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Ignore me - I knew it was Sky, so I'll look on YouTube instead!

C7, Happy News Year's Day to you! Thanks for the info, I'll look it on on All4 to play (for those who don't know yet, C4's streaming service is free, but there are adverts).

I'm a little concerned that Johnson breaking the medical licence for Pfizer is more than just more gaslighting. However the sun is shining and it is warmer here than I expected, as the snow did not materialise.

Happy New Year All, We have lived in interesting times. I believe 2021 will be even more interesting.

My initial thought was: if only it could!

ATB

Agree with you both, It is a pity.

C7, instead of watching the news, I've been binge watching Netflix. Best this month far has been The Queen's Gambit in my view. I wish I played bridge as well as the protagonist plays chess. Good to hear from you on the board, and hope you continue in good health through the holidays and through 2021!

Today it felt like the stars aligned for me, so I really recommend switching off the Government and waiting for the facts to appear. There is nothing we can do about what they say. I've had a rather brisk walk this evening, so the lodge feels quite cozy, even without the cat snuggling on my lap. Sun's over the yard arm here, and it's the first clear night we have had. Perhaps tonight I'll see the conjunction live! Finger's crossed!

This is just want I needed this afternoon. It's a refreshing change of plaice.

Ray, I remember something like that as well.... Things are moving forward. Absolutely great news!

Around minute 15, "That's not how we do science." says it all.

I am sure the NEDs knew they were getting close, given that the first one out with good news will benefit most.

Re the Tick Up, my platform valued Scancell at 17 to sell, so yes, I expect a tick up in the morning. So we will be back into the arena where I first bought in. This is a fantastic turnaround.

Have you noticed that the more uncertainty over almost every other sector, the steadier and faster the price rise in pharmas/scancell. [I'll have to check relative rises against the stocks I'm watching, but it looks like a similar thing I have seen in other types of markets]

I have been impressed that Scancell has held their level even after a rise in the £.

IDK, but today's close is great. I'm sure he will be delighted! Time to raise a glass!

[I am going to trust that he is well until I hear otherwise.]

It's too cloudy here to see the conjunction, so I have a spare hour ahead of getting "XMAS-y" for the quiz tonight.

I don't think other countries swept it under the carpet. The fact that the UK ignored the information given to them in September, forced kids back to school has helped ensure that yesterday's England only number of cases was over 33k (and over 35k the day before).

France, Italy, etc do not have these high numbers, and even Russia with twice as many people is far lower. Run the numbers.. https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

FYI, I'm watching the Livestream from Gian Masi who is in Rome.

I am afraid I am under heavy cloud. So Friends in other places will be out and I'm sure we'll all be lifting a glass, even if I have to watch it online (there is a live feed link in the article). https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/dec/18/jupiter-and-saturn-meet-in-closest-great-conjunction-since-1623

My xmas lights have just popped on, which means it must be time to lift a glass!

ATB all, Pharmas are the only sector of the ones I'm watching to be blue today.

I was referring to Johnson strategy of herd immunity WITHOUT a vaccine. Apologies if I didn't make that clear enough.

Absolutely agree that we need to help stop the spread. Guess this proves that Johnson's herd immunity without a vaccine is now discredited - particularly when you don't know the long term effects. Unfortunately it looks like there will be lots of very young candidates for much needed research into heart complications and other health impacts.

I believe the WHO are keeping an eye on all the variations of the separate strains. So glad to hear that having our Government panic, that the evidence speaks for itself. Thank cod for scientists who like to analyse everytang. (couldn't resist a few fish-isms)

IDK, but I'm ready to listen to some American Sole.

I feel the schism in me just doesn't sound as good as the rhythm in me.

I fish I had the wit, alas I'm just a flounder.

So finally the strategy Bingham spoke about in the S&T committee meetings is published.

Please note that most of the hit list for those rapid approvals were not UK based drugs, but many developed in the rest of the world as leaked to the $200/plate luncheon in the USA. I hope there are some experts picking the candidates who have a better grasp than the awards of the crony contracts....

I think that is due to the massive drop in the £.

Believe it or not it was 1.3524 when I did my stats on Friday evening. It was 1.327.. when I exited trades this morning.