Coronavirus

Not the first resident of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW to make a dumbass COVID comment…

It's refreshing to see that it's not just one party having the monopoly on misinformation. (y)

My sister and her husband both have it again.
My dad's primary doctor just cancelled his telemed appointment because the doctor has it, my Dad has had it twice this year.

I'm still waiting to get it after almost 3 years.

We can wait. My wife works one day a week, masked and gloved, and they temperature test incoming peeps. Being completely retired for 11 years, 5 months and 29 days, outside of grocery shopping once a week, a dozen small and limited family gatherings, and visiting the obligatory doctors' offices, my only activity is deer hunting, kayak fishing and surfcasting. Can't catch the virus from Bambi who I unfortunately only have close contact with about once a year. Although I only mask as required at those doctors' offices, I am more concerned that my natural immunity may have declined. With the chicoms deliberately lifting their own travel restrictions recently (gosh, it couldn't be that they wanted to share their newfound "freedom", could it ?) I am concerned that more mutated variants are ready to "get me."

I'm still waiting to get it after almost 3 years.

same here - COVID Free since the beginning as have my family (brothers, spouses, children) & all taking precautions (vaccinations, boosters, masks both when when mandated & still if in crowded places hand sanitizers)

me two… ?

me two… ?

no - you one!!

:LOL::LOL::LOL::LOL::LOL::LOL:8-)

I suspect that anyone who believes they never had Covid, actually did have it, and that particular variant did not affect them much. They never got tested at that specific time, and the barely noticeable symptoms went away. The effects the minor bout had on your immune system are uncertain.
I only found out that I had it last January because my son (who lives with us) tested positive, so I tested myself.
Unfortunately, much like the flu or common cold, having it once does not seem to protect you from new variants.
That's why it is so important to slow down the spread and reduce the creation of new variants.

Talk about the pot calling the kettle black...

[HEADING=2][SIZE=7]China Denounces Covid Testing Rules Imposed on Its Travelers[/SIZE][/HEADING]
***A government spokeswoman said Beijing would consider reciprocal measures against countries that have sought to limit travelers arriving from China.

The Chinese government on Tuesday denounced Covid testing requirements imposed by other countries on travelers arriving from China as unscientific or “excessive,” and threatened to take countermeasures.

As China prepares to open its borders later this week, allowing its citizens to travel abroad for the first time since the pandemic began, countries like Canada, the United States, France, Spain, Japan and the United Kingdom have moved to restrict travelers arriving from the country.

The countries have cited concerns about a surge in Covid-19 infections in China, the potential risk of variants emerging from its outbreak and the government’s perceived reluctance to share coronavirus data with other countries. The restrictions include requiring a negative Covid test or mandatory testing upon arrival.

In response, Chinese officials have accused the countries of introducing the restrictions for political reasons.***

“Some countries have no scientific basis for restricting entries from China, and some excessive practices are even more unacceptable,” said Mao Ning, a foreign ministry spokeswoman, speaking at a news conference in Beijing on Tuesday.

They will be so agitated they will accidentally release a new improved “version.”

Wife had it again last week ( very mild symptoms )
And my back went out so bad I couldn’t move
My Covid positive care giver made my meals and helped me dress and no we don’t and didn’t wear masks in our home
With an excess in test kits we both tested every few days

Amazing once again Im still negative 5 days after she’s no longer positive

the latest version of covid attacks the back I heard...

COVID POSITIVE CAREGIVERS ARE HALF PRICE

the latest version of covid attacks the back I heard...

Right on Que

Right on Que

A Drop late but
A foolish remark as you would expect

the latest version of covid attacks the back I heard...

Care to provide a reference or did you pull it out of you backside?

For those interested:

[HEADING=2][SIZE=7]There’s Already Another New Dominant Covid Strain. Here’s What to Know.[/SIZE][/HEADING]
In the Northeast, the fast-spreading XBB.1.5 variant is causing a majority of new cases.

Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations have steadily [ticked up]('https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/us/covid-cases.html') in the United States over the past couple months. This is due, at least in part, to half a dozen subvariants that seem to be better at [immune evasion]('https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2022/10/covid-variants-antibody-treatments-immunocompromised/671929/') and at [transmission]('https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/28/health/covid-variants-dominant-bq/index.html') than previous virus versions.

Now, one subvariant, XBB.1.5, seems to be spreading even faster. A hybrid of two BA.2 variants and a relative of the so-called “nightmare variant,” XBB, which caused a surge in Singapore in the fall, XBB.1.5 is raising concerns about a potential wave in the United States as people return from holiday travel.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, XBB.1.5 nearly doubled in prevalence every week in December. Just before Christmas, it accounted for 21.7 percent of new Covid cases in the United States. In an [update]('https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#variant-proportions') on Dec. 30, the C.D.C. said that XBB.1.5 made up 40.5 percent of cases and had edged out the other subvariants (like BA.5, BF.7, BQ.1 and BQ.1.1, among others) that are currently responsible for the rest of the cases in the U.S. In the Northeast, XBB.1.5’s foothold is even stronger: It is causing roughly 75 percent of new cases.

Here’s what experts know so far about the new subvariant and what its mutations may mean for repeat infections, symptoms, case numbers and treatment options.

[HEADING=1]How worried should I be?[/HEADING]
The evolution of coronavirus variants is nothing new. “Viruses and pathogens are constantly trying to adapt and escape the immune pressure that we pose to them,” said Dr. Albert Ko, a physician and epidemiologist at the Yale School of Public Health.

