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Yes.

I wonder how much they are paying the helpline operator/s for the flood of calls they must be getting.

It would also be helpful if the link to the helpline worked. a good place to start is our dedicated helpline https://whenracingwins.nz.master-7rqtwti-3pt3l7ajckbw2.au.platformsh.site/get-help-report

https://freewestmedia.com/2021/09/24/the-mysterious-ingredient-in-a-pfizer-vaccine-vial/

https://www.biznews.com/thought-leaders/2021/05/12/mailbox-ivermectin

https://freewestmedia.com/2021/09/23/norway-reclassifies-covid-19-no-more-dangerous-than-ordinary-flu/

Why? Those are the current figures from Public Health England. 81% are fully vaccinated, 89% have had at least one shot.

Analysis of deaths last year (no vaccination and not in lockdown) v this year in months when large proportion of population vaccinated. - for the UK September thus far: September 1st-September 7th, 2021: 741 deaths Same period last year: 54 deaths Aug 2021: 2,816 deaths vs Aug 2020: 299 deaths July 2021: 1,492 deaths vs July 2020: 698 deaths

Yes, although it says "all" and "everyone" to get vaccinated in Q3. No option there if you think they should do none of those.

It's interesting that NZTR conclude that "NZTR believes the best way to fulfil those obligations (H&S) and protect our participants and the future of racing is through vaccination" citing the Medsafe link provided which hasn't been updated for 2 months. Medsafe says there among other things: What research has been undertaken and/or reviewed about COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness and risks, including from hyperimmune responses? Any company wishing to seek consent for a vaccine in New Zealand must provide evidence to show the efficacy, quality and safety of the vaccine, including the risk of hyperimmune responses with COVID-19 vaccines. How long will the vaccines work? At this stage, we do not know how long a vaccine might work for. Does the vaccine prevent or reduce transmission of COVID-19? At this stage, we do not know if vaccination prevents or reduces transmission of COVID-19. Will the vaccines still work if COVID-19 mutates? Scientists and regulators will be monitoring whether mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 virus are likely to alter the effectiveness of any vaccines.

Good evening, NZTR is asking our participants to tell us about their views on vaccination. NZTR has an obligation to keep its participants safe under health and safety legislation. This includes eliminating or minimising the health and safety risks arising from COVID-19, so far as reasonably practicable. NZTR believes the best way to fulfil those obligations and protect our participants and the future of racing it through vaccination, and we are urging those eligible to get vaccinated to protect themselves and their fellow New Zealanders from the worst effects of COVID-19. We understand there is plenty of misinformation available on the internet and would recommend that anyone wanting their questions answered regarding the vaccine to head to COVID-19 (medsafe.govt.nz) for credible and reliable information. The following survey is intended to gauge the level of vaccination coverage currently within our industry and what you feel NZTR should be doing to protect our industry from COVID-19. Please note that the survey is totally anonymous so we welcome your frank and honest opinions. The industry’s approach to vaccinations is critical to our future. We need to hear from you to make sure that we make the right decisions for everyone. The survey can be found by clicking the button below and is open until 5pm on Friday 1 October 2021 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TMVHMYM If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch. Kind regards, http://i2.cmail20.com/ei/r/25/1DF/BF6/175203/csfinal/Bernard-signature-990514028a028a3c.png Bernard Saundry Chief Executive New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Vaccination Survey NZTR believes that one of the most important and easiest things we can do to protect our community, our industry and our sport is to get vaccinated against COVID-19. We want to understand what you plan to do about getting vaccinated and whether and how you think we should support our people to get the jab. This survey is anonymous and it is optional. You don’t have to answer any of these questions if you don’t want to. But the answers we get will help us to plan out our next steps. Question Title 1. What is your role in the industry? I am a: Trainer Stablehand Jockey Apprentice Trackwork rider Other industry role (please specify) Question Title 2. What is your current vaccination status? I have had one dose of the Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 I have had two doses of the Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 I have not had any doses of the Pfizer vaccine, but I am booked in to be vaccinated against COVID-19 I have not had any doses of the Pfizer vaccine, and am not booked for a vaccine yet, but I intend to get vaccinated against COVID-19 I am medically unable to have the Pfizer vaccine, but I would at least consider it if I was able to be vaccinated I have not had any doses of the Pfizer vaccine, and I don’t want or intend to get vaccinated against COVID-19 I don’t want to answer this question Question Title 3. There are many different ways that NZTR could encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Thinking about the concept overall, though, do you think NZTR should encourage: (tick all applicable) All licence holders to get vaccinated? All owners to get vaccinated? Everyone who works at a racecourse or training centre to get vaccinated? Everyone who comes to a race meeting as a spectator to get vaccinated? Question Title 4. Do you have any comments for us?

TPM modelling criticised for stoking ‘unnecessary fear’ Economic modeller Rodney Jones has continued his criticism of Te Pūnaha Matatini’s modelling of the future of New Zealand’s Covid response, which was presented by Shaun Hendy at yesterday’s 1pm government briefing. As reported in yesterday’s updates, Jones called the TPM modelling, which predicts 7,000 deaths a year if vaccination doesn’t get past 80%, “unconvincing”. Speaking on RNZ’s Morning Report this morning, Jones said the modelling, which paints a bleak picture for New Zealand’s future at anything less than 90% vaccination, was attempting to fight fear with fear. “We can’t just throw out these numbers and say the world’s going to end if we don’t get vaccinated,” he said. “Keep it simple and the risk of Covid has been very clear, exaggerate and you cause deception. I still don’t see that throwing big numbers around helps our narrative.” Jones said while modelling was helpful early in the outbreak, it was now time for modellers to take a step back. Hendy defended his modelling this morning, telling Morning Report that while there was no doubt some people would find the numbers uncomfortable, it was important to put them out there. Yesterday he told Checkpoint the chances of stamping out the current outbreak were “on a knife edge”.

And here I was considering moving back (home) to Canterbury later next year.

69 years is a short experience?

Yes. See Covid 19 and vaccine risk section #6 here: https://nzdsos.com/ A lot of doctors don't agree with him on Ivermectin.

Heavens. They put that in a note but base the modelling on a pipe dream. There is still a high degree of uncertainty about the effectiveness of vaccines against the Delta variant, particularly for breakthrough infection and subsequent propensity to transmit. Furthermore immunity may wane over time.

Vaccine effectiveness assumptions, as shown in Table 1, are the same as used in [3] with the assumption of no waning immunity. How could they possibly assume no waning immunity! Lowest transmission effectiveness 70% ??? The two decent studies I've read suggest it is closer to zero against delta and who knows against the other 20 letters of the greek alphabet.

https://www.tepunahamatatini.ac.nz/files/2017/01/modelling-to-support-a-future-covid-19-strategy.pdf

UK. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-55274833

Shall I give Tom a ring and offer him a modest profit to let us have her?

81% of over 16s fully vaccinated.

89% first dose. 30,000 cases a day and 200 deaths a day. Both rising. Don't think it's working.

Don't think there are any Novavax clinical triallists in NZ so not really a relevant issue. It will either be approved by Medsafe for use here or not. I'm hanging out for it myself.

It's more to reinstate it than boost it I think. Vaccinating children if more are likely to die from the vax than from Covid just doesn't make sense, especially if it's only for a few months protection.

I think the FDA have softened a bit in approving for use in over 65s and vulnerable after originally completely rejecting the booster vax application completely. That seems to be because the higher death rate from Covid in that group makes the risk benefit from the death risk of the vaccine more positive than it is for other groups.