They say the vaccines (Pfizer and AstraZeneca) are both 'highly effective' against the Indian Variant.
That's today's good news. Victory in the first pandemic war though, does seem to oscillate in and out of focus - who knows where the next virulent strain will come from. I read something the other day (though I've not heard any more about it) on the 'Yorkshire Triple Variant' - which sounds like it might be a style of bowling in cricket. It's either that or the combination of flat cap, whippet and tea-you-can-stand-your-spoon-up-in.
Forgive me, Yorkshire. Actually, there's a high chance I might have dreamed that.
Regardless, it seems that we're back on track to Liberation Day on the 21st of June. The Health Secretary was confident this morning, given his new announcement about the efficacy of the two vaccines.
You have to have had both doses though. I haven't yet - I'm only one down, one to go. Oh, and as ever, the Ps that B were keen to point out that vaccinations are largely a defence against you being seriously ill; you can still get the disease apparently, though hopefully your body will fight it off before it has the chance to disable your lungs.
Positive news about the virus these days, seems to result in more slip-sliding of adherence to the guidance. It's odd how people's minds work - even I was less concerned about my mask today, though I'm still trying to give people a wide berth where possible. Meanwhile, the thought of going into people's homes (now perfectly legal so long as you're not mixing more than 6 people or 2 households) is still a little terrifying. I guess one day we'll all look back at that unique anxiety and be amused, but to be honest, when you've not done something for a while, returning is daunting.
Plus I'm still only half-protected. And as much as I love the moors, the dales, and the puddings, I'm not quite ready for the Yorkshire Triple Variant just yet.
The Five Dates
Back to School Day: 0 days
Back to Sixes Day: 0 days
Haircut Day: 0 days
Big Travel Day: 0 days
Liberation Day: 28 days
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