What is your current COVID risk in the UK?

[@jeffto23ify]

Thanks Tim for all your hard work

[@sandrathwaitesbuckingham6839]

Thank you for your continued support. You should be at the no 10 briefings. 👏👏

[@gssrustenburg]

Thank goodness vaxxers are making up the majority of the population.

[@martinsanders5418]

He was, but apparently wouldn't hype the fear when required, and so dropped. Something I have respect for, as I'm sure most media/political experts read from a given script. .... No scientific difference in opinion? Just how strange is that? 🤔😉

[@paulbrunton877]

Wishing you well and thanks for your good work.

[@richplant2205]

The bird sounds are lovely

[@JackyRogue]

Yea it's a nice touch, I think he borrowed them from Monty Don

[@stevencarr4002]

Tim Spector should get a knighthood.

[@Flat-White]

A lot less than a year ago!

[@maz4388]

love the Beano annual...........

[@rochellewilson2968]

Thank you for mentioning care home residents. It is unnecessarily cruel that they have been confined for more than a year with no freedom to go out or to see friends and family in a relaxed environment. Heartbreaking for all of us.

[@sharkymoon422]

It’s because the governments told us a conspiracy bs story about the virus going under the radar and secretly lives in humans without them knowing while waiting to pounce on people with no masks😂😂😂😂

[@organicgaz5210]

@@sharkymoon422 damn right , lying toerags

[@alicraig5358]

Here here. The elderly in care homes have had a raw deal. Surely it's safe to let them see people, safely, now.

[@annefarthing3987]

Wondering despite what Tim said if residents despite risk are at potential risk carers as support workers vaccine update low. I agree though there should be more freedom

[@organicgaz5210]

@@annefarthing3987 more freedom is an understatement considering the flu only effects 0.14 of people

[@johnmh1000]

Thank you Tim for your careful and considered analysis. I hope that your mother is well. At the risk of sounding patronising she should be very proud of you and the work that you are doing.

[@weybikerlad7388]

The only Coronavirus briefing which is worth listening to - an upfront and honest appraisal we can all understand. Thank you Professor Spector. 👏

[@sharkymoon422]

The biggest government conspiracy bs is the fact that we have been told the virus goes under the radar and lives in humans without humans knowing waiting to pounce on people with no masks😂😂😂🤷🤷🤷

[@martinsanders5418]

@Zak McKracken If politicians, media and big pharma were transparent and trustworthy, do you think people would be asking so many questions? What makes you think that people's concerns about vaccines brought out for mass global vaccination, in the short space of 8 months, is actually anti-vax, most of them, like myself will have had multiple vaccinations since childhood and through adult life with vaccines for travelling? I'm very much pro-vac, by about 20+ to one. I have 2 friends have suffered with conditions associated with clotting issues roughly 2 weeks after AZ vac. One of my closest friends was found by her daughter, ino hospital, ongoing neurological tests, and another friend diagnosed DVT. It could be a coincidence of course, but a bloody great big one if so. Don't tar, people of genuine concern about so many vaccines brought out so quickly, or those who highlight lack of transparency in politicians, pharma corporations and other powerful figures with more conflicting interests than would be acceptable in political or business practice, those people might save you a lot of shit in the future, and certainly won't do you any harm in the meantime. The divisive rat is a great deal worse enemy to mankind than any plague rat has been. You should realise how fragile your perception is, by your need to get uptight defensive against anyone pointing out flaws or to lack of transparency in all involved. If your perception is rock solid, shouldn't it be able to stand up to any scrutiny that's thrown at it. Elon Musk said humans tend to think they're an awful, awful lot smarter than they actually are. Currently you are proving his point succinctly.

[@martinsanders5418]

@Zak McKracken Oh diddums 😂

[@phildxyz]

Thank you professor. I wish everyone was as clear and rational about the situation.

[@andyg4482]

@skierbaz Don't worry they will be put down as C19 in the same way as Strokes, heart attacks, sepsis, flu, bacterial pneumonia, and fatalities from the suicide jab etc. has been.

[@andyg4482]

@skierbaz Yeah tested + with a test that is not a diagnostic test and even states that on the box.

[@rosegalbraith1821]

Thank you for your efforts, you’ve kept us far better informed than the people we are supposed to trust ... much appreciate your openness and honesty.

[@pumpkineater23]

@skierbaz Exponential growth and linear growth. Learn the difference to avoid leaving stupid comments.

