#latest coronavirus vaccination

[ramon-balaguer]

Sad, so young and athletic to be Gone with the Makani but my unpopular, uninformed and unprofessional opinion is he was mostly COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated or at least got his first fear shot.😢

Praying for his family, friends and teammates… 🇺🇾🙏🙏🙏

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"The Food and Drug Administration approved new mRNA coronavirus vaccines Thursday [August 22, 2024], clearing the way for shots manufactured by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna to start hitting pharmacy shelves and doctor’s offices within a week.

Health officials encourage annual vaccination against the coronavirus, similar to yearly flu shots. Everyone 6 months and older should receive a new vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends.

The FDA has yet to approve an updated vaccine from Novavax, which uses a more conventional vaccine development method but has faced financial challenges.

Our scientific understanding of coronavirus vaccines has evolved since they debuted in late 2020. Here’s what to know about the new vaccines.

Why are there new vaccines?

The coronavirus keeps evolving to overcome our immune defenses, and the shield offered by vaccines weakens over time. That’s why federal health officials want people to get an annual updated coronavirus vaccine designed to target the latest variants. They approve them for release in late summer or early fall to coincide with flu shots that Americans are already used to getting.

The underlying vaccine technology and manufacturing process are the same, but components change to account for how the virus morphs. The new vaccines target the KP.2 variant because most recent covid cases are caused by that strain or closely related ones...

Do the vaccines prevent infection?

You probably know by now that vaccinated people can still get covid. But the shots do offer some protection against infection, just not the kind of protection you get from highly effective vaccines for other diseases such as measles.

The 2023-2024 vaccine provided 54 percent increased protection against symptomatic covid infections, according to a CDC study of people who tested for the coronavirus at pharmacies during the first four months after that year’s shot was released...

A nasal vaccine could be better at stopping infections outright by increasing immunity where they take hold, and one is being studied in a trial sponsored by the National Institutes of Health.

If you really want to dodge covid, don’t rely on the vaccine alone and take other precautions such as masking or avoiding crowds...

Do the vaccines help prevent transmission?

You may remember from early coverage of coronavirus vaccines that it was unclear whether shots would reduce transmission. Now, scientists say the answer is yes — even if you’re actively shedding virus.

That’s because the vaccine creates antibodies that reduce the amount of virus entering your cells, limiting how much the virus can replicate and make you even sicker. When vaccination prevents symptoms such as coughing and sneezing, people expel fewer respiratory droplets carrying the virus. When it reduces the viral load in an infected person, people become less contagious.

That’s why Peter Hotez, a physician and co-director of the Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development, said he feels more comfortable in a crowded medical conference, where attendees are probably up to date on their vaccines, than in a crowded airport.

“By having so many vaccinated people, it’s decreasing the number of days you are shedding virus if you get a breakthrough infection, and it decreases the amount of virus you are shedding,” Hotez said.

Do vaccines prevent long covid?

While the threat of acute serious respiratory covid disease has faded, developing the lingering symptoms of “long covid” remains a concern for people who have had even mild cases. The CDC says vaccination is the “best available tool” to reduce the risk of long covid in children and adults. The exact mechanism is unclear, but experts theorize that vaccines help by reducing the severity of illness, which is a major risk factor for long covid.

When is the best time to get a new coronavirus vaccine?

It depends on your circumstances, including risk factors for severe disease, when you were last infected or vaccinated, and plans for the months ahead. It’s best to talk these issues through with a doctor.

If you are at high risk and have not recently been vaccinated or infected, you may want to get a shot as soon as possible while cases remain high. The summer wave has shown signs of peaking, but cases can still be elevated and take weeks to return to low levels. It’s hard to predict when a winter wave will begin....

Where do I find vaccines?

CVS said its expects to start administering them within days, and Walgreens said that it would start scheduling appointments to receive shots after Sept. 6 and that customers can walk in before then.

Availability at doctor’s offices might take longer. Finding shots for infants and toddlers could be more difficult because many pharmacies do not administer them and not every pediatrician’s office will stock them given low demand and limited storage space.

This year’s updated coronavirus vaccines are supposed to have a longer shelf life, which eases the financial pressures of stocking them.

The CDC plans to relaunch its vaccine locator when the new vaccines are widely available, and similar services are offered by Moderna and Pfizer."

-via The Washington Post, August 22, 2024

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वैश्विक महामारी कोरोना ने साल 2019 में अपना भयानक रूप दिखाकर कई परिवारों को खत्म कर दिया था। कोरोना संक्रमण ने जहां कई बुजुर्ग माता-पिता से उनके बु़ढ़ापे की लाठी का सहारा यानी की उनके बच्चे को ही छीन लिया। तो कई घर ऐसे से जिनके छोटे बच्चे अनाथ हो गए। जिनपर बीती है वो लोग आज भी करोना नाम से खौफ खाते हैं। लेकिन ऐसे में राहत की खबर भी सामने आ रही है। जिसमें विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन (डब्ल्यूएचओ) ने डब्ल्यूएचओ के महानिदेशक डॉ टेड्रोस अदनोम घेब्रेयसस ने शुक्रवार की देर शाम कोविड-19 और वैश्विक स्वास्थ्य मुद्दों पर बातचीत करते हुए मीडिया ब्रीफिंग के दौरान घोषणा करते हुए कहा कि-  “मैं बड़ी आशा के साथ कोविड-19 के विश्व से खत्म होने की घोषणा करता हूं. हालांकि, इसका मत��ब यह नहीं होगा कि विश्व पर कोविड-19 का खतरा बिल्कुल नहीं होगा।”

