First confirmed US death related to Omicron variant was unvaccinated and had been infected before

[brooklynite]

Source: CNN

A Texas man, whose death was the first confirmed Omicron-related in the US, was unvaccinated and had previously been infected with the coronavirus, according to a press release from Harris County Public Health.

"The individual was at higher risk of severe complications from Covid-19 due to his unvaccinated status and had underlying health conditions," the release said.

County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced the death on Monday, saying the man was in his 50s. The case is the first known confirmed Omicron-related death in the US.

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/omicron-variant-coronavirus-news-12-21-21-intl/h_4b2c2a65d6e94951dc987c52a4dd27f0

[Slammer]

1. Huh...

Now how could that be?

I've been assured by any number of self-appointed health experts on the internet that the immunity which comes from being previously infected is guaranteed safety.

[AZSkiffyGeek]

2. Yeah, I heard something similar

Along the lines that Omicron was fading in South Africa because everyone had natural immunity from previous infections, so therefore their data was invalid.

[Zambero]

5. Apparently this type of immunity is less efficient with new variants

Based on who populates (and are NOT populating) ICU these days, vaccines appear to be far less variant-specific and provide a wider range of protection, particularly for those who are fully vaxxed+ booster.

[littlemissmartypants]

31. There is no such immunity. That's why it doesn't protect anyone.

It doesn't exist, Zambero. It's fake news.

[RKP5637]

3. Yep, LOL, those self-appointed health experts on the internet always know the truth. We are so

lucky to have these self-appointed geniuses on the internet who know more than all of the scholarly researchers. I guess there is no need for advanced education anymore, just close all of the universities/medical schools. And we always have the stable genius, Donald Trump as backup.

[hamsterjill]

4. Yeppers.

We have our fair share of the self-appointed COVID experts on DU, too.

Bottom line: Talk to your health care provider for medical advice and information. Always.

[AZSkiffyGeek]

6. Better to trust a Twitter personality

Who claims to be an expert and throws up a bunch of tiny, unexplained charts and then screams WE'RE ALL GOING TO DIE!!!!

[durablend]

9. I *always* trust Facebook sources

Off to drink some bleach from the toilet. Catch you later!

[KS Toronado]

16. Don't forget your UV light!

You need everything going for you.

[paleotn]

28. Comments section experts....

Depends on the pathogen. Like most things, it's complicated. Lots of hypothesis and theories based on what we know now, but a whole lot is still unknown.

[turbinetree]

7. So now what does he have say....not much....

[llashram]

8. buh bye

texas man...

[IronLionZion]

10. So much for "natural immunity" and the belief that it's mild like a cold

It's extremely rare for people to die from the common cold.

[ancianita]

11. Interesting that a judge announced the death, and I wonder why.

[inthewind21]

14. Because she's not the kind of judge you're thinking

She's the head of the Harris County Commissioners court.

"During times of emergency, Lina is also Harris County’s Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. In that capacity, she has steered the community through several natural and man-made disasters.


The Commissioners Court plays a critical role that is part administrative and part legislative. Its many responsibilities include adopting a budget, building and maintaining county infrastructure such as roads and bridges, and overseeing services like courthouses, hospitals, libraries, and parks.

[ancianita]

18. So a county has a court that administers & legislates. Wow. Thank you.

So now four states use this setup.

Instead of lay employees it requires lawyers to make the record keeping more accurate, yes?
I wonder why most states don't use this system.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commissioners%27_court

[Volaris]

24. Is this a part of her job description of sitting on an actual judicial bench,

Or is just that what her non-judicial position is called?
Because if the former....
Well that's just all kinds of Republican Fucked-Up...

[GB_RN]

12. No Sympathy

I’ve long since lost the capacity to be empathetic or even sympathize with these clowns. They’ve burned it out of me, and as a nurse, that’s really hard to do.

[LittleGirl]

17. Thank you for all you do.

I ran out of empathy for these anti-vaxxers months ago. I got my booster on Friday.
Be safe and welcome to DU!

[GB_RN]

27. Thank You.

I appreciate that.

[3825-87867]

13. It's well beyond the "My Body My Choice"

BS.

Now it's "I don't want to look bad admitting I was wrong" syndrome. And I'll never give the libs the satisfaction of being right"

The whole way to the cemetary!

Gotta love their "patriotism." Choosing "imagined" Liberty over death.

There's no possible desciption of their assinine stupidity except that:

"The Dumbing Down of America is Complete!"

[CaptainTruth]

22. My grave, my choice!

[Ferrets are Cool]

19. But, but, but...

I heard it's no more dangerous than a cold.

[LiberatedUSA]

20. Everyone is going to get this variant.

You can get it unvaccinated or not.

Me? I like my chances better after 3 shots and a flu shot for good measure.

[eggplant]

21. Immunity

https://xkcd.com/2557/

[bucolic_frolic]

23. Let's give

him three Red Stars - double-infected and unvaccinated (that's bright) - and a copy of Charles Darwin's Origin of Species.

Where do we find such heroes

[Volaris]

25. TPUSA and CPAC.

[sakabatou]

26. Why am I not surprised?

[paleotn]

29. Going to be a long, cold winter.

[choie]

30. No way that was the first death in the U.S.

due to Omicron.