Starshine Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 7 hours ago, roobob said: Calm down all you worried people.....the Dr who discovered the latest variant has put it into perspective for you....so calm down...have a cup of tea...and stop thinking the worst in all things...and get on with life. cheers Doctor who discovered Omicron variant calls for end to 'hype' (msn.com) 'Calm down' says Issan's very own virologist 🤡 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fygjam Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 34 minutes ago, Starshine said: 'Calm down' says Issan's very own virologist 🤡 Don't forget his double in vaccinology. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightcrawler Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 After seeing how the Delta variant spread so rapidly, it is surely common sense to be cautious about all new variants, until more is known about them. It may turn out that this new variant may be no more aggressive than the two main strains. But it could be more contagious. With Delta, the stable door was closed after the horse had bolted. Detecting this variant early and containing it, seems perfectly reasonable to me. Most of the Southern Africa countries listed, are among the least vaccinated in the world. Mainly through vaccines being less available to them. Another reason why wealthier Western countries should assist the third world with vaccine sharing. After all, Covid is a World problem. It does not discriminate between borders or race. I suspect that until it becomes under control and even beyond, there will be more mutations and variants, which occur in many viruses by nature. Since most of us are not Scientists or Virologists then we have to have to rely upon those who have the knowledge and technology that we do not have. Decisions are best when they informed decisions. I would stick with caution versus complacency any day 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightcrawler Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 9 hours ago, fforest said: And your point is ????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starshine Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 9 hours ago, fforest said: facetious nonsense 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fforest Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Starshine said: facetious nonsense I guess you need to look up the meaning of anagram... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightcrawler Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 44 minutes ago, fforest said: I guess you need to look up the meaning of anagram... Or perhaps you need to look up the meaning of "facetious" 😊 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roobob Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 6 hours ago, Starshine said: 'Calm down' says Issan's very own virologist 🤡 5 hours ago, fygjam said: Don't forget his double in vaccinology. Two examples of why some good posters do not post on this topic anymore. The link I provided was by the Dr who discovered the latest variant with information and all we get is potshots at the poster. cheers 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starshine Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 43 minutes ago, roobob said: Two examples of why some good posters do not post on this topic anymore. The link I provided was by the Dr who discovered the latest variant with information and all we get is potshots at the poster. cheers Has she got a crystal ball? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roobob Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Starshine said: Has she got a crystal ball? Put it this way...she has more of an idea than you about the latest variant and covid overall. She actually discovered the new variant..... ulnike you who sits there pounding on your keyboard...555 cheers Edited November 29, 2021 by roobob 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 (edited) https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/if-it-s-mild-you-actually-want-it-to-spread-coatsworth-on-omicron/ar-AARelqP?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531 Headline appeared on my news feed. IF it is consistently mild he might be right, but as previous strains have effected different people in so many different ways..... Even the dr in roonob's article said she didn't know how the new strain would affect the old or those with underlying conditions, especially those unvaccinated. Edited November 29, 2021 by Painter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starshine Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 1 hour ago, roobob said: Put it this way...she has more of an idea than you about the latest variant and covid overall. She actually discovered the new variant..... ulnike you who sits there pounding on your keyboard...555 cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Smooth Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 13 hours ago, Kathmandu said: Back on topic. You were in South Africa. I hope you took precautions and did not bring the new variant back to Sacto? No I wasn't. I guess we need a geography lesson. I was in Kenya. That is in East Africa. It is just under 4,000 km's distance from Nairobi to Johannesburg, SA. That is roughly 2,400 miles, the equivalent of San Francisco to Detroit, Michigan. But thanks for your concern. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarus Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Really depends on the number of Covid cases in your town... But seeing as it's winter (for some of us) better to be safe than sorry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butch Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 (edited) New rules coming into force at 0400 tomorrow (30/11) regarding arrivals from abroad. Viruses mutate, often into weaker variants , here's an interesting article which might be of interest (dated May 2020): https://www.sciencenews.org/article/coronavirus-covid19-mutations-strains-variants Edited November 29, 2021 by Butch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Krapow Posted November 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 29, 2021 f**k Omicron, it'll not be disrupting our traditional Christmas Dinner in Northern Ireland! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fygjam Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 14 minutes ago, Krapow said: f**k Omicron, it'll not be disrupting our traditional Christmas Dinner in Northern Ireland! Looks like a feast of the mummies (the Egyptian use of the word, not the maternal one). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fforest Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 (edited) Edited November 30, 2021 by fforest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Glasseye Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 25 minutes ago, fforest said: I had to take just about every jab known to man for my job, some 40 years ago. It was for my health and the public's health and well being. Never gave it a second thought. Never had one issue with it. WTF is all of this ridiculous hub bub about ? F@#king joke. Grasping for some failing political grab I reckon. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarus Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) In the US an estimated 170,000 children have lost their parents or caregivers (e.g., grandparents) to Covid infections. . . . Edited November 30, 2021 by lazarus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemondropkid Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 10 hours ago, Krapow said: f**k Omicron, it'll not be disrupting our traditional Christmas Dinner in Northern Ireland! The Ulster fry is more likely to kill ye! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhodie Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 9 hours ago, fforest said: https://www.businessinsider.com/sweden-covid-no-lockdown-strategy-failed-higher-death-rate-2021-8 I think this is a more educational article. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roobob Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 9 hours ago, Glasseye said: I had to take just about every jab known to man for my job, some 40 years ago. It was for my health and the public's health and well being. Never gave it a second thought. Never had one issue with it. WTF is all of this ridiculous hub bub about ? F@#king joke. Grasping for some failing political grab I reckon. Reminds me of the following song.....555 cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightcrawler Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 10 hours ago, fforest said: I suspect that video was filmed in December 2019 😁 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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