Coronavirus

Interesting...
That this crud is still confounding the scientists and doctors. ...that it's something different.
Fauci: 'Something very strange' about COVID

But I still say it's a biological equivalent to a stress test.
The crud gets in...and tests and presses everything. (which is why many feel tired for so long)
And if it finds a hole, it tries to make it fail...even to the point of death. (or for some, very impacting...even long term)

IMHO
We'll see

It's good to hear some positive movement.
However, it's much longer than people want...but he's being real.

 

FYI
People Thought Covid-19 Was Relatively Harmless for Younger Adults. They Were Wrong.

Young Adult are more affected than thought.
They are not immune.

Unfortunately, we've lost the momentum of preventative mindset.
So they will continue to think they are.

I wonder how many parents' health insurance benefits (or wallets) are being used to deal with hospital bills and illness.
That's a substantial increase in burden.

I hope we're able to get better control and put a smarter mindset out there.
Too many have been lost already. (even just today)

 

Yes, masks and distancing will be still needed after vaccination

It will resolve some good amount of paranoia for oneself
You just gotta learn to trust others
Which is hard because of vax inconsistency or denial.

It’s going to be a long wait period until normalization
Next Fall by realistic projections
IF everyone does as they’re supposed to
AND decent antivirus distribution
AND no virus mutations

Cross your fingers, we get this right
So far, we’ve been C- students

 

There’s been a lot of inconsistent policies
And policy changes...often they’re all winging it.
Trying to compromise...
Between medical advice and teachers/staff wanting to be safe
And pressure from deniers, getting the kids in school and parents who aren’t used to having their kids around always. (their lives aren’t set up for this and employers are often selfish wanting work focus during business hours)

The kids potentially bringing home the crud isn’t helping either.

IMHO, it hasn’t helped having the Prez denying it and pushing for being normal. BUT putting all responsibilities and consequences into state and local governments.
So policy is mixed there, depending on who’s in charge and the decision “at the time”.

In the end, parents just have to do what’s best for themselves.

I’m lucky, if I had kids, I’d opt to keep them at home and school them there. I work from home, have fairly flexible hours and I’ve been a teacher. Knowing a broad variety of subjects. (my family is like this too)
Many parents don’t have these options.
(Then again, I don’t have kids, so I’m also likely underestimating what’s the level of effort...to be honest)

I don’t envy parents’ position
Especially since the leaders are being inconsistent.

 

The Coronavirus Is Mutating. What Does That Mean for Us?

Another Twist...
But I'm not as worried as before.
We're not surprised this time and we know what we're deal with.
We'll adjust...and make other antiviruses - the system and infrastructure has geared up and has got the momentum now.

The key is us.
We're the ones screwing ourselves over.
So if we can get our act together more...there would be less impact.

This is a lot like war.
Things will fail, fade and pass.
But a least we're not being blown up and shot at with intent.

Batten down the hatches.
Adjust for floods. (people DO live in these target areas)
We just need to accommodate.

In relative terms, this has been quick. (what do you think they did during the hundred years war???)
In relative terms, it HAS been comfortable. (electricity, plumbing, no farming/hunting, cars, computers, games, remote work for many, etc)
We've just been inconvenienced...and scared.
But we'll get through.

Step by step

 

Hospital ICUs are filling up. It’s even worse than it sounds. — Vox

It’s going to be a long winter
And this is impacting other health issues too
Because the time, energy and resources are being used on the virus.
But nature doesn’t stop other things
It gets ignored, pushed or not as good care
And there’s only so much of the staff left
It’s all cascading consequences

Not only that, but the virus makes the logistics of getting in and out of the hospital even more challenging and cumbersome than normal.

And don’t even get us into the monetary costs of all this

 

Some good news...
UK to roll out Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine in January: reports

So, starts with the UK...then goes out to the rest of the world.
This one is the most easily distributed...and cheaper.