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Anonymous wrote:question for the virology experts: if omicron turns out to be not virulent at all is it a good idea to get infected? One will get some immunity from the infection but not the sickness, right? Or is it even possible to neutralize the virulent part of its RNA to turn it into some kind of live vaccine?

It would be funny if it works that way. All the anti-vaxxers and anti-maskers will get vaccinated by breathing.

And vaccinated will get it too.

Since omicron does not cause serious illnesses the more the merrier. It’s the best and most economic form of herd immunity considering the low vaccination rate worldwide.

Surely you jest?

The rich countries are hoarding vaccines and vaccine patents. Do you want people in poor countries get delta or omicron?

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Anonymous wrote:question for the virology experts: if omicron turns out to be not virulent at all is it a good idea to get infected? One will get some immunity from the infection but not the sickness, right? Or is it even possible to neutralize the virulent part of its RNA to turn it into some kind of live vaccine?

It would be funny if it works that way. All the anti-vaxxers and anti-maskers will get vaccinated by breathing.

And vaccinated will get it too.

Since omicron does not cause serious illnesses the more the merrier. It’s the best and most economic form of herd immunity considering the low vaccination rate worldwide.

Surely you jest?

DP, and while I wouldn’t go quite that far yet, I see their point. If things aren’t good enough going into Omicron, I really don’t know what it is going to take for people to move on. Highly effective vaccines weren’t enough, so I guess we need to break people’s fears of case numbers (or at least give them a new anchor point to compare against) along with more infection-acquired immunity. It looks like Omicron might provide those while being generally less severe than Delta. Maybe. We’ll probably know a lot more in a few weeks.

Do you think the main issue is people not moving on? I don't understand. Are you saying the real problem is psychological and not the virus itself?

Yes, I’m more concerned about society’s ability to move on than I am about Covid at this point. Covid isn’t going away, yet many people have shown no acceptance of that or been able to articulate in any meaningful way what it will take to allow normal lives to resume. We still have kids quarantine for 10-14 days, even if they’re asymptomatic and test negative. And we have people seemingly seriously talking about closing schools. It is crazy. You were never guaranteed a risk-free life. Deal with it.

You are right that most people shouldn’t be over-concerned about covid for themselves. But our society has plenty with health issues such that covid could be lethal to them (even with vaccination). Are we all selfish?

And those people have decisions to make for themselves. Their other conditions presumably make them higher-risk of health complications for things besides Covid as well, so the concept of risk management shouldn’t be entirely foreign to them. There are a variety of things that high-risk individuals can do for themselves without expecting everyone else to manage their risks for them. People can self-isolate indefinitely, to varying degrees. Or they could wear protective equipment to protect themselves from infection. They can get vaccinated and boosted, and be mindful of symptoms so that they could get monoclonal antibodies early if needed.

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Anonymous wrote:question for the virology experts: if omicron turns out to be not virulent at all is it a good idea to get infected? One will get some immunity from the infection but not the sickness, right? Or is it even possible to neutralize the virulent part of its RNA to turn it into some kind of live vaccine?

It would be funny if it works that way. All the anti-vaxxers and anti-maskers will get vaccinated by breathing.

And vaccinated will get it too.

Since omicron does not cause serious illnesses the more the merrier. It’s the best and most economic form of herd immunity considering the low vaccination rate worldwide.

Surely you jest?

DP, and while I wouldn’t go quite that far yet, I see their point. If things aren’t good enough going into Omicron, I really don’t know what it is going to take for people to move on. Highly effective vaccines weren’t enough, so I guess we need to break people’s fears of case numbers (or at least give them a new anchor point to compare against) along with more infection-acquired immunity. It looks like Omicron might provide those while being generally less severe than Delta. Maybe. We’ll probably know a lot more in a few weeks.

Do you think the main issue is people not moving on? I don't understand. Are you saying the real problem is psychological and not the virus itself?

Yes, I’m more concerned about society’s ability to move on than I am about Covid at this point. Covid isn’t going away, yet many people have shown no acceptance of that or been able to articulate in any meaningful way what it will take to allow normal lives to resume. We still have kids quarantine for 10-14 days, even if they’re asymptomatic and test negative. And we have people seemingly seriously talking about closing schools. It is crazy. You were never guaranteed a risk-free life. Deal with it.

