Official Thread: Coronavirus "COVID-19"

[Crawdaddy79]

Found this graphic buried (but not) in NY Times site.



I've not seen anything like it before; apparently it's been updating since it was first created in Feb. Will watch for Omicron takeover.

Lots more information about mutations, genetic sequencing... the weeds about what makes a variant a variant. I like to read it and pretend I understand it.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/health/coronavirus-variant-tracker.html

[CurrentlyPissed]

Tested positive today, first time yet.. That I know of. Mild symptoms was vaccinated back in march.

I'm slightly annoyed that the Covid pay is no longer a thing though. I know so many people that abused it.. Twice. Here I do everything right, and I don't get squat. Don't really 'need' it, but the fact that I have to lose pay because I get it now is kinda frustrating.

[Riptide]

Kiss your 401K goodbye....

You don't lose anything unless you sell.

I've never heard of that. I guess that's one way to cull some money from the quitters...

My previous job was same only paid out the match once per year.

[KAC]

Tested positive today, first time yet.. That I know of. Mild symptoms was vaccinated back in march.

I'm slightly annoyed that the Covid pay is no longer a thing though. I know so many people that abused it.. Twice. Here I do everything right, and I don't get squat. Don't really 'need' it, but the fact that I have to lose pay because I get it now is kinda frustrating.

Sorry to hear that. Which vaccine did you use if you don’t mind me asking.

[Sasquach]

Ive been boosted with moderna, started with Phizer, going for JJ next!

you want the whole cocktail. Astrazeneca, the Russian Sputnik, the Chinese one...

Then finally catch covid and let natural immunity do its thing and theres no way covid can take you out then.

[12Bass]

https://www.thebeaverton.com/2021/11/tim-hortons-confirms-that-only-vaccinated-employees-will-be-allowed-to-spit-into-the-iced-capp-machine/

LEDUC – As part of ongoing pandemic response measures, national coffee chain Tim Hortons has confirmed that employees will not be allowed to spit into the Iced Capp machine until they’ve had two doses of an approved Covid vaccine.

“We understand that our customers across the country are concerned about restaurant cleanliness and hygiene right now,” said Ned Seagram, Director of Operations at Tim Hortons. “That’s why we’re proud to announce that we will be continuing with important pandemic safety measures, like plexiglass barriers, social distancing between customers, and requiring all employees to present proof of immunization to management before they’re permitted to hock a fat loogie into the machines that make your drinks.”

Employees at Tim Hortons locations across the country have responded favourably to the news, which they say already aligns with their strict standards of workplace hygiene.

“This is totally fine,” said an employee at the Edmonton International Airport location as he dragged his testicles across a tray of fresh Honey Cruller donuts. “I’ve actually had my third booster shot, so we’re good.”

In a follow-up announcement, Tim Hortons confirmed that employees who received mixed doses of Moderna and Pfizer vaccines will still be eligible to spit into the frozen drinks, while employees who received the one-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine will be restricted to sprinkling pubic hairs inside individual breakfast sandwiches.

[pax]

Damn beaverton you're giving the onion a run for its money... lol

[Greasy]

Tested positive today, first time yet.. That I know of. Mild symptoms was vaccinated back in march.

I'm slightly annoyed that the Covid pay is no longer a thing though. I know so many people that abused it.. Twice. Here I do everything right, and I don't get squat. Don't really 'need' it, but the fact that I have to lose pay because I get it now is kinda frustrating.

Sorry to hear that man. Keep us posted on how you're doing.

[acroig]

Sorry to hear that man. Keep us posted on how you're doing.

Seconded.

[KAC]

Sorry to hear that man. Keep us posted on how you're doing.

Clearly he is currently pissed and ordering new parts as he has 14 days to build another rig.

[Silent-Runner]

Tested positive today, first time yet.. That I know of. Mild symptoms was vaccinated back in march.

I'm slightly annoyed that the Covid pay is no longer a thing though. I know so many people that abused it.. Twice. Here I do everything right, and I don't get squat. Don't really 'need' it, but the fact that I have to lose pay because I get it now is kinda frustrating.

hope you have a mild one and it stays that way.

[Shapeshifter]

Tested positive today, first time yet.. That I know of. Mild symptoms was vaccinated back in march.

I'm slightly annoyed that the Covid pay is no longer a thing though. I know so many people that abused it.. Twice. Here I do everything right, and I don't get squat. Don't really 'need' it, but the fact that I have to lose pay because I get it now is kinda frustrating.

get plenty of rest

[Java Cool Dude]

I mean this should come as no surprise but Omicron is already in the States:

The infected individual returned to the state from South Africa on Nov. 22 and tested positive Monday, federal health officials said. The person was fully vaccinated and experienced mild symptoms that are improving.

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-12-01/california-confirms-first-omicron-variant-covid-19-case

[Greasy]

I like the mild symptoms part. Hope that stays the norm with Omi

[pax]

[Greasy]

What happened to the Nu and Xi variants? I read they skipped Xi because they didn't want to piss off China.

[mizzer]

Did anyone hear a loud “Uggh!” when I told my wife that Optimus Prime was being called to combat Omicron?

[Greasy]

Did anyone hear a loud “Uggh!” when I told my wife that Optimus Prime was being called to combat Omicron?

Might have been our wives combined.

