COVID-19 2020

Julian, wrote:

Justin wrote:
I wonder how many people are waiting the 3 or 4 weeks needed for the vax to fully immunize them. If not then they're not really vaxxed yet.

There is zero — and I stress, zero — evidence that the vaccines take 3-4 weeks to give off a relative level of immunity or that at week 3 or 4 one’s protection takes some statistically significant leap from mere days before.

my SiL and BiL both work in immunology and are our go-to source for pandemic information.  they assured me that you're at maximum protection between 48 and 72 hours after a shot.  the multi-week wait advice is way (as in: stupidly) overly cautious.

Lindsey Graham has tested positive for Covid19


He has been vaccinated

Graham, in his statement, touted the vaccine, saying that if he wasn't vaccinated "my symptoms would be far worse."

“I am very glad I was vaccinated because without vaccination I am certain I would not feel as well as I do now," he said.

Starsky wrote:
https://mobile.twitter.com/FirstAvenue/status/1422311987124506632

Well there's no way in hell I'm going to a concert in Minneapolis, then!!

Starsky wrote:
https://mobile.twitter.com/FirstAvenue/status/1422311987124506632

Tangential note:

Somehow I got myself on a Wilco Facebook group membership and it was reported that there was a policy change for the Jeff Tweedy shows at Brooklyn Made. Previously, masks were required but now they are not. Or something like that. However, the Greg Dulli show is requiring masks, by artist request. I dunno, I'm not going to any Brooklyn shows, so only half paying attention.

Spent a day at King's Dominion yesterday.

I spent a few days at the beach, and can confirm that there are few masks. Also, people are fat.

Good reconnaissance Ex-con!

What a classy governor they have up there in South Dakota!

https://www.facebook.com/govnoem/photos/a.281082735912430/781686665852032/

NYC to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining

we did just pass a milestone we hoped to hit 29 days ago
70% of all adults have now had their first shot.

does that mean we don't all get a free beer?

oh for fuck's sake.  because enough peeps aren't vaxxed…. because just the plain ol' delta variant isn't enough… we bring you:

Here’s what we know about the delta-plus variant (WaPo)

There are at least 200 known cases of the Delta Plus coronavirus variant worldwide. Here's what we know (CNN)

Will DC follow?


https://pitchfork.com/news/nyc-to-require-covid-19-vaccination-for-concerts-broadway-more/

Starsky wrote:
Will DC follow?


https://pitchfork.com/news/nyc-to-require-covid-19-vaccination-for-concerts-broadway-more/

Follow? Did I misunderstand Bowser's mask mandate she put into effect a few days ago? Wouldn't it already do this?

I thought it requires wearing masks not proof of vaccination?

Starsky wrote:
I thought it requires wearing masks not proof of vaccination?

I'm sorry – reading is hard.

Julian, wrote:

Starsky wrote:
I thought it requires wearing masks not proof of vaccination?

I'm sorry – reading is hard.

Starsky is correct. DC is requiring masks but not vaccinations. NYC will be requiring vaccinations but not masks (though they are strongly recommended for all.)

I know at one point i came out against vaccine passports, but opinions evolve with new info and new twists and turns of the virus. Having said that, I prefer the NYC approach to the DC approach. Whatever results in more people getting vaccinated is the step in the right direction.

Space wrote:
opinions evolve with new info and new twists and turns

SPACE IS A FLIP-FLOPPER!!!  NO MORAL FORTITUDE!!!  CAN'T TRUST ANYTHING HE SAYS, EVER, BECAUSE HIS OPINION MIGHT CHANGE!!!