30 जनवरी को आपातकाल घोषित कि गई थी वैश्विक महामारी

डब्ल्यूएचओ के महानिदेशक डॉ टेड्रोस अदनोम घेब्रेयसस के मुताबिक हम सब जानते हैं, दुनिया भर में हजारों आज भी इस महामारी के कारण जिंदगी से जुझ रहे हैं। लाखों लोग कोविड-19 के बाद की स्थिति के प्रभावों के साथ जी रहे हैं। गौरतलब है कि डब्ल्यूएचओ द्वारा ही साल 2020 की जनवरी में Covid-19 को वैश्विक आपातकाल घोषित किया था। टेड्रोस ने कहा, 30 जनवरी 2020 को अंतर्राष्ट्रीय स्वास्थ्य विनियमों के तहत अहम बैठक बुलाई थी, जिसमें आपातकालीन समिति की सलाह पर के आओधार पर ही मैंने कोविड-19 के वैश्विक प्रकोप हुए आपातकाल को घोषणा करा था। बीते 3 सालों में कोविड-19 ने हमारी दुनिया को पूरी तरह से पलट कर रख दिया है। डब्ल्यूएचओ रिपोर्ट की माने तो दुनिया में मौतों का आंकड़ा इतना ज्यादा रहा की अंतीम संस्कार और दफनाने के लिए भी जगह नहीं मिली।  

सार्वजनिक आपातकाल है अभी भी

दरअसल शुक्रवार को WHO द्वारा वैश्विक महामारी के रूप में घेषित की गई कोविड-19 महामारी अब खत्म हो गई है। एस बुरे दौर से गुजरने के बाद दुनिया में कोविड-19 से पीछे छुड़ाना बेहद ही चिंताजनक है। विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन WHO का कहना है कि यह अंतरराष्ट्रीय चिंता का विषय बना हुआ है। लेकिन विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन ने चेतावनी देते हुए कहा है कि कोविड-19 अंतरराष्ट्रीय चिंता का एक सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य आपातकाल बना हुआ है। 

क्या कहा डब्ल्यूएचओ चीफ ने?

डब्ल्यूएचओ महानिदेशक टेड्रोस अदनोम घेब्रेयसस का कहना है कि "कोविड-19 का खतरा अभी भी सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य पर बना हुआ है चिल न करें ...सतर्क रहें।" डब्ल्यूएचओ ने ये भी कहा है कि कोरोना महामारी अभी भी अंतरराष्ट्रीय संकट और आपात स्थिति है। विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन ने हालांकि ये भी स्वीकार किया है कि वायरस शायद एक संक्रमण बिंदु पर है, लेकिन इस संक्रमण के सावधानीपूर्वक और संभावित नकारात्मक परिणामों को कम करना जरूरी है।  

यह भी पढ़ें- 

यूपी सरकार ने निजी कृषि विवि के वीसी,निदेशक पर धर्मांतरण का हलफनामा किया दायर 

UP STF का खुलासा, विदेशों से मंगवाएं थे माफिया मुख्तार अंसारी के बेटे ने आर्म्स

[gujjukathiyawadi]

China Covid News: चीन में लगा लाशों का अंबार पर अभी नहीं थमने वाली कोरोना की तबाही, तीन नई लहरों से नए साल में मंजर होगा दर्दनाक!

China Covid News: चीन में लगा लाशों का अंबार पर अभी नहीं थमने वाली कोरोना की तबाही, तीन नई लहरों से नए साल में मंजर होगा दर्दनाक!

हाइलाइट्स चीनीी अस्‍पताल कोविड-19 के मरीजों से भरे हुए हैं और लाशों का अंबार लगा है कुछ दिनों में देश में कोविड की तीन नई लहर आने वाली हैं इन लहरों की वजह से देश का पूरा हेल्‍थ सिस्‍टम टूट सकता है बीजिंग: चीन में विरोध प्रदर्शनों के बाद राष्‍ट्रपति शी जिनपिंग ने लॉकडाउन को हटाने और जीरो कोविड नीति में ढील देने का फैसला किया था। इसके बाद देश में स्थितियां बेकाबू हो गई हैं। अस्‍पताल कोविड-19 के…

[covid-safer-hotties]

Alarm bells ring in Japan as experts warn of fast-spreading new Covid variant KP. 3 - Published July 19, 2024

Paywalled at the South China Morning Post: Unpaywalled by Covidsafehotties.

The country reported a 39 per cent week-on-week surge in infections from July 1 to 7, with Okinawa the hardest hit

Japan is grappling with a new and highly contagious coronavirus variant that is fuelling the country’s 11th wave of Covid-19 infections, health experts warn. The KP. 3 variant is spreading rapidly, even among those who are vaccinated or have recovered from previous infections, according to Kazuhiro Tateda, president of the Japan Association of Infectious Diseases.

“It is, unfortunately, the nature of the virus to become more resilient and resistant each time it changes into a different form,” Tateda told This Week in Asia. “People lose their immunity quite quickly after being vaccinated, so they have little or no resistance.”

Tateda, who sits on Japan’s advisory panel formed at the start of the pandemic, said the coming weeks will be critical as authorities monitor the variant’s spread and impact.

While hospitals have reported a sharp uptick in Covid-19 admissions, Tateda said he is “relieved that not many of these cases are severe”. Typical symptoms of the KP. 3 variant include high fever, sore throat, loss of smell and taste, headaches, and fatigue.

According to the health ministry, medical facilities across Japan logged a 1.39-fold – or 39 per cent – increase in infections from July 1 to 7, compared to the previous week.

Okinawa prefecture has been the hardest hit by the new strain of the virus, with hospitals reporting an average of nearly 30 infections per days. The KP. 3 variant has accounted for more than 90 per cent of Covid-19 cases nationwide, the Fuji News Network reported, leading to renewed concerns about bed shortages at medical facilities.

Since Japan’s first detected Covid-19 case in early 2020 involving a man who returned from the Chinese city of Wuhan, East Asian nation has recorded a total of 34 million infections and around 75,000 related deaths. The country’s Covid-19 caseload peaked on August 5, 2022, when more than 253,000 people were receiving treatment.

