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Community Covid-19 Check-in Post!

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Community Covid-19 Check-in Post!

from Stardock Forums

This is certainly an interesting time right now. I know many of us around the world are social distancing, self-quarantining, or whatever phrase you are using for it. 

So let's take a moment and check-in here and let the community know how you're doing during all this.

 

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Reply #326 from JoeUser Forums Top

Quoting Victechnical, reply 321


Quoting DrJBHL,
reply 320

The vaccinations cause antibodies specific to Covid alpha strain's (the first Covid-19) connector stalks. Delta had mutations in those weakening those specific antibodies which were specific to alpha. Omicron had even more mutations. Thus, despite having antibodies to alpha through illness or vaccination, one can contract Corona repeatedly. There is some good news, though: https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/01/05/1070046189/a-texas-team-comes-up-with-a-covid-vaccine-that-could-be-a-global-game-changer



There's an Omicron specific vaccine coming very soon:

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/10/covid-vaccine-pfizer-ceo-says-omicron-vaccine-will-be-ready-in-march.html

 

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Seems an Omicron-specific vaccine will be a bit late and a dog-chasing-its-tail approach anyway.

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Reply #327 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting DrJBHL, reply 325

Remember...this is not the common nose cold. It can cause severe complications and sequela.
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I am more than aware of that. I spent more than two months on life support last winter/spring and almost didn't make it. Terrible, just terrible. Still having side effects.

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Reply #328 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting JanOscar, reply 327

I am more than aware of that. I spent more than two months on life support last winter/spring and almost didn't make it. Terrible, just terrible. Still having side effects.
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On one hand, I'm so glad you made it and on the other, unhappy you're still having problems. Still, you're here...and I'm grateful for that, Jan. :thumbsup:  

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Reply #329 from JoeUser Forums Top

Rather amused that Pfizer's CEO has COVID.  My dark side sometimes just can't keep quiet.  Wouldn't wish it on anyone, but...

Reply #330 from Stardock Forums Top

 

Quoting Daiwa, reply 329

...My dark side...
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Darth ...err...Daiwa *_*  

I'm glad he had all his vaccinations, and was boosted. Probably due to that, he's only mildly symptomatic. He had initially delayed receiving the vaccine to enable others who were in higher risk groups to receive theirs first. He says he's starting Paxlovid, from what I've read in the news.

 

 

Reply #331 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Just got out of the hospital yesterday.  Was admitted last week Sunday Aug. 7th. I contracted a Sars2 variant of Covid. Odd thing was that 2 out of 2 Covid tests came back negative for the virus. I was vaccinated last year in March/April. This really kicked my ass !! I spent a week in a drug induced high. To top it off , I contracted pneumonia as a little icing on the cake. I'm back home now ,but still recovering from the pneumonia , which is a hell of a lot better than the agony of that Covid infection. Hope everyone stays well.

-- Ace --

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Reply #332 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting AceMatrix, reply 331

I'm back home now ,but still recovering from the pneumonia , which is a hell of a lot better than the agony of that Covid infection. Hope everyone stays well.
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So glad to hear you're recovering, Ace. 

Take your time and get some sunshine, and good food under your belt. 🖖🏻

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Reply #333 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thank you so much Doc. :sun:  

Reply #334 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thank you so much as well ,  Barb. :sun:  

Reply #335 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I've got Covid. Amazing when you consider I work at a Hospital. So far I just feel weak and a bit congested.

Reply #336 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Chasbo, reply 335

I've got Covid. Amazing when you consider I work at a Hospital. So far I just feel weak and a bit congested.
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Get plenty of rest and fluids. Speedy recovery, Chasbo...

Reply #337 from WinCustomize Forums Top

What the Doc said.

Reply #338 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting RedneckDude, reply 337

What the Doc said.
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What he said...;)

Reply #339 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Chasbo, reply 335

I've got Covid. Amazing when you consider I work at a Hospital. So far I just feel weak and a bit congested.
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Get well soon my friend! 

Reply #340 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Chasbo, reply 335

I've got Covid. Amazing when you consider I work at a Hospital. So far I just feel weak and a bit congested.
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Wish you all the best!

Reply #341 from JoeUser Forums Top

Get well quick, Chasbo.  Almost everyone does with this variant, but fatigue in particular can linger up to a few weeks.  

Reply #342 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Hope your feeling better soon, Chasbo!

Reply #344 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting DrJBHL, reply 343

Some great news...will need peer review, but this will be a game changer.
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That's interesting. clearly a lot of potential.  I'd really like a longer-lasting solution than what we have now.  That article refers to a 3 month effectiveness for the vaccines and boosters we have now, I saw on the WHO site 4 to 6 months I think, either way it's really not long enough.  I'd settle for a solid annual shot one way or another.