Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #108

[ilovewings]

The article said that the return of symptoms in some people who take Paxlovid is rare. Our friend who took 5 days of Paxlovid is fine.

I know- but still, it is disconcerting to have such a thing occur. I am glad they are looking into it

 

[margarita25]

Hepatitis of unknown origin in children, hear intro:

* Good news, lowest global death rate since March 2020

 

[anneg]

Moderna asks FDA to authorize first COVID-19 vaccine for very young children

Moderna announced Thursday that the company has asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a low-dose version of its COVID-19 vaccine as the first vaccine for children younger than age 5.

In a study involving about 6,700 children, the company said two-doses of the vaccine administered 28 days apart to children ages 6 months to less than 6 years triggered levels of antibodies equivalent to what has protected older children and adults.
[...]
The vaccine appears to be about 51 percent effective for children ages 6 months to less than 2 years, and 37 percent effective for those ages 2 to less than 6 years, the company says. [My comment: this means effectiveness against infection.]
[...]
While that level of effectiveness is lower than many had hoped, it's not surprising given the study was conducted when omicron was the dominant variant, company officials and others say. Omicron can evade immunity better than previous variants, resulting in more "breakthrough" infections among vaccinated older children and adults.

But "the levels of antibodies that we see clearly shows that we should have very good protection against severe disease and hospitalization, which obviously is what counts most," Burton said.

 

[margarita25]

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Also:

Live Q&A on acute, severe hepatitis of unknown origin in children

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Severe hepatitis of 'unknown origin' in children being investigated in Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/liver-disease-mystery-1.6431872

“Public health officials say they're investigating cases of severe liver disease "of unknown origin" among children in Canada as global scientists race to understand a mysterious hepatitis outbreak that has affected nearly 200 youths around the world.

"The Public Health Agency of Canada is aware of reports of severe acute hepatitis of unknown origin in young children in Canada," the department said in a statement on Tuesday, in response to questions from CBC News.

"These are being investigated further to determine if they are related to cases in the United Kingdom and the United States. As the investigation evolves, we will keep the public updated accordingly."”

 

[margarita25]

Hepatitis of unknown origin in children, hear intro:

* Good news, lowest global death rate since March 2020

Also:

Live Q&A on acute, severe hepatitis of unknown origin in children

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Severe hepatitis of 'unknown origin' in children being investigated in Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/liver-disease-mystery-1.6431872

“Public health officials say they're investigating cases of severe liver disease "of unknown origin" among children in Canada as global scientists race to understand a mysterious hepatitis outbreak that has affected nearly 200 youths around the world.

"The Public Health Agency of Canada is aware of reports of severe acute hepatitis of unknown origin in young children in Canada," the department said in a statement on Tuesday, in response to questions from CBC News.

"These are being investigated further to determine if they are related to cases in the United Kingdom and the United States. As the investigation evolves, we will keep the public updated accordingly."”

I’ve started a discussion thread here for anyone who may be interested:

WS Thread: Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Origin Among Children - 21 April 2022

 

[weepingangel]

In the Same Breath movie review (2021) | Roger Ebert

Highly recommend this. And I’m only partway through watching.

 

[dspdenver]

Higher COVID-19 death rates in the southern U.S. due to behavior differences, study finds

[During the pre-Omicron phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, regions of the U.S. had markedly different mortality rates, primarily due to differences in mask use, school attendance, social distancing, and other behaviors. Had the entire country reacted to the pandemic as the Northeast region, more than 316,000 deaths might have been avoided, 62% of those avoidable deaths being in the South.]

 

[CSIDreamer]

Higher COVID-19 death rates in the southern U.S. due to behavior differences, study finds

[During the pre-Omicron phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, regions of the U.S. had markedly different mortality rates, primarily due to differences in mask use, school attendance, social distancing, and other behaviors. Had the entire country reacted to the pandemic as the Northeast region, more than 316,000 deaths might have been avoided, 62% of those avoidable deaths being in the South.]

I've looked at this twice. Is there a table I'm missing that shows what region they assigned to each state?