Japan’s uptick in cases coincides with similar increases being observed globally. In the US, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention reported a 23.5 per cent week-over-week rise in the number of people visiting hospitals with Covid-19 symptoms during the week ending July 6.

High-profile US.figures such as President Joe Biden and Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice-President Kamala Harris, have recently tested positive and gone into isolation. Meanwhile, several riders in the ongoing Tour de France cycling race have also returned positive test results.

Experts say it is too early to determine the full impact of the new variant on Japanese businesses or cross-border activities like travel. Precautionary measures are already in place at the country’s air and seaports to monitor the health of incoming arrivals. However, the global spike in cases may deter some Japanese from venturing abroad this summer.

A recent survey by Nippon Life insurance found that just 3.2 per cent of Japanese plan to travel abroad in the coming months, which is likely to depress annual travel figures once again. In 2023, Japan saw 9.62 million outbound travellers, a recovery after three years of extremely low pandemic-era numbers, but still far below the 20.01 million outbound travellers recorded in 2019.

Despite the latest surge, infectious disease expert Tateda insists there is no need for panic in Japan. However, he emphasised the importance of following precautions implemented during the pandemic’s peak, such as mask-wearing in public, handwashing, and social distancing.

Tateda also stressed that anyone testing positive should immediately isolate themselves.

[liesmyteachertoldme]

Majority of Americans now dying from Covid were Vaccinated and Boosted

A majority of Americans dying from the coronavirus received at least the primary series of the vaccine, writes The Washington Post.

The latest data shows that 58% of COVID-19 deaths in August 2022 were from people who were vaccinated or boosted. Based on past figures and the current trends, we can reasonably estimate that the number of vaccinated/boosted COVID-19 deaths will only rise, comments The Reactionary.

Majority now dying from Covid were Vaccinated: In September 2021, the vaccinated accounted for 23% of COVID-19 deaths; in January/February 2022, the vaccinated were 42%.

This is what happens when you rush ineffective and dangerous vaccines.

Majority now dying from Covid were Vaccinated: The FDA’s promises of efficacy – 91% for the Pfizer vaccine and 93% for the Moderna vaccine – were always based on hope, not data. So too were the promises of safety.

At the time of the official approvals, both Pfizer and Moderna hadn’t submitted any type of long-term numbers on effectiveness. Their trials were polluted with the unblinding of participants and their safety studies are “ongoing.”

Now, we’re seeing efficacy numbers plummet within months of vaccination. The pandemic is of the vaccinated. The boosters?

[beardedmrbean]

It has been reported that a Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) between Finland and the United States could be ready for signing at the civil servant level as early as this week. Under its terms, it would, for example, allow for the construction of US military infrastructure in Finland, advance storage of materials, and for US soldiers to arrive at shorter notice for training and exercises in Finland.

Helsingin Sanomat reported that Jussi Saramo, the chair of the parliamentary group of the Left Alliance, and a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, says his party is not yet ready to support the agreement on the basis of the information it currently has.

"We don't know anything about it, as far as what is being concretely agreed upon," Saramo said, referring, for example, to the areas that will be made available for use by US troops in Finland.

According to Saramo, the Left Alliance is also interested in information about the weapon systems that could be placed in Finland. He told the paper that weapons of mass destruction and nuclear weapons should be banned in the text, even though Finnish law already prohibits bringing nuclear weapons into the country.

"I am most pessimistic about legal jurisdiction on Finnish soil. In any case, we are going to give up some of our sovereignty regarding US [military] people who are here," Saramo stated.

The Left Alliance was in government when the DCA agreement negotiations began last year.

Saramo added that he does not oppose or support the agreement.

"Of course, since we're in Nato it's good that we created structures with which Nato's undisputed largest military power can more smoothly help us if necessary, and we can train together here," Saramo said.

It has been speculated that many of the US forces that will train in Finland under the terms of the DCA will be stationed in the far north of the country.

Helsingin Sanomat interviewed locals in Rovaniemi to find out how they feel about the prospect of a regular American military presence in the area.

The paper summed up the responses by writing, "US soldiers are welcome in the north just like other foreigners. Local businesses will get more customers at the same time, but they'll have to know how to behave themselves when enjoying the nightlife."

Covid risks

The Finnish Institute of Health and Welfare (THL) has recommended a new coronavirus booster for anyone over the age of 65, people 18 and over who belong to medical risk groups, and anyone over the age of 12 who is severely immunocompromised.

Aamulehti writes that the latest booster became available in the Pirkanmaa region on Monday. Tero Harjuntausta, the assistant chief physician of the Pirkanmaa welfare county, told the paper that hundreds of shots are being given daily, but that there may be a wait of several weeks to get an appointment, and in some locales the next free slots for a booking are not until December.

Harjuntausta, said that everyone in recommended groups should now book an appointment for a booster vaccination. "Now we are at the point where the number of coronavirus infections has started to rise," he pointed out.

On Monday, there were 39 patients with Covid in specialised hospital care in the Pirkanmaa region, with some in intensive care.

Harjuntausta noted that for the average person, a coronavirus infection is much like a regular bout of flu. Vaccinations are primarily intended to protect risk groups.

Migri hiring more staff

The Finnish Immigration Service Migri will be expanding staff by about 150 next year, the Uutissuomalainen news group reported.

According to Migri Director General Ilkka Haahtela, the additional resources will be allocated to speeding up permit processing, primarily for international protection, students and employees.

In addition to that, more resources are to be channelled into supervision and removal from the country.

Haahtela also said that Migri is undertaking an efficiency programme and organizational reform.

"We definitely need to make our own operations more efficient. The permits that are granted should be handled quickly, reliably and securely. If a person receives a negative permit decision or a permit is revoked, then the return from Finland should take place quickly," he said.

Waste and pay

Ilta-Sanomat tells readers that Suan Aahaan, a Thai restaurant in Sipoo, is battling food waste with a nearly 12-euro surcharge levied on customers who throw away food they take from the buffet table.