You are right that most people shouldn’t be over-concerned about covid for themselves. But our society has plenty with health issues such that covid could be lethal to them (even with vaccination). Are we all selfish?

And those people have decisions to make for themselves. Their other conditions presumably make them higher-risk of health complications for things besides Covid as well, so the concept of risk management shouldn’t be entirely foreign to them. There are a variety of things that high-risk individuals can do for themselves without expecting everyone else to manage their risks for them. People can self-isolate indefinitely, to varying degrees. Or they could wear protective equipment to protect themselves from infection. They can get vaccinated and boosted, and be mindful of symptoms so that they could get monoclonal antibodies early if needed.

I am sure they will be thankful for your wisdom and kindness.

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Anonymous wrote:question for the virology experts: if omicron turns out to be not virulent at all is it a good idea to get infected? One will get some immunity from the infection but not the sickness, right? Or is it even possible to neutralize the virulent part of its RNA to turn it into some kind of live vaccine?

It would be funny if it works that way. All the anti-vaxxers and anti-maskers will get vaccinated by breathing.

And vaccinated will get it too.

Since omicron does not cause serious illnesses the more the merrier. It’s the best and most economic form of herd immunity considering the low vaccination rate worldwide.

Surely you jest?

DP, and while I wouldn’t go quite that far yet, I see their point. If things aren’t good enough going into Omicron, I really don’t know what it is going to take for people to move on. Highly effective vaccines weren’t enough, so I guess we need to break people’s fears of case numbers (or at least give them a new anchor point to compare against) along with more infection-acquired immunity. It looks like Omicron might provide those while being generally less severe than Delta. Maybe. We’ll probably know a lot more in a few weeks.

Do you think the main issue is people not moving on? I don't understand. Are you saying the real problem is psychological and not the virus itself?

People are doing such a great job moving on that covid is continuing to spread, including to those vaccinated, and mutate. Given how many people in the US and around the world died, if you aren't the least big concerned, you need to have your mental health checked.

And, be grateful you have good health care. We don't.

If omicron proves to be what it seems to be (highly transmissible but no or mild symptoms) it will be free health care for all.

It will never be free health care for all. That makes zero sense.

It makes perfect sense as it is free covid immunity for the whole world.

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Anonymous wrote:question for the virology experts: if omicron turns out to be not virulent at all is it a good idea to get infected? One will get some immunity from the infection but not the sickness, right? Or is it even possible to neutralize the virulent part of its RNA to turn it into some kind of live vaccine?

It would be funny if it works that way. All the anti-vaxxers and anti-maskers will get vaccinated by breathing.

And vaccinated will get it too.

Since omicron does not cause serious illnesses the more the merrier. It’s the best and most economic form of herd immunity considering the low vaccination rate worldwide.

Surely you jest?

DP, and while I wouldn’t go quite that far yet, I see their point. If things aren’t good enough going into Omicron, I really don’t know what it is going to take for people to move on. Highly effective vaccines weren’t enough, so I guess we need to break people’s fears of case numbers (or at least give them a new anchor point to compare against) along with more infection-acquired immunity. It looks like Omicron might provide those while being generally less severe than Delta. Maybe. We’ll probably know a lot more in a few weeks.

Do you think the main issue is people not moving on? I don't understand. Are you saying the real problem is psychological and not the virus itself?

Yes, I’m more concerned about society’s ability to move on than I am about Covid at this point. Covid isn’t going away, yet many people have shown no acceptance of that or been able to articulate in any meaningful way what it will take to allow normal lives to resume. We still have kids quarantine for 10-14 days, even if they’re asymptomatic and test negative. And we have people seemingly seriously talking about closing schools. It is crazy. You were never guaranteed a risk-free life. Deal with it.

You are right that most people shouldn’t be over-concerned about covid for themselves. But our society has plenty with health issues such that covid could be lethal to them (even with vaccination). Are we all selfish?

And those people have decisions to make for themselves. Their other conditions presumably make them higher-risk of health complications for things besides Covid as well, so the concept of risk management shouldn’t be entirely foreign to them. There are a variety of things that high-risk individuals can do for themselves without expecting everyone else to manage their risks for them. People can self-isolate indefinitely, to varying degrees. Or they could wear protective equipment to protect themselves from infection. They can get vaccinated and boosted, and be mindful of symptoms so that they could get monoclonal antibodies early if needed.

