Singapore - Hong Kong travel bubble
May 19, 21, 1:53 am
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Originally Posted by :D!
How long before Taiwan moves to Group B too or will they keep it with "China" for political reasons
Jul 1, 21, 8:25 am
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In the latest interview, Singapore Health Minister revealed that the 'air travel bubble' would be renamed as 'air travel corridor', since "the word bubble is a bit of a jinx". Also he believed that it's time for both sides to relook this plan.
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapo...kely-locations
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapo...kely-locations
Jul 1, 21, 9:43 am
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Originally Posted by sxc
Singapore is also not giving their citizens who took sinovac the same freedoms as those who took other vaccines.
There are choices and there are consequences.
It is only fair.
Jul 1, 21, 10:04 am
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Originally Posted by freed0m
not other vaccines, only Pfizer and Modena. Not just Sinovac, any other vaccines for now.
There are choices and there are consequences.
It is only fair.
There are choices and there are consequences.
It is only fair.
The vaccine adviser for HKSARG indicated that people might need to take a third shot of Sinovac vaccine, while a third shot of BioNTech vaccine might not be necessary.
Jul 1, 21, 7:48 pm
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3rd Shots
In the UK they are already planning third vaccine shots from 4Q2021. It appears the plan is for annual vaccinations for flu and COVID to go together. Not in the same jab of course.
I deliberately avoided Sinovac for several reasons, but the important one is I personally (my opinion only) have no faith in the vaccine or the company behind it, and felt there would jurisdictions that would not treat Sinovac takers the same way as others. As I travel(led) frequently that is an important consideration.
I deliberately avoided Sinovac for several reasons, but the important one is I personally (my opinion only) have no faith in the vaccine or the company behind it, and felt there would jurisdictions that would not treat Sinovac takers the same way as others. As I travel(led) frequently that is an important consideration.
Jul 2, 21, 12:19 am
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Originally Posted by Reply1984
In the latest interview, Singapore Health Minister revealed that the 'air travel bubble' would be renamed as 'air travel corridor', since "the word bubble is a bit of a jinx". Also he believed that it's time for both sides to relook this plan.
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapo...kely-locations
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapo...kely-locations
HKG seem to be determine in maintaining zero infections. (Local n imported). But every now and then, 1 or 2 local cases will appear out of no where.
Even australia have just decided today to change its strategy (similar as SIN).
Jul 2, 21, 1:24 am
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Originally Posted by sbs2716g
Even australia have just decided today to change its strategy (similar as SIN).
Jul 2, 21, 2:01 am
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Originally Posted by Nicc HK
In the UK they are already planning third vaccine shots from 4Q2021. It appears the plan is for annual vaccinations for flu and COVID to go together. Not in the same jab of course. I deliberately avoided Sinovac for several reasons, but the important one is I personally (my opinion only) have no faith in the vaccine or the company behind it, and felt there would jurisdictions that would not treat Sinovac takers the same way as others. As I travel(led) frequently that is an important consideration.
Jul 2, 21, 2:13 am
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Originally Posted by Nicc HK
It is unusual to quote oneself but there are news reports today the EU will not accept the Astra-Zeneca Vaccine produced in India under their 'Green Passport' scheme, so vaccine discrimination looks like it is now a reality.
That struck me particularly odd, since I thought the SII product is based on the same formulation as the Astrazeneca product.
So let's say further down the road we get Biontech (boosters) from Fosun, it's not going to be treated the same as the German-manufactured product?!
Is US also practicing vaccine discrimination? I'm in a chat group where someone suggested US recognises vaccines but only those approved by FDA, but I am struggling to find where US even needs vaccine to enter at all (short of state passes like Excelsior pass)
Jul 2, 21, 5:02 am
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Originally Posted by percysmith
https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/na...s-stuck-275036
That struck me particularly odd, since I thought the SII product is based on the same formulation as the Astrazeneca product.
So let's say further down the road we get Biontech (boosters) from Fosun, it's not going to be treated the same as the German-manufactured product?!
Is US also practicing vaccine discrimination? I'm in a chat group where someone suggested US recognises vaccines but only those approved by FDA, but I am struggling to find where US even needs vaccine to enter at all (short of state passes like Excelsior pass)
That struck me particularly odd, since I thought the SII product is based on the same formulation as the Astrazeneca product.
So let's say further down the road we get Biontech (boosters) from Fosun, it's not going to be treated the same as the German-manufactured product?!
Is US also practicing vaccine discrimination? I'm in a chat group where someone suggested US recognises vaccines but only those approved by FDA, but I am struggling to find where US even needs vaccine to enter at all (short of state passes like Excelsior pass)
I thought an EU team had visited SII earlier this year.
On the BionTech/Fosun, yes exactly the same audit would be required for approval because it is a distinct manufacturer.
The US made it clear pretty early on they had a 3 tier approach:
1. US vaccines first
2. FDA approved vaccines
3. All else need not apply
Jul 2, 21, 5:09 am
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Originally Posted by sbs2716g
Even australia have just decided today to change its strategy (similar as SIN).
How realistic is Australia "opening" to the world?
Vaccine confusion, supply, all are problems to "opening"