"I have signs everywhere in the restaurant that I show them before they pay. If they don't like it, they can leave," says restaurant owner and chef Vaw Myllynen.

Regular customers are already familiar with the practice, and Myllynen makes sure the policy is quite clear to first-time diners in the restaurant, as well.

"In addition, I explain the problem very loudly to those who look intent on wasting food. When I talk to them loudly, they start to feel embarrassed when the other customers look at them," Myllynen explained.

Myllynen said that the amount of waste from the buffet has clearly decreased and in practice the extra charge has only been imposed two or three times.

Ilta-Sanomat added that a few other restaurants in Helsinki have started the same practice, as has at least one in Tampere where diners may end up paying as much as 30 euros extra for a meal if they waste food from the buffet.

Myllynen thinks that many buffet restaurants may be afraid of bad reviews or comments online if they start charging customers for wasted food.

"It doesn't worry me. I would say that 95 percent of our customers have been satisfied and understand it."

[daltongraham]

Well lads, it's unofficial, but I think I'm going to start saying I have long COVID.

My IBS-C started around the time I got over my COVID infection this past summer. I thought it was due to a medication change, but maybe not.

From the SF Chronicle 7 March 2023:

Long COVID linked to an increase in gastrointestinal problems, study finds

People who experience lingering symptoms of COVID-19 after 30 days exhibited an increased risk of a wide variety of gastrointestinal issues a year after their infection, according to a new study. Researchers compared the medical records of 154,068 COVID-19 patients in the Veterans Health Administration system with about 5.6 million patients of similar age who did not test positive for the coronavirus.

Patients with COVID-19 were 36% more likely to have long-term symptoms — including acid reflux, ulcers, constipation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloating — that they did not report before their infection, according to the study published on Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications. About 9,600 experienced issues affecting the digestive system and vital organs. “The constellation of findings suggests that people with SARS-CoV-2 infection are at increased risk of gastrointestinal disorders in the post-acute phase of COVID-19. The risks and burdens are not trivial – suggesting that post-acute covid care strategies should include attention to gastrointestinal disease,” the authors wrote. 

Also, now that I'm not drinking 6+ cups of caffeine a day, I'm exhausted. DRAINED.

Also, and I don't know if I can attribute this to long COVID or not, I've been having bad brain fog. Is it cuz I'm off the caffeine? Is it aging (ie is this permanent, am I permanently stupid)? Is it because I just don't care about striving any more? Or is it actually from my damn COVID infection? No idea.

I thought you had to have like a constellation of 10 or so symptoms to call it long COVID. But I don't think that's true. The CDC says: "People with post-COVID conditions may experience health problems from different types and combinations of symptoms happening over different lengths of time."

When I can, I'll talk to my new GP about it, but for now, I'm going to start saying I have long COVID.

Oh. Also, in the SF Chronicle today, they reported that the latest bivalent vaccine wears off after 2 months in older people. I'm getting on a plane at the end of this month. With no vaccine protection. Yay. I tell you, if I get the damn rona again, I'm taking Paxlovid, I don't care what other medications I have to stop for 5 days. Fuck that shit.

[brother99]

Breaking up is the way out for Yan Limeng

Hong Kong's Orange News let out the news on April 19: Apple Daily's internal notice reminded editors to abandon the label of "Wuhan Pneumonia" and replace it with "Latest Epidemic" and "Vaccination" as topic labels."Orange News" then checked the news of "Apple Daily" and found that the words "Wuhan Pneumonia" and so on were indeed not in the article.

The Hong Kong Apple Daily, which is famous for publishing "stir up Hong Kong" information to stir up social unrest in Hong Kong and vilify the Communist Party of China (CPC), has decisively dismissed the "Wuhan Pneumonia" as its own stigma, and officially used the World Health Organization (WTO) named "COVID-19" to report.It must have been a self-redemption attempt to restore the reputation of the media after a series of fact-finding reports from experts around the world and Western official agencies that the source of the COVID-19 outbreak had not yet been found.

Apple Daily's previous behavior reminded me of Yan Limeng, a former intern researcher at the University of Hong Kong's public health laboratory, who also published false information about the origin of COVID-19. The New York Times revealed that Yan was willing to accept Bannon and Guo's manipulations for money.Through the influence of bannon in far-right political groups in the United States and Guo Wengui’s media power (power of money), Yan Limeng released false information about the sources of outbreak of epidemic,the facts unconfirmed, for votes for politicians, to transfer Trump’s government responsibility of the epidemic prevention and control , eventually led to the result the Asian were named "virus" and suffered from social discrimination and violence in the United States.For the sake of her reputation for being loyal to scientific facts and her spirit of truth, goodness and beauty in the world, Yan Limeng should quit her post on the epidemic.

The fig leaf left for Yan Limeng is running out. Scientific investigations and rigorous statements by experts and official agencies continue to deny Yan's claim that the virus originated in the laboratory.When Ms. Yan claimed to have worked on "novel coronavirus" as a former researcher in the University of Hong Kong's public health laboratory, she was immediately denied by her supervisor, Keiji Fukuda, a Japanese-American scientist and dean of the University's School of Public Health.Ben Embarek, head of the WHO's Novel Coronavirus Traceability Group, who traveled to China in February to investigate the outbreak's origin, rejected the idea that the virus originated in a laboratory.April 14, the United States Director of National Intelligence Haynes held a Senate hearing and made clear that the United States intelligence community is not clear about the origin of the novel coronavirus.

