Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #92

[Cool Cats]

Moderna is designing a new version of its COVID-19 shot to fight the variant first found in South Africa

• Moderna says its current coronavirus shot probably protects against two fast-spreading variants.
  
  
• But the shot showed lower levels of antibodies in lab testing against one of them.
  
  
• The company is now tailoring a version of its vaccine to that strain, first found in South Africa.
  

 

[24Roses]

Iowa numbers today and recent news: As of 10:00-11:00 a.m., we had 452 new confirmed cases for a total of 313,263 confirmed cases of which 274,743 (KWWL)-276,286 (IDPH are recovering (+639 at least). No more deaths were reported. 40 were hospitalized in the last 24 hrs. for a total of 383 (-1). Jan. 25: 452 new cases, no additional deaths since yesterday
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ICCSD says it cannot guarantee social distancing in 100% on-site learning
Test Iowa sites closing early due to winter storm
Limited COVID-19 vaccines available in Linn County for those 65 and older starting Tuesday
Veterans receiving vaccine at VA
Cedar Rapids airport begins COVID-19 screenings

 

[dixiegirl1035]

Moderna is designing a new version of its COVID-19 shot to fight the variant first found in South Africa

• Moderna says its current coronavirus shot probably protects against two fast-spreading variants.
  
  
• But the shot showed lower levels of antibodies in lab testing against one of them.
  
  
• The company is now tailoring a version of its vaccine to that strain, first found in South Africa.

And here we go... as with the annual flu vaccine... changing the targets?

Best wishes to all of us... and hopefully there will be some companies who now pivot to changing, although it WILL perhaps??? (MOO) affect the current vaccine output???

Dunno.

But has been done with flu.. yet I've never even questioned "when" the pivoting for our annual vaccines for flu took place etc.

Ignorant here as usual, and learning with you all here.

 

[margarita25]

President Joe Biden has replaced the controversial White House physician who offered misleading information about President Donald Trump's coronavirus diagnosis last fall.

A White House official said Biden had selected Dr. Kevin O'Connor to replace Dr. Sean Conley as his doctor. It's not uncommon for a president to name his own physician when taking office, though his two most recent predecessors each retained the incumbent doctor who had attended the men who served before them.

Conley generated controversy in the fall when he admitted to offering rosy descriptions of Trump's condition because the White House wanted to project optimism. In reality, Trump suffered serious conditions like shortness of breath that required supplemental oxygen.


Sean Conley: Biden replaces controversial White House physician - CNNPolitics

“Biden has a long history with O'Connor, who served as his physician while vice president. He is a retired US Army colonel who served in the 82nd Airborne Division, the 75th Ranger Regiment, and the United States Army Special Operations Command.

He administered Biden's physical in 2019 and prepared a report that deemed the then-candidate "healthy" and "vigorous." At 78, Biden is the oldest newly inaugurated president in history.“

 

[Cool Cats]

Fauci: U.K. coronavirus variant leads to worse infections

Moderna making booster shot to fight Covid-19 variants

My dad had his 1st shot....What? Will he need 3 shots now?

"Hey dad, by the way......"

Moderna will develop a Covid-19 booster shot designed to be more effective against emerging strains of the coronavirus, the Massachusetts manufacturer announced Monday.

New strains of the coronavirus have emerged in the United Kingdom, South Africa and Brazil, along with concerns that they could make vaccines less effective, and be more transmissible or deadly.

 

[Cool Cats]

Sigh....I need good news, this is very good.....

Less than one per cent catch Covid a week after second vaccine dose, Israeli study finds

New data from Maccabi Healthcare Services, one of the largest healthcare providers in Israel, shows that only 20 people out of ~128,600 have been infected with the COVID-19 virus, more than a week after receiving the second dose of the vaccine," the healthcare provider said in a statement on Monday night.

Around half of the 20 patients who did contract Covid had chronic symptoms, while the rest reported mild symptoms such as a cough, headaches and fatigue.

 

[margarita25]

 

[margarita25]

I’m afraid these new variants are going to cause a world of further trouble. I’ve been peeking around on my own and it’s not looking good, imo.

Prepare for the worst, double down.

JMO

 

[MimosaMornings]

At least 20 people tested positive for Covid-19 after attending a high school wrestling tournament — CNN

 

[WichitaFalls]

I’m afraid these new variants are going to cause a world of further trouble. I’ve been peeking around on my own and it’s not looking good, imo.

Prepare for the worst, double down.

JMO

Hi Margarita25, I've followed along here since the beginning and my ears perk up when certain posters write - you are one of those for me.
Understanding it is JMO could you expand on what your concerns are? Thanks.

 

[Skigh]

Dutch mayor warns the country is heading for 'civil war' after riots | Daily Mail Online

 

[Shelby1]

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/nation/coronavirus/2021/01/24/deborah-
birx-donald-trump-covid-charts/115357782/

Dr. Birx is a piece of work-- she says lots of critical things now about Trump, but she never said boo when she had the stage and could challenge all of his misinformation.
IMO she won't be missed. It really is too bad she sullied her reputation and for what? now she is retiring and my guess would be that she did not plan to retire at this point, but she knows she has destroyed her reputation.