[@sheilabucknell2730]

You are such an inspiration and have kept us so well informed throughout the whole pandemic. All you reports have proved to be correct and factual . Thank you so much you have kept me sane . Rooting for your visit to your Mum. 🤗

[@iffler2542]

If Chris Witty had a Beano Annual on his book shelf I might believe he was human.

[@angusmcmillan8981]

Chris W is a truly great doctor and lovable man. Note that Tim S only has the 2000 Beano Annual, I bet Whitty is more up to date.

[@LuisCarruthers]

Chris Witty is a highly sinister technocrat who doesn't understand humans.

[@LabRat6619]

Chris Witty died and what you see is a synthetic human.

[@shepchester3567]

@@LabRat6619 Yep. I doubt he would pass the Voight Kampff test!

[@ThePhil543]

The real Chris Witty is tied to a radiator in Basingstoke and what you see is the space alien replacement

[@bradleyheath5821]

I just want to say that your data and your presentation the way you’re putting it across is so clear you really are keeping a lot of peoples mind at rest each week

[@shardlake]

Thanks Tim and thanks to all the fellow contributors to the app, this data makes this accurate analysis possible, great teamwork :)

[@everheardofprivacy]

Thank you. I like your down to earth approach and honesty. I hope you get to see your mother very very soon.

[@scottwilson8499]

Thank you for the reassuring news, unlike the pessimistic media

[@benpaynter]

I agree. Unfortunately bad news sells so that's what they serve up to us.

[@nolandurkin9408]

I live in Missouri and this was recommended. Stay safe y’all

[@nicolaoffert4006]

Thank you again for your positive but measured report. Why would we listen to anybody else. Well done all at Zoe 👏👏

[@inspectahwoke5746]

BREAKING: As it stands, June 21st is imminent! The only variants I'll be having is a nice Indian Masala dish with a South African Chardonnay when indoor hospitality reopens!

[@davidcole8268]

With a Brazilian model?

[@lindapayne1595]

@skierbaz Pathetic.

[@sharkymoon422]

Let’s not forget the biggest conspiracy, that the virus lives in the humans secretly, while the humans don’t know, waiting to pounce on humans with no masks!😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ul99l]

Don't forget to add the kent variant

[@kathryngannon485]

Don't forget your pass.

[@Lifesgood427]

Thank you for an honest appraisal of where we are with this curse

[@neilmurgatroyd3197]

The news is generally great Tim. But please throw up a screen with the numbers / graph to make it easier to comprehend the changing numbers. Love your stuff, proud to be contributing xxx

[@gssrustenburg]

I am following dr. John Campbell who is discussing official numbers. Very informative in my opinion.

[@martinsanders5418]

@@gssrustenburg Roll up, roll up, get your half hour a day fear top up.

[@MARTINEDWARDSVIDEOS]

Thank you for your measured approach to the pandemic and advice.

[@lilbaz8732]

Tim hope you can give your mum a great hug from us all. You both deserve it as do others.

[@aquajew3000]

I agree. We should be free by now

[@joycejnn]

We have been hugging each other for many months

[@lilbaz8732]

@@joycejnn which has prolonged the pandemic.

[@Robcatist]

@@lilbaz8732 😴😴😴

[@CB-cp2bq]

Has anyone else had a side effect of the AstraZeneca vaccine, which is a sore arm at the injection site, that started 3 weeks after my first jab and lasted 4 days?

[@sharononeill8729]

Yes ,10 days later,2 by 3 square shape ? Doctor not seen that shape before so very unusual,arm swollen and hot.Lasted around 2 weeks,was given antibiotics to take incase it got worse or felt ill,it didn't.Still told its ok to take 2nd one ,now very unsure.

[@bartejze]

Thank you, Professor Tim, great news!

[@colinwatts4291]

Hi Tim, I have taken part in your antibody survey and sent my blood sample in this week. Will this test show if I have had COVID-19 as opposed to just the vaccine or will it show antibodies because of the vaccine? Thank you for your work on this pandemic.

[@bingofingers]

Hopefully this doesn't need saying - but we need to keep up with social distancing and masks indoors to keep things under control - India has shown how quickly things can reverse. Its great that 50% of UK has antibodies but that leaves lots of young people who can still get long covid out there plus immunocompromised people who can't be vaccinated . But I agree with the sentiment you shouldn't be fearful if you have had 2 jabs.

[@eleycki]

Thank you for the great work. Really pleased to support by using the app.

[@richplant2205]

The man who speaks the truth. No scaremongering, just numbers, expert opinion.

[@richplant2205]

@skierbaz I’m not as animated as you, I don’t think it’s a scam, but yes, that figure puts things into context. Prof Tim made a point then, whether he meant it or not.

