COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic

[Dr.Pepper]

Johns Hopkins expert says COVID-19 pandemic could end by April

Makary echoes previous health officials who believe herd immunity is possible by April.

www.foxnews.com

An expert believes the pandemic could be over by April.

Yeah that seems pretty early. Would most people be vaccinated by that point?

 

[Wounded_Dragon]

Yeah that seems pretty early. Would most people be vaccinated by that point?

His argument relies on the idea that the recent drop in cases can be attributed to most people already having had it and that there are always more cases than are reported. The problem is testing in the US has never been comprehensive enough to make such suggestions.

 

[the greenman]

Terrible news on my front. My parents are both in hospital over Covid. Really upset, cause I just got over it beginning of this month. My mom has it worse between the two of them. Right now, not a happy camper at all.

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[Fone Bone]

Terrible news on my front. My parents are both in hospital over Covid. Really upset, cause I just got over it beginning of this month. My mom has it worse between the two of them. Right now, not a happy camper at all.

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I'm really sorry to hear that.

 

[PinkieLopBun]

Terrible news on my front. My parents are both in hospital over Covid. Really upset, cause I just got over it beginning of this month. My mom has it worse between the two of them. Right now, not a happy camper at all.

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I hope they'll be alright.

 

[Asa]

Terrible news on my front. My parents are both in hospital over Covid. Really upset, cause I just got over it beginning of this month. My mom has it worse between the two of them. Right now, not a happy camper at all.

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That is so upsetting. Praying that your parents are alright.

The Coronavirus Is Threatening a Comeback. Here’s How to Stop It. (Published 2021)

Many scientists are expecting another rise in infections. But this time the surge will be blunted by vaccines and, hopefully, widespread caution. By summer, Americans may be looking at a return to normal life.

www.nytimes.com

Covid might plot a comeback but there's still many ways to stop it for good.

 

[Fone Bone]

Terrible news on my front. My parents are both in hospital over Covid. Really upset, cause I just got over it beginning of this month. My mom has it worse between the two of them. Right now, not a happy camper at all.

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Also, please keep us updated. We'll be here for you if you need it.

 

[TsWade2]

That is so upsetting. Praying that your parents are alright.

The Coronavirus Is Threatening a Comeback. Here’s How to Stop It. (Published 2021)

Many scientists are expecting another rise in infections. But this time the surge will be blunted by vaccines and, hopefully, widespread caution. By summer, Americans may be looking at a return to normal life.

www.nytimes.com

Covid might plot a comeback but there's still many ways to stop it for good.

I was worried, but not a bad article.

 

[Fone Bone]

If masks and social distancing don't work, why has the flu disappeared?

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, flu has disappeared in the US

NEW YORK (AP) — February is usually the peak of flu season, with doctors' offices and hospitals packed with suffering patients. But not this year.

apnews.com

I also haven't gotten a cold this winter and I don't know anyone who has.

 

[the greenman]

If masks and social distancing don't work, why has the flu disappeared?

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, flu has disappeared in the US

NEW YORK (AP) — February is usually the peak of flu season, with doctors' offices and hospitals packed with suffering patients. But not this year.

apnews.com

I also haven't gotten a cold this winter and I don't know anyone who has.

Are you referring to 2021, or since March 2020 till now? If so, you're not the only one. Don't forget most of us were on lockdown for a good amount of time.

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[Mostezli]

I also haven't gotten a cold this winter and I don't know anyone who has.

That's exactly what I got. They classified it as Covid-19 even though my symptoms were the same as any other time I got that sick. Go with the other "possible explanation" in that article because the flu cases went down before the measures became punishable law.

 

[Elijah Abrams]

The FDA has approved Johnson & Johnson's vaccine for emergency use! Distribution begins Monday.

Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine gets emergency use authorization from FDA | CNN

The US Food and Drug Administration authorized Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine Saturday. It is the first single dose Covid-19 vaccine available in the US, and is one that "checks nearly all the boxes."

www.cnn.com

 

[Spideyzilla]

That's exactly what I got. They classified it as Covid-19 even though my symptoms were the same as any other time I got that sick. Go with the other "possible explanation" in that article because the flu cases went down before the measures became punishable law.

I’m confused. Did you actually get a test for Covid that came back positive, despite your symptoms mirroring a previous flu?

 

[the greenman]

So mom passed away tonight. Had a talk with the nurse, and she had a false negative Covid exam thinking she only had a fever. So she thought she'd sleep it off. We couldn't reach neither her or dad for like 2 days.

The nurse said that was probably the cause. The Covid in that took fully over her lungs, and even though she was fighting it, it got her. I am grieving, but been letting her go for a few days already. (RIP 4 mom)

Thank you all for letting post this and vent.

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[JMTV]

So mom passed away tonight. Had a talk with the nurse, and she had a false negative Covid exam thinking she only had a fever. So she thought she'd sleep it off. We couldn't reach neither her or dad for like 2 days.

The nurse said that was probably the cause. The Covid in that took fully over her lungs, and even though she was fighting it, it got her. I am grieving, but been letting her go for a few days already. (RIP 4 mom)

Thank you all for letting post this and vent.

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Aww, I'm sorry to hear that, man. My heart goes out you and your family.

 

[Mostezli]

I’m confused. Did you actually get a test for Covid that came back positive, despite your symptoms mirroring a previous flu?

Pretty much. And the symptoms were gone after a couple days before I found out I tested positive, but the positive test stuck around.

 

[RainbowCupcake]

So mom passed away tonight. Had a talk with the nurse, and she had a false negative Covid exam thinking she only had a fever. So she thought she'd sleep it off. We couldn't reach neither her or dad for like 2 days.

The nurse said that was probably the cause. The Covid in that took fully over her lungs, and even though she was fighting it, it got her. I am grieving, but been letting her go for a few days already. (RIP 4 mom)

Thank you all for letting post this and vent.

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I am so, so sorry.

 

[Fone Bone]

So mom passed away tonight. Had a talk with the nurse, and she had a false negative Covid exam thinking she only had a fever. So she thought she'd sleep it off. We couldn't reach neither her or dad for like 2 days.

The nurse said that was probably the cause. The Covid in that took fully over her lungs, and even though she was fighting it, it got her. I am grieving, but been letting her go for a few days already. (RIP 4 mom)

Thank you all for letting post this and vent.

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No words but my condolences. I am so sorry.

 

[wonderfly]

My sincere condolences, greenman. I take it your father is still in the hospital as well?

 

[TsWade2]

So mom passed away tonight. Had a talk with the nurse, and she had a false negative Covid exam thinking she only had a fever. So she thought she'd sleep it off. We couldn't reach neither her or dad for like 2 days.

The nurse said that was probably the cause. The Covid in that took fully over her lungs, and even though she was fighting it, it got her. I am grieving, but been letting her go for a few days already. (RIP 4 mom)

Thank you all for letting post this and vent.

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I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.