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WhiskeyGrinder

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19. Kids younger than 5 still aren't vaxxed.

Reply to Johnny2X2X (Reply #8)

Wed Apr 27, 2022, 11:16 AM

Apr 2022

And as time goes on, we'll be paying a lot for the mass-debilitating event of long covid, which even vaxxed people can develop.

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Dr. Fauci on why the U.S. is 'out of the pandemic phase' [View all] nitpicker Apr 2022 OP

I'll believe him over any GQP . . .. Lovie777 Apr 2022 #1

According to his definition Dr. Shepper Apr 2022 #2

That's my take on the statement as well. Hugin Apr 2022 #4

Yes Zeitghost Apr 2022 #15

Currently. Hugin Apr 2022 #17

I've been on a number of fights in the last two years Zeitghost Apr 2022 #21

"I'm not sure the lifting of the mask requirement will have much an effect" BumRushDaShow Apr 2022 #24

Masks can certainly slow the spread Zeitghost Apr 2022 #26

"Masks can certainly slow the spread" BumRushDaShow Apr 2022 #29

Thanks for the meaty posts, BR. Hugin Apr 2022 #38

Sorry for the BumRushDaShow Apr 2022 #39

Omicron was spread globally in less than a month due to air travel. Hugin Apr 2022 #37

Yes. And I am extremely disappointed in Dr. Fauci Ms. Toad Apr 2022 #23

Many of us have come to deeply respect Dr. Fauci Zeitghost Apr 2022 #27

While I agree that Dr. Fauci is, on the whole, fantastic - Ms. Toad Apr 2022 #30

So none then? Zeitghost Apr 2022 #31

Then be prepared to be late to the party, Ms. Toad Apr 2022 #35

I'm still waiting for your all's clear, Ms. T. Hugin Apr 2022 #40

If you don't like my credentials, Ms. Toad May 2022 #44

A couple of points Doc Sportello Apr 2022 #32

It's not either/or. It's and. Ms. Toad Apr 2022 #34

So much wrong here Doc Sportello Apr 2022 #41

"Because business and political leaders would prefer it that way." WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2022 #3

+1 Hugin Apr 2022 #5

Nailed it. nt BlackSkimmer Apr 2022 #18

We have been below 200,000 new infections/day for the vast majority of the pandemic. Blues Heron Apr 2022 #6

Let's all buckle up and not become complacent. I'm sure that something worse is abqtommy Apr 2022 #7

If you're boosted, Covid is no longer a significant threat Johnny2X2X Apr 2022 #8

... until the next variant comes along. speak easy Apr 2022 #9

its a virus you just dont want even if you dont get hospitalized Blues Heron Apr 2022 #10

+1 n/t area51 Apr 2022 #11

It's not the flu Johnny2X2X Apr 2022 #12

This. SoonerPride Apr 2022 #13

It's almost like we have two different viruses Doc Sportello Apr 2022 #14

I cannot agree more Johnny2X2X Apr 2022 #16

Kids younger than 5 still aren't vaxxed. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2022 #19

Vaxxed people are 12-20 times less likely to get long Covid symptoms Johnny2X2X Apr 2022 #20

Thanks for the true numbers Doc Sportello Apr 2022 #22

Very good recap Johnny2X2X Apr 2022 #25

Also, other viruses can result in longer term post-infection viral injury greenjar_01 Apr 2022 #33

Excellent news! Time to get back to 2019 normal. beaglelover Apr 2022 #28

He had to walk that statement back: gldstwmn Apr 2022 #36

I would like to remind people that a Trump appointed judge stopped the mask mandate. Maggiemayhem Apr 2022 #42

We are not out of it as others pointed out above Meowmee Apr 2022 #43