[@Grim_Beard]

@skierbaz The _reason_ the case rate has come down is _because_ of the lockdowns. What you're saying is akin to "we didn't crash the car so there was no need to have applied the brakes".

[@jattnijjerable]

So under 50 chance of catching covid is 1 in 46000 If you catch it survival rate is 99.985? Why take a vaccine ?

[@Grim_Beard]

@@jattnijjerable First, not everyone is under 50. Second, that's the infection probability for _one_ day, not your overall risk (in a year, for example, the equivalent risk would be 1 in 126, not 1 in 46,000. Third, death is the worst outcome of an infection but is not the _only_ severely adverse outcome. Fourth, that's still a much higher risk of dying than most people would find acceptable, especially when vaccination reduces the risk substantially (to nearly zero). Would you order pizza from a company that 'only' puts dog shit in one in a thousand of their pizzas, especially if you have the option of ordering from somewhere with a zero rate of dog shit? Just get vaccinated, unless you have a _genuine_ medical reason that you can't. 'I'm scared of science' is not a valid reason.

[@jattnijjerable]

@@Grim_Beard I only think of under 50, people in higher risk groups in comparison to the vaccine risk should take it, but theres no proper long term testing data? I dont think the math works like that..... Side effects of vaccinre? I dont think you understanding the math Its 1 in 46 k catching it, if you catch it 1 in c10k you multiply probability So 1 in 460 000 000 I think you dont understand marh nor science?

[@19bootsy68]

Thank you Tim and Dr John Campbell as well for keeping it real.

[@fireflyrobert]

A voice of reason in the storm.

[@nicksearing2199]

Many thanks again, Professor Tim, for your calm, precise and analytical reports. They are very reassuring in these uncertain times.

[@keithparkin6835]

Thank you please get those in government to listen to you

[@janegreen9340]

I’m not sure people in government wanting to hear sense. Prof Tim and Dr John are definitely my sources of good and reliable information.

[@wingster4804]

Thanks for such a calm appraisal of where we are now. And I like many others wish you mother and other care home residents can finally get to meet up with family members soon.

[@curlew-3592]

Calm and informative. Thankyou.

[@SteRumbelow]

As always, thank you, Tim.

[@stephenbibby8650]

Many thanks for your updates and advice 👍

[@bumly7149]

Can someone tell me the risk of the Indian variants of undoing the vaccine progress? I tried to ask this on a forum and got laughed at. I'm actually becoming extremely distressed, and losing a lot of sleep over it. An update on it by Tim Spector would reassure me greatly.

[@MARTINEDWARDSVIDEOS]

If the rates stay low and it becomes contained then i personally can not see it growing here.

[@lizzysullivan2892]

Dr. John Campbell speaks a lot about the Indian variant on his daily updates. He’s keeping an eye on the situation.

[@bostonlincolnshire8745]

@@lizzysullivan2892 Nurse Campbell did one update on India

[@gillmay9309]

Wow, why are you talking about Indian variant?????? You as a professor, I am assuming in the medical field. Should know its not a different infection, it mutates. Those taking this EGT are suppressing their own immune system. "Vaccine" targets the infection in its original state. So when they mutate, ppl are left with no protection.

[@robertwhite3503]

@@bostonlincolnshire8745 Dr John has mentioned it several times. Particularly due to the slow response in the UK in classifying India as a red zone. This will happen on Friday. The increase in infections is scary. We do not know but the vaccines have been effective against all the variants so far. It seems so unfair that India is exporting vaccine whilst not having enough for its own population.

[@frodoles]

Thank you again. Is there any link between Blood groups and blood clots after having the vaccine?

[@johnhewlett525]

Very clear and great to hear you're reports...so much more informative than the News ...thank you

[@nickypeake1371]

Thank you Professor Spector, very interesting. Have you considered making your app more accessible to those who do not speak English? I am concerned that our most vulnerable communities could be missing out.

[@kw2142]

Great analysis. I switched off mainstream news for awhile and just followed you. Cheers

[@robertheyes3975]

Thank you. professor.

[@theta2170]

But don't your numbers only cover people who use the app? Which is a minority of the population.

[@colinmorgan8783]

Our oracle! Having seen some work on Vitamin D, has Kings gathered any stats in its ability to control infection and severity risk?

[@janconde9734]

Thankyou so.much...again as I have said before such clarity is so helpful. I hope care homes take on your message about opening up after 2 injections....my aunt with dementia absolutely needs a hug....

