Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #92

[GRT]

This is what the South China Morning Post is saying ....


The timing of a World Health Organization (WHO) probe in Wuhan to trace the origin of Sars-CoV-2 could not be better.
The administration of US President Joe Biden has just come to power and will not be touting the laboratory leak theory put forward by Donald Trump. That theory is shunned by most renowned scientists, and Biden is building an image as a man who respects science. He also has no incentive to endorse his predecessor.
That means it is unlikely there will be mud-slinging between China and the United States over the origin of the virus and the scientists who are in Wuhan now can enjoy a quieter time to do their work.

Against this backdrop, China and the WHO should seize the opportunity to restore their reputations by showcasing a high-quality investigation.

China is eager to convince the world it is transparent, with state media saying the WHO team had been given access to all the institutes and venues they had asked to visit.
Coronavirus probe gives China and WHO chance to polish their reputations

I hope China is being honest, but I don't trust them even a little bit. Their own scientists were the ones who started the "laboratory leak" theory--Trump just ran with it.

It's hard to put much stock in a nation that locks up its citizens for talking to the Press.

 

[weepingangel]

AstraZeneca Vaccine Can Slow the Spread of Covid and Delayed Second Dose Works, Oxford Data Shows

more at link

• The U.K.'s decision to delay the second shot of the AstraZeneca-University of Oxford coronavirus vaccine has been found to be an effective strategy.
• Researchers at the University of Oxford found that the Covid-19 vaccine was 76% effective at preventing symptomatic infection for three months after a single dose.
• In fact, the efficacy rate rose with a longer interval before the first and second doses.
• The vaccine is also seen to lower transmission of the virus, a crucial factor in lifting lockdowns.

 

[SouthAussie]

I hope China is being honest, but I don't trust them even a little bit. Their own scientists were the ones who started the "laboratory leak" theory--Trump just ran with it.

It's hard to put much stock in a nation that locks up its citizens for talking to the Press.

Yan Li-Meng worked at the University of Hong Kong’s School of Public Health. She was studying person to person transmission of the virus - at the University - at the start of the pandemic. She has no way of knowing the origin.

It is the University who dismissed her claims.


Yan Limeng, formerly of HKU’s school of public health, said the university had failed to act on her findings in late December of human-to-human transmission
University brushes off her allegations as hearsay, says her Fox News interview did not tally with its facts and had no scientific basis.

University of Hong Kong rejects accusations from academic of Covid-19 cover-up

 

[ilovewings]

Literally everyone I know, who caught Covid, has a child in the "chain". Whether it was a grandchild, or caught it from a relative who has a child.

I believe what you say is true, so why do scientists like Dr. Fauci keep saying children are not spreading the virus. I don't get it- Anybody observing children knows they are germ factories---

 

[astheworldfallsdown]

COVID-19: PM to lead national clap for Captain Sir Tom Moore and healthcare workers

Boris Johnson is encouraging the nation to join in with a national clap for Captain Sir Tom Moore and healthcare workers this evening.

The Second World War veteran, who inspired the nation in lockdown by raising tens of millions of pounds for the NHS, died at the age of 100 on Tuesday morning after contracting COVID-19, his family said.

To mark his memory, a minute's silence took place in the House of Commons before Prime Minister's Questions at noon to honour him and all victims of the pandemic.

 

[ilovewings]

Yes! My dad got his through his Dr's office.

My dad's experience is the ideal perfect experience.

I was at his house and answered his phone for him and it was his family Dr's office calling to schedule him a Covid shot, to actually schedule it right then.

No pussyfooting around, no convoluted registration, simply an appointment.

Check this out, they called him on Friday and his appointment was for the following Wednesday morning. No waiting or being up in the air about it!

When he went into the office hardly anyone was in the waiting room so he didn't have to wait there either. They gave him papers to read and maybe something to fill out or sign and then he was quickly taken back and that was it!

He then had to sit 15 minutes in the waiting room to make sure he didn't have any reaction. They also scheduled him for his 2nd shot which he is getting this month.

His only symptom was waking up the next morning with a sore arm. He put pain reliever cream on his arm and later the pain completely went away for good.

I am going to find out how he does with his 2nd dose this month. They say when it comes to side effects they are more noticeable after the 2nd dose.

Oh, and the shots are free. The Cares Act picks up any cost.

That is great-- I don't understand why vaccines are not given more often thru their physician's office!!!! it just makes too much sense I guess LOL

 

[Deleted member 158085]

Current temps as an IL vaccination team gives shots in the parking lot in a drive thru situation. These workers deserve our respect!

 

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[ilovewings]

Current temps as an IL vaccination team gives shots in the parking lot in a drive thru situation. These workers deserve our respect!

Among the selfish people out there who don't give a rat's patootie about anybody but themselves, are those wonderful unselfish, compassionate and kind people who renew my faith in the human race.

