Vicki, natural immunity appears to work well for the original variants, B117 (to a slightly lesser degree), and B.1.351 (to a lesser degree). P.1 is the most worrisome, as natural immunity doesn’t prevent reinfection in many cases. Data from Brazil shows that. By the way, there are many other variants, most of which have not been studied for reinfection potential.
Philip, the AZ vaccine is good, but the company’s way of communicating results is very poor. Could cost the CEO his job.
Thank you, Joshua. It is still quite worrisome. I just saw an article in Brazil and it was terrifying.
This is an article written by the son of my nine year old granddaughter’s second grade teacher. It is an excellent read.
I’m scheduled for my first shot (pfizer) on April 1st. I have to travel to Uxbridge to get it. Small effort to undergo.
Awesome news. That is 4 miles from my house and about a mile from daughters. I’ll be having my second that day but at Milford.
I just love how I’ve been essential to come in throughout the entire pandemic, we’ve gotten many obscure “someone has tested positive in the building but we’ve determined you weren’t a close contact” emails and finally monday is when I was eligible to get an appointment. Gotta love it.
I agree. Both sons in law were considered essential at the start. Being service providers and having to go into various homes for service (some with folks were are high risk) but just became eligible for vaccine. Doesn’t make a lick of sense to me.
Doc, was finally able to get my wife and I appts for Sunday in Bellingham. It took being online at 2am to do it! 100% agree on essential and why it took so long to become eligible.
I heard on the news this morning that some “long haulers” who have received the vaccine have found relief from their post-Covid symptoms such as loss of smell and taste and difficulties in breathing.
That would be awesome news.
Here is a view of the recent announcements in NH from the vantage point of a provider rather than a consumer. I think it is very well reasoned. Scott Hayward is the owner of the Tupelo Music Hall in Derry, NH.
Wow. I will plan to write to thank this man. He cares. He is putting others and their welfare before his own livelihood. Talk about a breath of fresh air. Thank you also for sharing this. My cousin lived in Derry for years. Her son and family are there now. I’ll share this with them as well if that is all right??
The couple who owns(ed) the hair salon I had been going to for over three decades made the same choice. The restrictions were far too great and the risk was greater to their customers.
There are great people in this world. Sadly, negatives outweigh positives. Thank you again.
You are most welcome Vicki. Scott has been doing amazing things throughout this entire mess for his employees and the community at large. He also keeps his fans informed, and I look forward to reading what he is thinking and planning.
Feel free to pass on the positive message!
I will definitely pass on.
I can’t call where you live. I wonder if you know my cousin or her family. I am not sure if you are using your first initial and name but will ask when I share your link
I live in Lunenburg, MA.
Thank you. Turns out Scott was my cousins neighbor…maybe not immediate….when they lived in Derry (they moved recently). She said he brings in some great talent.
Not liking the case trend here in Massachusetts. If it doesn’t translate into higher hospitalizations then it’s okay, but judging from states like Michigan – where hospitalizations are increasing – the increased caseload is concerning.
The U.S. is definitely THE outlier in terms of mitigation measures – there essentially are none anymore in the U.S., or they are very limited – across the industrialized world. So far we’ve sort of gotten away with it. I hope that continues. Yet, I think more caution is warranted. But that warning has fallen on deaf ears.
There are no pubs or restaurants open in the U.K., or retail stores There are also very strict travel restrictions in place. At the same time, they have a rather incredible vaccination rate, about 18 percentage points higher than ours. Their hospitalizations and deaths are truly plummeting. Our numbers are much more stagnant right now. In the U.K. they’re concerned that if they lift the measures too soon they’ll invite trouble. Our governors have all but given up on mitigation of any kind, really; they’re rolling the dice and counting on vaccinations alone to do the job. It’s an interesting phenomenon. Note, I’m not saying the U.S. is wrong to pursue this. But, it is quite risky.
I talked to my Aunt in Northern England today and she said they will lift some restrictions on 4/12. She still works in a hospital at 77 🙂 and got her second shot today.
UK’s pace of vaccinations is stunning. More than 900,000 in 1 day! That’s more than twice our pace on a good day, and more than 6 times the pace across the EU. More than 85% of Brits above the age of 50 have had at least one dose of vaccine. Lockdown remains in place until some time next month when a gradual, phased reopening will take place.
Thanks Joshua
Your last sentence is an important part of the puzzle and what I think also applies to your post prior to the one I’m replying to.
This alone is remarkably worrisome. “ Our governors have all but given up on mitigation of any kind, really; they’re rolling the dice and counting on vaccinations alone to do the job.” I have never prayed as hard that I am wrong.
I prepares for each spike in the past year so am due to be wrong But it is a gamble, and I detest gambling with human life.
Yes, I do agree.
I’m also hoping we somehow thread the needle. Some states are clearly not doing that right now, including Michigan with a 53% increase in hospitalizations in the past 2 weeks. But others, like California, remain on a downward trajectory. We’ll see what happens.
I pray we thread that needle. I will never, ever be happier to say I was wrong
College spring breakers in Miami and other parts of Florida aren’t helping either. Huge crowds with no masks.
C-19 for 3-25 is ready.
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Vicki, natural immunity appears to work well for the original variants, B117 (to a slightly lesser degree), and B.1.351 (to a lesser degree). P.1 is the most worrisome, as natural immunity doesn’t prevent reinfection in many cases. Data from Brazil shows that. By the way, there are many other variants, most of which have not been studied for reinfection potential.
