K1052
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Look like we (the world community) won't be able to figure out the original source of the virus.
China Rejects WHO Proposal for Second Phase of Covid-19 Origins Probe (msn.com)
This isn't what one wants to hear
UK scientists back Covid boosters as study finds post-jab falls in antibodies
Exclusive: Waning antibody levels are possible warning sign of lower protection in months after vaccinationwww.theguardian.com
Does anyone know more about the subject, though? I thought I remembered reading that antibodies are not the whole story, that you can still have relevant t-cells even when antibodies decline? It's all too complicated for me, though.
This isn't what one wants to hear
UK scientists back Covid boosters as study finds post-jab falls in antibodies
Exclusive: Waning antibody levels are possible warning sign of lower protection in months after vaccinationwww.theguardian.com
Does anyone know more about the subject, though? I thought I remembered reading that antibodies are not the whole story, that you can still have relevant t-cells even when antibodies decline? It's all too complicated for me, though.
A friend of mine tells me that his 43 year old cousin in New Jersey died of covid recently. Also that a lot of his family in New Jersey was sick with it. I bugged him until he got Moderna 2x vaccinated. He lives in a dumb ass rural county.I'm in New Jersey, and that place had plastic up on their booths, but nothing for the open tables. The staff had no masks, and neither did the customers.
Yeeeoooch the league is not screwing around anymore
This story doesn't surprise me:
Domino's stock climbs 11% on earnings beat, strong pizza demand in the U.S.
Domino's reported 3.5% same-store sales growth in the United States for its second quarter.www.cnbc.com
Going to a restaurant to eat still isn't always a fun experience. The wait staff is still wearing face masks, and many of the restaurants are short staffed. Factor in a small chance and getting the Delta variant and a 15% price increase over last year, and I'd imagine that a lot of folks would just rather stay home and order a pizza.
I think they're not sure but some experts think the mRNA vaccines (in particular) will not need boosters any time soon if ever. The immune system is more complex than just the antibodies in the blood stream. I think the answers will be in the data. They will be able to see how much the vaccinated public is protected going forward and recommendations for boosters will depend on that, is my take. I saw a story last night that the mRNA vaccines are showing greater efficacy than the J&J, which isn't bad, it's just not as good after ~6+ months. There's also the matter of world wide dissemination of vaccines. The whole world is a petri dish for variants right now.This isn't what one wants to hear
UK scientists back Covid boosters as study finds post-jab falls in antibodies
Exclusive: Waning antibody levels are possible warning sign of lower protection in months after vaccinationwww.theguardian.com
Does anyone know more about the subject, though? I thought I remembered reading that antibodies are not the whole story, that you can still have relevant t-cells even when antibodies decline? It's all too complicated for me, though.
Hmm, I was just checking for new cases per population at the JHU Covid tracker. Apparently, Florida isn't even providing data. <deep sigh>.
automatic forfeit... do they refund people their tickets, heh?
Yeeeoooch the league is not screwing around anymore
When I look, Florida is reporting cases weekly. That is confusing when trying to use that tracker because the JHU tracker doesn't compensate for this change in reporting.Hmm, I was just checking for new cases per population at the JHU Covid tracker. Apparently, Florida isn't even providing data. <deep sigh>.
The drama is going to be epic this season.
"If a club cannot play due to a Covid spike in vaccinated individuals, we will attempt to minimize the competitive and economic burden on both participating teams."
How?
Yes, things are getting worse and might continue to. I was going to start going to the gym again but now think I should maybe wait at least until things start improving again. I was also going to go to a family celebration in a couple months 500 miles away, flying, but now think I may demur (RSVP invitation sits right next to me unanswered). Changes in my life since max vaccinated are that I skate without N95 on and shop every other week at Costco. Am not afraid to drop into an indoor environment for a few minutes but do wear an N95. Really, that's about it. I'm not kidding myself that things are OK now.Going to be quite awhile before I dine indoors @ a restaurant again unfortunately .... I have a bad feeling that things are going to get ugly again for awhile this fall/winter and I want no part of it.
Yes, things are getting worse and might continue to. I was going to start going to the gym again but now think I should maybe wait at least until things start improving again. I was also going to go to a family celebration in a couple months 500 miles away, flying, but now think I may demur (RSVP invitation sits right next to me unanswered). Changes in my life since max vaccinated are that I skate without N95 on and shop every other week at Costco. Am not afraid to drop into an indoor environment for a few minutes but do wear an N95. Really, that's about it.
No expert will say that you will never need a booster. The longer this disease is circulating widely, the greater the chance of a mutation that the vaccines will not cover. If and when that happens, we will need boosters for these new strains.I think they're not sure but some experts think the mRNA vaccines (in particular) will not need boosters any time soon if ever.
Some sort of proportionate cost sharing? They're all billionaires so I'm not really worried about them squabbling over the tab.
I'm speaking more about the drama from players not receiving expected pay because the other team had a breakthrough infection.
"If a game is cancelled and cannot be rescheduled within the current 18-week scheduled due to a Covid outbreak, neither team’s players will receive their weekly paragraph 5 salary."
Things were good until Delta showed up. Now too many think we are back to normal.A friend of mine tells me that his 43 year old cousin in New Jersey died of covid recently. Also that a lot of his family in New Jersey was sick with it. I bugged him until he got Moderna 2x vaccinated. He lives in a dumb ass rural county.