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Omicron sweeps across nation, now 73% of new US COVID cases
AP ^ | 20 December 2021 | MIKE STOBBE

Posted on 12/20/2021 7:22:17 PM PST by blueplum

NEW YORK (AP) — Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S., accounting for 73% of new infections last week, federal health officials said Monday.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention numbers showed nearly a six-fold increase in omicron’s share of infections in only one week.

In much of the country, it’s even higher. Omicron is responsible for an estimated 90% or more of new infections in the New York area, the Southeast, the industrial Midwest and the Pacific Northwest. The national rate suggests that more than 650,000 omicron infections occurred in the U.S. last week....

...CDC’s estimates are based on thousands of coronavirus specimens collected each week through university and commercial laboratories and state and local health departments. Scientists analyze their genetic sequences to determine which versions of the COVID-19 viruses are most abundant.

On Monday, the CDC revised its estimate for omicron cases for the week that ended Dec. 11, after analyzing more samples. About 13% of the cases that week were from omicron, not the 3% previously reported. The week before, omicron accounted for just 0.4% of cases.

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To: blueplum

So the Doctors who say that the local clinics don’t have a specific test for Omicron are wrong?

My Doctor said his clinic does not have a specific test for Omnicron.


21 posted on 12/20/2021 7:58:09 PM PST by EC Washington
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To: blueplum

Please provide the name of the test that they are using to tell the difference between the Common Every-Day Flu, the original COVID variant, the Delta Variant and now the Omnicron variant.

Bet you can’t!


22 posted on 12/20/2021 7:58:56 PM PST by SoConPubbie (Mitt and Obama: They're the same poison, just a different potency)
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To: blueplum

All th hyperventlating about OMICROn cases but I don’t see anyone mentioning fatalities from the O variant. The one ingland was listed as “with” the virus.


23 posted on 12/20/2021 8:00:03 PM PST by arthurus (covfefe 1,[)
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To: blueplum

In the last few days, my youngest daughter (college aged) has a severe cold and her vaccinated boyfriend seems to be the one who gave it to her. My oldest daughter and my grandkids visited this weekend and they are all sick and her husband’s vaccinated family have all been diagnosed with covid and have been taking care the grandkids this past week.

Guess I will find out how robust my innate immune system is. But they are not going to ‘fear me’ away from family. I am in the 50 and younger crowd - so would be excuseless to take an experimental jab.


24 posted on 12/20/2021 8:01:25 PM PST by week 71
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To: Owen
South Africa dead today 105, highest since Nov 25

South Africa death reports can be spiky. As you pointed out there was a similar spike on Nov 25th that did not lead to any upward trend.

Add to that new cases in South Africa have now sharply trended down over the past four days.

25 posted on 12/20/2021 8:01:58 PM PST by FreeReign
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To: Deaf Smith

the flu is around but, rumor is the H3N2(?) wasn’t an expected variant so the vaccine for flu isn’t so hot this year

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/index.htm


26 posted on 12/20/2021 8:03:21 PM PST by blueplum ("...this moment is your moment: it belongs to you... " President Donald J. Trump, Jan 20, 2017) )
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To: blueplum

Since it is basically a cold, that is a good thing.


27 posted on 12/20/2021 8:07:28 PM PST by cuban leaf (My prediction: Harris is Spiro Agnew. We'll soon see who becomes Gerald Ford, and our next prez.)
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To: jrestrepo

I determined to my satisfaction in early April of 2020 that the CDC was a fully woke political operation that had lost sight of its public health mission. I posted about it here.

https://freerepublic.com/focus/news/3832892/posts?page=47#47


28 posted on 12/20/2021 8:10:16 PM PST by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
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To: blueplum

The silver lining to this is people who recover from Omicron, which supposedly is a milder form of the disease, will be immune to all or most variants of Covid. In other words Omicron is doing the job of a vaccine and pushing us closer toward herd immunity.


