A nice, cautiously optimistic, and calmly presented alternative to all the panic mongering in the tabloids and elsewhere at the moment. I don't want to get false hope at this stage, but equally do not want to be scared half to death unnecessarily either.
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A nice, cautiously optimistic, and calmly presented alternative to all the panic mongering in the tabloids and elsewhere at the moment. I don't want to get false hope at this stage, but equally do not want to be scared half to death unnecessarily either.
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Ga. resident tests positive for omicron variant
“ATLANTA - A Georgia resident currently in New Jersey has tested positive for the omicron variant of COVID-19, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The health department said the person recently traveled from South Africa and was in Georgia for two days before traveling on to New Jersey, where the testing was done.
The individual is fully vaccinated and is isolating in New Jersey, according to the agency. The department also said contact tracing is underway there and in Georgia to identify close contacts at risk of infection.”
“ATLANTA - A Georgia resident currently in New Jersey has tested positive for the omicron variant of COVID-19, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The health department said the person recently traveled from South Africa and was in Georgia for two days before traveling on to New Jersey, where the testing was done.
The individual is fully vaccinated and is isolating in New Jersey, according to the agency. The department also said contact tracing is underway there and in Georgia to identify close contacts at risk of infection.”
The TWIV team seem to have a calmly cautious attitude about Omicron also. The latest episode touched briefly on Omicron (@ 1:04:49), but mostly it explored an interesting science outreach project in NYC, called the BioBus.
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Pfizer New Zealand has signed an agreement with the New Zealand government to supply 60,000 treatment courses of its early stage COVID-19 oral antiviral product ritonavir.
If the drug gets regulatory approval from Medsafe (NZ) it would be the first oral antiviral of its kind.
“If approved , oral protease inhibitor antiviral therapies may help to reduce the severity or onset of illness in adults who contract, or have been exposed to, COVID-19.
“An oral treatment option may thus be an important potential tool to help address the ongoing global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Omicron variant UPDATES LIVE: ‘We will not be pursuing an ‘omicron zero’ here’
Pfizer New Zealand has signed an agreement with the New Zealand government to supply 60,000 treatment courses of its early stage COVID-19 oral antiviral product ritonavir.
If the drug gets regulatory approval from Medsafe (NZ) it would be the first oral antiviral of its kind.
“If approved , oral protease inhibitor antiviral therapies may help to reduce the severity or onset of illness in adults who contract, or have been exposed to, COVID-19.
“An oral treatment option may thus be an important potential tool to help address the ongoing global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Omicron variant UPDATES LIVE: ‘We will not be pursuing an ‘omicron zero’ here’
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South Carolina Nursing Director Charged with Making Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards — People
“Authorities have charged a Columbia, South Carolina, nursing director with making fake COVID-19 vaccination cards — a first-of-its-kind criminal prosecution in the state.”
“Authorities have charged a Columbia, South Carolina, nursing director with making fake COVID-19 vaccination cards — a first-of-its-kind criminal prosecution in the state.”
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Australia now has 25 Omicron cases in NSW, 2 in ACT and 1 in NT.
I think it is important to note that none of them have been hospitalised.
(I guess they could yet be hospitalised, but the signs seem to be good so far.)
There is a good chance that many of them are vaccinated (I haven't read, either way, but our vax rates are high and we are only letting vaxxed people in - over half of our Omicron cases are int'l arrivals).
But some of them are children under 12 years of age and they are not yet eligible for vaccination.
NSW records 10 more Omicron COVID-19 cases as total number reaches 25
More Omicron cases detected in NSW and the ACT, taking national total to 18
I think it is important to note that none of them have been hospitalised.
(I guess they could yet be hospitalised, but the signs seem to be good so far.)
There is a good chance that many of them are vaccinated (I haven't read, either way, but our vax rates are high and we are only letting vaxxed people in - over half of our Omicron cases are int'l arrivals).
