a fever last night.
Went to the doctor and he recommended the whole family get tested.
Awaiting results

Good luck.

One of my co-workers got a message today that her 2-year-old's teacher has tested positive.
So now all the parents and kids need to isolate for 10 days. Yikes.

[assfly]

Good luck.

One of my co-workers got a message today that her 2-year-old's teacher has tested positive.
So now all the parents and kids need to isolate for 10 days. Yikes.

It's a tricky one with schools. Here they've vaccinated all teachers, and then the kids are told to follow protocol as best as reasonably possible. But the reality is it's a free-for-all and I'm sure there must be high transmission rates.

[Sards]

My 8 year old had a fever last night.
Went to the doctor and he recommended the whole family get tested.
Awaiting results

Son and daughter coughing, took both to the doctor, waiting for test results.

Oh my word. Good luck mate

[handyman]

My 8 year old had a fever last night.
Went to the doctor and he recommended the whole family get tested.
Awaiting results

Son and daughter coughing, took both to the doctor, waiting for test results.

Oh my word. Good luck mate

Thanks sards.