Coronavirus COVID-19 Thread

[NaffNaffBobFace]

Gah, crap:

Covid: Millions of vaccine doses destroyed in England

Nearly two million were AstraZeneca shots that advisers said should not be given to younger adults.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Vavrik]

Gah, crap:

Covid: Millions of vaccine doses destroyed in England

Nearly two million were AstraZeneca shots that advisers said should not be given to younger adults.

www.bbc.co.uk

That's not actually bad news. The headline makes you expect bad news, but the story is not bad. They were planning for 20% loss. They had around 4% loss. That's better than anyone would have reasonably expected, and reflects the unprecedently high uptake of the vaccines in the UK.

 

[Bambooza]

Honestly, I love the snow so I am going to miss it. There is something about waking up to see the world covered in frozen water and the joy as a kid in knowing it's a snow day.

 

[Vavrik]

Honestly, I love the snow so I am going to miss it. There is something about waking up to see the world covered in frozen water and the joy as a kid in knowing it's a snow day.

It happens to adults too. I miss it!

 

[NaffNaffBobFace]

I cannot say enough to thank you for your contribution to this thread. Honestly dude, you have been absolutely amazing by keeping us all up to date on the global news. Thank you thank you thank you. Your hard work and dedication to bringing us the news has not gone unnoticed and is greatly appreciated.

No problem at all, believe me it helped me as much as it helped the thread.

 

[Vavrik]

I watched this video, other than it's a (to me) pretty hilarious presentation, the topic is origin of COVID, but it is really about the practice of redacting public releases of information - which is a big and growing problem.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNKG8d0ujwo

 

[NaffNaffBobFace]

Couple of interesting articles noticed today:

Nearly half of 500m free Covid tests Biden made available still unclaimed

White House sees program as a more elastic testing infrastructure that will accommodate surges and remain on standby

www.theguardian.com

Possible case of deer-to human Covid infection identified in Canada

Researchers say it is unlikely that the variant found in deer could bypass vaccines, but urge better monitoring of Covid in animals

www.theguardian.com

 

[Aramsolari]

Possible case of deer-to human Covid infection identified in Canada

Researchers say it is unlikely that the variant found in deer could bypass vaccines, but urge better monitoring of Covid in animals

www.theguardian.com

Goddamn Cletus trying to have his way with the deer again!?!

 

[NaffNaffBobFace]

Goddamn Cletus trying to have his way with the deer again!?!

Apparently that may be how several STD's in human circulation arrived on the scene. How someone who chooses to engage in the animal kingdom can then convince another human to then sleep with them to pass the infection on is, as yet, unclear though.

 

[Vavrik]

Apparently that may be how several STD's in human circulation arrived on the scene. How someone who chooses to engage in the animal kingdom can then convince another human to then sleep with them to pass the infection on is, as yet, unclear though.

Homo Erectus.

 

[NaffNaffBobFace]

Info on Americas plan to move forward into a new normal:

White House unveils Covid strategy to usher in new normal as pandemic eases

‘Test to treat’ model will offer free anti-viral pills after a positive test as part of four-pronged approach

www.theguardian.com

 

[SoloFlyer]

Apparently that may be how several STD's in human circulation arrived on the scene. How someone who chooses to engage in the animal kingdom can then convince another human to then sleep with them to pass the infection on is, as yet, unclear though.

Hey, what happens in Tijuana stays in Tijuana.

 

[Bambooza]

Hey, what happens in Tijuana stays in Tijuana.

I hear it's a very lovely place.

 

[NaffNaffBobFace]

Another therapeutic drug to lower risk of death while ill with serious infection has been identified:

Another life-saving Covid drug identified

An anti-inflammatory for rheumatoid arthritis can cut Covid death risk by about a fifth.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Vavrik]

Another therapeutic drug to lower risk of death while ill with serious infection has been identified:

Another life-saving Covid drug identified

An anti-inflammatory for rheumatoid arthritis can cut Covid death risk by about a fifth.

www.bbc.co.uk

Two thoughts after reading the article.
Why in hell do pharma's insist on unpronounceable drug names?
And we're supposed to be secure in the knowledge that the average person could not possibly afford the drug.

 

[NaffNaffBobFace]

Why in hell do pharma's insist on unpronounceable drug names?

I don't know, but I think it has something to do with patents.

And we're supposed to be secure in the knowledge that the average person could not possibly afford the drug.

I don't know, but I think it has something to do with patents.

 

[Bambooza]

I don't know, but I think it has something to do with patents.

Well, that or making it so they are safe from lawsuits. After all, how can you be sued if no one can say your name?

 

[Lorddarthvik]

Sorry to break the flow somewhat, but riddle me this:
Today most of the covid restrictions were lifted in Hungary with exception of medical facilities where masks are still mandatory. This is fine.
But
What is the logical reasoning behind allowing me to visit my wife in the hallway of the maternity ward, which obviously results in at least some form of body contact and with most sane people, at least a kiss. But I'm not allowed to see my newly minted half-copy at all, even though I can be present at the extraction process in person and hodl the little bugger!
The levels of bullshit are just comically absurd at this point...

 

[Vavrik]

Sorry to break the flow somewhat, but riddle me this:
Today most of the covid restrictions were lifted in Hungary with exception of medical facilities where masks are still mandatory. This is fine.
But
What is the logical reasoning behind allowing me to visit my wife in the hallway of the maternity ward, which obviously results in at least some form of body contact and with most sane people, at least a kiss. But I'm not allowed to see my newly minted half-copy at all, even though I can be present at the extraction process in person and hodl the little bugger!
The levels of bullshit are just comically absurd at this point...

I wouldn't worry about it too much. They have always had odd/weird rules about babies in hospitals, and making it hard for the new dad has always been part of that. It's over with quick enough, just about the time it's your turn to change diapers.

edit: Congrats?

 

[Lorddarthvik]

I wouldn't worry about it too much. They have always had odd/weird rules about babies in hospitals, and making it hard for the new dad has always been part of that. It's over with quick enough, just about the time it's your turn to change diapers.

edit: Congrats?

It's gonna be the 2nd copy so I'm all too familiar with diapers and timings lol
Didn't have any issue with the first one 3 years ago, there were regular visiting hours and I could do whatever, no Covid back then ofc.
SoonTM, but probably in hours instead of decades lol
I won't say thank just yet, I don't like to "drink to the bear's pelt in advance" (dunno the correct English saying for this one), I'm kinda paranoid like that, sorry :)