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Among peer countries responding to the omicron surge, it appears the US is the only one *not to tighten, but loosen restrictions* by cutting Covid isolation time without the need for test.
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Omicron has created a bunch of discussions in my feed that have surprised me. I wanted to get a sense how people view the future.
This is about COVID infections, NOT long COVID.
In the next 10 years, is COVID going to:
53%Become another cold virus
17%Stay as it has been
23%Evolve into a worse virus
7%Lead to the end of humans
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With Delta, everyone needs to be wearing high efficiency masks. N95 respirators that protect against aerosols also protect against droplets. Surgical masks, designed to protect against droplets, do not work well for aerosols. @CDCgov needs to be clear on their mask guidance.
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There needs to be truth-telling about the reduced protection of mRNA vaccines vs symptomatic Delta infections.
It was 95% pre-Delta.
Many are claiming it's still ~80%.
It isn't.
50-60% is best estimate from all sources (not US, since we don't have the data)
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The constant drumbeat of “breakthrough infections are rare” from experts, while well-intended (supporting vaccination), differs dramatically from the experience of many. They are rare because we aren’t systematically recording them. This has hampered the right message re: masks.
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I wrote about the implications of the breakdown at @CDCgov for not tracking breakthrough infections during the Delta wave @guardian
theguardian.com/commentisfre… putting millions of vaccinated Americans at unnecessary risk .... and leaving us without a navigational system
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Don't give your vaccination a Delta stress test [I should have tm'd that ;-)]
—Mask indoors, highest quality, tightest fit
—Ventilation & air quality/filtration
—Distance whenever possible
—Just because people are vaccinated, doesn't mean they can't be pre-symptomatic or carrier
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Now Israel and the UK show ~60% efficacy of vaccines against Delta. Now the anecdotal experiences are aligning with the data.
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“Rare.” Hmmm. I went to a party with 14 other vaccinated people; 11 of us got COVID | COMMENTARY - Baltimore Sun baltimoresun.com/opinion/op-…
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💯 They're not rare w/ Delta; clearly they're increasing, but our pathetic tracking leaves us uncertain as to their true incidence, severity, demographics, time from vaccination, Ct/viral load, neutralizing antibodies. All critical data to know, help prevent, decide re: boosters
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Can drinking coffee daily lower your risk of COVID-19 infection? Doctor weighs in - ABC7 Los Angeles abc7.com/covid-19-immunity-c… #coffee
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How to NOT #SuperBowl party...
SNL is on the mark here. Everyone thinks they are safe... until you dig deeper. #COVID19
youtube.com/watch?v=-8p0iDjA…
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After neighbors raised more than $19,000 in a Kickstarter, Schwa alums Wilson Bauer and Alice Richter are opening the neighborhood pasta shop of their dreams on Thursday.
It's called Flour Power, and every bowl of pasta is $12.
blockclubchicago.org/2020/08…
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BREAKING: Patio season is back: Restaurants and bars can do outdoor seating starting May 29, Pritzker announces. buff.ly/2LKy5Cz
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Best #coronavirus advice 👉🏼 If you keep a glass of #wine in each hand, you can’t accidentally touch your face. #SashaSips #WineWednesday #WineLifeMatters 🍷🍇🍷 #cheers – at Atlanta, GA
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The Jean #BanchetAwards will return on Sunday, January 13th, 2019 at Venue SIX10 in Chicago! Voting for the 2019 nominees is open now, until October 21st. Cast your vote and learn more about this event at banchetawards.com/ballot!
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Hi @HudsonMOD – Director of Editorial Operations Deborah Martin is not responding to my emails and HudsonMOD owes me $500 for a story I submitted 6 weeks ago. Please advise.
