COVID is spreading more now than in any previous back-to-school season. 3 things parents can do
COVID is spreading more now than in any previous back-to-school season. 3 things parents can do
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Quietly published by CDC: “SARS-CoV-2 can have lasting effects on nearly every organ & organ system of the body weeks, months, & potentially years after infection. Documented serious post-Covid conditions include cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, renal, endocrine, hematological, & gastrointestinal complications, as well as death.”
CBS 4WWL notes that we're in a COVID wave with 1 million daily U.S. infections.
August 19, 2024
CBS 4WWL notes that we're in a COVID wave with >1 million daily U.S. infections.
Scientists are piecing together the puzzle of long COVID. Here's what to know
“A large study published in early 2024 showed that even people who had a mild SARS-CoV-2 infection still experienced new health problems related to COVID-19 in the third year after the initial infection.
Such findings parallel other research showing that the virus persists in various organ systems for months or years after COVID-19 infection. And research is showing that immune responses to the infection are still evident two to three years after a mild infection. Together, these studies may explain why a SARS-CoV-2 infection years ago could still cause new health problems long after the initial infection.”
A large study published in early 2024 showed that even people who had a mild SARS-CoV-2 infection still experienced new health problems related to COVID-19 in the third year after the initial infection.
Such findings parallel other research showing that the virus persists in various organ systems for months or years after COVID-19 infection. And research is showing that immune responses to the infection are still evident two to three years after a mild infection. Together, these studies may explain why a SARS-CoV-2 infection years ago could still cause new health problems long after the initial infection.
PMC COVID-19 Forecasting Model, August 19, 2024
We're at 1.3 million infections/day in the U.S. This is the highest known transmission during back-to-school season all-time. An estimated 1 in 24 people in the West region are actively infectious.
The US is experiencing its largest summer Covid wave in at least two years | CNN
The US is experiencing its largest summer Covid wave in at least two years
Democrats at the DNC convention keep claiming “COVID no longer controls our lives.”
Democrats at the DNC convention keep claiming “COVID no longer controls our lives.”
What scientists say: The global incidence of Long COVID is ~400 million individuals, which is estimated to have an annual economic impact of approximately $1 trillion.
'A much more infectious' COVID variant fueling California’s relentless surge
California’s COVID surge fueled by ‘much more infectious’ variant
For the week that ended Aug. 10, coronavirus levels in sewage were 84% of last winter’s peak in California
Health and air travel: Why I still wear a mask on planes
“I’m sick of getting sick on planes. I got another case of COVID-19 last month, on a domestic flight, sitting near a woman who was sneezing. I wore an N95 mask, but she was only wearing the loose surgical type. I suspect she knew she was infectious.”
I’m sick of getting sick on planes.
I got another case of COVID-19 last month, on a domestic flight, sitting near a woman who was sneezing. I wore an N95 mask, but she was only wearing the loose surgical type. I suspect she knew she was infectious.
Covid-19: nurses concerned amid summer upsurge | Nursing Times
“Most nurses are worried about the ongoing impact of Covid-19 on health and care services in the UK amid an apparent summer wave of cases, a Nursing Times poll has found.
In a snap survey of almost 550 nursing professionals, 85% said they had noticed a rise in cases in their workplaces over the last few months.
“It horrifies me that if l choose to wear a mask I’m questioned by my colleagues and patients"
Long COVID Is Taking Big Toll on U.S. Workforce
When we compare the rates observed in this study to the national population, it could mean as many as 2 million people may be out of work because of #LongCovid” — said lead researcher Dr. Arjun Venkatesh, chair of emergency medicine at @Yale
Tess Finch-Lees: It hasn’t gone away you know, Paris Olympics proved ignoring Covid is not a winner
“Tess Finch-Lees: It hasn’t gone away you know, Paris Olympics proved ignoring Covid is not a winner…’Olympic dreams shattered’, ‘Covid causing havoc’, ‘Everyone’s dropping like flies’: just some of the headlines from the Paris ‘post-Covid Olympics’. But when it comes to fighting Covid, there’s nothing.”
Tess Finch-Lees: It hasn’t gone away you know, Paris Olympics proved ignoring Covid is not a winner
South Korean news used to do updates on COVID numbers on all their news channels early on. During surges they still do 20 minute segments on COVID. This one is from yesterday. People still want this information. Wish we had this here in the US.
August 19, 2024: “South Korean news used to do updates on COVID numbers on all their news channels early on. During surges they still do 20 minute segments on COVID. This one is from yesterday. People still want this information. Wish we had this here in the US.”
Number of COVID-19 patients expected to reach 350,000 next week
August 19, 2024: Korea: Number of COVID-19 patients expected to reach 350,000 next week
Number of COVID-19 patients expected to reach 350,000 next week
“But what I did find out is that this thing spreads like rapid wildfire. There’s 37 of us that were together last weekend that all have covid”
One of my best friends that I've known for 8 years developed long COVID after his third COVID infection in late 2023. Like me, he continues to work a full time tech job, but struggles outside of work. I think one of the more underappreciated aspects of it is the loneliness. "I…
Noah Lyles Details Racing With COVID At The Paris Olympics - CITIUS Mag
"I’m just going to let you know, there were a lot of people in the village who had COVID that just didn’t say it. I’m just the most popular person who got COVID and actually said I had it."