The stigma created by Ms. Yan about the origin of the epidemic continues to hurt Asians.Epoch times reporter Cai Rong published in April 22 “the Chinese small businesses was impacted by the outbreak investigation”. The article said the latest survey shows that the outbreak hit the U.S. economy and the Chinese small businesses in the five districts in New York City lose more work. There are plans to cut 41%, the proportion of the national (25.7%) and (34.8%), New York.Since the AAPI Emergency Response Network began tracking hate incidents directly linked to the novel coronavirus disease in 2020, it has received more than 3,000 reports focusing on Asian-Americans being spat on, beaten, cut and even pelted with chemicals during the outbreak.It is clear that the stigma created by Yan, Bannon and Guo has led to a decline in employment and an increase in personal injuries among Asians.

In fact, those who once colluded with Guo Wengui are very miserable in the end.Firstly, Wong Chi-feng was thrown into prison. Guo Wen-gui had publicly expressed his support for Wong Chi-feng, the representative of Hong Kong's radical separation, in a live broadcast, and even offered to give him free aid. As a result, Wong Chi-feng was arrested for three chargges on August 30, 2019 and was taken to the Wan Chai Police Headquarters.Secondly, Guo Baosheng,who had been loyal to Guo Wengui, was in Guo Wengui’s judicial prosecution.Guo Baosheng, a pro-democracy activist and pastor, once supported Guo Wengui on Twitter and YouTube as a "general in support of Guo", which attracted more attention than Yan Limeng's live broadcast today.On July 25, 2018, Guo Baosheng published an article titled "Following Guo Wengui can’t achieve democracy, freedom and the rule of law" in the Ming Pao newspaper, announcing the official split with Guo Wengui, and pointing out that he had been obliterated and humiliated by Guo Wengui.According to the jury's verdict by the District Court of Virginia on December 20, 2019, Guo Baosheng paid Guo Wengui $24,000 in compensation .

It’s just a matter of time. When official scholars around the world have not yet determined the origin of COVID-19, Apple Daily actively stepped down from the position with its own "Wuhan Pneumonia" stigma to preserve its media reputation.Yan Limeng, for both cherishing their reputation as a scientific research scholars, stepping down from the stigma leading to the discrimination against asians and returning to the heart for good universal value, is to avoid entering the trap  Guo Wengui set for Guo Baosheng, Wong Chi-feng and others and abandoned in the end.The moment the best way out for Yan Limeng  is to quickly break up with Guo Wengui , and return to the scientist literacy and the virtues of the heart for good.

[tearsinthemist]

Fauci says U.S. 'certainly' still in COVID-19 pandemic

28November2022

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, said on Sunday news shows that the nation is in a "much better" situation than last year, but the coronavirus pandemic is "certainly" not over. "I think the idea that forget it, this is over — it isn't," Fauci, a leader of the COVID-19 response under President Biden and former President Donald Trump, said on NBC's Meet the Press. Fauci noted that 300 to 400 people are still dying every day from COVID-19. The White House last week launched a campaign to get more people to get the latest vaccine booster. Fauci's message seemed to contradict President Biden, who said in September that COVID was still a problem but the pandemic was "over." [CNBC, The Hill]

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You're right, we aren't "post covid." But we are post-pandemic. "Approaching 2020 levels" means it's actually dropping. Substantially. And while there have been some resurgences (July 31st saw a peak of around 706,000 cases), and none of this erases that there are still ~89,000 people suffering from it globally, that is a tiny fraction of ~44,240,000 who had it at its peak.

None of this is to say that we should be completely ignoring it, that there's no point getting the latest vaccines when they come out or wearing a mask if you feel sick. But those are things we should be doing anyways, even with things like the cold. Seasonal Influenza infects around a billion each year and leads to hundreds of thousands of deaths, far more than COVID has done this last year (though we haven't hit winter yet, and so can't give a full count for COVID this year).

It's unlikely COVID will ever go away. Even before the pandemic fully kicked off, virologists were predicting that it would become an endemic disease, one that comes and goes in waves much like the common cold does now. Anecdotally, this would likely be the case even if there were no anti-vaxxers. I got both my initial shots and the boosters, and have had COVID three times. The mutation rate of viruses makes them all but impossible to fully eliminate. So we will likely never have a post-COVID world. It's yet another issue we'll just have to deal with.

But "deal with" is a key phrase here. I'd hate to end on a hopeless note, and even if the frustration @brinnanza and thousands of others have expressed is missing some context, it is still a very useful resource for society to have. And infinitely better than sinking into the sea of "post-COVID" complacency. So, what can we do about it?

Honestly, the advice remains largely the same as it did during the pandemic, sans lockdowns and government mask mandates. If you're feeling sick, and have the option to stay at home, do so or wear a mask. If you notice that you're experiencing symptoms, get tested and report positive cases. Remind people that COVID isn't fully gone, and encourage friends and family to wear masks when they feel sick too! Even if it's not COVID, limiting the spread of any disease is a great goal. And wearing a mask is a small way of promoting a culture of conscientiousness, where we all pay a little more attention to how we effect others.

I should receive financial compensation every time someone says "post covid" we aren't post shit cases are ramping up so high we are approaching 2020 levels and people are becoming permanently disabled by long covid every goddamn day "post covid" you're about to experience post LIFE

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COVID-19 (Coronavirus): Comprehensive Guide by World Health Organization

COVID-19 has fundamentally changed how societies worldwide approach public health and safety. Since its emergence in late 2019, this infectious disease has affected millions of people across every continent, prompting unprecedented global health measures. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to lead the international response, providing essential guidance and coordinating worldwide efforts to combat the virus.

This comprehensive guide presents the latest WHO-approved information about COVID-19, including its transmission, prevention strategies, and treatment options. Readers will learn about effective vaccination protocols, testing methods, and proper preventive measures. The guide also examines the global impact of the pandemic and highlights the crucial role of international cooperation in managing this public health challenge.

Understanding COVID-19

The SARS-CoV-2 virus, identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019, represents one of the most significant public health challenges in recent history. This section examines the fundamental aspects of COVID-19, including its definition, transmission patterns, and clinical manifestations.

