Covid-19

[paulxu]

Thought this was an interesting recap of the recent Delta variant in one country.

https://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog...-delta-variant

[Strange Brew]

Thought this was an interesting recap of the recent Delta variant in one country.

https://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog...-delta-variant

Thanks Paul, balanced article from TPM. Not sure however if a 100-200 cases equates to a super spreader. We like to throw around terms these days. Unfortunately they carry more weight than they used to. Hope we don't panic over the Delta variant and remain somewhat rational this time.

[boozehound]

Thought this was an interesting recap of the recent Delta variant in one country.

https://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog...-delta-variant

Thanks. Seems like there is still a lot we don't know about the Delta variant. My perception is that we have been down this road before with "XYZ variant is much worse and will become the dominant strain in the U.S." and it hasn't really materialized in a doom and gloom manner. I hope this is consistent with that.

So far I have heard that the Delta variant is more contagious and also (possibly significantly) more dangerous than the other circulating varieties, which is obviously not good. It also seems pretty safe to say that the vaccines are still highly effective against it though, which is very good news.

Hopefully we can start getting the rest of the world vaccinated so that we can reduce the opportunities for these variants to incubate and spread.

[Xville]

now the WHO is recommending that even vaccinated people should be wearing masks and essentially going back to the behavior of being unvaccinated. I'm sorry but no, been pretty understanding at this point for about 18 months, but this is enough.

[GoMuskies]

now the WHO is recommending that even vaccinated people should be wearing masks and essentially going back to the behavior of being unvaccinated.

LOL. Go fuck yourselves WHO! I didn't realize how awesome living in Kansas was until Covid hit (mostly because this is the first time it's been awesome relative other places!).

[xu82]

now the WHO is recommending that even vaccinated people should be wearing masks and essentially going back to the behavior of being unvaccinated. I'm sorry but no, been pretty understanding at this point for about 18 months, but this is enough.

Just a few hours ago I was having lunch at a little sidewalk place and started paying attention to how many people were walking around wearing masks. LOTS of people! I wonder if they think they are protecting themselves or are trying to be a good citizen. I thought of asking some, but thought it might have been taken as insulting. I never understood the people driving around alone wearing a mask. I’m honestly curious what they are thinking!

I’m done with masks based upon the current situation unless I go somewhere that specifically requires it, like taking the dog to the vet. They still insist, so I still wear it. Other than that, I’m done for now and praying that doesn’t change.

[paulxu]

To play devil's advocate, I thought the WHO was recommending masks indoors in crowded situations, or indoors with poor ventilation.
I thought this was based on data showing vaccinated people were picking up the variants and were asymptomatic.
So, they could potentially spread it to un-vaccinated people, and by wearing a mask you were helping them if you were vaccinated already.

Probably all wrong about that. Did have to wear a mask in doctor's office this morning.

[Xville]

To play devil's advocate, I thought the WHO was recommending masks indoors in crowded situations, or indoors with poor ventilation.
I thought this was based on data showing vaccinated people were picking up the variants and were asymptomatic.
So, they could potentially spread it to un-vaccinated people, and by wearing a mask you were helping them if you were vaccinated already.

Probably all wrong about that. Did have to wear a mask in doctor's office this morning.

Call me a cold hearted bastard or selfish or whatever, but at this point, I don’t give a f about unvaccinated people. Sorry but they have had their chance, and if they can’t get vaccinated then I’m sorry but then they are the ones who should be taking the proper precautions. The Who can go f themselves

Also at this point, I’ll take the extremely slight risk of getting some variant and dying over having to live the way we have over the past 18 months, that’s not living.

[xu82]

Call me a cold hearted bastard or selfish or whatever, but at this point, I don’t give a f about unvaccinated people. Sorry but they have had their chance, and if they can’t get vaccinated then I’m sorry but then they are the ones who should be taking the proper precautions. The Who can go f themselves

Also at this point, I’ll take the extremely slight risk of getting some variant and dying over having to live the way we have over the past 18 months, that’s not living.

I wish them well, but yes, they had an opportunity to get vaccinated. I’ll take my chances and they can take theirs. I’m just moving forward. Life goes on, until it doesn’t. I’m rolling with it.

[noteggs]

Call me a cold hearted bastard or selfish or whatever, but at this point, I don’t give a f about unvaccinated people. Sorry but they have had their chance, and if they can’t get vaccinated then I’m sorry but then they are the ones who should be taking the proper precautions. The Who can go f themselves

Also at this point, I’ll take the extremely slight risk of getting some variant and dying over having to live the way we have over the past 18 months, that’s not living.

Completely agree, live away at this point!

You cold hearted bastard (pun of course).