I cannot get a doctor to treat me for my regular health issues so you really think I'm going to get an antibody treatment... yea, right. And, in MoCo people mask but not all wear them properly. At some point, every once in a while you do need to go out for groceries, medication, doctor/dental appointments.

You live in a very privileged world. Must be nice.

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Anonymous wrote:question for the virology experts: if omicron turns out to be not virulent at all is it a good idea to get infected? One will get some immunity from the infection but not the sickness, right? Or is it even possible to neutralize the virulent part of its RNA to turn it into some kind of live vaccine?

It would be funny if it works that way. All the anti-vaxxers and anti-maskers will get vaccinated by breathing.

And vaccinated will get it too.

Since omicron does not cause serious illnesses the more the merrier. It’s the best and most economic form of herd immunity considering the low vaccination rate worldwide.

Surely you jest?

DP, and while I wouldn’t go quite that far yet, I see their point. If things aren’t good enough going into Omicron, I really don’t know what it is going to take for people to move on. Highly effective vaccines weren’t enough, so I guess we need to break people’s fears of case numbers (or at least give them a new anchor point to compare against) along with more infection-acquired immunity. It looks like Omicron might provide those while being generally less severe than Delta. Maybe. We’ll probably know a lot more in a few weeks.

Do you think the main issue is people not moving on? I don't understand. Are you saying the real problem is psychological and not the virus itself?

Yes, I’m more concerned about society’s ability to move on than I am about Covid at this point. Covid isn’t going away, yet many people have shown no acceptance of that or been able to articulate in any meaningful way what it will take to allow normal lives to resume. We still have kids quarantine for 10-14 days, even if they’re asymptomatic and test negative. And we have people seemingly seriously talking about closing schools. It is crazy. You were never guaranteed a risk-free life. Deal with it.

You are right that most people shouldn’t be over-concerned about covid for themselves. But our society has plenty with health issues such that covid could be lethal to them (even with vaccination). Are we all selfish?

And those people have decisions to make for themselves. Their other conditions presumably make them higher-risk of health complications for things besides Covid as well, so the concept of risk management shouldn’t be entirely foreign to them. There are a variety of things that high-risk individuals can do for themselves without expecting everyone else to manage their risks for them. People can self-isolate indefinitely, to varying degrees. Or they could wear protective equipment to protect themselves from infection. They can get vaccinated and boosted, and be mindful of symptoms so that they could get monoclonal antibodies early if needed.

I cannot get a doctor to treat me for my regular health issues so you really think I'm going to get an antibody treatment... yea, right. And, in MoCo people mask but not all wear them properly. At some point, every once in a while you do need to go out for groceries, medication, doctor/dental appointments.

You live in a very privileged world. Must be nice.

Well said.

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Anonymous wrote:question for the virology experts: if omicron turns out to be not virulent at all is it a good idea to get infected? One will get some immunity from the infection but not the sickness, right? Or is it even possible to neutralize the virulent part of its RNA to turn it into some kind of live vaccine?

It would be funny if it works that way. All the anti-vaxxers and anti-maskers will get vaccinated by breathing.

And vaccinated will get it too.

Since omicron does not cause serious illnesses the more the merrier. It’s the best and most economic form of herd immunity considering the low vaccination rate worldwide.

Surely you jest?

DP, and while I wouldn’t go quite that far yet, I see their point. If things aren’t good enough going into Omicron, I really don’t know what it is going to take for people to move on. Highly effective vaccines weren’t enough, so I guess we need to break people’s fears of case numbers (or at least give them a new anchor point to compare against) along with more infection-acquired immunity. It looks like Omicron might provide those while being generally less severe than Delta. Maybe. We’ll probably know a lot more in a few weeks.

Do you think the main issue is people not moving on? I don't understand. Are you saying the real problem is psychological and not the virus itself?

Yes, I’m more concerned about society’s ability to move on than I am about Covid at this point. Covid isn’t going away, yet many people have shown no acceptance of that or been able to articulate in any meaningful way what it will take to allow normal lives to resume. We still have kids quarantine for 10-14 days, even if they’re asymptomatic and test negative. And we have people seemingly seriously talking about closing schools. It is crazy. You were never guaranteed a risk-free life. Deal with it.

