Coronavirus/Covid-19 Discussion Thread

[Soaplovers]

My company already had their Christmas gathering last week in person.  It was a lot of fun, and no covid cases 8 days and counting.

 

Some good news:

An at home treatment got authorization...so maybe in 2022 will be the year it does become like the flu or cold.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/pfizer-pill-becomes-1st-us-172038134.html

[amybrickwallace]

Pfizer and Merck's pills have both been approved by the FDA, and still need the approval from CDC. Let's hope that the pills will indeed be the game changer we need to finally put this pandemic behind us.

[amybrickwallace]

Hmmmmm...

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2021/12/22/omicron-could-potentially-hasten-the-covid-pandemics-end-says-expert.html

[victoria foxton]

 

  

[John]

I wish there was a way to make sure all the people who attended were vaccinated. I guess they could try. Make masks mandatory to attend

[amybrickwallace]

The traditional kissing at midnight should be interesting...

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[Taoboi]

I work Christmas.

 

But seriously, my co-workers are wanting to have a NYE gathering and while I don't mind being around them, I'm not sure yet. 

 

I am vaccinated and boosted, but I know I am planning on going out dancing for NYE, but where I am going is one of few places I go here where they ask to see a person's v card so I don't mind going there. 

 

I know I don't a repeat of last year when I dozed off 10 minutes before midnight. lol. 

[Soapsuds]

Damn! Working on Christmas? Who's the Grinch?

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Have fun dancing on NYE.

[Ponds]

Our children and grandchildren are gathering together, but it will be the two of alone for Christmas.

[amybrickwallace]

Oh, I'm sorry.

[Ponds]

I'm not trying to be a Pitiful Pearl, it was our decision to stay safe.  They are all vaxed and boosted but live their lives so differently than we do.  They don't have the choices to stay home as they either work or go to school.  

[janea4old]

20 Dec. 2021 from head of WHO:
"But an event cancelled is better than a life cancelled. 
It’s better to cancel now and celebrate later, than to celebrate now and grieve later."

https://www.who.int/director-general/speeches/detail/who-director-general-s-opening-remarks-at-the-media-briefing-for-geneva-based-journalists---20-december-2021

Edited December 23, 2021 by janea4old

[amybrickwallace]

That's a great quote - and one that sadly should have been taken more seriously from the beginning.

[Soaplovers]

Great quote...but everyone I know that has canceled everything for almost 2 years has a poorer quality of life, lower mental health, etc.

Balance is needed.  

[DaytimeFan]

It is true. We are at the point where the suffering by those who have made the responsible decisions like getting vaccinated, getting boosted, wearing masks, washing hands regularly, and being smart about their social interactions have paid a much higher price than many of those who have not. That is what is so wrong - it is like being in a group project where not everyone pulls their weight - some of the lazy and irresponsible pay little, while some pay with their lives. 

One thing is certain: lower quality of life is a very real thing. 

This road is long and I am hopeful that Omicron may prove to be milder in actual symptoms, which could hasten the end of this hell. I am also hopeful that at home medication treatment will expand. 

But do I think NYE in Times Square moving ahead is a smart decision...No. It is not. 

In the meantime, everyone needs to stay safe and stay well.