COVID-19 Megathread 6: Return of the Omicron

[GregTheGreat657]

At what point will COVID-positive individuals no longer have to quarantine?

Why shouldn't people who are sick and contagious stay home from work/school? We already do this with the flu and norovirus, so why should covid be the exception?

I support people choosing to voluntarily quarantine, but we shouldn't be doing it by force

[emailking]

My work now forbids anybody from coming in if sick in any way, including a cold. (You do get to work from home though.) I don't imagine this will ever change.

[100% pro-life no matter what]

At what point will COVID-positive individuals no longer have to quarantine?

Why shouldn't people who are sick and contagious stay home from work/school? We already do this with the flu and norovirus, so why should covid be the exception?

Have you seriously always stayed home when you have a cold?  If so, that's very, very far from what I've experienced most people doing my whole life.  Anecdotally, at least my circle is at the point where no one bats an eye if someone says that they have a cold (and are hanging out with others).

[Bandit3 the Worker]

Have you seriously always stayed home when you have a cold?  If so, that's very, very far from what I've experienced most people doing my whole life.  Anecdotally, at least my circle is at the point where no one bats an eye if someone says that they have a cold (and are hanging out with others).

Strangely enough, when I had COVID (the Omicron variant), it wasn't nearly as bad as a cold. I think every cold I've had since I was in middle school was severe. COVID was nothing in comparison.

I'd actually worry about catching a cold, but not COVID.

[Hammy]

At what point will COVID-positive individuals no longer have to quarantine?

Why shouldn't people who are sick and contagious stay home from work/school? We already do this with the flu and norovirus, so why should covid be the exception?

Have you seriously always stayed home when you have a cold?  If so, that's very, very far from what I've experienced most people doing my whole life.  Anecdotally, at least my circle is at the point where no one bats an eye if someone says that they have a cold (and are hanging out with others).

If I'm sick, then yes I've stayed home except in cases where I had literally no choice.

[DINGO Joe]

Have you seriously always stayed home when you have a cold?  If so, that's very, very far from what I've experienced most people doing my whole life.  Anecdotally, at least my circle is at the point where no one bats an eye if someone says that they have a cold (and are hanging out with others).

Strangely enough, when I had COVID (the Omicron variant), it wasn't nearly as bad as a cold. I think every cold I've had since I was in middle school was severe. COVID was nothing in comparison.

I'd actually worry about catching a cold, but not COVID.

Well, if your worried about cold or flu, wear a mask and wash your hands frequently.

[emailking]

Covid's toll in the U.S. reaches a once unfathomable number: 1 million deaths

The U.S. on Wednesday surpassed 1 million Covid-19 deaths, according to data compiled by NBC News — a once unthinkable scale of loss even for the country with the world's highest recorded toll from the virus.

The number — equivalent to the population of San Jose, California, the 10th largest city in the U.S. — was reached at stunning speed: 27 months after the country confirmed its first case of the virus.

"Each of those people touched hundreds of other people," said Diana Ordonez, whose husband, Juan Ordonez, died in April 2020 at age 40, five days before their daughter Mia's fifth birthday. "It's an exponential number of other people that are walking around with a small hole in their heart."

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/covids-toll-us-reaches-1-million-deaths-unfathomable-number-rcna22105

[emailking]

FDA puts strict limits on Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine

The US Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that it is limiting the emergency use authorization of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen Covid-19 vaccine to people 18 and older for whom other vaccines aren't appropriate or accessible and those who opt for J&J because they wouldn't otherwise get vaccinated.

The FDA said in a statement that the change is being made because of the risk of a rare and dangerous clotting condition called thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS) after receiving the vaccine.

https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/05/health/fda-johnson-johnson-vaccine-eua/index.html

[Doomer]

FDA puts strict limits on Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine

The US Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that it is limiting the emergency use authorization of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen Covid-19 vaccine to people 18 and older for whom other vaccines aren't appropriate or accessible and those who opt for J&J because they wouldn't otherwise get vaccinated.

The FDA said in a statement that the change is being made because of the risk of a rare and dangerous clotting condition called thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS) after receiving the vaccine.

https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/05/health/fda-johnson-johnson-vaccine-eua/index.html

This is not a good look and can only discourage future vaccinations from all brands.

Gives credence to every conspiracy nut regarding vaccines and will embolden the anti-vaxxer movement.

It’s a failure of our public health system for letting a vaccine get out that causes issues enough that they’re now recommending people not get it.

[emailking]

On balance I think having J&J during the height of the pandemic was a good thing though since so many people are scared of the mRNA vaccines. There are other disease where the FDA has a preferred vaccine, but alternative vaccines are available if a patient wants it.

[Joe Biden 2028]

Apprently, Fauci was "miffed" when the White House ignored his recommendation that the WHCD be cancelled
https://www.politico.com/news/2022/05/06/fauci-correspondents-dinner-covid-message-00030767

[emailking]

It doesn't say he recommend that.

[GregTheGreat657]

Apprently, Fauci was "miffed" when the White House ignored his recommendation that the WHCD be cancelled
https://www.politico.com/news/2022/05/06/fauci-correspondents-dinner-covid-message-00030767

Fauci is trying to hold onto every last bit of power he has left confirmed...

[SnowLabrador]

The transportation mask mandate being lifted just pisses me off so much. I can't think straight.

[Zohranism is OUR future]

The transportation mask mandate being lifted just pisses me off so much. I can't think straight.

Oh I wouldn’t blame the mask mandate for that.

[Raccoon]

The transportation mask mandate being lifted just pisses me off so much. I can't think straight.

Have you washed your MASK lately?

[SnowLabrador]

https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/06/politics/white-house-covid-fall-wave/index.html

The worst wave yet is coming, precisely because people have stopped caring.

[Roll Roons]

https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/06/politics/white-house-covid-fall-wave/index.html

The worst wave yet is coming, precisely because people have stopped caring.

Wow, a bunch of people will get colds. Big whoop.

According to people like you, we should live like they do in Shanghai. You f**king idiot.

[SnowLabrador]

https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/06/politics/white-house-covid-fall-wave/index.html

The worst wave yet is coming, precisely because people have stopped caring.

Wow, a bunch of people will get colds. Big whoop.

COVID is not just a cold. The variant China's determined to snuff out is a new one, and it can evade the vaccine. Moreover, only 30% of Americans are boosted, and the virus will FEAST on them. We are doomed.

[SnowLabrador]

Source: https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/06/politics/white-house-covid-fall-wave/index.html


Does this never end?

[Horus]

Seasonal viruses tend to do this. If you're scared get another booster and wear your mask.

[Doomer]

No, it'll never end.

There will be no herd immunity, and the virus will just mutate endlessly. This is life now.

[SnowLabrador]

Seasonal viruses tend to do this. If you're scared get another booster and wear your mask.

COVID is not seasonal. Also, I can't get another booster, because fourth shots haven't been authorized for people my age (21.)

[Horus]

Seasonal viruses tend to do this. If you're scared get another booster and wear your mask.

COVID is not seasonal. Also, I can't get another booster, because fourth shots haven't been authorized for people my age (21.)

You're 21 and worried about COVID? lol

[SnowLabrador]

Seasonal viruses tend to do this. If you're scared get another booster and wear your mask.

COVID is not seasonal. Also, I can't get another booster, because fourth shots haven't been authorized for people my age (21.)

You're 21 and worried about COVID? lol

Lots of people my age have died from it.