Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #94

[dmac55]

"Unfortunately, I have to say I'm not surprised because a lot of our policy decisions have made us a breeding ground for COVID-19 here in Arizona," said Dr. Marvasti.

Even though this variant shows resistance to the vaccine, doctors said the more people who get the vaccine, the better off we are. Once more people are protected, the virus spread is much lower, and then it can't live to keep mutating.

ASU researchers discover new COVID variant in Arizona.
ASU researchers discover new COVID variant in Arizona

 

[Inthedetails]

Once more people are protected, the virus spread is much lower, and then it can't live to keep mutating.

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YES! Shout this from the rooftops!

Slowing the spread is still important! If the virus can't spread, it will die out. If the virus continues to spread, it will also continue to mutate.

jmo

 

[SoCalDavidS]

At this point, I think we could really use a unified public service campaign that advocates personal responsibility and caution. All these lifted restrictions could very well backfire. I get it that states want to reopen, so the government needs to get the message to the people that they should still take precautions.

COVID cases rise nationwide as doctors fear a fourth wave

A Unified Message? Precautions? Slowing down the lifting of restrictions? Do you not realize what country we're living in? The past year has shown us that we're too Stupid to do any of those things, even for a short period of time.

In other words, that ship has sailed. I doubt we'll even reach herd immunity when all is said and done.

 

[CSIDreamer]

Interesting.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cn...le-hospitalized-were-overweight-or-obese.html

We've seen a few other co morbidities as very poor outcomes with Covid.

 

[weepingangel]

Here comes the J&j
Massachusetts to get 100,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine next week | Boston.com
Gov. Charlie Baker says Massachusetts will get more than 100,000 doses of the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine next week, as the company begins to release the floodgates on its long-anticipated increase in supply.



Pfizer-BioNTech Says Covid Vaccine Is 100% Effective in Kids Ages 12 to 15

• Pfizer said its coronavirus vaccine was 100% effective in preventing Covid-19 in children ages 12 to 15.
• Pfizer plans to submit the new vaccine data to the FDA "as soon as possible," CEO Albert Bourla said.
• Kids in the age group could be eligible for the vaccine before the new school year.

Pfizer said Wednesday its Covid-19 vaccine was 100% effective in a study of adolescents ages 12 to 15, encouraging results that could clear the shots for use in middle school students before school starts this fall.





Why are COVID-19 cases rising again in Massachusetts? | Boston.com
Following a dramatic drop in cases since the peak of the second surge in January, coronavirus cases in Massachusetts have increased by more than 35 percent over the past two weeks to a seven-day average of 1,543 cases a day. The state’s positive test rate has crept up from less than 1.8 percent to 2.55 percent over the past three weeks. After leveling off, hospitalizations due to COVID-19 have also again begun to rise.

 

[Sundog]

DBM

 

[GRT]

A Unified Message? Precautions? Slowing down the lifting of restrictions? Do you not realize what country we're living in? The past year has shown us that we're too Stupid to do any of those things, even for a short period of time.

In other words, that ship has sailed. I doubt we'll even reach herd immunity when all is said and done.

You make good points--I know our nation is greatly divided--I only hope we can get enough people vaccinated that we can stop this virus. One of the problems is the media that jumps on sensational stories rather than just ignoring them. For example, in Kansas, a woman died a day after getting her shot. Her family put in her obituary that she died from the covid vaccine. The family should not be considered a medical authority and the media should not be spreading the story around. JMOO. As far as I know, she did not have an autopsy and, while it might have been a reaction, that story made the local news, over and over.

What I prefer seeing is the smiles on faces when people read or hear about Krispy Kreme offering a free glazed donut to those who show their vaccination card. Now, that's a fun story! The nearest Krispy Kreme to me is an hour away, but already my mom is excited because I'm planning on making the drive next week so we can get our free donuts! I'm sure I'll buy a couple dozen more--it's only nice.

I'd like to see more things like that -- lighthearted awards and contests that make people feel involved, connected, and happy. I want to see the local news stations start competitions between counties to see who can vaccinate the largest percentage of citizens, and, if they do, they win an award. Things like that.

 

[Inthedetails]

https://twitter.com/KDKA/status/1377314138133827589

"Pitt is telling students to shelter-in-place starting tonight, saying COVID-19 case counts are rising and the university is worried the trend will continue.

