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Should double jabbed also show negative tests

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maddyone Fri 20-Aug-21 12:29:00

That efficacy is about six months after the second vaccination apparently.

maddyone Fri 20-Aug-21 12:21:08

But they are far less likely to get the Delta variant or any other variant than those who are unvaccinated. Depending on the vaccine there is about 50% - 75% efficacy in the vaccinated. The efficacy in the unvaccinated is 0%.

Chestnut Fri 20-Aug-21 12:17:34

Being double jabbed does not seem to stop people getting the Delta variant, it just means they are not as ill as the unvaccinated people.

maddyone Fri 20-Aug-21 12:11:33

I’ve not heard that figure Atqui. What does it mean? That they’ve had a cold or cough? If so, they should get a test, but I’m unsure what the figure means, and how we know this. In my opinion, showing a lateral flow test negative alongside double vaccination would be good. Unvaccinated should show a negative PCR test, although I’d prefer they were not allowed entry.

Atqui Thu 19-Aug-21 17:04:41

I suppose the government is using it as a carrot to get the refuseniks to get vaccinated. However, I read in the Times today that 55% of double jabbed people have had Covid symptoms, somit seems ridiculous. Instead of encouraging anti Vaxers to get the jab , it’s making them angry .

Oopsadaisy1 Thu 19-Aug-21 08:43:33

And they wonder why the numbers are going up.
Everyone attending mass events should be negative IMO.
My GD has Covid symptoms and had a PCR test yesterday, she should isolate until she is either negative or tests positive and then has to isolate, (test result in 72 hours) but the other family members can carry on as normal if they are double vaccinated.
Seems crazy to me, but I guess it’s how it’s going to be from now on.

NotSpaghetti Thu 19-Aug-21 00:18:54

Yes. I think so but I don't think it will happen.

Ro60 Wed 18-Aug-21 23:15:48

Yes if have thought so!

Atqui Wed 18-Aug-21 23:05:04

Unvaccinated people have to show negative flow test to attend some events , while double jabbed do not . In view of jab x2 folk being infected , shouldnt they also show neg flow tests !