Coronavirus thread

[Karl Henning]

I don't get it... Is this possibly a new train, or is the vaccination level too low to reach group immunity?

Not sure. In early May, they noted an increase in Boston's wastewater, too. They monitor it as it has at times been an early warning, but happily there has been no increase in cases (I don't think) so perhaps it was just a blip.

[Karl Henning]

Researchers discover new coronavirus strains—some related to SARS-CoV-2—in bats found in the United Kingdom; viruses do not currently pose a threat to humans, findings inform monitoring for future pandemic risks More.

[Karl Henning]

Tangentially: US officials identify malaria infections in Texas and Florida, the first locally transmitted cases in the US in two decades More.

[Pohjolas Daughter]

Not sure. In early May, they noted an increase in Boston's wastewater, too. They monitor it as it has at times been an early warning, but happily there has been no increase in cases (I don't think) so perhaps it was just a blip.

Tangentially: US officials identify malaria infections in Texas and Florida, the first locally transmitted cases in the US in two decades More.

Karl, has anyone ever said that "You are the harbinger of bad news"? 

Just kidding....it's been a long day. 

PD

[Karl Henning]

Karl, has anyone ever said that "You are the harbinger of bad news"? 

Just kidding....it's been a long day. 

PD

Hope the rest of the day treats you gently!

[Madiel]

Researchers discover new coronavirus strains—some related to SARS-CoV-2—in bats found in the United Kingdom; viruses do not currently pose a threat to humans, findings inform monitoring for future pandemic risks More.

Not really a surprise. We knew about plenty of related viruses (such as SARS-CoV-1!). It's just that a lot more people are paying attention now.

It's the same family of viruses that causes many colds.

[Karl Henning]

Not really a surprise. We knew about plenty of related viruses (such as SARS-CoV-1!). It's just that a lot more people are paying attention now.

It's the same family of viruses that causes many colds.

Yes, it will be nice when such a story is no longer a yellow flag. 

[Todd]

Doctors reflect on race, schools three years into Covid-19

Dr. Carlos del Rio, interim dean at Emory University School of Medicine, said public health experts didn't foresee the effect of learning loss and isolationism on students. That impact could be the most long-lasting, UCSF professor of medicine Dr. Mark Smith said.

"We made a mistake with schools," del Rio said. "I hope we don't make it again."

Oops.  I guess.

[Karl Henning]

Covid hasn't entirely gone away—here's where we stand
The coronavirus continues to cause infections, disease and death—and long covid.

[Karl Henning]

CDC says COVID variant EG.5 is now dominant, including strain some call "Eris"

[Que]

CDC says COVID variant EG.5 is now dominant, including strain some call "Eris"

COVID is back.... A colleague and her husband, both fully vaccinated, fell ill when travelling through Spain. They were both quite ill with high fever and classic symptoms (loss of taste etc.) - up to the point were they considered checking into a hospital, but they recovered.

[Karl Henning]

COVID is back.... A colleague and her husband, both fully vaccinated, fell ill when travelling through Spain. They were both quite ill with high fever and classic symptoms (loss of taste etc.) - up to the point were they considered checking into a hospital, but they recovered.

Greatly relieved that they've recovered!

[Karl Henning]

A new clue to the reason some people come down with long COVID

https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2023/08/08/1192496578/a-new-clue-to-the-reason-some-people-come-down-with-long-covid?utm_medium=social&utm_source=threads.net&utm_term=nprnews&utm_campaign=npr

[Karl Henning]

Conclusion: Prob. no great worry.

New study led by Boston scientists finds latest COVID-19 variant is less of a threat than feared

The BA.2.86 subvariant had captured the world's attention because it carries over 30 mutations in its spike protein.

By Jessica Bartlett Globe Staff, Updated September 5, 2023,

[Que]

It seems a large number of mutations doesn't necessarily lead to a more dangerous variant. But it does seem to circumvent preexisting resistance by previous episodes or vaccines - currently there is a increasing number of cases in my social and work circle.

[Karl Henning]

It seems a large number of mutations doesn't necessarily lead to a more dangerous variant. But it does seem to circumvent preexisting resistance by previous episodes or vaccines - currently there is a increasing number of cases in my social and work circle.

There's been a spike here. Hospitalizations are at a five-month high in Massachusetts.

[Daverz]

There's been a spike here. Hospitalizations are at a five-month high in Massachusetts.

Same here in San Diego County.

[DavidW]

There's been a spike here. Hospitalizations are at a five-month high in Massachusetts.

Same here.  The governor here has said that he will not be instating a mask mandate despite the spike.

[Karl Henning]

Same here.  The governor here has said that he will not be instating a mask mandate despite the spike.

I don't see a mandate here, either, but many individuals are exercising sensible caution.

[krummholz]

I don't see a mandate here, either, but many individuals are exercising sensible caution.

I don't see much caution being exercised here. In stores, I am usually the only one wearing a mask.