29 posted on 12/20/2021 8:12:52 PM PST by libh8er
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To: blueplum

Yee Haw! We doing it now. I’m glad our retarded politicians and Feral “judges” let those idiots from Sud Afrika bring that crap here. (Sarcasm).


30 posted on 12/20/2021 8:13:01 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer (You can vote your way into socialism but you have to shoot your way out of it.)
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To: cuban leaf

Noted your tagline change a few days ago.


31 posted on 12/20/2021 8:14:01 PM PST by Deaf Smith (When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)
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To: SoConPubbie

Your doctor and the corner test site is probably already using the Abbott Labs 3-way test that can differentiate between cold, flu, and covid.

In the preprint on Pg 11 are some nice graphics that display the differences between the CCPVirus variants. Positive samples are submitted to an assigned lab. The analysis and differentiation is done on the biolab level, not the corner test site. Which is why the corner test site or your doctor can’t tell you which variant you have, only that you have a negative or positive result.


32 posted on 12/20/2021 8:16:01 PM PST by blueplum ("...this moment is your moment: it belongs to you... " President Donald J. Trump, Jan 20, 2017) )
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To: libh8er

Maybe Omicron’s creators (?) intended for it to be a self distributing vaccine.. since there is so much ‘hesitancy’ out there ?


33 posted on 12/20/2021 8:16:23 PM PST by libh8er
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To: blueplum

One death, a guy in Houston. One.


34 posted on 12/20/2021 8:20:33 PM PST by bigbob
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To: Skywise

We are basically 30 days into this variant, with up to now, sparce cases. We know nothing about it except younger median age/high natural resilence populations were still hospitalized but not so many deaths. Now it’s in an older population/low natural resilence population.

Most folks are just waiting for data to come out - what internal damage is done, and, most important, does a mild infection confer mild resistance to the next variant or strong resistance? Is Omi a good or bad thing? No way to tell until NYC tells its story again, and no way to tell about future resistance until the next variant comes along — so no need to overreact in either direction. Airborne is airborne so do what you usually do with airborne as far as personal precautions.


35 posted on 12/20/2021 8:24:35 PM PST by blueplum ("...this moment is your moment: it belongs to you... " President Donald J. Trump, Jan 20, 2017) )
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To: Sir Bangaz Cracka

ALTERNATIVE SAFE WAYS TO KEEP YOUR RESISTANCE UP & FIGHT COVID -19. AS WELL AS “VARIATIONS” AND A HOST OF OTHER INFECTIONS INCLUDING THE FLU.

THIS REGIME WILL “NOT” PREVENT YOU FROM CATCHING THIS CRAZY VIRUS BUT IF YOU DO, IT WILL HELP TO SHAKE IT OFF FAIRLY QUICK, FOR SOME PEOPLE IT WORKS SO WELL THEY DON’T EVEN FEEL THEY GOT IT. BESIDES IT WILL ALSO WORK AGAINST OTHER RELATED VIRUSES; NOT ONLY THAT, BUT WILL BENEFITS YOUR HEALTH AS WELL, IF YOU CATCH THIS VIRUS OR NOT. EITHER WAY YOU WIN. ALONG WITH IT YOU WILL HAVE ACQUIRED NATURAL IMMUNITY WITHOUT ANY SHORT OR LONG TERM ADVERSE SIDE EFFECTS.

There are other ways and means to enhance your resistance against viruses including that by now infamous covid-19 virus aside from taking any of these “Quick” developed vaccines utilizing a messenger RNA. So far science has not evolved far enough yet to be certain how the human body will react many month or years down the road once we start tinkering around with our RNA and how our bodies will react should we encounter mutated strains of similar viruses.

Below is a list of vitamins as well as nutrients SUGGESTED BY A PHYSICIAN to enhance your resistance, they are harmless and even beneficial to your body unless someone goes crazy and over doing it. Even so they will NOT protect you from getting any specific viruses; neither will any of those new “QUICK” developed vaccines. But not only will they make you more resistant but also help you to overcome the effects of such a virus more quickly, should you have bad luck getting it. And once you are over it, your natural immune system will take over and protect you considerably better than any vaccination, this according to a statement by Merck. The CATCH is to have these vitamins/nutrients in your system BEFORE you think you have caught this virus, as time is of essence so your system starts fighting the virus BEFORE it gets a chance to do any damage.

