dwilawyer 4188 Posted December 30, 2020 41 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: Mutation, not strain, correct. I'm surprised that Brian hasn't corrected me already, LOL. I was when I spoke to my friend at Baylor Tropical Disease in Houston. I think he battles it constantly. Strain,.variant, mutation. He sent me a link in Rueters I will post. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marvel 5601 Posted December 30, 2020 In line for 1 1/2 hours, got the shot, still have 10 minutes more to wait before we can leave. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dwilawyer 4188 Posted December 30, 2020 They had us slotted in 15 minute windows, got shot, parked in assigned space for 15.mins. They said to expect sore arm, some report a little feverish, some aches and pains. We opted into the app that that allows reporting of any symptoms. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dwilawyer 4188 Posted December 30, 2020 Here is the article that explains, from an ID perspective, Strain (SARS-COV-2), mutations in RNA sequence, result in variants. https://www.google.com/amp/s/fit.thequint.com/amp/story/coronavirus/covid-dictionary-whats-the-difference-between-a-strain-and-variant The media, from back in March, he says have used variant and strain interchangeably, and experts have not corrected reporters about they ask about a new "strain." A new "strain" is like an alarm going off to them. It means you have to start over, from zero, at least another year. Like a brand new Cat. 5 Hurricane in the Gulf he said. Variants, caused by mutations, he said, are to be expected and.accounted.for, they don't freak out.over.variants. They look for them and track them and test against any existing vaccines. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybob 13858 Posted December 30, 2020 17 hours ago, dwilawyer said: There is supposed to be a confirmed case of new strain in Colorado. What's the credible info. on what effect vaccine will have? Or still too soon to tell? All the info have read is that while more susceptible, is not anymore terrible. UK scientist is confident that the vaccine by Astra Zeneca is up to it and has it covered. Also said that if a problem, they could create in six weeks a remedy. So no link from me so label this as anecdotals. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybob 13858 Posted December 30, 2020 So yes, alot sooner here than had thought with the vaccination program. Will be finding out if in this by mid January holds up here. Pretty sure it is health county department. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybob 13858 Posted December 30, 2020 Update...got an appointment that sis in law made for the 3 of us at health department on the 27th. Moderna... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bosco-d-gama 1130 Posted December 30, 2020 More on current Chinese sequestration of covid19 data. https://www.newsweek.com/china-suppressing-research-covid-origins-xi-jinpings-orders-documents-show-1558068 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tube fanatic 1183 Posted December 31, 2020 I am wondering if the virus has now found a home in the squirrel population. Considering that it has affected mink it would not be surprising. https://abc7ny.com/squirrel-attacks-aggressive-squirrels-queens-rego-park-65th-drive-and-fitchett-street/9171481/ Maynard 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marvel 5601 Posted December 31, 2020 Story - Yesterday at work, our main facility is mostly shut down, but certain folks are around. All the filters for the HVAC systems are changed out by a local company. I'm stringing some cat5 cable for a could new access points, and this HVAC contractor and I are chatting about all that's going on. He tells me about going to do the filters at one of the area funeral homes. He said there are usually only a few funerals and preparations going on, but on this day, they were packed. All the separate chapels, and around 10-15 bodies still being taken care of, preparing for placement in caskets. They told him they have gotten busier and busier. 😬 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybob 13858 Posted December 31, 2020 STAT on variants: https://www.statnews.com/2020/12/31/with-limited-surveillance-of-covid-19-variant-its-deja-vu-all-over-again/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tube fanatic 1183 Posted January 1 This article mirrors what I am hearing locally: https://www.yahoo.com/news/many-frontline-workers-refuse-covid-201555764.html Maynard 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyH000 7202 Posted January 1 Florida Becomes 3rd U.S. State To Identify New Coronavirus Variant https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/12/31/952577326/florida-becomes-3rd-u-s-state-to-identify-new-coronavirus-variant 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyH000 7202 Posted January 1 West Virginia health officials mistakenly gave 42 people Regeneron IV Covid treatment instead of vaccine shot https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/31/west-virginia-mistakenly-gives-42-peoplegiven-regeneron-iv-covid-treatment-instead-of-vaccine-shot-west-virginia-national-guard-says-.html 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyH000 7202 Posted January 1 Hospital worker arrested after allegedly leaving hundreds of COVID vaccine doses out of refrigerator on purpose https://www.cbsnews.com/news/covid-vaccine-hospital-worker-fired-aurora-medical-center-grafton-wisconsin/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyH000 7202 Posted January 1 A Worker Accused of Spoiling More Than 500 Vaccine Doses Is Arrested https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/12/31/world/coronavirus-updates 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyH000 7202 Posted January 1 Still Disinfecting Surfaces? It Might Not Be Worth It , https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/12/28/948936133/still-disinfecting-surfaces-it-might-not-be-worth-it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyH000 7202 Posted January 2 Country Legend Charley Pride Died Of COVID-19 Complications At 86 years old --12-12-2020 https://www.npr.org/2020/12/13/945989942/country-legend-charley-pride-dies-of-covid-19-complications-at-86 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shiva 2603 Posted January 2 Is it wrong to post a song on this thread? 😀 It is virus related. Iggy Pop's virus tune. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
