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In reply to the discussion: John Pavlovitz and family have Covid-19 [View all]lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)70. It sounds like none of them are dying or hospitalized. Vaccine 100%; COVID 0%
The vaccine:
(A) was not designed with Delta Variant in mind (didn't exist)
(B) was intended to prevent severe illness and death
(C) was hoped to reduce transmission, in combination with common-sense hygiene (masking).
None of Pavlovitz' story contradicts any of the expected results of the vaccine.
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It sounds like none of them are dying or hospitalized. Vaccine 100%; COVID 0%
lagomorph777
Jul 2021
#70
I'm skipping a class reunion because of just this this sort of possibility. (I received Pfizer)
Siwsan
Jul 2021
#4
Bad news, I hope they all recover quickly. Breakthrough cases like this are known to be part of
ramen
Jul 2021
#7
Data shows vaccine reduces severity in those rare case the vaxxed catch the virus. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Jul 2021
#16
Good question. I thought I had read general information about masks being less effective
Ms. Toad
Jul 2021
#53
I always wear a KN95 because I read surgical & cloth masks might not be enough w/Delta
liberal_mama
Jul 2021
#52
All the RWers have been screaming, "OPEN ALL OF THE SCHOOLS YESTERDAY!!!"
bullwinkle428
Jul 2021
#28
I've relaxed my covid routine around family and friends who are fully vaccinated, but
Arkansas Granny
Jul 2021
#30
Did you get yourself tested? How many days since your symptoms first appeared?
Maru Kitteh
Jul 2021
#44
Our very best wishes for a complete and speedy recovery to the whole family!
BobTheSubgenius
Jul 2021
#64