A suggestion to the wise, take some time and read up on each of these suggested components which is freely available on the internet.

Vitamin D-3 — Vitamin D supplements are readily available and one of the least expensive supplements on the market. All things considered, vitamin D optimization is likely the easiest and most beneficial strategy that anyone can do to minimize their risk of COVID-19 and other infections, and can strengthen your immune system in a matter of a few weeks.

N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) — NAC is a precursor to reduced glutathione, which appears to play a crucial role in COVID-19. According to one literature analysis,7 glutathione deficiency may actually be associated with COVID-19 severity, leading the author to conclude that NAC may be useful both for its prevention and treatment. For best results should always be taken with two to three times the amount of vitamin C. DO NOT GET IT MIXED UP WITH ACETYL L-CARNITINE

Zinc — Zinc plays a very important role in your immune system’s ability to ward off viral infections.

Like vitamin D, zinc helps regulate your immune function8 — and a combination of zinc with a zinc ionophore, like hydroxychloroquine or quercetin, was in 2010 shown to inhibit SARS coronavirus in vitro. In cell culture, it also blocked viral replication within minutes.9 Importantly, zinc deficiency has been shown to impair immune function.

Melatonin — Boosts immune function in a variety of ways and helps quell inflammation. Melatonin may also prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection by recharging glutathione11 and enhancing vitamin D synthesis, among other things.

Vitamin C — A number of studies have shown vitamin C can be very helpful in the treatment of viral illnesses, sepsis and ARDS,12 all of which are applicable to COVID-19. Its basic properties include anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, antithrombotic and antiviral activities. At high doses, it actually acts as an antiviral drug, actively inactivating viruses. Vitamin C also works synergistically with quercetin.

Quercetin — Quercetin is the most abundant dietary flavonoid, found enriched in cranberry, onions, blueberry, apples, and tea. As a polyphenol compound, it is ALSO considered a potent iron chelator. A powerful immune booster and broad-spectrum antiviral, quercetin was initially found to provide broad-spectrum protection against SARS coronavirus in the aftermath of the 2003 SARS epidemic,14,15,16 and evidence suggests it may be useful for the prevention and treatment of SARS-CoV-2 as well. Not only that but quercetin also acts as an ionophore for zinc similar to hydroxychloroquine, in a matter of speaking it will unlock the cells to let the zinc in where it can attack the virus . It is also a good pain killer and better for the human body than Aspirin, what helps to subdue arthritis pain. I is good for sinus infection, in other words if you happen to have a runny nose. Past studies have also shown that quercetin showed potent ability against some viruses, such as enterovirus, Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), and the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV).

B vitamins — B vitamins can also influence several COVID-19-specific disease processes, including17 viral replication and invasion, cytokine storm induction, adaptive immunity and hypercoagulability.

LYSINE
When lysine blocks enzymes it inhibits the spread of the virus in the body by limiting the effect of weakening this connective tissue. An adult may take 2-3000 mg per day of lysine while trying to beat a virus.

SUGGESTED DOSAGE

All components as suggested are individually obtained and freely available and if used with some common sense are not harmful and if anything beneficial to your health. However it is a good idea and highly recommended to read up on each component, as there is plenty of information available on the internet. You may be surprised to find out and learn about the many benefits they provide to your health.
Here is a suggested approximate dosage for each.

Vitamin D-3 1500 IU

Malatonine 3mg to 6mg suggested about one hour before you go to sleep.