 

[24Roses]

Iowa numbers and news for Tues. Feb. 2 and Wed. Feb. 3:
Feb. 2: With over 3,300 more recoveries, Iowa's active positive COVID-19 cases fall below 30,000
Feb. 3: Iowa reports 1,197 new COVID-19 cases, 56 more deaths
Waterloo Tyson receives verification in new program evaluating COVID-19 mitigation efforts
Fifth positive coronavirus case identified at Iowa Capitol
Vaccines coming to Iowa pharmacies as federal program is set to begin next week
State reallocating 64,000 vaccine doses to Iowans 65+ at select Walgreens, CVS stores this week
Just a note, this will be my last time posting Iowa numbers and news for the time being. I honestly am too busy at this time and also having computer issues.

 

[dixiegirl1035]

Iowa numbers and news for Tues. Feb. 2 and Wed. Feb. 3:
Feb. 2: With over 3,300 more recoveries, Iowa's active positive COVID-19 cases fall below 30,000
Feb. 3: Iowa reports 1,197 new COVID-19 cases, 56 more deaths
Waterloo Tyson receives verification in new program evaluating COVID-19 mitigation efforts
Fifth positive coronavirus case identified at Iowa Capitol
Vaccines coming to Iowa pharmacies as federal program is set to begin next week
State reallocating 64,000 vaccine doses to Iowans 65+ at select Walgreens, CVS stores this week
Just a note, this will be my last time posting Iowa numbers and news for the time being. I honestly am too busy at this time and also having computer issues.

Have enjoyed following your posts! Understood about time and being busy... sorry 'bout the computer issues.

Enjoy the break and take care of yourself! Thanks for all you have posted to keep us all up to date.

 

[CrimeAway]

That is great-- I don't understand why vaccines are not given more often thru their physician's office!!!! it just makes too much sense I guess LOL

My doctor's office charges more for the influenza vaccine than local pharmacies do. Without insurance, that's a problem.

 

[nhmemorymaker]

Iowa numbers and news for Tues. Feb. 2 and Wed. Feb. 3:
Feb. 2: With over 3,300 more recoveries, Iowa's active positive COVID-19 cases fall below 30,000
Feb. 3: Iowa reports 1,197 new COVID-19 cases, 56 more deaths
Waterloo Tyson receives verification in new program evaluating COVID-19 mitigation efforts
Fifth positive coronavirus case identified at Iowa Capitol
Vaccines coming to Iowa pharmacies as federal program is set to begin next week
State reallocating 64,000 vaccine doses to Iowans 65+ at select Walgreens, CVS stores this week
Just a note, this will be my last time posting Iowa numbers and news for the time being. I honestly am too busy at this time and also having computer issues.

Well I just want to thank you for your thorough reports.... We don't have enough specific state reports, so yours have helped give a picture of central state activiteis. Thanks 24roses...

 

[SouthAussie]

Update on the covid infected hotel guard in Perth ... the silly blighter delivered medications to the door of the covid positive returned travellers, and it is possible he wasn't wearing a mask! (He doesn't remember )
If that is not the height of complacency, I don't know what is.

They haven't found any more community covid cases, due to this hotel guard's infection, so they will likely lift the hard 5-day lockdown tomorrow - with other precautions in place until they are sure.

Sadly, their bushfire rages on. Hundreds have been evacuated, during the hard lockdown. They are at a critical stage, fires on many fronts, 71 homes now lost, protected wildlife being lost ... and they are expecting strong winds today, which is the worst situation.


Travellers at Perth's COVID outbreak hotel say guards not wearing masks
Firefighters warn Perth Hills bushfire at 'critical' stage amid strengthening winds

 

[SouthAussie]

Update on the Melbourne situation - where a hotel guard has tested positive.

Dan the Man (their Premier) is not taking any chances this time, after their deadly 2nd wave and 3-month lockdown last year.
They think the infected hotel guard was carrying a high viral load, so other infections are probable. People who visited the same locations as him - 14 of them - must go to be tested this morning (it is Thursday morning here) and then isolate for 14 days. No dilly dallying, no going to work and doing it later.

Other restrictions are going into place for the general population .. limits on gatherings, etc.

Several Melbourne locations listed as exposure sites after quarantine worker tests positive for COVID

 

[SouthAussie]

Singing and chanting will be banned at this year's Tokyo Olympic Games.

No vaccines required for competitors. A negative covid test 72 hours prior to leaving for Tokyo is required, and then testing every 4 days while in Tokyo.

Athletes will not be allowed to use public transport, and must wear a mask where possible.

No instructions for spectators yet, or if spectators are even allowed to be there.


While a decision on whether to allow fans to attend is not expected for a few months, anyone watching the events will be told to refrain from singing or shouting and to show their support by applauding instead.
Olympic organisers to ban singing in silent Tokyo Games

 

[SouthAussie]

Ahead of the next round of talks at the World Trade Organization tomorrow to discuss a proposal by South Africa and India to waive monopolies on COVID-19 medical tools during the pandemic, the international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) called on the wealthy countries opposing the proposal, including the US, not to block it.

