Thread by @SteveBakerHW

Yesterday, @AdamAfriyie and I talked with @carlheneghan about the positive Covid data, the reasons for it and the need to help the developing world.

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@AdamAfriyie @carlheneghan "The data today is looking very positive."

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@AdamAfriyie @carlheneghan "If we want to get below 1000 cases a day, we have a problem."

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@AdamAfriyie @carlheneghan "The good news stories: we have seen a significant reduction in deaths for the over 80s."

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@AdamAfriyie @carlheneghan Why is the data improving?

"The vaccine kicking in for the elderly."

"We have built up a significant population immunity."

"We will see a seasonal effect."

"The lockdown."

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@AdamAfriyie @carlheneghan Zero Covid is a distraction.

"We are basically talking about lockdown cycles potentially forever if we go down that strategy."

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@AdamAfriyie @carlheneghan What are the prospects for care home visits?

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@AdamAfriyie @carlheneghan Carl's challenge to MPs: Can we help vaccinate the developing world?

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