COVID-19 Megathread 6: Return of the Omicron

[Inmate Trump]

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.

[Pres Mike]

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.

[It’s so Joever]

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.

[jamestroll]

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.

[Inmate Trump]

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.

[Inmate Trump]

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.

Let me preface this by saying I do not support lockdowns and no longer support universal mask mandates.

No...many people will get much sicker. Some will get cold-like symptoms, that's true. But you can't be serious when you equate this to a common cold. This virus is so weird in the way it operates, and it's not a simple cold.

Anyway, I have a friend in his 30s...fully vaccinated, boosted, no underlying conditions, eats healthy, wears a mask when he goes in public places...he does literally everything right and he's extremely healthy. He got covid on April 19 and it knocked him on his butt (fever, aches, chills, cough, fatigue, sore throat, runny nose, the whole 9 yards) and he's STILL sick today. I checked on him earlier and he's still experiencing some of the symptoms, enough so that he still feels like crap today...May 7th after testing positive on April 19.

You're a fool if you think covid is no longer a big deal.

[Arizona Iced Tea]

Are they trying to set the scene to bring back the mandates?

[Inmate Trump]

Are they trying to set the scene to bring back the mandates?

No mandates are coming back. I'd bet money on that.

Doesn't mean they just stop tracking the virus, or stop reporting it, or stop issuing guidance on how the population should respond to keep themselves safe.

[MATTROSE94]

Are they trying to set the scene to bring back the mandates?

Probably. If the Democrats try to bring the mandates back, they will be lucky to hold onto about 50 House seats and will only hold onto California, Vermont, and Hawaii in terms of the Senate races. I do see a lot more people on Twitter expressing support for reinstating stringent COVID mandates, so that is something to keep in mind.

[Vosem]

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


Does this never end?

No. The COVID-19 pandemic will never end. When humanity becomes an interplanetary species, we will take COVID with us to the stars.

[emailking]

Moreover, only 30% of Americans are boosted, and the virus will FEAST on them.

On the ones who aren't boosted you mean?

[SnowLabrador]

Moreover, only 30% of Americans are boosted, and the virus will FEAST on them.

On the ones who aren't boosted you mean?

Yes, that's what I mean.

[MiddleRoad]

Covid is an industry guys. It’s great for business, it’s great for big pharma, and it’s also great for the mask industry, as well as socialists in favor of the Great Reset. We will have rolling lockdowns, masking, limitless booster shots, and the like for the rest of our lives. You will get your 25th booster, live in the pod, eat bugs, own nothing and be happy.