Coronavirus COVID-19 Thread

[Bambooza]

You know what is possible, and maybe even likely. The versions of the common cold that usually infect huge numbers of us every year started as epidemics. That would probably have been 2 to 5 million years before modern humans even evolved. The longer time would be the most likely for Coronavirus variants, because almost all great apes can catch a Beta Corona Virus cold. That's the same family that COVID-19 comes from.

This is a very real possibility. I hope the trend continues as it seems this new variant is going to vaccinate everyone if they want it or not. To think we have all been infected by the coronavirus many times over the years and it's not going away any time soon. In many ways, covid-19 might have been a blessing of sorts in helping to push forward real technologies and stress testing our medical system/pandemic response.

 

[Aramsolari]

This is a very real possibility. I hope the trend continues as it seems this new variant is going to vaccinate everyone if they want it or not. To think we have all been infected by the coronavirus many times over the years and it's not going away any time soon. In many ways, covid-19 might have been a blessing of sorts in helping to push forward real technologies and stress testing our medical system/pandemic response.

It’s certainly propelled MRNA research into public awareness. As someone who has lost loved ones to Cancer, I’m cautiously optimistic that this new technology may hold the key to fighting this scourge.

 

[Vavrik]

It’s certainly propelled MRNA research into public awareness. As someone who has lost loved ones to Cancer, I’m cautiously optimistic that this new technology may hold the key to fighting this scourge.

Oh lord, I agree a million percent! Cancer hits too close to home way too often.

 

[NaffNaffBobFace]

COVID Corner Hyper Holiday Remix - Some reports from some news outlets* from today, Friday 24th of December:
*claims made by headlines or articles are those of the outlets and have not been independently verified, or in some cases even read, by myself.

- World: Global Confirmed 278,298,840 Global Deaths 5,389,679

- UK: Glimmer of Christmas hope on Omicron - Harries

- UK: Christmas Day vaccines to be offered across London

- Isle Of Man: Vulnerable children offered low-dose Covid vaccine

- US: US to lift Omicron travel ban on eight African countries

- South Africa: South Africans offered booster doses

Chamber of Horrors (Click the blur to see content)

- World: Omicron cancels thousands of Christmas flights

- UK: NHS 24 phone line warns of call delays over high demand

- UK: UK hits new Covid record again with more than 120,000 daily cases

- UK: 1.7 million people in the UK had Covid last week - about 1 in 35 people, with London seeing infection rates of 1 in 20

- Australia: Australian airlines say flight crews hit by Covid

 

[Radegast74]

Just in time for Christmas...with as infectious/transmissible the Omicron strain is, they are saying that cloth face masks are pretty much worthless, and we all should be wearing at least genuine surgical masks or N95 respirators. Merry Christmas!

Why you should upgrade your mask as the Omicron variant spreads | CNN

As the Omicron variant spreads, it's time to upgrade from your cloth face masks. Experts explain why medical-grade masks -- such as surgical/disposable masks and N95 and KN95 respirators -- are better options now and what people should do with the cloth masks they already have.

edition.cnn.com

 

[NaffNaffBobFace]

COVID Corner Hyper Holiday Remix - Some reports from some news outlets* from today, Saturday 25th of December:
*claims made by headlines or articles are those of the outlets and have not been independently verified, or in some cases even read, by myself.

- World: Global Confirmed 279,201,521 Global Deaths 5,395,444

- US: U.S. Confirmed 52,069,244

- UK: Volunteers ensure Christmas Day jabs push

Chamber of Horrors (Click the blur to see the content)

- Long COVID: Will Christmas dinner ever taste the same again?

- France: France sees record daily high of Covid cases

- Italy: Italy sees third successive record tally of Covid-19 cases

- Ireland: Ireland reports highest daily Covid cases

- Australia: Australia's most populous state records highest ever daily cases

- China: China reports highest number of cases in four months

- World: Christmas travel chaos as airlines cancel more than 4,500 flights

 

[NaffNaffBobFace]

COVID Corner Hyper Holiday Remix - Some reports from some news outlets* from today, Sunday 26th of December:
*claims made by headlines or articles are those of the outlets and have not been independently verified, or in some cases even read, by myself.

- World: Global Confirmed 279,731,155 Global Deaths 5,399,307


Chamber of horrors (Click the blur to see the content:

- World: Misery for tens of thousands of airline passengers

- UK: Long COVID: 'I have to choose between walking and talking'

- US: US reporting 184,802 new cases per day

- UK: Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland reintroduce Covid restrictions

- Iran: Iran issues travel bans from four countries amid Omicron concerns

- US: US reporting highest seven-day average since January

- Israel: Israeli prime minister isolating after daughter tests positive for Covid

- Algeria: Algeria brings in new vaccine passport requirements – hours after announcement

- Gaza: First Omicron case detected in Gaza, Palestinians say

 

[Harkonan]

Influenza-A came walking in our front door and reminded us that Covid ain't the only gangster in town.

Wife and I are both rekt, while the kids got over it as fast as Covid.

She got the flu shot in October too. This strain of Influenza sucks major donkey balls yo.

 

[Vavrik]

She got the flu shot in October too. This strain of Influenza sucks major donkey balls yo.

Vaccination does not prevent an infection, since you have to be infected for any vaccine to work. What it does is give your immune system the tools it needs to recognize and fight an infection. The good thing is, for the flu you feel like you have the flu almost right after you get the virus.
Hope you guys feel better soon! Nothing ruins a holiday like feeling sick.

