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Tabitha111
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Posted: January 18 2021 at 4:56am |
by: monotreme1000 | January 17, 2021 Hydra There are at least 3 new strains of SARS-2 with functional mutations, B.1.1.7 (UK), B.1.351 (South Africa), B.1.1.248 (Brazil). Although there has been suggested that the currently available vaccines will be effective against the UK strain, there is less certainty that this will be true against the South African and Brazilian strains. Indeed, there is evidence in Brazil that previous infection with the original SARS-2 strain does NOT protect against the new Brazilian strain. We are assured that drug companies can quickly switch to a new vaccine, if necessary, due to mRNA vaccine technology. This is true, but is a misleading statement. It implies that there will be no problem in adapting to the changing virus. This is almost certainly false. We should do the best we can with vaccines. But these will not be enough. Passenger travel bans are the only answer. How many people will have to die before politicians and public health leaders accept this? Gnosis Scientists in the United States invented most of the sequencing technologies currently used to identify new strains of SARS-2. Yet, we have done relatively little sequencing of SARS-2 compared to other countries such as the UK? Why? Janus I try to avoid discussing politics except as it relates to the pandemic. Nonetheless, some people have wondered what my politics is and whether it influences my thinking. In fact, it is the other way around. I have no loyalty to any political party or politician. I abhor cults of personality and consider them dangerous to our democracy. I have voted for both Republicans and Democrats. I make my decisions about whom to vote for based on which politician is likely to do the most good at the time that they are running for office. My opinion about them may change in subsequent elections. I am totally opposed to any hint of totalitarian government, whether it be Communist or Fascist. I also consider anarchists to be a threat to this country, both Antifa and Boogaloo Boys. Anyone who proposes to usurp the rights of the citizens in this country, whether through violence or lies is my enemy. Anyone who supports the Constitution and the Rule of Law is my friend. [Apologies for mixing Greek and Roman myths and stretching their meaning]. |
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Dutch Josh
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Here in NL discussion on further restrictions (curfews 20pm-4am, NO visitors at all) is frustrated by our government still not stopping air travel from several Dutch airports to several UK airports (over 20 per day vice versa !!!). How can you convince people they have to stay inside their houses after 20 hrs-supermarkets so far often open till 22 hrs-to spread the number of customers, to have NO visitors if travel with the UK is not stopped ? If "the leaders" are leading in words not in action? -We have an increasing number of vaccinations-there is growing concern over the variants-but that is in words-not deeds. It may take that much time before action is taken again becoming to little to late... -In my opinion the SA variant South Africa) is a far bigger risk then the UK variant-wich the UK seem to be getting a grip on-by NPI. (Vaccines did not stop the UK variant in the UK, the lockdown did !) The SA variant has THREE mutations on the RBD (Receptor Binding Domain) the UK just one...does this mean the SA variant is 3 times more infectious-not very likely, but it may mean it is more infectious. And the SA variant is widespread all over the globe-often in lower numbers-but in Switzerland it may be more spread then the UK variant (we even have trainlinks with Switzerland, people drive six hours with their car-wintersports... The B (Brazil) variant may be close family of the SA variant...vaccinations create variants...we are not out of the problem. |
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EdwinSm,
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On another thread there was talk about the Chinese vaccine only being just over 50% effective in tests in Brazil, but getting much higher rates in Turkey. I have not proof for this (ie wild speculation on my part - so treat with caution) but I wonder if the Brazilian strain is part of the reason for poor test results in that country. |
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carbon20
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If the vaccine is only 50% effective , does that mean the virus has more chance of mutating to resist the vaccine, Going on the premise , if doesn't kill you , it will make you stronger..... If that is the case we are in deep s..t, take care all 😷😉 |
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