29 thoughts on “C-19 Chat Post – January 31 2022”

  1. Thanks TK.

    Remains to be seen if any further comments today. Not likely from me. Didn’t feel too well yesterday but ok now. In the coming days, I suspect this side will get going again. It’s not like Covid-19 is taking a break. Storm coverage has temporarily overcome it.

    1. You are right and it was a welcome break.

      I’m sorry you don’t feel well. Are you able to stay home for a few days?

      1. I worked on Saturday during the entire storm from 7:00 am -11:00 pm then a badly needed day off yesterday (Sunday). Back to work today feeling considerably better. Thanks Vicki for your concern. 🙂

  4. IMO we have miserably failed our nations children in every aspect of this…..and it isn’t just when it comes to schools

    For months, I’ve mentioned the vaccine spacing for 12-18 year olds. Other countries STOPPED either the vaccine or the second shot. Five of my grands have first vaccine as of this year. Their pediatricians have exceptional qualifications and health grades. Yet, when asked about spacing, they look as if the question is about something there is no reason to mention

    My daughters are grappling with spacing without one ounce of professional help. They have for now settled on 8 to 10 weeks. I’d wager many parents are not aware this is a topic of considerable discussion in other countries. This is the first article in this country one of my girls has found. I’m sure there are more, but you have to know to search for it

    https://nationworldnews.com/parents-grapple-with-how-long-they-wait-for-their-kids-second-shots/

  5. Vicki, I’m feeling progressively better. Even ran today, and no fatigue from it.

    Philip, I’m sorry to hear you were/are not feeling well. Take good care.

  6. Omicron is behaving differently from Delta, in that there appears to be an even longer lag between case detection and death. While it’s still relatively less severe than Delta, it’s still severe and it’s taking an enormous toll in the U.S. and overseas, too. Globally, on several days last week, more than 10,000 deaths were reported, 30% of which were in the U.S.

    In fact, more Americans died of Covid in the past 2 weeks than died of influenza in the past 3 years.

    2. Joshua. I’m not clear on what that means. Does the lag include an improvement in symptoms followed by a relapse. Or is it a prolonged illness?

      So so glad you are improving. Keep taking care of you!

  9. Vicki, it’s a strange phenomenon. We first observed it in South Africa, with Omicron deaths lagging several weeks longer than Delta. The UK is clearly demonstrating this, with their highest numbers of deaths since last January. And, the US is the worst of the bunch – no surprise . I don’t know the reasons for this.

    There is good news to report. Cases are declining in many states. Hospitalizations, too. So, surely deaths will be start to come down soon. The concern is that BA.2 may prolong things. That’s a legitimate concern.

    1. Thanks, Amy. It appears that BA.2 is both more transmissible (how is that possible?) and more immune-evasive. South Africa is now ascending in cases again, as BA.2 takes over.

    2. Thank you. I have mot seen much re BA.2 but was focused on weather. But…….Oh my goodness. Can it just go away please.

  11. Starting February 11th, the UK is no longer requiring Day 2 tests or even a test to enter the country if vaccinated. So, in March, the only test I’ll have to get is a rapid antigen 24 hours before my return flight to Boston.

      1. No wisdom behind this. Yes, it simplified things. I get that. It makes my life easier. But, as we’ve learned, being vaccinated doesn’t prevent spread. I think that test requirements are important while caseload is so high. So, in my view, it’s a premature decision.

        I’ll still wear a mask in indoor places while over there. i don’t mind masks at all. My immunity to BA.1 might help, but with BA.2 around, who knows, I might get reinfected and be stuck there. There are worse things, to be sure. But, my cat wouldn’t like it. She’s cranky after I take a trip somewhere. in her complaining meows, I hear: “Where the heck were you, and you didn’t even bring me back anything, not even some Shephard’s pie, shortbread, nothing, just a stupid British mouse toy. I don’t want to chase after a mouse with an English accent.”

        1. I also thought it was premature. But you are wise in your approach I did post a link above on how long immunity lasts. FWIW

          I am still smiling thinking of your cat. They do know how to put their two legged family members in their place

  12. Unrelated to Covid, but I have sad news to report. My friend Michael has died of liver cancer. He passed away on Saturday. His son was by his side.

    Michael and I had planned in November to go to a Harvard hockey game in January. We do this every year, but couldn’t last year because of the pandemic. This year Michael got sick and his bout with cancer only lasted 5 weeks or so.

    The finality of death hits hard. I don’t believe in heaven or any hereafter. So, for me, it’s final. I know Michael did believe. He was a devout Catholic. In some ways, I’m happy for him that he did believe.

    1. Please accept my sincere condolences. My gosh what a short time. Just heartbreaking

      Stay open to signs. It sounds as if you were wonderfully close; and as a believer, he may be on a mission to surprise you.

    3. I am so sorry for your loss Joshua. Every single day we have with those we love is a gift. As was your friendship with Michael – I am absolutely certain he felt incredibly lucky to have your friendship and clearly you did as well.

      Fwiw – I was not raised in any faith and I don’t (can’t)!endorse organized religion as a whole as I believe that it unfortunately causes more harm than good in practice – although it’s beautiful in theory (this is not unlike my view of marxism/communism – wonderful in theory but bad in practice) – but I do believe that a sensible form of humility is in believing that we simply don’t know what we don’t know and that to believe this is “it” for me feels egotistical and very likely untrue.

      My long way of saying I believe that there must be many things greater than ourselves and have faith that perhaps now your friend has become one of those things.

      1. Wonderfully put. I especially like this part: “there must be many things greater than ourselves and have faith that perhaps now your friend has become one of those things.”

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