A (new) coworker emailed me and said they couldn’t meet for training because she’s sick “NOT COVID” but just wanted to be careful and not spread. IT IS ACCEPTABLE TO BE SICK AND CANCEL WITHOUT CONSEQUENCE – Covid or not Covid. Sick is still sick.
These studies make me feel less crazy. 42.5%!!!
Wow, excellent paper: a new T cell based test was able to find evidence of COVID in 42.5% of people with #LongCovid that had no antibodies.
Not perfect, but pretty meaningful to those who test both PCR and antibody negative.
h/t @msymeonides!https://t.co/NJlQaoOCbI
— Hannah Davis (@ahandvanish) November 16, 2021
I did not show antibodies 2 months later.
“A commonly heard argument for not getting vax’ed is: ‘I’ve been infected, I have natural immunity.’ That just doesn’t cut it. Vaccine-induced immune responses are superior…25% of Britons who tested+ for #COVID19 never developed any antibodies at all.”
December 1 – ER overflowing today. COVID all time high, hurrah! Offices closing all over town. SCOTUS hearings, Roe going down. School shootings never end. I cannot comprehend. Everything feels numb and wrong. This is not a Billy Joel song.
December 2 – My friend just told me his dad, is in the VA on a vent w/ COVID & pnuenomia. Vaccinated. But lots of health issues, never leaves the house except for med apts. Ugggg. Crying at my wee standing desk in between screenings. #fuckcovid
And. He passed away this afternoon. 😥😥😥
December 12 – My most favourite band in the universe played two gigs in Buffalo this weekend. I did not go because – gestures at everything COVID – and I still have not done indoor crowded spaces. I saw pics from friends come through —nary a mask in sight.
It’s not just the unvaccinated getting sick. Everyone knows that right? I can’t count how many vaccinated friends & family I know who have tested positive the last few weeks. Seriously – it’s everywhere. Wear a damn mask. A real mask. They are available.
When I screen and say “any signs or symptoms or contact with someone with COVID” and the person says back “nope, all vaccinated.” I fear – 95% aren’t being obstinate they really think it is ok. My response is always “that’s great news – but you can still get COVID, be safe!”
December 22 – HWMMS is boosted. #sighofrelief
December 27 – I’ve canceled all gathering with people through 2021 – and the following week. Work. Home. Period.
I’d much rather see everyone on the flip side of Omicron, healthy and well.
But, I’m still one of the crazy ones that haven’t been to a movie theater/concert yet.
1. #shotsinarms
2. #maskup
3. (maybe just stay away from indoor crowded places? maybe, just maybe?)
EASY PEASY RIGHT?
December 28 – If you are feeling sick and you test for COVID and it comes back negative but you are still feeling sick YOU SHOULD STAY HOME. 🤦♀️
This is why I’m hiding.
I want to cry. (Well, I actually already did a bit ago…) I feel like I’m in the Twilight Zone. Friends who are sick but going out. Friends who are high risk hanging out in places indoors. Family deciding to hang out together anyway after canceled holiday plans.
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