I could not agree more. I respected her and trusted her words. I can NOT believe that she stood by KNOWING that the charts that were being shown were not the ones she made and that the stats being shown were incorrect. That is reprehensible. I'm honestly shocked. We need the facts to be able to handle this. She could have been a hero, instead she's a zero.

 

[SouthAussie]

It is Australia Day today, here in Oz. A big day for us. Celebrations of being Aussie, some demonstrations because we invaded the indigenous land and took it over ... but mostly a uniting of everybody.

Covid restrictions remain in place everywhere. Fortunately, we all can have gatherings - although the size of those gatherings varies from state to state, depending what covid-condition each state is in.

To think that we have made it through this past terrible year with keeping our covid deaths to a minimum (909) is a great reason to celebrate, while also remembering with compassion those Aussies we have lost.

Australia Day 2021: Your guide to what's happening in your state and what coronavirus restrictions are in place

 

[galiuro1]

California discovers homegrown coronavirus strain that spreads even faster than any other
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California scientists have discovered a homegrown coronavirus strain that appears to be propagating faster than any other variant on the loose in the Golden State.

Two independent research groups said they stumbled upon the new strain while looking for signs that a highly transmissible variant from the United Kingdom had established itself here. Instead, they found a new branch of the virus’ family tree — one whose sudden rise and distinctive mutations have made it a prime suspect in California’s vicious holiday surge.

Chances are this California strain is in neighboring states...what's in California rarely just stays in California...here in Arizona we're neck and neck with California and its a good bet this variant is part of the problem...well that and those who still refuse to social distance/mask.

 

[weepingangel]

Happy Australia Day

It is Australia Day today, here in Oz. A big day for us. Celebrations of being Aussie, some demonstrations because we invaded the indigenous land and took it over ... but mostly a uniting of everybody.

Covid restrictions remain in place everywhere. Fortunately, we all can have gatherings - although the size of those gatherings varies from state to state, depending what covid-condition each state is in.

To think that we have made it through this past terrible year with keeping our covid deaths to a minimum (909) is a great reason to celebrate, while also remembering with compassion those Aussies we have lost.

Australia Day 2021: Your guide to what's happening in your state and what coronavirus restrictions are in place

 

[anneg]

Sigh....I need good news, this is very good.....

Less than one per cent catch Covid a week after second vaccine dose, Israeli study finds

New data from Maccabi Healthcare Services, one of the largest healthcare providers in Israel, shows that only 20 people out of ~128,600 have been infected with the COVID-19 virus, more than a week after receiving the second dose of the vaccine," the healthcare provider said in a statement on Monday night.

Around half of the 20 patients who did contract Covid had chronic symptoms, while the rest reported mild symptoms such as a cough, headaches and fatigue.

That sounds good to me! Will get my second dose of the Pfizer vaccine on February 3.

 

[ilovewings]

At least 20 people tested positive for Covid-19 after attending a high school wrestling tournament — CNN

Oh what a shock!!!! NOT-
1400 people attended- in close proximity, unmasked for the most part--

 

[anneg]

It is Australia Day today, here in Oz. A big day for us. Celebrations of being Aussie, some demonstrations because we invaded the indigenous land and took it over ... but mostly a uniting of everybody.

Covid restrictions remain in place everywhere. Fortunately, we all can have gatherings - although the size of those gatherings varies from state to state, depending what covid-condition each state is in.

To think that we have made it through this past terrible year with keeping our covid deaths to a minimum (909) is a great reason to celebrate, while also remembering with compassion those Aussies we have lost.

Australia Day 2021: Your guide to what's happening in your state and what coronavirus restrictions are in place

Happy Australia Day! You have plenty of reason to celebrate! Do you get fireworks?

 

[Gibbo214]

It is Australia Day today, here in Oz. A big day for us. Celebrations of being Aussie, some demonstrations because we invaded the indigenous land and took it over ... but mostly a uniting of everybody.

Covid restrictions remain in place everywhere. Fortunately, we all can have gatherings - although the size of those gatherings varies from state to state, depending what covid-condition each state is in.

To think that we have made it through this past terrible year with keeping our covid deaths to a minimum (909) is a great reason to celebrate, while also remembering with compassion those Aussies we have lost.

Australia Day 2021: Your guide to what's happening in your state and what coronavirus restrictions are in place

I went into town today, 3 miles away( I know, but I am old) and only saw three Australian flags flying. I hope that we do not go down the road of flag wavers.

 

[Gibbo214]

Happy Australia Day! You have plenty of reason to celebrate! Do you get fireworks?

I am not sure that we are all that enamoured with fireworks except on our bridge on new years day. They frighten our dogs. We love our dogs more than watching fireworks.