Coronavirus ~ COVID-19

[Stone-Butch]

As posted by Moe "there's been more evidence that people who are vaccinated against the virus can still contract the omicron variant"

Do you think this is a scare tactic that will prevent people from getting any vaccines? I don't.

Do you think it will stop people from travelling and being reckless? I don't.

I thank the news for the constant update on what is going on and what people should do but people are people and act in different ways and are not controlled by others comments. To those that disagree I say ROTFLMAO

[BullDog]

Why people continue to make excuses for the unvaccinated when they are clearly the ones causing a majority of the problems, putting others' health and lives at risk, and giving the virus a much better chance to continue to thrive and mutate is beyond me., They are also of course the ones who are by far most at risk for being hospitalized (putting unnecessary strain on healthcare workers and facilities) and/or dying.

Do the vaccinated need to take the proper precautions?. Absolutely. And many are not. I prefer to avoid people most of the time anyway so I stay home and I am perfectly okay with it. Can they can get COVID. Yes. But the way I see it discussed is usually completely out of context and very misleading and is not at all helpful. Getting vaccinated is by far and away the best thing people can do to protect themselves and others. That is what should be emphasized. And no it's not 100% bulletproof. Nothing in life is. I don't understand the focus some people seem to have on putting the onus on the vaccinated. Carry on.

I'm not controlled by anyone's comments but I do listen to science because the virus doesn't care about whacko anti-vax beliefs. It's just looking for a home. And yes I do believe what we say matters, especially with all of the misiformation going around.

[homoe]

The omicron variant has turned a season of joy into one of weariness and resentment amid a new coronavirus surge.

With days to go before Christmas, Americans are sick and tired of being sick and tired. Of reworking plans to adapt to the latest virus risks. Of searching for at-home tests and not finding them. Of wondering whether, after two years of avoiding COVID-19, or surviving it, or getting vaccinated and maybe even boosted, omicron is the variant they inevitably catch.

A sense of dread about omicron’s rapid spread — the fastest of any variant yet — has swept through the Northeast and Upper Midwest, which were already swamped with delta variant cases and hospitalizations. And unease has burgeoned even in states and territories like Florida, Hawaii and Puerto Rico that had moved past a terrible summer of delta and, until recently, experienced a relative virus lull.

IMO, it's better to be unconvinced for a while instead of DEAD forever!

[homoe]

NIAID director Anthony Fauci warned Wednesday that large gatherings this holiday season are unsafe even for fully vaccinated people who've had a COVID-19 booster shot, as the Omicron variant surges across the U.S.

What he's saying: "There are many of these parties that have 30, 40, 50 people in which you do not know the vaccination status of individuals," Fauci said at a briefing. "Those are the kind of functions in the context of Omicron that you do not want to go to."

I wish he would say the same about sporting events!


https://www.yahoo.com/news/fauci-say...060720435.html

[homoe]

At the White House COVID-19 response team briefing Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci responded to a question whether the hypercontagious Omicron variant’s lower rate of severe disease is a sign that the pandemic is nearing an end. Fauci called the assumption “dangerous business.” “You can’t count on anything when you’re dealing with a virus that has fooled us so many times before,” he said.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/fauci-dan...213749957.html

[Orema]

https://www.covidtests.gov/

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — In an effort to increase access and testing supplies, the Biden administration launched a new website for people to order free at-home COVID-19 tests.

Tests are in high demand and have been increasingly difficult to find.

"There’s a consensus that the United States could and should have invested more in rapid testing and testing in general for COVID-19," said Dr. William Nettleton, the medical director at the Kalamazoo County Health Department.

Covidtests.gov officially went live Wednesday.


In an effort to increase access and testing supply, the Biden administration launched a new website for people to order free at home COVID-19 tests. (WWMT/Courtesy covidtests.gov)

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four rapid at-home COVID-19 tests.

Launch: White House soft-launches COVID-19 test request website
The tests are completely free. You can order by filling out the form on the site with your contact information and shipping address.

There is a limit of one order per residential address.

