Community Covid-19 Check-in Post!
Monday, March 23, 2020 by Island Dog | Discussion: Everything Else
This is certainly an interesting time right now. I know many of us around the world are social distancing, self-quarantining, or whatever phrase you are using for it.
So let's take a moment and check-in here and let the community know how you're doing during all this.
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Reply #322 Saturday, January 15, 2022 9:28 AM
There's an Omicron specific vaccine coming very soon
That's good, but a vaccine against part of the virus which doesn't mutate is better for obvious reasons...a vaccine specific to omicron will be repeating the history of the vaccine vs. alpha...because what is certain is that it will continue to mutate in the world's unvaccinated population.
Reply #323 Saturday, January 15, 2022 11:15 AM
That's good, but a vaccine against part of the virus which doesn't mutate is better for obvious reasons...a vaccine specific to omicron will be repeating the history of the vaccine vs. alpha...because what is certain is that it will continue to mutate in the world's unvaccinated population.
Reply #325 Saturday, January 15, 2022 12:44 PM
But the various mutations can be a good thing, because the chances that that it becomes less dangerous and maybe even ends up like a common cold, is there.
Possible, but even omicron's "benign" course (in most), doesn't mean it's always benign (I would definitely not recommend deliberately contracting it) as it can still yield unfortunate results for folks who were less than optimally immunized, and no one should bank on less dangerous strains in the future although I, for one, would love to see that happen. This goes through it more extensively, although not the Journal of Infectious Disease:
https://edition.cnn.com/2022/01/11/health/deliberate-omicron-infection-wellness/index.html
Remember...this is not the common nose cold. It can cause severe complications and sequela.
Reply #326 Saturday, January 15, 2022 12:53 PM
The vaccinations cause antibodies specific to Covid alpha strain's (the first Covid-19) connector stalks. Delta had mutations in those weakening those specific antibodies which were specific to alpha. Omicron had even more mutations. Thus, despite having antibodies to alpha through illness or vaccination, one can contract Corona repeatedly. There is some good news, though: https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/01/05/1070046189/a-texas-team-comes-up-with-a-covid-vaccine-that-could-be-a-global-game-changer
There's an Omicron specific vaccine coming very soon:
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/10/covid-vaccine-pfizer-ceo-says-omicron-vaccine-will-be-ready-in-march.html
Seems an Omicron-specific vaccine will be a bit late and a dog-chasing-its-tail approach anyway.
Reply #327 Saturday, January 15, 2022 1:49 PM
Remember...this is not the common nose cold. It can cause severe complications and sequela.
Reply #328 Saturday, January 15, 2022 2:34 PM
I am more than aware of that. I spent more than two months on life support last winter/spring and almost didn't make it. Terrible, just terrible. Still having side effects.
On one hand, I'm so glad you made it and on the other, unhappy you're still having problems. Still, you're here...and I'm grateful for that, Jan. 
Reply #329 Monday, August 15, 2022 2:13 PM
Rather amused that Pfizer's CEO has COVID. My dark side sometimes just can't keep quiet. Wouldn't wish it on anyone, but...
Reply #330 Monday, August 15, 2022 5:33 PM
...My dark side...
Darth ...err...Daiwa 
I'm glad he had all his vaccinations, and was boosted. Probably due to that, he's only mildly symptomatic. He had initially delayed receiving the vaccine to enable others who were in higher risk groups to receive theirs first. He says he's starting Paxlovid, from what I've read in the news.
Reply #331 Monday, August 15, 2022 7:55 PM
Just got out of the hospital yesterday. Was admitted last week Sunday Aug. 7th. I contracted a Sars2 variant of Covid. Odd thing was that 2 out of 2 Covid tests came back negative for the virus. I was vaccinated last year in March/April. This really kicked my ass !! I spent a week in a drug induced high. To top it off , I contracted pneumonia as a little icing on the cake. I'm back home now ,but still recovering from the pneumonia , which is a hell of a lot better than the agony of that Covid infection. Hope everyone stays well.
-- Ace --
Reply #332 Monday, August 15, 2022 11:14 PM
I'm back home now ,but still recovering from the pneumonia , which is a hell of a lot better than the agony of that Covid infection. Hope everyone stays well.
So glad to hear you're recovering, Ace.
Take your time and get some sunshine, and good food under your belt. 🖖🏻
Reply #335 Saturday, September 3, 2022 2:45 PM
I've got Covid. Amazing when you consider I work at a Hospital. So far I just feel weak and a bit congested.
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Reply #321 Saturday, January 15, 2022 9:15 AM
The vaccinations cause antibodies specific to Covid alpha strain's (the first Covid-19) connector stalks. Delta had mutations in those weakening those specific antibodies which were specific to alpha. Omicron had even more mutations. Thus, despite having antibodies to alpha through illness or vaccination, one can contract Corona repeatedly. There is some good news, though: https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/01/05/1070046189/a-texas-team-comes-up-with-a-covid-vaccine-that-could-be-a-global-game-changer
There's an Omicron specific vaccine coming very soon:
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/10/covid-vaccine-pfizer-ceo-says-omicron-vaccine-will-be-ready-in-march.html