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Anonymous wrote:question for the virology experts: if omicron turns out to be not virulent at all is it a good idea to get infected? One will get some immunity from the infection but not the sickness, right? Or is it even possible to neutralize the virulent part of its RNA to turn it into some kind of live vaccine?

It would be funny if it works that way. All the anti-vaxxers and anti-maskers will get vaccinated by breathing.

And vaccinated will get it too.

Since omicron does not cause serious illnesses the more the merrier. It’s the best and most economic form of herd immunity considering the low vaccination rate worldwide.

Surely you jest?

DP, and while I wouldn’t go quite that far yet, I see their point. If things aren’t good enough going into Omicron, I really don’t know what it is going to take for people to move on. Highly effective vaccines weren’t enough, so I guess we need to break people’s fears of case numbers (or at least give them a new anchor point to compare against) along with more infection-acquired immunity. It looks like Omicron might provide those while being generally less severe than Delta. Maybe. We’ll probably know a lot more in a few weeks.

Do you think the main issue is people not moving on? I don't understand. Are you saying the real problem is psychological and not the virus itself?

Yes, I’m more concerned about society’s ability to move on than I am about Covid at this point. Covid isn’t going away, yet many people have shown no acceptance of that or been able to articulate in any meaningful way what it will take to allow normal lives to resume. We still have kids quarantine for 10-14 days, even if they’re asymptomatic and test negative. And we have people seemingly seriously talking about closing schools. It is crazy. You were never guaranteed a risk-free life. Deal with it.

You are right that most people shouldn’t be over-concerned about covid for themselves. But our society has plenty with health issues such that covid could be lethal to them (even with vaccination). Are we all selfish?

And those people have decisions to make for themselves. Their other conditions presumably make them higher-risk of health complications for things besides Covid as well, so the concept of risk management shouldn’t be entirely foreign to them. There are a variety of things that high-risk individuals can do for themselves without expecting everyone else to manage their risks for them. People can self-isolate indefinitely, to varying degrees. Or they could wear protective equipment to protect themselves from infection. They can get vaccinated and boosted, and be mindful of symptoms so that they could get monoclonal antibodies early if needed.

I cannot get a doctor to treat me for my regular health issues so you really think I'm going to get an antibody treatment... yea, right. And, in MoCo people mask but not all wear them properly. At some point, every once in a while you do need to go out for groceries, medication, doctor/dental appointments.

You live in a very privileged world. Must be nice.

You know monoclonal antibodies are free, right?

Regardless, what’s your plan then? With Covid never going away, how do you plan to live the rest of your life?

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Anonymous wrote:question for the virology experts: if omicron turns out to be not virulent at all is it a good idea to get infected? One will get some immunity from the infection but not the sickness, right? Or is it even possible to neutralize the virulent part of its RNA to turn it into some kind of live vaccine?

It would be funny if it works that way. All the anti-vaxxers and anti-maskers will get vaccinated by breathing.

And vaccinated will get it too.

Since omicron does not cause serious illnesses the more the merrier. It’s the best and most economic form of herd immunity considering the low vaccination rate worldwide.

Surely you jest?

DP, and while I wouldn’t go quite that far yet, I see their point. If things aren’t good enough going into Omicron, I really don’t know what it is going to take for people to move on. Highly effective vaccines weren’t enough, so I guess we need to break people’s fears of case numbers (or at least give them a new anchor point to compare against) along with more infection-acquired immunity. It looks like Omicron might provide those while being generally less severe than Delta. Maybe. We’ll probably know a lot more in a few weeks.

Do you think the main issue is people not moving on? I don't understand. Are you saying the real problem is psychological and not the virus itself?

Yes, I’m more concerned about society’s ability to move on than I am about Covid at this point. Covid isn’t going away, yet many people have shown no acceptance of that or been able to articulate in any meaningful way what it will take to allow normal lives to resume. We still have kids quarantine for 10-14 days, even if they’re asymptomatic and test negative. And we have people seemingly seriously talking about closing schools. It is crazy. You were never guaranteed a risk-free life. Deal with it.

You are right that most people shouldn’t be over-concerned about covid for themselves. But our society has plenty with health issues such that covid could be lethal to them (even with vaccination). Are we all selfish?