[@alexhutchinson6914]

Is it possible to provide a simple "Ladybird Book" style explanation of why the Zoe figures quoted by Tim of approx 1,100 new symptomatic cases per day are lower than the headline gov.uk confirmed cases ones which have averaged around 2,500 per day for the last few days? Are the two figures measuring something different, or referring to different time periods?

[@andyc8682]

Thanks Tim. You are one of the very few who tell us our real risk lik 1 in 70k. It really puts out risk in perspective.

[@jattnijjerable]

So under 50 chance of catching covid is 1 in 46000 If you catch it survival rate is 99.985? Why take a vaccine ?

[@suziebrown1408]

@@jattnijjerable to protect others whose immune systems are compromised or who can't have the vaccine due to legitimate reasons, and to help reduce more mutations occurring. The odds of catching Covid now are low because of the vaccine. It's helping to take Covid out of circulation.

[@jattnijjerable]

@@suziebrown1408 We had 37 bn to that abd unstead its been wasted on healthy people

[@lindagrigg7342]

Thank you 😊

[@roxinante]

I’m not sure about the risk chances quoted. It oversimplifies and assumes risk is homogenous when in fact it must depend on behaviours. Eg if you are the sort of person who goes into enclosed public spaces without a mask then you must surely be both more likely get infection and spread infection. I find this lack of clarity sloppy and works against the guidance on behaviours that make us all safer.

[@dianed3960]

Are you taking the areas where there are not enough contributors into account at all? Because as many of those areas could be described as ‘deprived’, is it likely that the map could look a lot worse if there were enough contributors? I’m asking because the places where there are enough contributors that have higher cases, the numbers seem a lot higher than most areas

[@jillosler9353]

I'm so proud of our country's response to this awful pandemic. It is so easy to condemn with hindsight but not from me. I have my 2nd vaccine on St George's Day - how apt.

[@tharsisharmonia9316]

omg lol jingoism brain

[@douglastaggart9360]

Your proud we've destroyed children's futures released old people back into care homes destroyed people's livelihoods condemned ten's of thousands off too die from cancer and other illness yes that's something to be proud off

[@johnlowe3050]

Its sad india is having a terrible time, if countries dont or cant control this virus it explodes. Politicians allowing festivals and political rallies dont seem to care what happens....hope vaccination moves fast in india and elsewhere and this pain stops.

[@carolkelly2899]

Can the comments about care home freedoms be stressed to the government please. Like many, my husband is rapidly deteriorating and time is precious.

[@jackycollins1603]

Thank you professor, I have been logging since March 2020, I have had both my injections and am a much happier lady than I was. Thank you for your invaluable research and reliable information.

[@susieworthington4634]

I'm grateful for your analysis, as always. Please don't forget the million plus people with Long Covid. The resources to help them are inadequate as far as I can see.

[@christineeminson3580]

Thank you soooooo much Tim you are keeping me sane because there’s been times when I could have just given up. 💕

[@danieluzoma2059]

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[@zhangwei8890]

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[@alipiofrancis8909]

I wanted to trade Crypto but got discouraged by the fluctuations in price

[@zhangwei8890]

That won't bother you if you trade with a professional like Mr Daniel James

[@lawrencelarmour2335]

Yeah, My first investment with Mr Daniel James earned me profit of over $25,530 US dollars, and ever since then he has been delivering

[@user-cq3px5yw4r]

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[@barbarale-tallec9427]

Thanks Tim. As always, nice and easy to understand.

[@amarok5048]

Thank you Tim. Glad you can see your Mum now. We're all in this together!

[@karambhogal2515]

Thank you Professor for the reassuring analysis and putting peoples mind at peace .

[@judithcoulson-french6714]

Thankyou Tim- very clear and reassuring information

[@figment8228]

Very reasoned and honest. Thank you for your incredible work professor.

[@davelow7586]

Thanks for your clear and concise updates and statistical figures. It is reassuring to know that we are heading in the right direction. 👍😉

[@dharmacharinipasadanandi7110]

Thank you professor. Good news especially with the new variants. Hope schools returning from Easter break (my child went back on 19 april) doesn't see another surge. X stay well, everyone! Happy Thursday x

[@geoffreyburton2654]

My weekly thank you for your always excellent job. I think they should have you at one No10 briefing a week.

[@SuperHamhed145]

Thanks for your honest and straight forward explanation of things over the last months. Hopefully all coming to an end soon. Best of luck

[@johndenison5245]

Thank you Professor for your consistent and excennet presentations, factual and to the point. Are there any stats on people who have developed life threatening Covid after their jabs have become effective?