The website states orders usually ship in 7 to 12 days and will be delivered by the United States Postal Service.

As of last Saturday, insurance companies and health plans are now required to cover eight free over-the-counter, at-home tests per covered individual, per month.

Insurance coverage: Insurance now covers at-home COVID-19 tests
As cases of the omicron variant rise, health officials say testing is crucial to stop the spread of COVID-19.

"We all need to make testing more routine in our lives right now," said Nettleton. "It helps reduce the spread. If I know I’m positive, I can isolate and protect those around me from getting COVID."

Tests can be ordered on covidtests.gov.

To find a free testing site near you in the mitten, visit Michigan.gov.

https://wwmt.com/news/local/white-ho...covid-19-tests
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Just ordered my tests without any problems. Website was running smoothly without any hiccups.

[homoe]

Fauci: Worst case scenario for 2022 is variant that eludes vaccine protection.

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/f...194015191.html

[easygoingfemme]

Originally Posted by homoe

Fauci: Worst case scenario for 2022 is variant that eludes vaccine protection.

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/f...194015191.html

Yup. I'm drowning in Omicron but fearing the next variant.

COVID ripped through my job over the last month, staff and residents. Knock on wood, as far as I know, I haven't had it. It's wearing us all down. At least they started giving us a little bit of hazard pay when there is an outbreak.

[Kätzchen]

Originally Posted by BullDog

Why people continue to make excuses for the unvaccinated when they are clearly the ones causing a majority of the problems, putting others' health and lives at risk, and giving the virus a much better chance to continue to thrive and mutate is beyond me., They are also of course the ones who are by far most at risk for being hospitalized (putting unnecessary strain on healthcare workers and facilities) and/or dying.

Do the vaccinated need to take the proper precautions?. Absolutely. And many are not. I prefer to avoid people most of the time anyway so I stay home and I am perfectly okay with it. Can they can get COVID. Yes. But the way I see it discussed is usually completely out of context and very misleading and is not at all helpful. Getting vaccinated is by far and away the best thing people can do to protect themselves and others. That is what should be emphasized. And no it's not 100% bulletproof. Nothing in life is. I don't understand the focus some people seem to have on putting the onus on the vaccinated. Carry on.

I'm not controlled by anyone's comments but I do listen to science because the virus doesn't care about whacko anti-vax beliefs. It's just looking for a home. And yes I do believe what we say matters, especially with all of the misiformation going around.

I found a very interesting news article over on The Atlantic which delves deeper into the anti-vax phenomena in our American society, Bulldog.

Kurt Anderson records that, "Millions of Americans were tricked by propogandists of the political right into forgoing vaccinations and thus volunteering for death by Covid."

Anderson outlines how this happened by offering sociological study findings.

Link to news article:
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/ar...nation/621355/

[homoe]

Lifting of mask rules creates headaches for some travelers.


In the weeks since a federal judge in Florida struck down the federal mask mandate for planes and other transportation settings, Americans have met the change with a mix of excitement and concern. Some travelers welcomed the news, even cheering on planes when pilots announced the ruling. For others, the prospect of flying with unmasked seatmates has been a source of anxiety.

The Justice Department said it would appeal the decision, but the rule has been dropped for the time being. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still recommends wearing a mask on flights.

[Stone-Butch]

"we don't wanna wear masks" say the protesters like kids. I don't know anyone including myself who "likes" to wear them but grow up it protects others, others who might be a loved one to you. SO, stop it. The first time the little one came with family to visit she came in ahead as they were getting thigs out of the car. She say hi , then puts her little hand on her mask and says "mask on or off"? I said, honey, take it off but ty for asking. Did I mention she is 5 yrs old?.

[JDeere]

Honestly, covid has become so highly political, religious, it's gross.

Yes it exists, yes there are tons of variants but for me I'm not getting the booster. It's my personal choice to not do so, as I have been to 5 doctors that said a component in the vaccine has caused my lupus and some other health issues, so no I won't get the booster. And no I did not sign up to die either, Ive already died twice and Im still here and thats not due to much medical help.

