Posted on 08/06/2024 9:08:32 AM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
Anew coronavirus variant named KP.3.1.1 has risen to dominance in the U.S., almost doubling in prevalence in just two weeks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports.
Experts are warning that the new variant—which, as of August 3, accounts for more than 1 in 4 U.S. COVID-19 cases—is "more of a challenge" to our immune systems compared to previous variants.
The new variant is a sub-lineage of the previously dominant KP.3, which rose to prominence at the end of May. Together, KP.3.1.1 and KP.3 account for almost half of all COVID-19 cases in the U.S., as the virus continues to spread amid a "summer wave" of infections.
Both KP.3.1.1 and KP.3 belong to a new class of variants nicknamed the "FLiRT" variants. They are named after the mutations in the projections on the virus' surface that allow them to enter our cells. These projections, known as spike proteins, are also used as targets by our immune systems and vaccinations.
According to early analysis (that has not been peer-reviewed), KP.3.1.1 is significantly more infectious than previous variants, including KP.3. It may also be better at evading our immune systems and immunity conveyed by existing vaccines.
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They only need to lockdown election day when majority of republicans vote.
Remember, this latest warning comes from the same agency, (CDC) who spends their time in the SEWERS sampling CRAP!!!!
Sorry, but I’ve had it with these people. I WILL NOT COMPLY!!!!
“Experts are warning...” What “Experts”?
OK these are facts:
On Christmas Eve 2020 I was managing 68 COVID inpatient beds, 20 ICU and 48 that had been converted to ICU status. We had run out of oxygen twice in December.
I have seen 3 people die from COVID since January 2021, 2 of whom had severe immune deficiency from leukemia therapy.
I have seen no COVID deaths in 2023 or 2024.
I’m not here to debate COVID, just to point out that what was well known as “COVID” in Spring, Summer, and Fall of 2020 has disappeared, SARS CoV 2 requires special conditions to cause serious illness, and it’s OK to stop obsessing about it.
Right on time. Isn’t that something.
Fact: It was and is a scam.
Because we all know viruses always mutate stronger. 🙄 Not!
Almost time for another pandemic to shut the country down. Don’t worry we had the Chinese print up a mail in ballot for every voter in the country. Don’t worry, they also filled them out and mailed them in so you don’t have to do anything except enjoy your new found totalitarian government.
Another coronavirus-based common cold virus going around...
CDC no one trusts them
Ehh, Buckle this! Reference to old Spaceballs movie.
Uh, pretty sure the NUMBER 1 issue carmelon “FWEEDUMB!” hawiss has up her panty hose is the govt NOT telling you what you can and can’t do with your body. “which is it?” time again!
🚫😷💉🐂💨💩
Thank you
Does KP stand for Kamala for President?
*Yawn*
Will Republicans encourage early voting. Mail in. Bank your votes so the party ops know who is left to target on Election Day.
OMG, a new version of the cold
Good news, no more colds, no more flu, we will only have Covid now. /s
Looks like it.
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