QUERCETIN 500 mg to 1000 mg

NAC 500 mg to 1000 mg (N-Acetyl-Cysteine)

Zinc 50 mg

Vitamin C 1500 mg or MORE !! but always should be to two three times as much as NAC

LYSINE

1500 mg to 3000mg

Vitamin B complex

So far whoever has been taking this regime of supplements and may have had a brush with this virus, shook it off fairly easily and quickly and the most important thing was that in the process such a person also acquired natural immunity. Not only that but at the same time this regime also helps to ease the effects of the regular flu.

Some of user’s comments:

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4/15/2021, 10:49:29 AM • 27 of 28
Chauncey Gardiner to saintgermaine
Good post.
I have been on that same vitamin regimen since April 2020 along with approx 25 friends/family members. All of us socially active...restaurants, church, weddings, travel, etc. In other words, we’ve not changed our lives the past year. Not a one of us has tested positive and not a one has even had a cold. I’ve added hydroxychloroquine 200mg each Sunday starting about 6 mos ago.

Mississippi man partially paralyzed, unable to talk after J&J vaccine
4/16/2021, 6:48:45 PM • 37 of 39
upchuck to saintgermaine

Excellent regimen. Pretty much what I’ve been doing. I have been taking 5000 iu of Vit D3 per day for years and have never been sick (thank you Lord). With the China Virus, I upped it to 10,000 iu. I think zinc and quercetin are the most important.
10,570 DEAD 405,259 Injuries: European Database of Adverse Drug Reactions for COVID-19 “Vaccines”
5/21/2021, 7:41:23 AM • 52 of 52
jimjohn to saintgermaine
Been on similar regimens since August of 2020. Attended parties public events even a professional football game. Oh, and I fall in the high-risk category.
Also posted recently about hearing friends and associates who’ve taken the jab complain about the after effects.
Also note that my position would not recommend that I take this experimental vaccine.

Trump Girl Kit Cat to saintgermaine
My Doc put myself and EVERY patient he had on Quercetin, C, D3, Zinc, and NAC from day one he has not had ONE SINGLE patient catch this virus, I also put my 92 year old mom on it I NEVER miss a day!! My mom had a small stroke about 4 months ago neither of us vaccinated I had to take her to emergency and was worried because hospitals are an absolute petrie dish of germs we both spent 4 days in the hospital no masks in room AND we both came home just fine this supplement regimen works!!!


36 posted on 12/20/2021 8:26:01 PM PST by saintgermaine (Saintgermain the time traveler)
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To: blueplum

Why did they name this flu after a Japanese watch?

https://omicronwatch.jp/


37 posted on 12/20/2021 8:28:59 PM PST by matthew fuller (Resist this coercion like it’s slavery. It is. Kevin Homer, MD)
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To: libh8er
The silver lining to this is people who recover from Omicron, which supposedly is a milder form of the disease, will be immune to all or most variants of Covid. In other words Omicron is doing the job of a vaccine and pushing us closer toward herd immunity.

What about those in this scenario that are vaxxed? Does the vax make them more susceptible to Covid? Sure seems like the vast majority getting Covid and hospitalized from it are fully vaxxed.

38 posted on 12/20/2021 8:33:06 PM PST by frogjerk (I will not do business with fascists)
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To: saintgermaine

I have been on a similar regiment for months now. (I just add magnesium). I am being put to the test as we speak. I have had four people who now have severe colds after being around vaccinated covid people who have been sick with covid.

Guess I may have anecdotal evidence if I don’t get sick or have mild disease in the next few days. Live life


39 posted on 12/20/2021 8:37:46 PM PST by week 71
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To: Osage Orange

My BIL got a false negative right after Thanksgiving. His cold continued to worsen and then about 10 days ago he tested positive for coronavirus. However, it was too late for the monoclonal antibodies so now he’s hospitalized and may be put on a ventilator if his breathing doesn’t improve. He’s at least 70 and was overweight the last I heard. I’m so disgusted that he missed the antibody window because he trusted the Covid test! FU Fauci!


40 posted on 12/20/2021 8:48:48 PM PST by Prince of Space ( Let’s go, Brandon! )
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