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DC is a terrible city.
Hide Ya Wives, Hide Ya Kids: Worldwide Coronavirus Pandemic!
DC is a terrible city.
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So this wave isn't really Omicron. Only 23% of new cases are linked to the new strain, so why is everyone getting infected?
New data released on Tuesday shows that while omicron remains the dominant variant, delta — which is the more severe strain — is still a worrisome driving force behind the current surge.
The CDC had previously reported that as of Dec. 18, 73% of new cases were linked to omicron. But on Tuesday, the agency revised those figures, slashing that estimate to 23% — a 50-point drop, suggesting that while the new variant was on the rise, it was not infecting people at the rate the CDC had projected.
www.npr.org
New data released on Tuesday shows that while omicron remains the dominant variant, delta — which is the more severe strain — is still a worrisome driving force behind the current surge.
The CDC had previously reported that as of Dec. 18, 73% of new cases were linked to omicron. But on Tuesday, the agency revised those figures, slashing that estimate to 23% — a 50-point drop, suggesting that while the new variant was on the rise, it was not infecting people at the rate the CDC had projected.
The CDC slashes estimates of omicron's prevalence in the U.S.
New data from the CDC released on Tuesday shows that while omicron remains the dominant variant, delta — which is the more severe strain — is still a worrisome driving force behind the current surge.
www.npr.org
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CDC looking funny in the light. Who can you trust ?
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I think it's already expected that the findings/data will stay fluid for some time. IMO must continue to follow the guidelines and precautions that's kept you safe.
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All DCPS students, staff need to show proof of negative COVID test before return to school - WTOP News
All students and staff at D.C. Public Schools will have to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before they head back to classrooms next week.
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Got your test
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All DCPS students, staff need to show proof of negative COVID test before return to school - WTOP News
All students and staff at D.C. Public Schools will have to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before they head back to classrooms next week.
Got your test
I grabbed one yesterday from the rec around my way.
I'll be fine and ready by next week.
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Same. No shoes either. We don’t have many people over. If we do it’s family who have been tested, vaxxed, staying overnight and changed clothes.We do no clothes on the bed, but not living area couches. What is your protocol for guests on your couches? Everyone strips down at entry?
We have unvaccinated children so not risking it
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Doubling time every 2-3 days means we’ll blow right through a milli in the new year!
American Exceptionalism?
American Exceptionalism?
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Yup. COVID floor full at the hospital. Cases pouring in from Christmas get-togethers. I expect similar after NYE. Careful out there
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Life Hack: Book your jury duty when a variant is going buck wild.
I didn't have to report all week
I didn't have to report all week
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Definitely eating my words. The arm pain and muscle aches have been excruciating with this booster.
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That does happen a lot. My pilates teacher messaged me asking where she could get her booster so I gave her info for the Sunday night and said "yeah, you'll be fine". Monday at 6pm got a message saying "class cancelled - I'm going to bed!"
At least you know it's doing something...
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So this wave isn't really Omicron. Only 23% of new cases are linked to the new strain, so why is everyone getting infected?
New data released on Tuesday shows that while omicron remains the dominant variant, delta — which is the more severe strain — is still a worrisome driving force behind the current surge.
The CDC had previously reported that as of Dec. 18, 73% of new cases were linked to omicron. But on Tuesday, the agency revised those figures, slashing that estimate to 23% — a 50-point drop, suggesting that while the new variant was on the rise, it was not infecting people at the rate the CDC had projected.
The CDC slashes estimates of omicron's prevalence in the U.S.
New data from the CDC released on Tuesday shows that while omicron remains the dominant variant, delta — which is the more severe strain — is still a worrisome driving force behind the current surge.
That's an interesting point - I think the messaging about Omicron being so contagious has been a bit off - it does seem to be true but another major factor is people mixing at this time of year - we saw exactly the same last year. Even people who have been cautious all year have gone to a few small gatherings and that will hugely increase spread. In that case they may be being infected with the older more serious (if that's true) strains too so it's not like the old strains have disappeared completely - it's not black and white but a hybrid of different strains and different severity of those strains.
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Mine lasted for 2 days. After that, I was fine.I didn’t have any reaction or side effects to the other two. How long do the side effects typically last
Also managed to grab some 3m aura masks. Thank youBlake P
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Mine lasted about 18 hours during my 2nd shot. But all I had was a slight fever and some drowsiness. I just took Tylenol for 18 hours and was fine.
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The messaging has been that vaccine efficacy towards infection and transmission has plummeted due to Omicron. This season the number of positives have been far worse than the past season pre vaccination.
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Got my 5G boost this morning. Celly reception off the charts!
In all seriousness though, no issues yet. Not even a sore arm.
In all seriousness though, no issues yet. Not even a sore arm.
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Spirit threw the cdc a couple grams of green and a round trip ticket to talum.
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There have been significant mutations to the spike protein, and most importantly the receptor binding domain. This makes the virus more effective at evading antibodies that no longer recognize it, while gaining entry into cells much faster, as well as replicating quicker and causing symptomatic infection before your memory B/T cells can take action. Omicron is not as efficient at infecting lung cells, however, so cough and pneumonia are less common and people aren’t getting as sick from low o2 sats and need shorter hospital stays compared to previous variants.
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