[@wildlifegardener-tracey6206]

My second vaccine next week. Silly that I’m anxious this time round, even with the statistics showing how rare the serious side effects are. Still going to have the jab though. 🤞🏼

[@douglastaggart9360]

I have had a vaccine yet but will eventually but think about it this way and it sounds harsh but your probably more at risk going to get your 2nd injection through every day dangers than the vaccine it's self. For instant I went flying getting out the bath this morning but I'll still get baths.

[@sarahjohnstone9041]

If AZ, there seems to be zero evidence of serious adverse reactions experienced with 2nd if 1st was fine, also milder side effects reported more with 1st jab (Pfizer seems to be reversed)

[@wildlifegardener-tracey6206]

@@sarahjohnstone9041 I’ve read this too. I had headache shivering and aches with the first AZ. Then my arm ached a few days later for a couple of days.

[@sarahjohnstone9041]

@@wildlifegardener-tracey6206 Yes, seems pretty standard, women seem to have a slightly stronger response than men from what I've seen.

[@geoffbell2906]

Had my 2nd jab last Saturday, no problems, not even at the injection site. I received the Astrazenica vaccine.

[@saracureton5220]

Clear, concise accurate facts presented well. Thank you all so much.

[@freebirdh604]

Thank you Tim and team Zoe, these briefings are perfect, short, to the point and informative. 🙏☮️❤️ privileged to be part of the data source 😉

[@sarahatkinson4572]

Thank you! Played for my parents and they were massively reassured with your measured science based facts 👍🏻👍🏻

[@davidpemberton3498]

What a pleasure to hear such clear and concise information. Thanks

[@durhamsteven6930]

Thank you for your videos Tim. It’s always great to hear from an independent expert. I like how you explain your updates in a nice calm clear manner.

[@gillystanley3119]

Thank you so much - a voice of calm and reason amongst the media hype. I trust you.

[@shelleyw1961]

Thank you for your continued informed and considered updates. So good to hear positive news. I hope you get to hug your Mum soon.

[@charleswoods9293]

Hi there, please could you comment on the increasing divergence between your daily infection figures and those confirmed by test reported on the government dashboard. Are we now down to such a low rate, and testing so many people, that false positives are now a genuine portion of currently reported cases? Many thanks

[@elizabethgordon9785]

As below, thank you for mentioning the cruelty of keeping people in Care Homes.

[@beth6787]

Congratulations on the impending Lancet paper. I look forward to reading it.

[@petermorgan9928]

Thank you Tim your insights and support are and have been invaluable over this pandemic period.

[@wendyrual7179]

Thank you very much for ALL your updates 💜

[@lindabarrett9215]

Thank you as always for our update. The work that you on do on behalf of us all is greatly appreciated

[@gmcg1970]

You and your team have been amazing this past year. Thank you, you have no idea how much it's meant to some of us. I know it's not the reason you did it but I truly hope you get the recognition you deserve.

[@FOTOMOTOGP]

The only voice that is non dramatic. Just facts and logic. Thanks

[@RaymondStarr007]

Thank you Tim could you please Tell us All if this country is now in Herd community

[@evasell7732]

Thank you Professor Spector - good news once again. May it continue to get better. And great news about the facts on the actual protection of the vaccine . Here's hoping the Indian variant that we heard that arrived in the UK, doesnt affect the vaccine's effectiveness. Always great to check in to listen to your bulletin to get true data feedback. Thank you again.

[@vivyoung6964]

Thank you, Professor Spector. Echoing others’ views, your briefings have been useful, measured and reassuring. Glad to have been able to contribute to this effort.

[@claremckenzie5119]

Another fab update. Thank you. Xx

[@deborahr2236]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@maureengreen5878]

Thank you you are always reassuring. Iv logged in since the start.

[@barbaramarshall1311]

Thank you to you and the Zoe team

[@josephineshaw723]

Thank you for your reasoned reports every week

[@ruthwratten393]

Thank you so much for all the work and background information from you and the team. Have been logging since pretty much the beginning and so have benefitted from your lucid and helpful insights all along. You guys deserve medals!

[@joegrint6280]

Thank you - very interesting

[@jc142]

What stars you and your team are. Thank you

[@magnolia7277]

Thank you Tim and team, my weekly dose of sanity.

[@johng7rwf419]

Clearly explained. Thank you Tim.

[@janejames5713]

Thank you again for your update, clear and informative as always

[@DJsilversax]

Thank you so much for everything you do.