Philip, the AZ vaccine is good, but the company’s way of communicating results is very poor. Could cost the CEO his job.
Thank you, Joshua. It is still quite worrisome. I just saw an article in Brazil and it was terrifying.
This is an article written by the son of my nine year old granddaughter’s second grade teacher. It is an excellent read.
https://berkeleybeacon.com/column-im-lucky-sports-are-the-worst-thing-i-lost-during-the-pandemic/?fbclid=IwAR1UwqY9LJa8IdyjLtv45ZSikfI1ucwbULDjI-7vH5T72HlNKKSJxT9iuew
I’m scheduled for my first shot (pfizer) on April 1st. I have to travel to Uxbridge to get it. Small effort to undergo.
Awesome news. That is 4 miles from my house and about a mile from daughters. I’ll be having my second that day but at Milford.
I just love how I’ve been essential to come in throughout the entire pandemic, we’ve gotten many obscure “someone has tested positive in the building but we’ve determined you weren’t a close contact” emails and finally monday is when I was eligible to get an appointment. Gotta love it.
I agree. Both sons in law were considered essential at the start. Being service providers and having to go into various homes for service (some with folks were are high risk) but just became eligible for vaccine. Doesn’t make a lick of sense to me.
Doc, was finally able to get my wife and I appts for Sunday in Bellingham. It took being online at 2am to do it! 100% agree on essential and why it took so long to become eligible.
I heard on the news this morning that some “long haulers” who have received the vaccine have found relief from their post-Covid symptoms such as loss of smell and taste and difficulties in breathing.
That would be awesome news.
Here is a view of the recent announcements in NH from the vantage point of a provider rather than a consumer. I think it is very well reasoned. Scott Hayward is the owner of the Tupelo Music Hall in Derry, NH.
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/4-New-Drive-In-Artists–7-shows–Just-Added-.html?soid=1101496966722&aid=XNExBkRmcn4
Wow. I will plan to write to thank this man. He cares. He is putting others and their welfare before his own livelihood. Talk about a breath of fresh air. Thank you also for sharing this. My cousin lived in Derry for years. Her son and family are there now. I’ll share this with them as well if that is all right??
The couple who owns(ed) the hair salon I had been going to for over three decades made the same choice. The restrictions were far too great and the risk was greater to their customers.
There are great people in this world. Sadly, negatives outweigh positives. Thank you again.
You are most welcome Vicki. Scott has been doing amazing things throughout this entire mess for his employees and the community at large. He also keeps his fans informed, and I look forward to reading what he is thinking and planning.
Feel free to pass on the positive message!
I will definitely pass on.
I can’t call where you live. I wonder if you know my cousin or her family. I am not sure if you are using your first initial and name but will ask when I share your link
I live in Lunenburg, MA.
Thank you. Turns out Scott was my cousins neighbor…maybe not immediate….when they lived in Derry (they moved recently). She said he brings in some great talent.
Not liking the case trend here in Massachusetts. If it doesn’t translate into higher hospitalizations then it’s okay, but judging from states like Michigan – where hospitalizations are increasing – the increased caseload is concerning.
The U.S. is definitely THE outlier in terms of mitigation measures – there essentially are none anymore in the U.S., or they are very limited – across the industrialized world. So far we’ve sort of gotten away with it. I hope that continues. Yet, I think more caution is warranted. But that warning has fallen on deaf ears.
There are no pubs or restaurants open in the U.K., or retail stores There are also very strict travel restrictions in place. At the same time, they have a rather incredible vaccination rate, about 18 percentage points higher than ours. Their hospitalizations and deaths are truly plummeting. Our numbers are much more stagnant right now. In the U.K. they’re concerned that if they lift the measures too soon they’ll invite trouble. Our governors have all but given up on mitigation of any kind, really; they’re rolling the dice and counting on vaccinations alone to do the job. It’s an interesting phenomenon. Note, I’m not saying the U.S. is wrong to pursue this. But, it is quite risky.
I talked to my Aunt in Northern England today and she said they will lift some restrictions on 4/12. She still works in a hospital at 77 🙂 and got her second shot today.
UK’s pace of vaccinations is stunning. More than 900,000 in 1 day! That’s more than twice our pace on a good day, and more than 6 times the pace across the EU. More than 85% of Brits above the age of 50 have had at least one dose of vaccine. Lockdown remains in place until some time next month when a gradual, phased reopening will take place.
Thanks Joshua
Your last sentence is an important part of the puzzle and what I think also applies to your post prior to the one I’m replying to.
This alone is remarkably worrisome. “ Our governors have all but given up on mitigation of any kind, really; they’re rolling the dice and counting on vaccinations alone to do the job.” I have never prayed as hard that I am wrong.
I prepares for each spike in the past year so am due to be wrong But it is a gamble, and I detest gambling with human life.
Yes, I do agree.
I’m also hoping we somehow thread the needle. Some states are clearly not doing that right now, including Michigan with a 53% increase in hospitalizations in the past 2 weeks. But others, like California, remain on a downward trajectory. We’ll see what happens.
I pray we thread that needle. I will never, ever be happier to say I was wrong
College spring breakers in Miami and other parts of Florida aren’t helping either. Huge crowds with no masks.
C-19 for 3-25 is ready.