But some of them are children under 12 years of age and they are not yet eligible for vaccination.
NSW records 10 more Omicron COVID-19 cases as total number reaches 25
More Omicron cases detected in NSW and the ACT, taking national total to 18
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"A past coronavirus infection appears to give little immunity to the new Omicron variant rippling across the globe, South African scientists warned on Thursday, potentially tearing away one layer of defense that humanity has won slowly and at immense cost."
Omicron Variant Reinfects People Who Have Had the Coronavirus - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Omicron Variant Reinfects People Who Have Had the Coronavirus - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
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https://boston.cbslocal.com/2021/12/03/new-hampshire-hospitals-covid-cases/More Than 100% Capacity’: NH Hospitals Stressed By Increase In COVID Cases
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EXETER, NH (CBS) – Hospital leaders in New Hampshire are warning that the state’s healthcare system is under stress due to the latest increase in COVID-19 cases.
“We want the public to know that the health system in all of New Hampshire is under the most duress I’ve seen in 25 years of working as an emergency physician,” said Dr. Neil Meehan, Chief Physician Executive at Exeter Hospital.
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Pfizer or Moderna: Which COVID Vaccine Is Better?
In a head to head comparison Moderna is considered slightly more effective than
Pfizer
In a head to head comparison Moderna is considered slightly more effective than
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Had my Moderna booster shot about 5 hours ago - arm is sore - just a bit - but no other "side effects".
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AstraZeneca Covid vaccine co-creator warns next pandemic could be worse (nbcnews.com)
“The truth is, the next one could be worse. It could be more contagious, or more lethal, or both,” Professor Sarah Gilbert said.
LONDON — One of the scientists behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine on Monday warned that the next pandemic could be even more deadly than the current one.
Professor Sarah Gilbert, an Oxford University academic who won acclaim for her role in developing a safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine in less than a year, warned against complacency in tackling future threats.
"This will not be the last time a virus threatens our lives and our livelihoods," she said in a lecture at Oxford University due to be broadcast by the BBC on Monday night. "The truth is, the next one could be worse. It could be more contagious, or more lethal, or both."...
“The truth is, the next one could be worse. It could be more contagious, or more lethal, or both,” Professor Sarah Gilbert said.
LONDON — One of the scientists behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine on Monday warned that the next pandemic could be even more deadly than the current one.
Professor Sarah Gilbert, an Oxford University academic who won acclaim for her role in developing a safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine in less than a year, warned against complacency in tackling future threats.
"This will not be the last time a virus threatens our lives and our livelihoods," she said in a lecture at Oxford University due to be broadcast by the BBC on Monday night. "The truth is, the next one could be worse. It could be more contagious, or more lethal, or both."...
Yes, and those of us labelled as Chicken Little think the others are Playing Chicken with an adversary that won't back down.
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Had my Moderna booster shot about 5 hours ago - arm is sore - just a bit - but no other "side effects".
Glad all went well.Hope you continue to have minimal side effects.
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Had my Moderna booster shot about 5 hours ago - arm is sore - just a bit - but no other "side effects".
Great that you got the jab!! yep, sore arm is expected- mine was sore for about 4-5 days. whatever minor symptoms one gets from the vaccine is sure worth it!!!! It gives one some peace of mind to know you are protected! I know some people get symptoms that are more than minor, but it is still worth getting the vaccine.
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I'm glad too!
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I'm glad too!Can't remember how long my arm was sore for the 2nd shot - but it didn't stay long, as far as I can recall! And yes - peace of mind - I'm protected - but still go out with my mask & stay away from people....
I live my life like I am not vaccinated. Can't help it.
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You mean you go out without a mask??!! And no distancing? I hope not! This Omicron is very contagious from what I'm reading here. Take care!
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I mean I mask up and do all those things you are supposed to do- especially if you are not vaccinated. You should know me by my posts a little bit- I am very conscientious about taking precautions.
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