[Cyko]

Got the booster yesterday. Feel like absolute garbage today. Didn’t feel this bad with either of the two previous shots, though this booster was Moderna and my initial 2 were Pfizer. Not my choice though, it’s all that’s available around here.

[Greasy]

Got the booster yesterday. Feel like absolute garbage today. Didn’t feel this bad with either of the two previous shots, though this booster was Moderna and my initial 2 were Pfizer. Not my choice though, it’s all that’s available around here.

Yeah that booster sucked ass. I hope that wasn't for naught. Homicron is here! Yes, I'm calling it Homicron, cause I can damnit.

[KAC]

Got my booster scheduled for 12th. Gonna get Pfizer again.

[acroig]

Got the booster yesterday. Feel like absolute garbage today. Didn’t feel this bad with either of the two previous shots, though this booster was Moderna and my initial 2 were Pfizer. Not my choice though, it’s all that’s available around here.

Moderna is stronger so there seem to be more symptoms when you get it.

[Greasy]

Moderna is stronger so there seem to be more symptoms when you get it.

I read initially Moderna was going with 50 micro grams in the booster, but I think I saw they decided to go full 100. Either way a single dose even at 50 contains just 10 micro grams less than both of the initial pfizer shots combined.

[Cyko]

I read initially Moderna was going with 50 micro grams in the booster, but I think I saw they decided to go full 100. Either way a single dose even at 50 contains just 10 micro grams less than both of the initial pfizer shots combined.

The primary shot(s) for Moderna is 0.5 mL with 100 mcg in it. The booster is 0.25 mL, so that would mean 50 mcg of the rna magic in it.

That's what I gathered from this: https://www.fda.gov/media/144637/download

I could be wrong though. Either way, now I understand why my wife was so under the weather after her Moderna shots.

[Drunken Janitor]

I got my 2 shots of Moderna 29 days apart back in May and June. I am scheduled to get a booster on December 9th. My wife gets hers on December 4th. I will let you know how it goes for us and if its a reduced dose or not. In Canada, its supposed to be a half dose.

[Nascar24]

I felt a bit off for the following day after the Moderna booster. Could have been worse. I also had Phizer for the first 2.

[12Bass]

I'm hoping for a Moderna booster. If the side effects are any indication of immune response, the temporary suffering is worth it if it keeps you out of the hospital (or worse) when the virus inevitably infects you.

[Greasy]

I'm hoping for a Moderna booster. If the side effects are any indication of immune response, the temporary suffering is worth it if it keeps you out of the hospital (or worse) when the virus inevitably infects you.

If that's the case my booster gave me all of it.

Three confirmed cases of Omi in the US. All mild and all were vaccinated. Omi don't care about our vaccines apparently, but so far it seems all cases are mild. I'm going mask off. Bring it on, I'm sick of this ****.

[KAC]

If that's the case my booster gave me all of it.

Three confirmed cases of Omi in the US. All mild and all were vaccinated. Omi don't care about our vaccines apparently, but so far it seems all cases are mild. I'm going mask off. Bring it on, I'm sick of this ****.

You show that virus you.

[Greasy]

You show that virus you.

I'll slap that mofo on before I go into a store I'm sure. With my luck, I would be that model case where omi wrecked me with a booster shot already.

[Cyko]

I'm hoping for a Moderna booster. If the side effects are any indication of immune response, the temporary suffering is worth it if it keeps you out of the hospital (or worse) when the virus inevitably infects you.

Agreed. The side effects are usually related to the immune response, so more side effects = greater immune response. I'm happy I responded, but not happy about the effects. Though in the long run, just like you said, if it means I don't die and stay out of the hospital I'll suffer for a day or two.

[Java Cool Dude]

Preliminary research from South Africa suggests prior COVID infection offers little to no protection from Omnicron...

https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1466946583560396807.html

[Payne3d]

so apparently there's a doctor on youtube (john campbell) who disagrees with CDC's guidelines for immunization.

he said that the person administering vaccine shots should be drawing back on the plunger to make sure no blood comes out, which the CDC says is not necessary.

i'm wondering how many of you had the person giving the shot pull the syringe plunger to make sure the vaccine isn't going directly into a vein, or something.

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[Greasy]

I blead on my first shot. Guess I have 1.5 shots then.

[Java Cool Dude]

Oooof, my wife did bleed a lot on her booster shot!

[Payne3d]

Oooof, my wife did bleed a lot on her booster shot!

i mean this stuff can cause blood clots ...probably because it was administered incorrectly.

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/566774

it's rare, but still.
why are they taking chances ?

[Java Cool Dude]

i mean this stuff can cause blood clots ...probably because it was administered incorrectly.

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/566774

it's rare, but still.
why are they taking chances ?

The article you linked to is about AstraZeneca, an Adenovirus based vaccine.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/health-59418123.amp

My wife and both took Pfizer for all three shots, besides extremely rare Myocarditis, renal failure and skin rash we run no risk of blood-clotting.

[Cyko]

I blead on my first shot. Guess I have 1.5 shots then.

[Greasy]

That lady didn't have any problems doing so.

Anyone hear from CP? Hope he's ok!

[Pr3tty F1y]

Can I sign-up to get the omicron variant?

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Also, I believe this makes it also look promising that omicron may end the pandemic itself (although vaccination still seems to protect against more severe disease): Study: Omicron could be more transmissible due to sharing genetic material with common cold