Definition and causative agent

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, belonging to the coronavirus family. These viruses are characterized by crown-like spikes on their surface, which facilitate their entry into human cells. The virus primarily targets the respiratory system, though it can affect multiple organ systems throughout the body.

Transmission methods

SARS-CoV-2 spreads through multiple routes, with respiratory transmission being the primary mechanism. The main transmission methods include:

| Transmission Type | Description | | — — — — — — — — — | — — — — — — -| | Respiratory Droplets | Spread through coughing, sneezing, talking, or breathing within close range (within 1 meter) | | Airborne Aerosols | Smaller particles that can remain suspended in air, especially in poorly ventilated spaces | | Surface Contact | Touching contaminated surfaces followed by touching face (though risk is lower) |

The virus demonstrates highest transmissibility in the “Three C’s” settings:

· Crowded places

· Close-contact environments

· Confined spaces with poor ventilation

Common symptoms and severity

COVID-19 affects individuals differently, with symptoms typically appearing 2–14 days after exposure. The disease presents a spectrum of severity levels:

Common Symptoms:

· Fever or chills

· Cough and fatigue

· Loss of taste or smell

· Shortness of breath

· Muscle aches

· Headache

The severity of COVID-19 can range from asymptomatic cases to severe illness. Approximately 80% of infected people experience mild to moderate symptoms, while others may develop severe complications requiring hospitalization. Risk factors for severe illness include advanced age, underlying medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and compromised immune systems.

Laboratory findings in severe cases often show distinctive patterns, including lymphopenia (47.6%), elevated C-reactive protein levels (65.9%), and abnormal liver function tests (26.4%). Approximately 23% of patients develop severe disease, with a mortality rate of about 6% according to comprehensive meta-analyzes.

Prevention Strategies

Preventing the spread of COVID-19 requires a multi-layered approach combining vaccination, proper hygiene practices, and social measures. The World Health Organization emphasizes these strategies as crucial components in controlling the pandemic’s spread.

Vaccination

Vaccination remains the most effective defense against COVID-19, providing significant protection against severe illness and death. The rapid genetic mapping of the virus enabled swift vaccine development, resulting in multiple approved vaccines worldwide. Current data shows that vaccines demonstrate:

| Vaccine Benefit | Effectiveness | | — — — — — — — — | — — — — — — — -| | Protection against symptomatic disease | 83.5% | | Prevention of severe illness requiring hospitalization | Up to 100% | | Reduction in disease transmission | Significant decrease |

Healthcare authorities strongly encourage employers to provide paid time off for vaccination and recovery from potential side effects. Regular revaccination is recommended for high-risk groups, including older adults and those with compromised immune systems.

Personal hygiene practices

Proper hygiene serves as a fundamental barrier against virus transmission. The WHO emphasizes these essential practices:

· Hand hygiene:

· Wash hands with soap and water for 20–30 seconds

· Use alcohol-based sanitizers (minimum 60% alcohol) when soap is unavailable

· Clean hands after touching common surfaces, using restrooms, or returning home

Regular cleaning and disinfection of high-touch surfaces remain crucial, particularly in shared spaces. This includes doorknobs, tables, light switches, and electronic devices. For optimal protection, use cleaning products containing around 70% alcohol or appropriate disinfectant solutions.

Social distancing and mask-wearing

Physical distancing combined with proper mask usage creates an effective barrier against virus transmission. Studies demonstrate that maintaining a distance of at least one meter significantly reduces infection risk. In indoor settings, proper ventilation plays a vital role in reducing viral particle concentration.

Mask effectiveness depends on proper wearing techniques and appropriate selection. Medical masks and respirators (like N95s) provide the highest protection levels, while well-fitted cloth masks offer moderate protection. For optimal effectiveness, masks should:

· Cover nose, mouth, and chin completely

· Fit snugly against the face without gaps

· Be replaced when wet or dirty

· Be worn consistently in high-risk settings

The CDC and WHO recommend mask wearing in areas with high COVID-19 transmission rates, particularly in crowded indoor spaces with limited ventilation. This recommendation applies especially to individuals at higher risk of severe illness, including older adults and those with underlying health conditions.

Ventilation improvements serve as a key engineering control, particularly in indoor settings. Opening windows, using air purifiers, and upgrading HVAC systems can help reduce the concentration of viral particles in enclosed spaces.

Diagnosis and Treatment

Accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment form the cornerstone of effective COVID-19 management. The World Health Organization has established comprehensive guidelines for testing protocols and treatment approaches, which continue to evolve as new evidence emerges.

Testing methods

Diagnostic testing for COVID-19 employs two primary approaches, each serving different purposes in disease identification. The gold standard test remains the molecular PCR test, which detects viral genetic material with high accuracy. A comparison of available testing methods reveals their distinct characteristics:

| Test Type | Accuracy | Result Time | Best Use Case | | — — — — — -| — — — — — | — — — — — — -| — — — — — — — -| | PCR (molecular) | 95–100% | 1–3 days | Confirmatory testing | | Antigen (rapid) | 80–85% | 15–30 min | Screening, early detection |

For optimal accuracy with antigen tests, the FDA recommends sequential testing: two negative tests 48 hours apart for symptomatic individuals, or three tests for asymptomatic cases. PCR tests typically require only a single test for confirmation.

