Posted on 07/08/2022 3:59:49 PM PDT by Libloather
The latest subvariant of the novel coronavirus to become dominant in Europe, the United States, and other places is also, in many ways, the worst so far.
The BA.5 subvariant of the basic Omicron variant appears to be more contagious than any previous form of the virus. It’s apparently better at dodging our antibodies, too - meaning it might be more likely to cause breakthrough and repeat infections.
Vaccines and boosters are still the best defense. There are even Omicron-specific booster jabs in development that, in coming months, could make the best vaccines more effective against BA.5 and its genetic cousins.
Still, BA.5’s ongoing romp across half the planet is a strong reminder that the COVID pandemic isn’t over. “We’re not done yet, by any stretch,” Eric Topol, founder and director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute in California, wrote on his Substack.
High levels of at least partial immunity from vaccines and past infection continue to prevent the worst outcomes—mass hospitalization and death. But globally, raw case numbers are surging, with serious implications for potentially millions of people who face a growing risk of long-term illness.
How COVID Could Screw You Worse With Each Reinfection
Equally worrying, the latest wave of infections is giving the coronavirus the time and space it needs to mutate into even more dangerous variants and subvariants. “The development of variants now is a freight train,” Irwin Redlener, the founding director of Columbia University’s National Center for Disaster Preparedness, told The Daily Beast.
In other words, unstoppable.
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Alternate plans show him not coming back as going to hell forever.
Anyone who hasn’t watched Brett Weinstein and his wife Heather Heying, or hasn’t heard of them before, really should watch their podcast. It’s the Darkhorse podcast on YouTube, and I’m sure it’s available elsewhere as well.
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Indeed, it’s an excellent and thought provoking podcast.
Double secret variant.
Brett and Heather are informative.
A bonus is when their pets will not stay out of the video.
Borrello, fellow plaintiffs win case against NY on quarantine, isolation
You lost me with this piece of fiction.
If you’re old you’re likely retired and only need to go out to shop for food.
Where do you think you got exposed to it? Taverns? Bingo parties?
I’m a boomer myself and blame some of the spread on boomers who could not just stay home and let the younger folks work and run their businesses.
I'm also old and I've had it once. It was like a mild cold. But I never took the needle, so my immune system isn't compromised. I'll take my chances with another bout. This is more fearmongering than anything.
The Kansas study showed us what a deadly farce wearing masks is. A significantly higher mortality rate in counties that had mask mandates.
Is this the new MID-TERM VARIANT? Or will therebe a new one called BAD RED TIDE? I can’t keep up...
Donald Trump Jr is spot on!!!
Remember.
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The left has never learned the lesson of “The Boy Who Cried Wolf”.
What you say is good... but for many of us... there is an extra step that’s going to happen. And for me it’s scary. Yet, it will happen, as scary as it might be.
Unless the vaccinated are spreading spike proteins that are custom made and all different from each other
“Wow - this is pure evil. More contagious AND is better at dodging our antibodies!”
And, I hear people are falling over dead in the streets every day now.
Steven Segal variant is more like it.
bttt
If they are truly worried about it, they shouldn't go half arsed, they must also wear eye protection.
The mucous membranes of the eyes can also be an entry point for an infectious disease.
There is a reason you're not supposed to touch common areas, and then touch your nose, mouth or eyes. ALL are entry points for Sars-Cov-2.
There is a reason scientists and clinicians wear eye protection in addition to other PPE while working with such diseases.
It matters, if you're really that concerned or that immunocompromised...don't forget the eye protection. [1] [2]
As for me, no vax and no covid-19 and I've been around family members who have had it as well as family who work "front line" healthcare. Seems some are more susceptible to it than others (just like most other infectious diseases).
Be smart out there for whatever works for your individual situation...but I would second the advice, not to live in fear.
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