And those people have decisions to make for themselves. Their other conditions presumably make them higher-risk of health complications for things besides Covid as well, so the concept of risk management shouldn’t be entirely foreign to them. There are a variety of things that high-risk individuals can do for themselves without expecting everyone else to manage their risks for them. People can self-isolate indefinitely, to varying degrees. Or they could wear protective equipment to protect themselves from infection. They can get vaccinated and boosted, and be mindful of symptoms so that they could get monoclonal antibodies early if needed.

I cannot get a doctor to treat me for my regular health issues so you really think I'm going to get an antibody treatment... yea, right. And, in MoCo people mask but not all wear them properly. At some point, every once in a while you do need to go out for groceries, medication, doctor/dental appointments.

You live in a very privileged world. Must be nice.

+1

And many of us aren't conflating a risk free life with acknowledging a mutating virus that has killed 17 million worldwide. The normalization of mass infection is really sick, just so your kid doesn't have to quarantine. Deal with it.

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Anonymous wrote:question for the virology experts: if omicron turns out to be not virulent at all is it a good idea to get infected? One will get some immunity from the infection but not the sickness, right? Or is it even possible to neutralize the virulent part of its RNA to turn it into some kind of live vaccine?

It would be funny if it works that way. All the anti-vaxxers and anti-maskers will get vaccinated by breathing.

And vaccinated will get it too.

Since omicron does not cause serious illnesses the more the merrier. It’s the best and most economic form of herd immunity considering the low vaccination rate worldwide.

Surely you jest?

DP, and while I wouldn’t go quite that far yet, I see their point. If things aren’t good enough going into Omicron, I really don’t know what it is going to take for people to move on. Highly effective vaccines weren’t enough, so I guess we need to break people’s fears of case numbers (or at least give them a new anchor point to compare against) along with more infection-acquired immunity. It looks like Omicron might provide those while being generally less severe than Delta. Maybe. We’ll probably know a lot more in a few weeks.

Do you think the main issue is people not moving on? I don't understand. Are you saying the real problem is psychological and not the virus itself?

Yes, I’m more concerned about society’s ability to move on than I am about Covid at this point. Covid isn’t going away, yet many people have shown no acceptance of that or been able to articulate in any meaningful way what it will take to allow normal lives to resume. We still have kids quarantine for 10-14 days, even if they’re asymptomatic and test negative. And we have people seemingly seriously talking about closing schools. It is crazy. You were never guaranteed a risk-free life. Deal with it.

You are right that most people shouldn’t be over-concerned about covid for themselves. But our society has plenty with health issues such that covid could be lethal to them (even with vaccination). Are we all selfish?

And those people have decisions to make for themselves. Their other conditions presumably make them higher-risk of health complications for things besides Covid as well, so the concept of risk management shouldn’t be entirely foreign to them. There are a variety of things that high-risk individuals can do for themselves without expecting everyone else to manage their risks for them. People can self-isolate indefinitely, to varying degrees. Or they could wear protective equipment to protect themselves from infection. They can get vaccinated and boosted, and be mindful of symptoms so that they could get monoclonal antibodies early if needed.

I cannot get a doctor to treat me for my regular health issues so you really think I'm going to get an antibody treatment... yea, right. And, in MoCo people mask but not all wear them properly. At some point, every once in a while you do need to go out for groceries, medication, doctor/dental appointments.

You live in a very privileged world. Must be nice.

You know monoclonal antibodies are free, right?

Regardless, what’s your plan then? With Covid never going away, how do you plan to live the rest of your life?

By tormenting you with endless school closings. Next one coming right up...

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Anonymous wrote:question for the virology experts: if omicron turns out to be not virulent at all is it a good idea to get infected? One will get some immunity from the infection but not the sickness, right? Or is it even possible to neutralize the virulent part of its RNA to turn it into some kind of live vaccine?

It would be funny if it works that way. All the anti-vaxxers and anti-maskers will get vaccinated by breathing.

And vaccinated will get it too.

Since omicron does not cause serious illnesses the more the merrier. It’s the best and most economic form of herd immunity considering the low vaccination rate worldwide.

Surely you jest?