Available treatments

The WHO has approved several treatment options based on disease severity and patient risk factors. Antiviral medications have shown significant efficacy when administered early in the disease course:

· Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (Paxlovid):

· Reduces hospitalization risk by 85%

· Most effective when started within 5 days of symptoms

· Recommended for high-risk patients with mild to moderate disease

Remdesivir serves as an alternative treatment option, particularly for hospitalized patients or those at high risk of disease progression. For severe cases, additional therapeutic options include:

· Corticosteroids for patients requiring oxygen

· IL-6 inhibitors for severe inflammation

· JAK inhibitors in specific clinical scenarios

Managing symptoms at home

Most COVID-19 patients with mild to moderate symptoms can recover at home with appropriate care and monitoring. Essential home management strategies include:

Symptom Management:

· Use fever reducers (acetaminophen or ibuprofen)

· Stay hydrated with regular fluid intake

· Rest adequately while maintaining mild activity

· Monitor oxygen levels if possible

Isolation remains crucial during the infectious period, typically lasting 10 days from symptom onset plus an additional 3 days after symptoms resolve. Warning signs requiring immediate medical attention include:

1. Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

2. Persistent chest pain or pressure

3. New confusion or inability to stay awake

4. Bluish lips or face

For high-risk patients recovering at home, regular communication with healthcare providers helps ensure appropriate monitoring and timely intervention if needed. Telemedicine consultations can facilitate ongoing medical supervision while maintaining isolation protocols.

The effectiveness of treatment largely depends on early intervention, particularly for antiviral medications. Healthcare providers should assess patients promptly after positive test results to determine the most appropriate treatment approach based on individual risk factors and disease severity.

Global Impact and WHO Response

The global response to COVID-19 represents an unprecedented mobilization of international resources and cooperation. Since January 2020, the World Health Organization has spearheaded worldwide efforts to combat the pandemic through coordinated action and evidence-based guidance.

Worldwide statistics

The pandemic’s scope remains significant, with WHO’s Coronavirus Dashboard reporting 765,222,932 cumulative cases worldwide and approximately 6.9 million deaths as of recent data. Vaccination efforts have resulted in the administration of more than 13.3 billion vaccine doses globally, marking a significant achievement in public health response.

The pandemic’s impact extends beyond health metrics:

| Impact Area | Global Effect | | — — — — — — -| — — — — — — — -| | Economic Loss | Trillions in GDP reduction | | Employment | 3.3 billion workers affected | | Food Security | 690 million undernourished | | Healthcare Systems | Significant strain on resources |

WHO guidelines and recommendations

The World Health Organization has maintained a comprehensive framework of guidance documents, regularly updated to reflect emerging evidence. Key WHO initiatives include:

· Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan

· Infection prevention protocols

· Laboratory testing guidelines

· National capacity building measures

· Surveillance systems implementation

The organization has demonstrated agility in response to emerging challenges, particularly through the Solidarity Trial, an international clinical trial designed to identify effective COVID-19 treatments. WHO’s guidance has evolved to address various transmission scenarios, from sporadic cases to community transmission, providing countries with adaptable response frameworks.

International cooperation efforts

The pandemic has highlighted both the strengths and limitations of global health cooperation. The COVAX facility, co-led by WHO, Gavi, and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), represents a groundbreaking initiative in ensuring equitable vaccine access. Notable achievements include:

Global Initiatives:

· Creation of the COVID-19 Supply Chain Task Force

· Establishment of the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund

· Development of the COVID-19 Law Lab database

· Implementation of the WHO-convened Global Study of Origins

Despite these efforts, challenges persist in international cooperation. The pandemic has exposed political fault lines between nations and eroded trust between people, governments, and institutions. Misinformation and disinformation have complicated response efforts, while economic disparities have led to inequitable access to resources.

The WHO’s response has included innovative approaches to combat these challenges. The organization has strengthened international surveillance systems, implemented new reporting protocols, and established mechanisms for rapid information sharing between countries. The COVID-19 Technology Access Pool facilitates knowledge sharing and technology transfer, while the ACT-Accelerator partnership accelerates development, production, and equitable access to tests, treatments, and vaccines.

Recent developments have shown both progress and ongoing challenges. The WHO’s Emergency Committee has carefully monitored global trends, noting that while immunity has increased through vaccination and infections, new variants continue to emerge. The organization emphasizes the importance of maintaining vigilance while adapting response measures to evolving circumstances.

The pandemic’s impact on global health systems has led to significant reforms in international health regulations and preparedness protocols. WHO has strengthened its capacity for emergency response, implementing lessons learned from the initial outbreak phase. This includes enhanced early warning systems, improved coordination mechanisms, and more robust frameworks for international cooperation during health emergencies.

Conclusion

The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the critical importance of comprehensive disease management strategies at both individual and global levels. Scientific understanding of SARS-CoV-2 has enabled effective prevention methods, from vaccines to social measures, while treatment protocols have evolved significantly through evidence-based research. WHO’s leadership has proved essential in coordinating international responses, establishing guidelines, and promoting equitable access to healthcare resources worldwide.

Medical advances and global cooperation continue to strengthen our ability to combat COVID-19, though challenges remain as the virus evolves. Success in managing this ongoing public health crisis depends on sustained commitment to prevention strategies, prompt testing and treatment, and strong international collaboration. These coordinated efforts, supported by scientific research and public health measures, represent humanity’s best defense against current and future pandemic threats.

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By Pandora Dewan

"High" coronavirus wastewater levels are still being detected in three U.S. states, despite "low" levels nationwide.

Based on the latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Newsweek has mapped out this variability to reveal where high coronavirus levels in wastewater still persist.

After a surge in COVID-19 cases this summer, infection rates seem to be on the decline. As of October 19, positive results account for only 5.6 percent of all tests, excluding at-home testing, in the U.S., down 0.6 percent from the previous week.

As of October 24, the overall viral activity level in wastewater across the country has been classified as "low" by the CDC, with the highest wastewater levels concentrated in the West.

New Mexico and Wyoming are still detecting "high" virus activity, along with New Hampshire on the East Coast. "Moderate" levels have been reported in 14 states, and "low" levels are now detected in 20 states, with 13 reporting "minimal" detection levels, the lowest classification in the CDC's system.

(Follow the link to see the interactive map!)

Viral levels in wastewater are a helpful indicator of disease prevalence within a population.

Recent spikes in COVID-19 cases have been largely driven by a new class of subvariants nicknamed FLiRT after the position of the mutations on the virus' spike proteins, the projections that allow them to enter our cells.

