COVID-19 Megathread 6: Return of the Omicron

[DINGO Joe]

In 90 days time, Brazil will take the title of highest mortality from the USA.

In 45 days time, India will take the title of highest case numbers from the USA.

They already have, they just don't have the public health structure (and central govt) to make things "official" and really India already holds both.

[It’s so Joever]

Most schools are partially open at least, stop concern trolling.

Our schools and colleges are in ruins, except in a few very rural areas.

It’s very clear you have no clue what you’re upset about at this point.

[Horus]

Most schools are partially open at least, stop concern trolling.

Our schools and colleges are in ruins, except in a few very rural areas.

It’s very clear you have no clue what you’re upset about at this point.

Colleges are mostly okay but a lot of kids, especially in underfunded urban schools have been all but forgotten these past 13 and a half months.

[GeorgiaModerate]

Most schools are partially open at least, stop concern trolling.

Our schools and colleges are in ruins, except in a few very rural areas.

I have kids in two of Georgia's largest universities, and those schools have been operating fine.  The last two semesters have been mostly but not entirely remote, but starting with the summer semester they'll return to much more on-campus classes.  They're far from in ruins.

[DINGO Joe]

Most schools are partially open at least, stop concern trolling.

Our schools and colleges are in ruins, except in a few very rural areas.

You don't really strike me as an expert on the American educational systems.

[GeorgiaModerate]

https://twitter.com/EricFisherSBG/status/1389971982100402179

Clever idea.

[Lief 🗽]

More good news, thank you Mr. President!
https://twitter.com/allahpundit/status/1389994172690620419?s=21

[Not Me, Us]

https://twitter.com/EricFisherSBG/status/1389971982100402179

Clever idea.

This is the type of stuff that needs to be done more if we want to reach herd immunity. Doesn't change the fact that Cuomo is a scumbag and needs to resign.

[DINGO Joe]

https://twitter.com/EricFisherSBG/status/1389971982100402179

Clever idea.

Let's say a Mets fan just keeps getting the shot over and over again so that they don't have to pay for a ticket, will then end up looking like this?

[Progressive Pessimist]

I think it's a poor reflection on our populace that people need more incentive to get vaccinated. Apparently the health of themselves and society isn't enticing enough. But whatever, I get why these deal-sweeteners (sometimes literally) are being done. As long as it helps us reach herd immunity at all I can get past it.

[Inmate Trump]

I think it's a poor reflection on our populace that people need more incentive to get vaccinated. Apparently the health of themselves and society isn't enticing enough. But whatever, I get why these deal-sweeteners (sometimes literally) are being done. As long as it helps us reach herd immunity at all I can get past it.

I wonder how many of those who refuse to get the vaccine are/were perfectly willing to try hydroxychloroquine.

[○∙◄☻¥tπ[╪AV┼cVê└]

I think it's a poor reflection on our populace that people need more incentive to get vaccinated. Apparently the health of themselves and society isn't enticing enough. But whatever, I get why these deal-sweeteners (sometimes literally) are being done. As long as it helps us reach herd immunity at all I can get past it.

The stimulus bills cost trillions of dollars, so a $100 incentive to get the vaccine isn't that much.

[Frodo]

https://twitter.com/kylegriffin1/status/1390116604302725122

And here is a link for those who aren't Washington Post subscribers.

[Dr. Arch]

The updated numbers for COVID-19 in the U.S. are in for 5/5 per: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/

I'm keeping track of these updates daily and updating at the end of the day, whenever all states finish reporting for that day.

ΔW Change: Comparisons of Weekly Day-to-day Growth or Decline of COVID-19 Spread/Deaths.

• IE: Comparing the numbers to the same day of last week, are we flattening the curve enough?

Σ Increase: A day's contribution to overall percentage growth of COVID-19 cases/deaths.

• IE:What's the overall change in the total?

Brackets []: These represent the total change for the day, including backlogged reports, if any.

• These numbers are inflated relative to the actual reports for the day, so they are not used to calculate the comparative percentage shifts.

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4/25: <Sunday>

• Cases: 32,824,389 (+34,736 | ΔW Change: ↑7.43% | Σ Increase: ↑0.11%)
• Deaths: 586,152 (+272 | ΔW Change: ↓10.82% | Σ Increase: ↑0.05%)

4/26: <M>

• Cases: 32,875,045 (+47,456 [+50,656] | ΔW Change: ↓7.96% | Σ Increase: ↑0.15%)
• Deaths: 586,611 (+459 | ΔW Change: ↓4.57% | Σ Increase: ↑0.08%)

4/27: <T>

• Cases: 32,927,091 (+52,046 | ΔW Change: ↓15.27% | Σ Increase: ↑0.16%)
• Deaths: 587,384 (+773 | ΔW Change: ↓15.43% | Σ Increase: ↑0.13%)

4/28: <W>

• Cases: 32,983,695 (+56,604 | ΔW Change: ↓13.69% | Σ Increase: ↑0.17%)
• Deaths: 588,337 (+954 | ΔW Change: ↑9.15% | Σ Increase: ↑0.16%)

4/29: <Þ>

• Cases: 33,044,068 (+60,373 | ΔW Change: ↓9.99% | Σ Increase: ↑0.18%)
• Deaths: 589,207 (+870 | ΔW Change: ↓2.90% | Σ Increase: ↑0.15%)

4/30: <F>

• Cases: 33,103,974 (+59,906 | ΔW Change: ↓9.35% | Σ Increase: ↑0.18%)
• Deaths: 590,055 (+784 [+848] | ΔW Change: ↓2.85% | Σ Increase: ↑0.14%)

