Bharat Rakshak

Tanaji wrote:

Another point is inter mixing of vaccines. Though several vaccines may be available we may not able to intermix them. That is if you take Pfyzer then you can only take second shot of Pfyzer or at the most Moderna as they are similar vaccines. But I am certain I will not be able to take Astra Zeneca vaccine as it is totally a different type.

I don’t think this is true

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/ ... next-month

Primus wrote:I get tested every week at work, results come in same day if done early enough or in 24 hrs.

saip wrote:Today I went for COVID test with my wife. We are told we may get results in FIVE days or so. Why does it take five days to get covid test results in the USA when you can get the results in 24 hours in India?

vera_k wrote:I was in NYC last week, and had to get tested before meetings. Results were available within the hour. Must depend on the type of test or resources available.

Vayutuvan wrote:

vera_k wrote:I was in NYC last week, and had to get tested before meetings. Results were available within the hour. Must depend on the type of test or resources available.

"within the hour"? that is a test I would die for. please do let us know before we all pass away with Covid., hain jee?

(Sire vera_k, why are you going away from science, saaru?)

Vayutuvan wrote:mort walker ji, are you suggesting that we should be weary of the vaccine?!

Four trial participants who received the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine experienced facial paralysis, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA said the issue should be monitored as the jab becomes more widely available.

The potentially concerning cases were revealed after the US drug regulator published an analysis of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine ahead of a meeting to consider emergency use authorization for the jab in the United States.

According to the documents, Bell’s palsy, a form of temporary facial paralysis, was reported by four participants during phase 3 trials. The individuals had been administered the jab, and no members of the placebo group experienced similar adverse effects.

IndraD wrote:Indonesia asks for Halal certification for covid vaccine https://www.thehindu.com/news/internati ... 276557.ece

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the world, testing remains a key strategy for tracking and containing the virus. Bioengineering graduate student, Maha Alafeef, has co-developed a rapid, ultrasensitive test using a paper-based electrochemical sensor that can detect the presence of the virus in less than five minutes. The team led by professor Dipanjan Pan reported their findings in ACS Nano.

"Currently, we are experiencing a once-in-a-century life-changing event," said Alafeef. "We are responding to this global need from a holistic approach by developing multidisciplinary tools for early detection and diagnosis and treatment for SARS-CoV-2."

There are two broad categories of COVID-19 tests on the market. The first category uses reverse transcriptase real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and nucleic acid hybridization strategies to identify viral RNA. Current FDA-approved diagnostic tests use this technique. Some drawbacks include the amount of time it takes to complete the test, the need for specialized personnel and the availability of equipment and reagents.

The second category of tests focuses on the detection of antibodies. However, there could be a delay of a few days to a few weeks after a person has been exposed to the virus for them to produce detectable antibodies.

Dr Kang, Vice Chairperson of CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations), in conversation with News18, also spoke about vaccine efficacy and extending respect to volunteers of vaccine trials.

On WHO's threshold of 50% efficacy for COVID-19 vaccine, she explained, "Even a vaccine that has 50% efficacy would have significant benefit in terms of controlling the pandemic. WHO set that as the bar for accepting vaccines for use."

Amber G. wrote:(For those who may not know, Ramanujan and Manjul Bhargava (India's first Fields Medal winner) are among the greatest mathematicians of India in 20th century - can do a google for details - would be a very interesting lecture )

Mort Walker wrote:^^^Which should cover some 60 million persons in the US who are age 65+ in the month of Dec. 2020 alone. The Biden-Harris team will be very upset knowing by the time they take office on 20 JAN 2021, that the covid death rate will have declined considerably.

Primus wrote:Big news headline that kept repeating on ABC yesterday - Biden's promise to provide 100 million vaccine doses in the first 100 days of his Presidency.

This will be achieved by the time he takes oath of office. However, the MSM is going to spin it like it was Biden who accomplished it.

Usual state of affairs.

saip wrote:Today I went for COVID test with my wife. We are told we may get results in FIVE days or so. Why does it take five days to get covid test results in the USA when you can get the results in 24 hours in India?

Jay wrote:

Primus wrote:Big news headline that kept repeating on ABC yesterday - Biden's promise to provide 100 million vaccine doses in the first 100 days of his Presidency.

This will be achieved by the time he takes oath of office. However, the MSM is going to spin it like it was Biden who accomplished it.

Usual state of affairs.

What has this got to do with Wuhan virus?

Jay wrote:What has this got to do with Wuhan virus?

Jay wrote:

Primus wrote:Big news headline that kept repeating on ABC yesterday - Biden's promise to provide 100 million vaccine doses in the first 100 days of his Presidency.

This will be achieved by the time he takes oath of office. However, the MSM is going to spin it like it was Biden who accomplished it.

Usual state of affairs.

What has this got to do with Wuhan virus?

Jay wrote:

Primus wrote:Big news headline that kept repeating on ABC yesterday - Biden's promise to provide 100 million vaccine doses in the first 100 days of his Presidency.

This will be achieved by the time he takes oath of office. However, the MSM is going to spin it like it was Biden who accomplished it.

Usual state of affairs.

What has this got to do with Wuhan virus?

PUNE, India/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India, the world’s biggest vaccine maker, is getting set for the massive global blitz to contain the coronavirus pandemic with its pharmaceutical industry and partners freeing up capacity and accelerating investments even without firm purchase orders.

“There are many vaccines being produced in countries around the world but there’s only one nation that has the manufacturing capacity to produce sufficient quantities to satisfy the demands of citizens in every country, and that’s India,” said Australia’s ambassador to India, Barry O’Farrell, after touring vaccine manufacturing sites in India with many other diplomats.

saip wrote:Looks like FDA panel voted 17-4 for Vaccine authorization for persons over 16. Have to wait for the full FDA approval.

Vayutuvan wrote:

saip wrote:Looks like FDA panel voted 17-4 for Vaccine authorization for persons over 16. Have to wait for the full FDA approval.

4 people voted not to authorize. I hope their comments get published. Rather all of them come out and write articles about why they voted the way they did.

saip wrote:So the question to ask is with only 375,000 active cases which are declining by 7500 (7 day avg) and halving time of around 30, do we need a vaccine?