Covid-19

[ajra21]

We are making strides with that now, finally. I think the US has donated more doses than all other countries combined. It's the logistics of getting them to these deep, rural villages in the jungle or savanna - the proverbial last mile - that make things hard.

That, and misinformation.

I do see this eventually becoming like the flu with annual shots if you want it. I hope America becomes more like Asia with mask wearing in the winter just a normal thing. I don't hope that my daughter who started kindergarten in the 19-20 school year has to wear a mask her entire K-12 life.

I cannot see masks taking hold long term. When I’m out and about, anecdotally, I’d say fewer than 15% of the people i see in stores wear masks. In our town and wear I work, very few white people do. Indian, Pakistani, Chinese and Korean people do. Hispanic/Latino people do also, though a little less. Again, this is just my observation so factual research could prove me wrong.

I don’t see myself ever not wearing a mask when I’m out and about. I’ll almost certainly not stop wearing them to teach. Simply not having a cold for almost two years is a “blessing” as a teacher, let alone not getting COVID.

[ajra21]

A good read.

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-...vid-death-rate

[fredgmuggs]

I cannot see masks taking hold long term. When I’m out and about, anecdotally, I’d say fewer than 15% of the people i see in stores wear masks. In our town and wear I work, very few white people do. Indian, Pakistani, Chinese and Korean people do. Hispanic/Latino people do also, though a little less. Again, this is just my observation so factual research could prove me wrong.

I don’t see myself ever not wearing a mask when I’m out and about. I’ll almost certainly not stop wearing them to teach. Simply not having a cold for almost two years is a “blessing” as a teacher, let alone not getting COVID.

It depends. If I go to Home Depot hardly anyone has a mask on. If I go to the supermarket I'll say it's about 75 %. I always wear a mask in indoor public places. Mostly as a courtesy for those who wear them. I'm not a selfish jackass and it really isn't an imposition to wear one .

[gneissguy]

Anime Convention Attendee Who Became One Of First Omicron Cases Speaks Out

https://nypost.com/2021/12/06/minnea...es-speaks-out/

[HfxBob]

Anime Convention Attendee Who Became One Of First Omicron Cases Speaks Out

https://nypost.com/2021/12/06/minnea...es-speaks-out/

And his message is ultimately pro-vax.

[ajra21]

It depends. If I go to Home Depot hardly anyone has a mask on. If I go to the supermarket I'll say it's about 75 %. I always wear a mask in indoor public places. Mostly as a courtesy for those who wear them. I'm not a selfish jackass and it really isn't an imposition to wear one .

75% is damn good. Nowhere near us is over 50%.

[jlw1980]

It depends. If I go to Home Depot hardly anyone has a mask on. If I go to the supermarket I'll say it's about 75 %. I always wear a mask in indoor public places. Mostly as a courtesy for those who wear them. I'm not a selfish jackass and it really isn't an imposition to wear one .

Yesterday I had four COVID patients go home on oxygen. My friend had three. All seven were unvaccinated.

Our numbers are going back up. Rapidly.

Idk how much longer we can do this. A year ago in December and January, oxygen supplies were low and it was scary. I never imagined we'd be back here a year later. Back then, the vaccine had just come out for adults, and I had hope. Silly little fool, I was, believing in the decency of humans.

[Tock Ada Shot]

Yesterday I had four COVID patients go home on oxygen. My friend had three. All seven were unvaccinated.

Our numbers are going back up. Rapidly.

Idk how much longer we can do this. A year ago in December and January, oxygen supplies were low and it was scary. I never imagined we'd be back here a year later. Back then, the vaccine had just come out for adults, and I had hope. Silly little fool, I was, believing in the decency of humans.

Because of you and people like you, I still believe in the decency of humans. Praying for you daily. Please take care always and in all ways. Sincerely appreciative of you and all you do.

[ojo]

I’m visiting my parents in Palm Beach Gardens, FL for the next couple of weeks. It’s about 10-15% masked. Sad. Very sad.

[Texsahara]

The New York Times@nytimes52m

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday that New York State will require masks in all indoor public spaces that do not require proof of Covid vaccination. The state is experiencing a spike in infections and hospitalizations.

good

[Bub]

Well, it’s personal for me now. I have a 4-week ongoing kidney stone stuck in a ureter and can’t get it removed because the pain has reduced to tolerable and all the hospitals around here won’t do what’s now deemed an elective surgery. All thanks to the unvaccinated folks who are the ones vastly flooding ICUs and shutting down non-emergency procedures. This could go on for weeks unless the stone gets moving again or it becomes so painful I have to get an emergency operation. So to all of the millions of anti vaxxers who think their decision only affects them, thanks a lot.

[YankeePride1967]

Well, it’s personal for me now. I have a 4-week ongoing kidney stone stuck in a ureter and can’t get it removed because the pain has reduced to tolerable and all the hospitals around here won’t do what’s now deemed an elective surgery. All thanks to the unvaccinated folks who are the ones vastly flooding ICUs and shutting down non-emergency procedures. This could go on for weeks unless the stone gets moving again or it becomes so painful I have to get an emergency operation. So to all of the millions of anti vaxxers who think their decision only affects them, thanks a lot.

Sorry Bub. Yup he selfishness of the unvaccinated is sickening

[Texsahara]

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/13/u...e=articleShare

As the coronavirus pandemic approaches the end of a second year, the United States stands on the cusp of surpassing 800,000 deaths from the virus, and no group has suffered more than older Americans. All along, older people have been known to be more vulnerable, but the scale of loss is only now coming into full view.

Seventy-five percent of people who have died of the virus in the United States — or about 600,000 of the nearly 800,000 who have perished so far — have been 65 or older. One in 100 older Americans has died from the virus. For people younger than 65, that ratio is closer to 1 in 1,400.

By now, Covid-19 has become the third leading cause of death among Americans 65 and older, after heart disease and cancer. It is responsible for about 13 percent of all deaths in that age group since the beginning of 2020, more than diabetes, accidents, Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.

[gneissguy]

The NFL has had their most positive covid tests since covid began. Most of these cases were players who have been vaccinated.


https://twitter.com/GarysheffieldJr/...rc=twsrc%5Etfw

[gneissguy]

The NFL has had their most positive covid tests since covid began. Most of these cases were players who have been vaccinated.


https://twitter.com/GarysheffieldJr/...rc=twsrc%5Etfw

For whatever reason, I can't edit my prior post. So I'll try over.

The NFL has had their highest number of positive covid tests since covid began. Most of these cases are players who have been vaccinated.