I find it odd that folks I come in contact with on both sides of political parties are now regretting getting the vaccines and boosters, because their health has gotten worse, way worse than before covid showed up!

Also when WHO and CDC and other factions don't completely agree with each other on basics of vaccines, their origins,masks, etc.. then to me it shows the government and all agencies have a mess, they can't fix so they pawn it off on someone, including Trump, when Fauci and Biden and everyone else involved are just as responsible for things, they let come out of their mouthes!

Im seeing that they don't give 2 shits about common man, just our money!

[Gemme]

My new supervisor has COVID. She got it while training in Chicago. Darn you, Bears!

On a serious note, I'm not sure what variant she has but she's actually really sick. I hope she gets better soon.

[Blade]

Fully vaccinated and recovering from COVID now. Don't know which variant I have but would suspect Omicron. Was at a family event last weekend lots of hugs and love going around. After not being in large groups or hugging on people as I'd normally do for the last almost 3 yrs, I actually felt dirty when I left the party. Like I needed a shower. As it has turned out so far 3people got sick before me and 3 have gotten sick since me. So I guess 7 out of 70 isn't to bad.

[homoe]

Originally Posted by Blade

Fully vaccinated and recovering from COVID now. Don't know which variant I have but would suspect Omicron. Was at a family event last weekend lots of hugs and love going around. After not being in large groups or hugging on people as I'd normally do for the last almost 3 yrs, I actually felt dirty when I left the party. Like I needed a shower. As it has turned out so far 3people got sick before me and 3 have gotten sick since me. So I guess 7 out of 70 isn't to bad.

May I ask what symptoms you had? I had have a sore throat for 10 days and no clue from the dr I saw what is causing it!

[Blade]

Originally Posted by homoe

May I ask what symptoms you had? I had have a sore throat for 10 days and no clue from the dr I saw what is causing it!

That was it scratchy throat felt a little sluggish Tuesday. By Tuesday evening I had a low grade fever. Wednesday scratchy throat was gone but fever sustained at 101.2. Still slight fever Thursday morning. No fever since but I did continue to take Tylenol every 6 hrs until today. Hoping I van make it threw my shift tomorrow. I am still testing positive but was told to return to work.

[homoe]

Originally Posted by Blade

That was it scratchy throat felt a little sluggish Tuesday. By Tuesday evening I had a low grade fever. Wednesday scratchy throat was gone but fever sustained at 101.2. Still slight fever Thursday morning. No fever since but I did continue to take Tylenol every 6 hrs until today. Hoping I van make it threw my shift tomorrow. I am still testing positive but was told to return to work.

Thank you so much for replying!

I saw a second doctor today finally and he took another throat swab for other possibilities , a test for Covid, and after some questions gave me some sinus sprays to start using.

[homoe]

Originally Posted by homoe

Thank you so much for replying!

I saw a second doctor today finally and he took another throat swab for other possibilities , a test for Covid, and after some questions gave me some sinus sprays to start using.

Negative on the COVID, still waiting to hear the results on the throat swab.

[JDeere]

3 of my doctors have told me NOT to get the booster. Currently all the vaccinated members of my family, have gotten covid, except me I ended up with Lupus and other ailments.

So I won't be getting the booster. I think some doctors are actually figuring out that boosters don't always do any good, but more harm. No wonder so many doctors are quitting or getting fired for speaking out against all mighty CDC, WHO and other government scientists, when this was a lab made virus.

[BullDog]

Lol, so many people on the internet claiming their doctors are telling them not to get the vaccine or booster. I would like to see proof of this because I don't believe that many doctors are running around telling people not to get vaccinated.

Can you get a booster if you haven't gotten the first vaccine shots?

The point of the boosters is not to prevent you from getting Covid. It's to help make it not as dangerous if you do. A vast majority of serious illnesses and deaths from Covid are from those who are not vaccinated. So no the boosters are not doing more harm than good. That is absolutely false and people need to stop spewing misinformation about Covid.