 

[Harkonan]

Vaccination does not prevent an infection, since you have to be infected for any vaccine to work. What it does is give your immune system the tools it needs to recognize and fight an infection. The good thing is, for the flu you feel like you have the flu almost right after you get the virus.
Hope you guys feel better soon! Nothing ruins a holiday like feeling sick.

This particular strain seem to like both flu and cold symptoms.

Most of the cold symptoms are fading but both of us are still nauseous.


I'm convinced I'm just reliving the 2019 flu season at this point. This is exactly what happened to us at the end of 2019.

 

[Jolly_Green_Giant]

It’s never too late to get your flu shot!

 

[Radegast74]

She got the flu shot in October too. This strain of Influenza sucks major donkey balls yo.

The flu shot is better than nothing...I highly recommend it...but having said that, and echoing previous comments above, the flu shot relies on old tech, and is no where near as effective as the mRNA vaccines. Here's to hoping they apply the mRNA tech to the flu shots, and soon!

CDC Seasonal Flu Vaccine Effectiveness Studies | CDC

Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness, 2005-2016 - CDC

www.cdc.gov

 

[Harkonan]

The flu shot is better than nothing...I highly recommend it...but having said that, and echoing previous comments above, the flu shot relies on old tech, and is no where near as effective as the mRNA vaccines. Here's to hoping they apply the mRNA tech to the flu shots, and soon!

CDC Seasonal Flu Vaccine Effectiveness Studies | CDC

Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness, 2005-2016 - CDC

www.cdc.gov

They already have mRNA flu shots. Being used in trials now.

 

[NaffNaffBobFace]

COVID Corner Hyper Holiday Remix - Some reports from some news outlets* from today, Monday 27th of December:
*claims made by headlines or articles are those of the outlets and have not been independently verified, or in some cases even read, by myself.

- World: Global Confirmed 280,555,284 Global Deaths 5,403,384


Chamber Of Horrors (Click on the blur to see the reports)

- UK, Scotland: Covid cases hit record levels over Christmas

- World: Covid flight cancellations delay holiday travel

- UK: Shoppers shun Christmas sales as footfall drops

- US: Extra vaccine requirements come into force in NYC

- Germany: Germany toughens restrictions as Omicron variant takes hold

- Paraguay: Paraguay confirms first Omicron cases

- UK: Walk-in PCR tests unavailable in England for several hours due to 'high demand'

- France: France expected to announce new Covid restrictions

- Congo: Fourth Covid wave fills hospitals in Congo

 

[Vavrik]

They already have mRNA flu shots. Being used in trials now.

Phase 1 clinical trials are not something to get excited about, although it is interesting. Hold any excitement till the end of Phase 3, and then only if it's successful. That may take a while.

 

[NaffNaffBobFace]

COVID Corner Hyper Holiday Remix - Some reports from some news outlets* from today, Tuesday 28th of December:
*claims made by headlines or articles are those of the outlets and have not been independently verified, or in some cases even read, by myself.

- World: Global Confirmed 282,273,939 Global Deaths5,412,023

- US: Covid isolation time halved by US health agency

- India: India approves two new vaccines amid Omicron fears

- Omicron: Omicron ‘not same disease’ as other Covid waves, UK scientist says

- Therapeutics: Covid pills are ‘very promising’ but what are challenges in using them?


Chamber of Horrors (Click the blur to see the reports)

- US: U.S. Confirmed 53,024,317

- UK: Record demand leads to Covid test result delays

- Australia: Hundreds given false Covid results in Sydney lab error

- France: France reports record high 179,807 new cases

- Portugal: Portugal records record high 17,172 new cases

- Greece: Greece reports record high new daily cases at 21,657

- UK: UK sets new record of more than 129,000 Covid cases in a day

- Cypress: Cyprus reports record daily high of 2,241 new cases

- Denmark:Denmark becomes country with world's highest Covid infection rate

 

[PeppaPigKilla]

- France: France reports record high 179,807 new cases

oh là là

 

[Jolly_Green_Giant]

oh là là

WHO- "Virus known to spread rapidly and sustain in baguettes"

 

[NaffNaffBobFace]

COVID Corner Hyper Holiday Remix - Some reports from some news outlets* from today, Wednesday 29th of December:
*claims made by headlines or articles are those of the outlets and have not been independently verified, or in some cases even read, by myself.

- World: Global Confirmed 283,130,279 Global Deaths 5,418,524

- Spain: Spain cuts quarantine despite record rise in cases


Chamber of Horrors (Click on the blur to see the reports)

- US: US sets record for new daily Covid cases amid Omicron surge

- UK: Warning over patchy lateral flow Covid test supply

- UK: Scotland hits new daily Covid infections record

- US/Europe: US reports Covid record as Europe's cases soar

- China: Public shaming returns in China amid Covid fears

- Booze: Brewery boss says sector lost 50% of festive trade

- UK: UK Health Security Agency says most cases in the community now new variant

- France/Italy: French daily Covid cases above 200,000 as Italy considers measures

- UK: Up to 90% of Covid patients in UK ICU are unboosted, says Johnson

 

[Jolly_Green_Giant]

Talking to my aunt, she goes to Walgreens / CVS a lot and asked them why they had such long lines for the covid tests. Normally you should get an appointment, but they told her they're all the people who didn't make one. As to why they needed to get tested in the first place, she was told most of them need it for their jobs. I guess companies around here are requiring negative tests, not sure if that's for just the unvaccinated or what.