News Coronavirus (COVID-19) Discussion Thread IV

[Gasometer]

Amsterdam have incoming flights from Southern Africa recently ? I wonder........

Geez, Germany back up over 72,000..

The concern atm with this one from what I have read is whether the current vaccines have the capacity to negate it.

 

[Hojuman]

The concern atm with this one from what I have read is whether the current vaccines have the capacity to negate it.

Omicron protests upcoming Gaso and Bill Gates seen in Soweto recently at the opening of it's first 5G tower that he paid for.

 

[koshari]

Absolutely. That is one of the coolest,and most brilliant pieces of media I have seen in years.

Explains it in simple, but non-condescending ways possible; with great visuals to enhance the delivery.

Mate you can show some people something as simple as a globe however they will still say the earth is flat ....

 

[Tectonic]

I've seen anti vax nutters sharing around a world economic forum post from July that mentions b.1.1.529

They don't seem to realise that it's been edited since it was posted.

In anticipation of an attempted gotcha by smoocher, here's the original story as it appeared in July.

Explainer: This is how scientists detect new variants of COVID-19

For scientists, it’s a constant battle to keep up with new mutations.

web.archive.org

 

[Tas]

How long before NSW *s the nation in the arse with this new variant going around?

 

[Hojuman]

How long before NSW fu**s the nation in the arse with this new variant going around?

And Nuu Zeeland

 

[Tas]

And Nuu Zeeland

And our poor Nu Zulund bros. It must have been a blow to the ego not being able to s**t on everyone else.

 

[Reagan Smash]

British vaccine could give strong protection against new Covid strain — Daily Mail Australia

Test results on the formula, developed by the team behind the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine, are due in the next few days and it could be ready for use within a matter of weeks.

apple.news

 

[Reagan Smash]

Pfizer, Moderna say they can quickly update vaccines 'if they need to' — Daily Mail Australia

Manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccines used in the US say they are taking quick action after recent revelations of the South African 'Nu' variant, and its high infectiousness and ability to evade vaccines.

apple.news

 

[ferball]

Classification of Omicron (B.1.1.529): SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern

The Technical Advisory Group on SARS-CoV-2 Virus Evolution (TAG-VE) is an independent group of experts that periodically monitors and evaluates the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 and assesses if specific mutations and combinations of mutations alter the behaviour of the virus. The TAG-VE was convened...

www.who.int

 

[Val Keating]

Shocked to be sitting here that a coronavirus has mutated and the vaccine might not work. That’s why we can’t vaccinate the cold. It’s the same type of virus. Obviously this one is more serious then the common cold but the only way this is over is once it mutates like the Spanish flu and becomes less deadly.

I’m not saying don’t get vaccinated, 100% get vaxxed and boosters, but until this thing runs it’s course, like the Spanish flu and everyone gets it, it’s going to be an issue. Evolutionary biologists like Bret Weinstein have been saying this for ages.

 

[amaz199]

Shocked to be sitting here that a coronavirus has mutated and the vaccine might not work. That’s why we can’t vaccinate the cold. It’s the same type of virus. Obviously this one is more serious then the common cold but the only way this is over is once it mutates like the Spanish flu and becomes less deadly.

I’m not saying don’t get vaccinated, 100% get vaxxed and boosters, but until this thing runs it’s course, like the Spanish flu and everyone gets it, it’s going to be an issue. Evolutionary biologists like Bret Weinstein have been saying this for ages.

Yep, at some point, we will all get it and it will just have to be added to what is effectively, another variant of influenza/SARS virus type that we have to live with.

Getting the vax gives us every chance to keep ourselves at very low risk of hospitalisation and it aids those that are simply more vulnerable than most peers in their young years.

It is as simple as that. I want to see our footy club in front of 100 000 people one day.

 

[Smoocher]

For the muppets that say “government would never do that”.

They stopped thousands of patients from receiving cancer treatments during lockdown.

Let that sink in.






SPOILER ALERT!!!

There will always be another variant.


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[Val Keating]

For the muppets that say “government would never do that”.

They stopped thousands of patients from receiving cancer treatments during lockdown.

Let that sink in.






SPOILER ALERT!!!

There will always be another variant.


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Of course there will but with each mutation it’ll lose potency. It’s pure evolution at work.

 

[Gasometer]

Yep, at some point, we will all get it and it will just have to be added to what is effectively, another variant of influenza/SARS virus type that we have to live with.

Getting the vax gives us every chance to keep ourselves at very low risk of hospitalisation and it aids those that are simply more vulnerable than most peers in their young years.

It is as simple as that. I want to see our footy club in front of 100 000 people one day.

I would be happy in front of 100 in 2022

 

[Gasometer]

Reports now it could be in the NT

 

[big_e]

Fwiw, they skipped Nu as well.

 

[travelli]

Are these protests getting bigger, or is the media just deciding to give them a better hearing?

 

[amaz199]

Are these protests getting bigger, or is the media just deciding to give them a better hearing?

Some of it is media as per Murdoch media typical agenda, the other is more people basically protesting for something that emotionally influences them without considering logical factors.

People need to understand that you can go to the pub and go see mates. I'm on a holiday right now but apparently I'm being oppressed?!

 

[travelli]

Some of it is media as per Murdoch media typical agenda, the other is more people basically protesting for something that emotionally influences them without considering logical factors.

People need to understand that you can go to the pub and go see mates. I'm on a holiday right now but apparently I'm being oppressed?!

Isn't it more about opposition to the segregation of the unvaccinated?

Hard to understand the genuine message in any protest. It's not the Murdoch media though. The Age was certainly picking up on the party vibe

March against mandatory vaccination and passports, Melbourne

People have gathered in the streets of Melbourne again this weekend to march against mandatory vaccination and passports.

www.theage.com.au

 

[Themanbun]

Lmao, go to the office once...close contact and lose my weekend waiting for a test result.

 

[Tectonic]

Man, some people cop it from this damn virus

 

[darko]

Are these protests getting bigger, or is the media just deciding to give them a better hearing?

They are not getting bigger. Less people there than last week. It does most of the Nazis decided to stay away.

 

[The acurate one]

Caroline Wilson struck down with Covid

Footy journalist Caroline Wilson and her family have caught Covid while on holiday in Amsterdam. The footy journalist tells of “fevers, dehydration, the worst headaches and aching bones”.

Oh I’d have put the smart money on her catching swine flu . Anyways hoping she recovers. I want her fit an healthy to enjoy our climb back up the ladder .

 

[darko]

So looks like this new strain is already here. Yay.