Coronavirus in Massachusetts (insurance, tenant, pharmacy)

[Nirvana11]

Originally Posted by redplum33

The last COVID surge? Experts optimistic, but warn against easing precautions


"Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former head of the FDA, said earlier this week the delta variant is likely to spread aggressively through the northern U.S. in the weeks ahead before trailing off around Thanksgiving. However, he believes this may be the final big wave of infections the nation faces.

“I do think this is the last major surge of infection, barring something unexpected like a new variant coming along that pierces the immunity offered by vaccination or prior infection,” Gottlieb told CNN Monday."

Two more months…Fingers crossed!

[BostonMike7]

Hope so. Just bought my first concert tix in 2 years.


But I won’t hold my breath.

[htfdcolt]

Originally Posted by redplum33

The last COVID surge? Experts optimistic, but warn against easing precautions


"Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former head of the FDA, said earlier this week the delta variant is likely to spread aggressively through the northern U.S. in the weeks ahead before trailing off around Thanksgiving. However, he believes this may be the final big wave of infections the nation faces.

“I do think this is the last major surge of infection, barring something unexpected like a new variant coming along that pierces the immunity offered by vaccination or prior infection,” Gottlieb told CNN Monday."

Spread aggressively through the northern US? Was he more specific? The Northeast, for example, has some of the highest vax rates in the US...not sure what would drive "aggressive" spread!

[massnative71]

Originally Posted by htfdcolt

Spread aggressively through the northern US? Was he more specific? The Northeast, for example, has some of the highest vax rates in the US...not sure what would drive "aggressive" spread!

Colder weather. Kids back in school, sports. Not all of the northern US has high vax rates.

[bizcuit]

Originally Posted by justyouraveragetenant

yes death is permanent that is why I won't take the shot. I have a history of heart conditions in my family.

But you're not concerned about heart damage from covid? Seems very counterintuitive, IMO.

I get it, you're not going to get the vaccine and you're not going to wear a mask, regardless of what anyone says. Why keep inventing all of these excuses? Just say that you're not going to do it and be done with it. It's almost as if you're trying to convince yourself that your decision is a good one.

[bizcuit]

Originally Posted by Amontillado

Yes, the Merck product has been in the news. I suppose it's going to help the anti-vax crowd to justify their position--"And if I do get the virus, there are drugs now that will help me survive."

Kind of like opiate or heroin addicts who assume the narcan will bring them back if they OD.

[GeoffD]

Originally Posted by NewfieMama

If the purpose of vaccination is to reduce hospitalization rates and this serves the same purpose, that's good news.

+1


The anti-vaxers have been destroying our hospital infrastructure. If they test positive and get an Rx for an oral drug that keeps most of them out of the hospital, it's an enormous win.


We just got our 3rd Pfizer jabs yesterday. I should be topped up to 85% to 90% efficacy against Delta in a couple of weeks. That, combined with an oral drug that makes it unlikely I'll get seriously sick if I do contract the disease changes my life. I can go back to June and the first half of July where the mask didn't need to be part of my life and I only used it in mask-required places like airports/airplanes and health care. I sure hope this makes it through FDA approval quickly.

[justyouraveragetenant]

Originally Posted by bizcuit

But you're not concerned about heart damage from covid? Seems very counterintuitive, IMO.

I get it, you're not going to get the vaccine and you're not going to wear a mask, regardless of what anyone says. Why keep inventing all of these excuses? Just say that you're not going to do it and be done with it. It's almost as if you're trying to convince yourself that your decision is a good one.

I don't need to convince myself . I would rather take my chances with covid than the shot.

[massnative71]

Originally Posted by htfdcolt

Spread aggressively through the northern US? Was he more specific? The Northeast, for example, has some of the highest vax rates in the US...not sure what would drive "aggressive" spread!

It's now hitting northern states the hardest, as was being predicted for some time. Alaska is off the charts. Louisiana, not long ago the epicenter, is now one of the lowest cases per 100K. Connecticut currently has the lowest case count. Northern NE isn't faring as well.


U.S. COVID-19 Map: Tracking the Trends - Mayo Clinic

[GeoffD]

Originally Posted by massnative71

It's now hitting northern states the hardest, as was being predicted for some time. Alaska is off the charts. Louisiana, not long ago the epicenter, is now one of the lowest cases per 100K. Connecticut currently has the lowest case count. Northern NE isn't faring as well.


U.S. COVID-19 Map: Tracking the Trends - Mayo Clinic

The New Bedford 14-day daily average for positives is 47.2. Acushnet is the same number. Fairhaven 44.2.



Springfield is 52.6.