In just one day, over 32,000 cases and 104 deaths. Among the causes, experts indicate the end of the restrictions and the effect of the semifinals and final of the European football championships. The experts: We must not be distracted, we could destroy the work done so far
Over 32,000 cases in a single day, 104 deaths. The data on Covid in Great Britain return to make us think, where for the most part life has returned to normal pre-pandemic: shops and restaurants open without the obligation of masks, museums, concert halls and full theaters and no limits on gatherings, only the invitation to adopt a reasonable attitude.
The worry
The worrying increase is that of mortality, which increased by 14% compared to a week ago. Infections, on the other hand, have risen by 10%. The hospitalization rate remains stable. What is happening? The vaccination campaign goes on: a new range has been added – that of 16 and 17 year olds – and 87.5% of the population entitled to it has obtained the first dose, while 76.3% completed the cycle. . Experts speak of an adjustment period.
According to ‘National Statistical Office, 5,000 new cases.
The experts
We must not be distracted, warned Chris Smith, a virologist at Cambridge University. It would be very easy to destroy the work done so far, he specified, especially if, as the data seem to indicate, the protection of vaccines drops after a few months. In fact, an Oxford University study based on three million samples found that 12 weeks after the completion of the vaccination cycle the effectiveness drops from 85% to 75% in the case of the Pfizer formula and from 68% to 61% for AstraZeneca. . Both vaccines remain effective against the Delta variant and are the best way to protect themselves from the virus, but the results could have an impact on the recall.
Third dose
Health Minister Sajid Javid said he was ready to start the campaign for citizens aged 50 and over as early as next month, while the Commission on Vaccines and Immunizations for now has preliminarily indicated that the so-called third dose is indicated for those who are vulnerable and have chronic or acute health problems. For Peter Horby, a professor who is part of the Sage expert group, it remains to be seen whether the Covid vaccine will become as necessary as that against the flu, because it is not clear which direction the virus will take in the future. In addition to the recall, the situation for minors under 16 remains to be clarified in Great Britain, who for now are not vaccinated if healthy and if they do not live with vulnerable adults. Meanwhile, in September, face-to-face schools resume (in some parts of Scotland the new school year has already begun). No more bubbles and away the obligation of masks. Quick swabs will continue to be performed but not at the same rate as before, when the boys were required two tests per week.
August 21, 2021 (change August 21, 2021 | 23:04)
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