The proposal, if adopted, could ensure billions of people worldwide have access to COVID-19 medicines, vaccines, and diagnostics since it would allow more manufacturers to make these lifesaving products.

MSF: US should not block WTO waiver that would prevent COVID-19 monopolies

 

[Cool Cats]

My doctor's office charges more for the influenza vaccine than local pharmacies do. Without insurance, that's a problem.

Covid vaccine is free and there are programs to reimburse Dr. offices any extra costs to them. This applies to the insured and uninsured. This is information from the Dr's office - family practice - where my dad got his Covid shot. Zero bill.

Make sure your Dr. office is utilizing these programs through the Cares Act.
They should not be passing the costs onto their patients.
Cost is not an obstacle to getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

Vaccine doses purchased with U.S. taxpayer dollars will be given to the American people at no cost. However, vaccination providers may be able to charge administration fees for giving the shot. Vaccination providers can get this fee reimbursed by the patient’s public or private insurance company or, for uninsured patients, by the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Provider Relief Fundexternal icon.

 

[Cool Cats]

How a healthy 24 year old who is not an essential worker got the vaccine. These stories are getting more common.

I've Received Both Doses of the COVID-19 Vaccine - Here's What It Was Really Like

(abbreviated article) Originally published Wed, February 3, 2021, 12:53 PM

I had decided to drop into CVS during my lunch break when I was approached by a nurse practitioner from the pharmacy's Minute Clinic. "Would you be interested in receiving the COVID vaccine?" she asked me in an urgent but friendly voice. "We just had two healthcare workers miss their appointments."

Confused and caught off guard, I responded, "I'm not a healthcare worker. I'm not even an essential worker." The nurse practitioner explained that the vaccine has a limited shelf life, and if it wasn't administered within a certain timeframe, it would be discarded anyway - so if I wanted to be vaccinated, I could receive my first dose that day at no cost.

I could hardly believe my luck. I knew I wanted to do my part by getting the vaccine when it became available to me, but at 24 years old, I figured it would be a long time before that actually happened. So, of course, I agreed.

Almost immediately, both my arm and shoulder muscles became so sore I could've sworn I'd been punched by The Hulk. But a little ibuprofen went a long way, and the pain was completely gone 24 hours later. (Don't take pain relievers before your shot).

Three weeks later, it was time for my second dose.

Several hours after the second dose, I had zero side effects and thought I was in the clear. But later that evening, the arm soreness came back with a vengeance, and this time it was accompanied by a pounding headache, chills, and body aches. I ended up having to leave work early the next day. I experienced the second dose's side effects on and off for a total of four days.

The good news is that these side effects are a sign that the vaccine is working exactly the way it's supposed to.

I can't help but think of how privileged I was to receive it, and I remain hopeful that this marks the beginning of the end of this pandemic.

 

[Deleted member 158085]

How a healthy 24 year old who is not an essential worker got the vaccine. These stories are getting more common.

I've Received Both Doses of the COVID-19 Vaccine - Here's What It Was Really Like

(abbreviated article) Originally published Wed, February 3, 2021, 12:53 PM

I had decided to drop into CVS during my lunch break when I was approached by a nurse practitioner from the pharmacy's Minute Clinic. "Would you be interested in receiving the COVID vaccine?" she asked me in an urgent but friendly voice. "We just had two healthcare workers miss their appointments."

Confused and caught off guard, I responded, "I'm not a healthcare worker. I'm not even an essential worker." The nurse practitioner explained that the vaccine has a limited shelf life, and if it wasn't administered within a certain timeframe, it would be discarded anyway - so if I wanted to be vaccinated, I could receive my first dose that day at no cost.

I could hardly believe my luck. I knew I wanted to do my part by getting the vaccine when it became available to me, but at 24 years old, I figured it would be a long time before that actually happened. So, of course, I agreed.

Almost immediately, both my arm and shoulder muscles became so sore I could've sworn I'd been punched by The Hulk. But a little ibuprofen went a long way, and the pain was completely gone 24 hours later. (Don't take pain relievers before your shot).

Three weeks later, it was time for my second dose.

Several hours after the second dose, I had zero side effects and thought I was in the clear. But later that evening, the arm soreness came back with a vengeance, and this time it was accompanied by a pounding headache, chills, and body aches. I ended up having to leave work early the next day. I experienced the second dose's side effects on and off for a total of four days.

The good news is that these side effects are a sign that the vaccine is working exactly the way it's supposed to.

I can't help but think of how privileged I was to receive it, and I remain hopeful that this marks the beginning of the end of this pandemic.

I was vaccinated with moderna a little over 5 hours ago. So far, barely noticeable pain in that arm. I also didn’t feel her give it. If things like this can go wrong, they usually will with me. So we’ll see what tomorrow holds.