DP, and while I wouldn’t go quite that far yet, I see their point. If things aren’t good enough going into Omicron, I really don’t know what it is going to take for people to move on. Highly effective vaccines weren’t enough, so I guess we need to break people’s fears of case numbers (or at least give them a new anchor point to compare against) along with more infection-acquired immunity. It looks like Omicron might provide those while being generally less severe than Delta. Maybe. We’ll probably know a lot more in a few weeks.

Do you think the main issue is people not moving on? I don't understand. Are you saying the real problem is psychological and not the virus itself?

Yes, I’m more concerned about society’s ability to move on than I am about Covid at this point. Covid isn’t going away, yet many people have shown no acceptance of that or been able to articulate in any meaningful way what it will take to allow normal lives to resume. We still have kids quarantine for 10-14 days, even if they’re asymptomatic and test negative. And we have people seemingly seriously talking about closing schools. It is crazy. You were never guaranteed a risk-free life. Deal with it.

You are right that most people shouldn’t be over-concerned about covid for themselves. But our society has plenty with health issues such that covid could be lethal to them (even with vaccination). Are we all selfish?

And those people have decisions to make for themselves. Their other conditions presumably make them higher-risk of health complications for things besides Covid as well, so the concept of risk management shouldn’t be entirely foreign to them. There are a variety of things that high-risk individuals can do for themselves without expecting everyone else to manage their risks for them. People can self-isolate indefinitely, to varying degrees. Or they could wear protective equipment to protect themselves from infection. They can get vaccinated and boosted, and be mindful of symptoms so that they could get monoclonal antibodies early if needed.

I cannot get a doctor to treat me for my regular health issues so you really think I'm going to get an antibody treatment... yea, right. And, in MoCo people mask but not all wear them properly. At some point, every once in a while you do need to go out for groceries, medication, doctor/dental appointments.

You live in a very privileged world. Must be nice.

+1

And many of us aren't conflating a risk free life with acknowledging a mutating virus that has killed 17 million worldwide. The normalization of mass infection is really sick, just so your kid doesn't have to quarantine. Deal with it.

Mass infection is going to happen regardless of whether or not kids quarantine. Do you really not understand that? How do you think this plays out? Really.

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Anonymous wrote:question for the virology experts: if omicron turns out to be not virulent at all is it a good idea to get infected? One will get some immunity from the infection but not the sickness, right? Or is it even possible to neutralize the virulent part of its RNA to turn it into some kind of live vaccine?

It would be funny if it works that way. All the anti-vaxxers and anti-maskers will get vaccinated by breathing.

And vaccinated will get it too.

Since omicron does not cause serious illnesses the more the merrier. It’s the best and most economic form of herd immunity considering the low vaccination rate worldwide.

Surely you jest?

DP, and while I wouldn’t go quite that far yet, I see their point. If things aren’t good enough going into Omicron, I really don’t know what it is going to take for people to move on. Highly effective vaccines weren’t enough, so I guess we need to break people’s fears of case numbers (or at least give them a new anchor point to compare against) along with more infection-acquired immunity. It looks like Omicron might provide those while being generally less severe than Delta. Maybe. We’ll probably know a lot more in a few weeks.

Do you think the main issue is people not moving on? I don't understand. Are you saying the real problem is psychological and not the virus itself?

Yes, I’m more concerned about society’s ability to move on than I am about Covid at this point. Covid isn’t going away, yet many people have shown no acceptance of that or been able to articulate in any meaningful way what it will take to allow normal lives to resume. We still have kids quarantine for 10-14 days, even if they’re asymptomatic and test negative. And we have people seemingly seriously talking about closing schools. It is crazy. You were never guaranteed a risk-free life. Deal with it.

You are right that most people shouldn’t be over-concerned about covid for themselves. But our society has plenty with health issues such that covid could be lethal to them (even with vaccination). Are we all selfish?

And those people have decisions to make for themselves. Their other conditions presumably make them higher-risk of health complications for things besides Covid as well, so the concept of risk management shouldn’t be entirely foreign to them. There are a variety of things that high-risk individuals can do for themselves without expecting everyone else to manage their risks for them. People can self-isolate indefinitely, to varying degrees. Or they could wear protective equipment to protect themselves from infection. They can get vaccinated and boosted, and be mindful of symptoms so that they could get monoclonal antibodies early if needed.

I cannot get a doctor to treat me for my regular health issues so you really think I'm going to get an antibody treatment... yea, right. And, in MoCo people mask but not all wear them properly. At some point, every once in a while you do need to go out for groceries, medication, doctor/dental appointments.