 

[Trident]

I'm so sorry to hear that there are still some 'problems' associated, or possibly associated with whatever vaccine someone got injected with. I'm also sorry that some/many of the vaccinated still got the virus, although not so bad. My son is one of them, although he is okay. Odd that he got the virus and so did our VP, Harris.

I've never had a shot and watch what happens with interest, still undecided.

Best of luck to all.

 

[CSIDreamer]

https://twitter.com/FoxNews/status/1520045236994539526?t=Dr5n-n4WxfJzMwwo5f8qew&s=19

White House communications director tests positive for COVID

White House communications director tests positive for COVID-19

More WH spread.

 

[Trident]

I hope all of the vaxed and boosted White House staff are going to be fine. I guess they will only have mild cases.

 

[tabitha111]

Here at the Retirement Home we have gone completely maskless. So far, not a single case of Covid. Is it because we are all vaxxed and boosted? I wonder every day.
The nearby assisted living facility has had 3 cases of Covid recently, where they ended up limiting visitors.
I got my 4th booster (Moderna) not too long ago, no side effects at all.
Hope all is well with everyone.

 

[dspdenver]

I've looked at this twice. Is there a table I'm missing that shows what region they assigned to each state?

Here is the link to the study itself, but I have not gone through it to see where they assign states to regions:
COVID-19 mortality in the United States: It’s been two Americas from the start

 

[anneg]

In the Same Breath movie review (2021) | Roger Ebert

Highly recommend this. And I’m only partway through watching.

It certainly sounds worth watching.

 

[cujenn81]

Higher COVID-19 death rates in the southern U.S. due to behavior differences, study finds

[During the pre-Omicron phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, regions of the U.S. had markedly different mortality rates, primarily due to differences in mask use, school attendance, social distancing, and other behaviors. Had the entire country reacted to the pandemic as the Northeast region, more than 316,000 deaths might have been avoided, 62% of those avoidable deaths being in the South.]

The problem with this study are the endless other variables that affect mortality rates and weren't considered. Like the quality of healthcare in the region, the number of hospital beds available, the percentage of the population over 65, and on and on. COVID has been a political chess piece from the jump and it's been to our detriment. Studies that use polarizing statements like "the second America was mostly concentrated in Southern states and rural areas, especially in counties that voted for Donald Trump" only fuel the political flame and aren't helping anyone.

 

[MimosaMornings]

https://twitter.com/FoxNews/status/1520045236994539526?t=Dr5n-n4WxfJzMwwo5f8qew&s=19

White House communications director tests positive for COVID

White House communications director tests positive for COVID-19

More WH spread.

COVID creeps closer to Biden ahead of White House Correspondents' Dinner

 

[CSIDreamer]

The problem with this study are the endless other variables that affect mortality rates and weren't considered. Like the quality of healthcare in the region, the number of hospital beds available, the percentage of the population over 65, and on and on. COVID has been a political chess piece from the jump and it's been to our detriment. Studies that use polarizing statements like "the second America was mostly concentrated in Southern states and rural areas, especially in counties that voted for Donald Trump" only fuel the political flame and aren't helping anyone.

Thats why I was questioning the zones.

 

[anneg]

Here is the link to the study itself, but I have not gone through it to see where they assign states to regions:
COVID-19 mortality in the United States: It’s been two Americas from the start

According to the article, they used Census regions. There are four: Northeast, South, Midwest, and West. (See Wikipedia article linked below.)

United States Census Bureau - Wikipedia

The States included in each region are listed as follows by Wikipedia:

• Region 1: Northeast
  • Division 1: New England (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont)
  • Division 2: Mid-Atlantic (New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania)
• Region 2: Midwest (Prior to June 1984, the Midwest Region was designated as the North Central Region.)[18]
  • Division 3: East North Central (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin)
  • Division 4: West North Central (Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota)
• Region 3: South
  • Division 5: South Atlantic (Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington D.C., and West Virginia)
  • Division 6: East South Central (Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee)
  • Division 7: West South Central (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas)
• Region 4: West
  • Division 8: Mountain (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming)
  • Division 9: Pacific (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington)

 

[acutename]

Covid deaths no longer overwhelmingly among unvaccinated as toll on elderly grows

 

[HongKongPhooey]

Child hepatitis cases falsely linked to Covid vaccine