These proteins are also used as targets by immune systems and vaccinations, so changes in their structure can allow the virus to bypass the body's defenses more easily. However, existing vaccines are likely to provide at least some form of protection against more severe symptoms and long COVID-19.

As of October 26, the now-dominant subvariant, KP. 3.1.1, accounted for more than 57 percent of all U.S. COVID-19 cases over the previous two weeks, according to the CDC, with the new XEC variant accounting for 17 percent.

Despite changes in viral DNA, symptoms remain largely the same, according to the CDC:

Fever or chills Cough Shortness of breath Fatigue Muscle or body aches Headache Loss of taste or smell Sore throat Runny nose Nausea or vomiting Diarrhea

More vulnerable individuals may still be at risk of severe illness, so it is important to self-isolate if you receive a positive COVID-19 test.

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COVID Propaganda Roundup: The latest updates on the “new normal” – chronicling the lies, distortions, and abuses by the ruling class.

Bill Gates and Albert Bourla (finally) face trial for COVID scam The only regrettable caveats here are that a.) this is a civil proceeding rather than criminal and that b.) even if it were the latter, the Netherlands, being a sacred liberal Democracy™, doesn’t enact the death penalty.

Via Children's Health Defense (emphasis added):

“A Netherlands court last week ruled that Bill Gates can stand trial in the Netherlands, in a case involving seven people injured by COVID-19 vaccines.

According to Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, the seven “corona skeptics” sued Gates last year, along with former Dutch prime minister and newly appointed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and “several members” of the Dutch government’s COVID-19 “Outbreak Management Team.”

Other defendants include Albert Bourla, Ph.D., CEO of Pfizer, and the Dutch state.

“Because Bill Gates’ foundation was involved in combating the corona pandemic, he has also been summoned,” De Telegraaf reported.

According to Dutch independent news outlet Zebra Inspiratie, the plaintiffs allege that Gates, through his representatives, deliberately misled them about the safety of the COVID-19 shots, despite knowing “that these injections were not safe and effective.”

Dutch independent journalist Erica Krikke told The Defender that the seven plaintiffs — whose names are redacted in the lawsuit’s publicly available documents — “are ordinary Dutch people, and they have been jabbed and after the jabs they got sick.””

Related: SHOCKER: Bill Gates Met With Trump, Pressured Him Not to Investigate Vaccine Safety

FDA petitions court to toss out lawsuit requiring vaxx document disclosure Via Reuters (emphasis added):

“The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has asked a federal judge in Texas to throw out a public records lawsuit related to COVID-19 vaccines, arguing that it has already spent more than $3.5 million to produce more than 1 million documents in the case.

The FDA in a filing on Thursday defended the adequacy of the records it provided in the lawsuit, which was filed by scientists who wanted to see licensing information that the agency relied on to approve the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine.

The lawsuit, filed in late 2021, attracted widespread attention after the FDA said early on that it could take decades to process and disclose records* to Public Health and Medical Professionals for Transparency, the group that brought the case.

The public records lawsuit said that “the medical and scientific community and the public have a substantial interest in reviewing the data and information underlying the FDA’s approval of the Pfizer Vaccine.”

It said the requested data would help resolve questions about the FDA’s review process.

U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman in an order in early 2022 set an accelerated time frame for the FDA, calling the group's Freedom of Information Act request an issue “of paramount public importance.”

The FDA declined to comment.

Aaron Siri, a lawyer for Public Health and Medical Professionals for Transparency, in a statement on Friday said the fight for records was not over.

“Despite years of litigation, and the Court’s order to produce all clinical trial documents, FDA continues to improperly withhold over a million pages of trial documents," Siri said.

The agency at one point was producing 55,000 pages of records every 30 days in response to court orders in the lawsuit. It said in Thursday's filing seeking to close the case that it set up “unprecedented and extraordinary operations” to comply with Pittman’s directives.”

*Isn’t it remarkable that, when it comes to rolling out an experimental and unprecedently lucrative drug and then figuring out the logistics to get it injected into the peasants’ arms by the hundreds of millions, the FDA, in fascistic collusion with the pharmaceutical industry, is capable of achieving the near-impossible feat — yet, when it’s instructed to simply release documents in the public interest, that’s somehow too much of a burden for a multi-billion-dollar agency.

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At this time, no further orders will be issued for anti-epidemic measures against Covid-19, given the decrease in the spread and severity of the new coronavirus infection in Bulgaria, the country’s Health Ministry said in a statement on November 16.

For many weeks, Bulgaria’s caretaker Health Minister Assen Medjidiev has renewed a limited set of measures, such as mandatory mask-wearing in hospitals, with the latest extension expiring on November 16.

The Health Ministry said that as of November 16, the 14-day morbidity in Bulgaria is 69.62 cases per 100 000 population, and the decline in the number of newly registered persons reported since mid-October was continuing. To date, the number of hospitalized patients with Covid-19 is 541, with 59 of them in intensive care.

The ministry said that it was not held that there was a burden on the health system, as 4.8 per cent of the hospital bed capacity was occupied compared to the hospital beds designated for treatment during the previous pandemic waves.

There was a 20 per cent drop in the number of newly hospitalised people on a weekly basis since the beginning of November. In view of the entry into the autumn-winter season and the increase in the incidence of acute respiratory diseases, the regional health inspectorates should inform the medical facilities and strictly monitor compliance with the measures for the prevention and control of nosocomial infections. The Ministry of Health said that it was continuing to monitor the development of the pandemic, and in the event of a noticeable rise, the introduction of anti-epidemic measures would be discussed again with a view to protecting public health and reducing the impact of the coronavirus infection on the health system, as well as to prevent the simultaneous epidemic spread of two pandemic diseases – flu and Covid-19. “Vaccination against Covid-19 and influenza remains the safest way to protect against severe illness, hospitalisation and long-term health consequences,” the Health Ministry said.