You live in a very privileged world. Must be nice.

You know monoclonal antibodies are free, right?

Regardless, what’s your plan then? With Covid never going away, how do you plan to live the rest of your life?

That plan is not to die of covid soon.

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Anonymous wrote:question for the virology experts: if omicron turns out to be not virulent at all is it a good idea to get infected? One will get some immunity from the infection but not the sickness, right? Or is it even possible to neutralize the virulent part of its RNA to turn it into some kind of live vaccine?

It would be funny if it works that way. All the anti-vaxxers and anti-maskers will get vaccinated by breathing.

And vaccinated will get it too.

Since omicron does not cause serious illnesses the more the merrier. It’s the best and most economic form of herd immunity considering the low vaccination rate worldwide.

Surely you jest?

DP, and while I wouldn’t go quite that far yet, I see their point. If things aren’t good enough going into Omicron, I really don’t know what it is going to take for people to move on. Highly effective vaccines weren’t enough, so I guess we need to break people’s fears of case numbers (or at least give them a new anchor point to compare against) along with more infection-acquired immunity. It looks like Omicron might provide those while being generally less severe than Delta. Maybe. We’ll probably know a lot more in a few weeks.

Do you think the main issue is people not moving on? I don't understand. Are you saying the real problem is psychological and not the virus itself?

Yes, I’m more concerned about society’s ability to move on than I am about Covid at this point. Covid isn’t going away, yet many people have shown no acceptance of that or been able to articulate in any meaningful way what it will take to allow normal lives to resume. We still have kids quarantine for 10-14 days, even if they’re asymptomatic and test negative. And we have people seemingly seriously talking about closing schools. It is crazy. You were never guaranteed a risk-free life. Deal with it.

You are right that most people shouldn’t be over-concerned about covid for themselves. But our society has plenty with health issues such that covid could be lethal to them (even with vaccination). Are we all selfish?

And those people have decisions to make for themselves. Their other conditions presumably make them higher-risk of health complications for things besides Covid as well, so the concept of risk management shouldn’t be entirely foreign to them. There are a variety of things that high-risk individuals can do for themselves without expecting everyone else to manage their risks for them. People can self-isolate indefinitely, to varying degrees. Or they could wear protective equipment to protect themselves from infection. They can get vaccinated and boosted, and be mindful of symptoms so that they could get monoclonal antibodies early if needed.

I cannot get a doctor to treat me for my regular health issues so you really think I'm going to get an antibody treatment... yea, right. And, in MoCo people mask but not all wear them properly. At some point, every once in a while you do need to go out for groceries, medication, doctor/dental appointments.

You live in a very privileged world. Must be nice.

You know monoclonal antibodies are free, right?

Regardless, what’s your plan then? With Covid never going away, how do you plan to live the rest of your life?

By tormenting you with endless school closings. Next one coming right up...

Luckily the state is in control of school closures, not MCPS itself. You're not going to see broad closures again now that we know how hard it is to get teachers working again.

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Anonymous wrote:question for the virology experts: if omicron turns out to be not virulent at all is it a good idea to get infected? One will get some immunity from the infection but not the sickness, right? Or is it even possible to neutralize the virulent part of its RNA to turn it into some kind of live vaccine?

It would be funny if it works that way. All the anti-vaxxers and anti-maskers will get vaccinated by breathing.

And vaccinated will get it too.

Since omicron does not cause serious illnesses the more the merrier. It’s the best and most economic form of herd immunity considering the low vaccination rate worldwide.

Surely you jest?

DP, and while I wouldn’t go quite that far yet, I see their point. If things aren’t good enough going into Omicron, I really don’t know what it is going to take for people to move on. Highly effective vaccines weren’t enough, so I guess we need to break people’s fears of case numbers (or at least give them a new anchor point to compare against) along with more infection-acquired immunity. It looks like Omicron might provide those while being generally less severe than Delta. Maybe. We’ll probably know a lot more in a few weeks.

Do you think the main issue is people not moving on? I don't understand. Are you saying the real problem is psychological and not the virus itself?