 

[HongKongPhooey]

Two weeks ago today since I had my first Zeneca jab and I do believe my long covid symptoms have improved. I havent had the crushing tiredness for at least a week now. I darent celebrate just yet because I have read that for some people it's short lived relief, but I cant tell you how glad I am to feel like the old me is emerging. No news yet re the clinic referral, I think they are probably overrun.

Anyway, all good so far

 

[MimosaMornings]

https://twitter.com/KDKA/status/1377314138133827589

"Pitt is telling students to shelter-in-place starting tonight, saying COVID-19 case counts are rising and the university is worried the trend will continue.

Spring semester start pushed back to Jan. 19

“Instead of spring break from March 7 to 14, there will be two student self-care days on Tuesday, Feb. 23, and Wednesday, March 24. The compressed schedule is intended to limit students going back and forth to their permanent homes and spreading the coronavirus. The same idea was applied this semester when Pitt decided to bring students back early and then send them home before Thanksgiving.”

 

[WildOrchid]

This makes me so happy for you. I work with long-haulers. Really thrilled for you and I hope this improvement continues.

Two weeks ago today since I had my first Zeneca jab and I do believe my long covid symptoms have improved. I havent had the crushing tiredness for at least a week now. I darent celebrate just yet because I have read that for some people it's short lived relief, but I cant tell you how glad I am to feel like the old me is emerging. No news yet re the clinic referral, I think they are probably overrun.

Anyway, all good so far

 

[LadyL]

A Hygienist Had Covid. Shouldn’t My Dentist Have Told Me?

 

[margarita25]

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[HongKongPhooey]

This makes me so happy for you. I work with long-haulers. Really thrilled for you and I hope this improvement continues.

Thank you so much. Let's keep everything crossed, for long haulers everywhere

 

[SoCalDavidS]

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she tested positive for COVID-19 and is urging people to take steps to guard against the coronavirus, such as wearing masks in public.

It was not clear when Palin, 57, tested positive. She told the magazine that other members of her family tested positive as well.

She said her case shows "anyone can catch this." She said she advised "reprioritizing some personal time and resources to ensure as healthy a lifestyle as you can create so when viruses do hit, you have at least some armor to fight it."

Palin confirms COVID-19 diagnosis, urges steps like masks

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[margarita25]

NC elementary school closes after 17 kids test positive for COVID, 95 in quarantine — The Charlotte Observer

Oh this is just the beginning of that, trust me.

Dr. O was talking recently about how he strongly disagrees with the revised CDC guidance for schools re: the 3ft rule, changed from 6 ft. Why? Because we know droplets travel further than that AND because of these new variants.

 

[margarita25]

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Pfizer/BioNTech says its Covid-19 vaccine is 100% efficacious and well tolerated in adolescents - CNN

The Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Is Said to Be Powerfully Protective in Adolescents

Pfizer vaccine: How one company makes its millions of Covid-19 vaccine doses - CNN

 

[Lilibet]

On the vaccination home front...

Our daughter and her husband (age 50) received their first dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines (respectively) today in San Diego. They went to different locations, hence the different brands. Our daughter said she had to hold back tears just before she got it because she was so relieved and excited. They are moving to a very loose state in late May and wanted to have their second doses well beforehand as they deal with movers and flying.

They’re ahead of us (age 75/76) here in Oregon because we had the monoclonal antibody infusion when we had Covid and have to wait 90 days for the vaccine. But the good news for us is that we made our appointments online today for May 3! Woo hoo!!

 

[GRT]

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YES! Shout this from the rooftops!

Slowing the spread is still important! If the virus can't spread, it will die out. If the virus continues to spread, it will also continue to mutate.

jmo

Early on, I read that when viruses mutate, they usually mutate to a milder form. But, that doesn't seem to be happening here with some of the mutations.

The vaccines are the ace up our sleeve, but we also need to convince people that the entire world can open up earlier if we all take stronger precautions now.

 

[LadyL]

In Ontario, patients aged 59 years and younger currently make up 46 per cent of new COVID-19 admissions to intensive care units (ICU) ...

Health officials in British Columbia are also growing concerned, as an increasing number of people in their 30s around the province are being admitted to the hospital, and even the ICU.

‘Hit the hardest’: Why COVID-19 cases are rising among young Canadians