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• Cases: 33,146,008 (+42,034 | ΔW Change: ↓22.79% | Σ Increase: ↑0.13%)
• Deaths: 590,704 (+649 | ΔW Change: ↓12.53% | Σ Increase: ↑0.11%)

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• Cases: 33,180,441 (+30,701 [+34,433] | ΔW Change: ↓11.62% | Σ Increase: ↑0.10%)
• Deaths: 591,062 (+312 [+358] | ΔW Change: ↑14.71% | Σ Increase: ↑0.06%)

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• Cases: 33,230,561 (+39,767 [+50,120] | ΔW Change: ↓16.20% | Σ Increase: ↑0.15%)
• Deaths: 591,514 (+452 | ΔW Change: ↓1.53% | Σ Increase: ↑0.08%)

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• Cases: 33,274,659 (+44,098 | ΔW Change: ↓15.27% | Σ Increase: ↑0.13%)
• Deaths: 592,409 (+895 | ΔW Change: ↑15.78% | Σ Increase: ↑0.15%)

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• Cases: 33,321,244 (+46,585 | ΔW Change: ↓17.70% | Σ Increase: ↑0.14%)
• Deaths: 593,148 (+739 | ΔW Change: ↓22.54% | Σ Increase: ↑0.12%)

[Hammy]

I think it's a poor reflection on our populace that people need more incentive to get vaccinated. Apparently the health of themselves and society isn't enticing enough. But whatever, I get why these deal-sweeteners (sometimes literally) are being done. As long as it helps us reach herd immunity at all I can get past it.

Unfortunately Americans as a whole are selfish and lazy and generally not prone to doing something if there's not immediate personal gain involved.

[Interlocutor is just not there yet]

https://twitter.com/EricFisherSBG/status/1389971982100402179
Clever idea.

Dodgers Stadium opened up a "Vaccinated Zone" 2 weeks ago wherein social distancing is not enforced (But mask-wearing is unless you're eating or drinking).

Though they're certainly not offering free tickets.

[Dr. MB]

https://twitter.com/EricFisherSBG/status/1389971982100402179
Clever idea.

Dodgers Stadium opened up a "Vaccinated Zone" 2 weeks ago wherein social distancing is not enforced (But mask-wearing is unless you're eating or drinking).

Though they're certainly not offering free tickets.

What's their rationale for that? Not only are they fully vaccinated but it's outside. It makes zero sense.

[Bandit3 the Worker]

7-day positive rate crashes down to 3.48%.

7-day death average plummets to 674, lowest since JULY 10.

[Holmes]

I can’t believe some of you are completely shocked that some corporations are still enforcing some light COVID safety restrictions. They’re covering their asses. If there’s a small outbreak that starts at the stadium then they have those restrictions as an excuse to say they were enforcing safety.

[Holy Unifying Centrist]

I can’t believe some of you are completely shocked that some corporations are still enforcing some light COVID safety restrictions. They’re covering their asses. If there’s a small outbreak that starts at the stadium then they have those restrictions as an excuse to say they were enforcing safety.

Bro bars have been open here since like May 2020 and they’ve been at full capacity since March 2021. We had a whopping total of 16 cases the past week. People are barely even vaccinated here too. If people are fully vaccinated, everything should be COMPLETELY back to normal for them. Get the f out of here with the social engineering

[Meclazine for Israel]

India had 412k cases yesterday, a new record.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-05-06/india-record-covid-rural-areas/100122158

I wonder if these mass infections help produce new variants. Perhaps this will make the disease endemic in some areas.

[emailking]

What's their rationale for that? Not only are they fully vaccinated but it's outside. It makes zero sense.

CDC recommends vaccinated people wear masks outdoors at large events, citing sporting events as an example. So I assume that.

[Holmes]

I can’t believe some of you are completely shocked that some corporations are still enforcing some light COVID safety restrictions. They’re covering their asses. If there’s a small outbreak that starts at the stadium then they have those restrictions as an excuse to say they were enforcing safety.

Bro bars have been open here since like May 2020 and they’ve been at full capacity since March 2021. We had a whopping total of 16 cases the past week. People are barely even vaccinated here too. If people are fully vaccinated, everything should be COMPLETELY back to normal for them. Get the f out of here with the social engineering

Bro congrats to your bars but I'm just saying that large corporations always do the most to cover their asses so it's not a surprise to see places like stadiums, convention centers and supermarket and retail chains continue to enforce safety restrictions like mask wearing. I'm sorry that upsets you.

[Calthrina950]

I can’t believe some of you are completely shocked that some corporations are still enforcing some light COVID safety restrictions. They’re covering their asses. If there’s a small outbreak that starts at the stadium then they have those restrictions as an excuse to say they were enforcing safety.

Bro bars have been open here since like May 2020 and they’ve been at full capacity since March 2021. We had a whopping total of 16 cases the past week. People are barely even vaccinated here too. If people are fully vaccinated, everything should be COMPLETELY back to normal for them. Get the f out of here with the social engineering

Bro congrats to your bars but I'm just saying that large corporations always do the most to cover their asses so it's not a surprise to see places like stadiums, convention centers and supermarket and retail chains continue to enforce safety restrictions like mask wearing. I'm sorry that upsets you.

The question then becomes: How long will private businesses maintain restrictions? The statewide mask mandates are slowly going away, and I think all of those will be gone by fall. But will private restrictions continue? I certainly don't think it's feasible for them to continue beyond when it is necessary.

[Bandit3 the Worker]

The word "enforce" seems to be being used loosely here. The rules appear on paper, but many sporting events or businesses don't enforce them.