Noah Lyles on running with Covid at the Olympics
Long COVID cost the Australian economy almost $10 billion in 2022 – new research
“The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates 10–20% of people suffer from long COVID after they recover from the initial COVID infection.
Common symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath and “brain fog”, but more than 200 different symptoms have been linked to long COVID. The condition affects daily functioning and can be debilitating.
Our research, published today, estimated the economic burden of long COVID in Australia. We calculated long COVID cost the Australian economy almost A$10 billion in 2022 alone.”
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates 10–20% of people suffer from long COVID after they recover from the initial COVID infection.
Common symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath and “brain fog”, but more than 200 different symptoms have been linked to long COVID. The condition affects daily functioning and can be debilitating.
Our research, published today, estimated the economic burden of long COVID in Australia. We calculated long COVID cost the Australian economy almost A$10 billion in 2022 alone.
COVID positivity rate hits 21% as students return to school
August 13, 2024
"San Diego County's COVID-19 positivity rate has soared to nearly 21%, marking the second highest rate recorded since the pandemic began."
COVID HAS NEVER BEEN OVER.
Shooting for the Moon: The $11 Billion Long COVID / ME/CFS / POTS / Lyme Moonshot - Health Rising
Great overview of Bernie Sanders’s Long Covid moonshot
Η στρατηγική επικοινωνίας του Μαξίμου έχει όνομα: “Αυθαίρετη Άρνηση του Προφανούς”
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ARBITRARY DENIAL of the OBVIOUS !
A great article in Greek that explains the denial surrounding the pandemic:
“We believe that understanding the strategy of "arbitrary denial of the obvious" is critical for a person as a unit and a society as a whole to develop the necessary defense against misinformation and propaganda.
Recognizing and addressing this strategy and its tactics ensures greater transparency and above all an informed society that does not function as a disorderly herd, but as an organized whole with a common vision and humanity.”
We believe that understanding the strategy of "arbitrary denial of the obvious" is critical for a person as a unit and a society as a whole to develop the necessary defense against misinformation and propaganda.
Recognizing and addressing this strategy and its tactics ensures greater transparency and above all an informed society that does not function as a disorderly herd, but as an organized whole with a common vision and humanity.
Senators urge better access to disability payments for Long COVID patients
Several U.S. senators have called on the Social Security Administration to take steps to make it easier for people with long COVID to access disability benefits, actions that disability rights advocates and patients say are desperately needed.
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“It’s not just random luck that the Australian Olympic team athletes are protecting their health & Olympic performance with high quality respirators
It’s an evidence based, well planned strategy devised by Dr Carolyn Broderick, medical director of Aus Olympic team”
Did Covid precautions and treatments help Team Australia win big at the Olympics?
“What's less reported is the precautions the team took to keep themselves safe.
Inferring from media reports, these were:
- wearing masks (KN95s) during air travel to the games
- wearing them in the Olympic village
- Frequent testing for Flu, Covid and other viruses
- Rapid use of antivirals (likely Paxlovid), which some athletes said helped them win medals after 1-2 days.
Some questions for all of you:
- How long until each country realizes the competitive advantage offered by not getting sick?
- Easily accessible antivirals kept Team Australia performing at their best, why can't you access them to stay healthy too?”
Predictive Assessment of the Antiviral Properties of Imperata cylindrica against SARS‐CoV‐2
Imperata cylindrica or compounds show promise against COVID-19.
Tabanone, in particular, could inhibit a key viral protein and is considered safe, offering hope for new treatments.
Commonly known as “speargrass,” “cogongrass,” “alang-alang” or “kunai grass,” Imperata cylindrica is a member of the Poaceae family.
“The existing therapeutic alternatives have presented various setbacks such as low potency, poor pharmacokinetic profiles, and drug resistance. The need for alternative therapeutic options cannot be overemphasized. Plants and their phytochemicals present interesting characteristics that make them suitable candidates for the development of antiviral therapeutic agents. This study aimed to investigate the antiviral potential of Imperata cylindrica (I. cylindrica). Specifically, the objective of this study was to identify I. cylindrica phytochemicals that display inhibitory effects against SARS-CoV-2 main protease (Mpro)”
Widespread exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in wildlife communities
Study sampling multiple species of wildlife in the US, finds evidence for SARS COV 2 infection in at least 6 of them (with fairly conservative cut offs). Deer mouse, opossum, racoon, groundhog, and two species of bats.
Long COVID Foundation - Olympians+ & COVID - Google Drive
Excellent resource for Olympic Covid threads.
Money over lives: The tragic case of Noah Lyles’ collapse at the Paris Olympics
"There is almost a complete blackout in the bourgeois media of the real state of the pandemic, with barely a word written or said about the deepening global wave of infections and the mounting societal toll of Long COVID."
Similarities and differences between HIV and SARS-CoV-2
Similarities and differences between HIV and SARS-CoV-2
In the last 50 years we have experienced two big pandemics, the HIV pandemic and the pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2.
The two viruses share a mechanism known as NETosis.
Similarities and differences between HIV and SARS-CoV-2
“As a conclusion, we would like to point that although at first sight these viruses do not resemble each other, the molecular mechanisms used are common: the increased of pro-inflammatory cytokine synthesis, the modifications in intestinal microbiota, the NETs formation.”