XBB.1.5 is slightly different from its relatives, because it not only evades protective antibodies, it also is better at binding to cells. That means healthy adults are more likely to be infected with it even after vaccination or an infection with a different variant.

But other parts of the immune system can still come to our defense, said Dr. Otto Yang, an infectious disease physician and immunology researcher at David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Even if mutations in some parts of the virus prevent antibodies from blocking an infection, T cells should be able to recognize the main part of the virus spike protein, Dr. Yang said. And because T cells remember how to respond to the coronavirus based on what they’ve learned from previous encounters or vaccines, they can mount an attack quickly if you do become infected. “They are what prevent severe illness,” Dr. Yang said. “People who are up to date on their vaccines and who get treatment early with Paxlovid or with remdesivir are going to do fine, for the most part.” ([Paxlovid is an oral antiviral medication]('https://www.nytimes.com/explain/2022/03/21/well/covid-antiviral-pills'), and [remdesivir is an injectable one]('https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/21/world/remdesivir-fda-approval-expanded-covid.html').)

Immune evasion and infection are a bigger concern for people who are immunocompromised or who do not mount a strong immune response to vaccines. That includes people who have had stem cell or solid organ transplants, people receiving cancer treatments, people with autoimmune diseases and people who need immunosuppressive medication for [various medical conditions]('https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-with-medical-conditions.html?s_cid=11777:immunocompromised%20and%20covid%20vaccine:sem.ga:p:RG:GM:gen:PTN:FY22'), said Dr. Alpana Waghmare, an infectious disease expert at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.

The antibody treatments that many immunocompromised people have relied on, like the preventive shot [Evusheld]('https://www.statnews.com/2022/07/22/evusheld-covid-drug-for-immunocompromised-underused/') and the intravenous Covid treatment [bebtelovimab]('https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/covid-19-treatment-drugs'), are not effective against XBB.1.5 and other new subvariants. As a result, immunocompromised people may have more severe disease, but other antiviral treatments will most likely keep deaths from increasing in this group.
[HEADING=1]What are the symptoms of a Covid-19 infection with the new subvariants?[/HEADING]
There is no evidence yet to suggest that people who are infected with any of the new subvariants experience new or unusual symptoms or that their illness is more severe than what we’ve seen with previous Omicron variants, Dr. Waghmare said.

The most common symptoms still include a mild runny nose, headache and sore throat. These could precede a positive Covid test, and symptoms could be mild or moderate for the duration of the illness.

[HEADING=1]How can I protect myself against the virus?[/HEADING]
The best thing most people can do to protect themselves is to be vaccinated and boosted. In particular, those who are at high risk, as well as those who have not had a booster shot or a Covid infection in the last four to six months, should make a plan to get a shot, Dr. Yang said. Some experts recommend a booster even sooner.

The bivalent booster can train your immune system to recognize the original virus from 2020 as well as the BA.5 Omicron variant. Although it remains to be seen how well antibodies from the bivalent shot may work against XBB.1.5, the T cell protection that arises from the booster should [still be able to protect you]('https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/16/health/covid-boosters.html') against severe illness if you are infected, Dr. Yang said. In terms of vaccine effectiveness, “if we see that deaths are reduced and if serious illness and hospitalizations are reduced, even if people do get infected, that’s still a big success,” said Michael Osterholm, an epidemiologist and the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota.

People who are at high risk of severe Covid-19 or have vulnerable family members should also consider wearing a mask, avoiding crowded indoor venues and asking others about Covid symptoms or exposure, particularly after gatherings. They should also take frequent Covid tests and seek antiviral medication such as Paxlovid early on if a test comes back positive, Dr. Osterholm said.

Care to provide a reference or did you pull it out of you backside?

You did see who posted this lol

You did see who posted this lol

Of course, one of our many self-proclaimed Nobel Laureates in all topics, including Subatomic Particle Physics...

[HEADING=2]HERE YA GO PROFESSOR[/HEADING]
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[HEADING=2]Lower back pain and COVID-19: What is the link?[/HEADING]
Lower back pain is a potential COVID-19 symptom. Some people with the condition also have other muscle pains, such as neck or shoulder pain. Fever, tiredness, and a cough are other common symptoms.
[SIZE=7]This information comes from the [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Trusted Source]('https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html').[/SIZE]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, back pain rates rose. A [2021 studyTrusted Source]('https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/msc.1574') in Malta found that 30% of participants reported back pain prior to the pandemic. After the pandemic, 49% reported back pain, many of whom had not experienced it before having COVID-19.
Lower back pain and COVID-19: Is it a symptom?

WHO'S LAUGHING NOW? Most of what i post on many subjects is met with doubt because it's just over the head of my audience......is that mea culpa? (that's latin)

[HEADING=2]SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with low back pain: findings from a community-based case-control study[/HEADING]

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971222003125

[[HEADING=2]What Is the Omicron Subvariant XBB.1.5? - Prevention.com[/HEADING]
https://www.prevention.com › Health › COVID-19]('https://www.prevention.com/health/a42407319/xbb15-new-covid-variant-what-to-know/')

2 days ago — XBB.1.5 symptoms · Fever or chills · Cough · Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing · Fatigue · [SIZE=7]Muscle or body aches [/SIZE]· Headache · New loss of ..

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