Yes, I’m more concerned about society’s ability to move on than I am about Covid at this point. Covid isn’t going away, yet many people have shown no acceptance of that or been able to articulate in any meaningful way what it will take to allow normal lives to resume. We still have kids quarantine for 10-14 days, even if they’re asymptomatic and test negative. And we have people seemingly seriously talking about closing schools. It is crazy. You were never guaranteed a risk-free life. Deal with it.

You are right that most people shouldn’t be over-concerned about covid for themselves. But our society has plenty with health issues such that covid could be lethal to them (even with vaccination). Are we all selfish?

And those people have decisions to make for themselves. Their other conditions presumably make them higher-risk of health complications for things besides Covid as well, so the concept of risk management shouldn’t be entirely foreign to them. There are a variety of things that high-risk individuals can do for themselves without expecting everyone else to manage their risks for them. People can self-isolate indefinitely, to varying degrees. Or they could wear protective equipment to protect themselves from infection. They can get vaccinated and boosted, and be mindful of symptoms so that they could get monoclonal antibodies early if needed.

I cannot get a doctor to treat me for my regular health issues so you really think I'm going to get an antibody treatment... yea, right. And, in MoCo people mask but not all wear them properly. At some point, every once in a while you do need to go out for groceries, medication, doctor/dental appointments.

You live in a very privileged world. Must be nice.

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And many of us aren't conflating a risk free life with acknowledging a mutating virus that has killed 17 million worldwide. The normalization of mass infection is really sick, just so your kid doesn't have to quarantine. Deal with it.

Very few kids in MCPS have been quarantined. Why the fuss?

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Anonymous wrote:question for the virology experts: if omicron turns out to be not virulent at all is it a good idea to get infected? One will get some immunity from the infection but not the sickness, right? Or is it even possible to neutralize the virulent part of its RNA to turn it into some kind of live vaccine?

It would be funny if it works that way. All the anti-vaxxers and anti-maskers will get vaccinated by breathing.

And vaccinated will get it too.

Since omicron does not cause serious illnesses the more the merrier. It’s the best and most economic form of herd immunity considering the low vaccination rate worldwide.

Surely you jest?

DP, and while I wouldn’t go quite that far yet, I see their point. If things aren’t good enough going into Omicron, I really don’t know what it is going to take for people to move on. Highly effective vaccines weren’t enough, so I guess we need to break people’s fears of case numbers (or at least give them a new anchor point to compare against) along with more infection-acquired immunity. It looks like Omicron might provide those while being generally less severe than Delta. Maybe. We’ll probably know a lot more in a few weeks.

Do you think the main issue is people not moving on? I don't understand. Are you saying the real problem is psychological and not the virus itself?

Yes, I’m more concerned about society’s ability to move on than I am about Covid at this point. Covid isn’t going away, yet many people have shown no acceptance of that or been able to articulate in any meaningful way what it will take to allow normal lives to resume. We still have kids quarantine for 10-14 days, even if they’re asymptomatic and test negative. And we have people seemingly seriously talking about closing schools. It is crazy. You were never guaranteed a risk-free life. Deal with it.

You are right that most people shouldn’t be over-concerned about covid for themselves. But our society has plenty with health issues such that covid could be lethal to them (even with vaccination). Are we all selfish?

And those people have decisions to make for themselves. Their other conditions presumably make them higher-risk of health complications for things besides Covid as well, so the concept of risk management shouldn’t be entirely foreign to them. There are a variety of things that high-risk individuals can do for themselves without expecting everyone else to manage their risks for them. People can self-isolate indefinitely, to varying degrees. Or they could wear protective equipment to protect themselves from infection. They can get vaccinated and boosted, and be mindful of symptoms so that they could get monoclonal antibodies early if needed.

I cannot get a doctor to treat me for my regular health issues so you really think I'm going to get an antibody treatment... yea, right. And, in MoCo people mask but not all wear them properly. At some point, every once in a while you do need to go out for groceries, medication, doctor/dental appointments.

You live in a very privileged world. Must be nice.

You know monoclonal antibodies are free, right?

Regardless, what’s your plan then? With Covid never going away, how do you plan to live the rest of your life?

By tormenting you with endless school closings. Next one coming right up...

Luckily the state is in control of school closures, not MCPS itself. You're not going to see broad closures again now that we know how hard it is to get teachers working again.

Is the bitterness necessary? FYI, most MCPS teachers worked really hard during virtual school.