Ad: This forum contains affiliate links to products on Amazon and eBay. More information in Terms and rules
True, but it's predicated on the effect of individual acquired immunity functioning en masse. Individual acquired immunity is not an established fact with this virus, at least not on a universal level, as with the more "traditional" contagions. Not a wise thing to base policy on.....yet.Herd immunity is a long established factor in limiting the spread of contagious diseases.
True, but it's predicated on the effect of individual acquired immunity functioning en masse. Individual acquired immunity is not an established fact with this virus, at least not on a universal level, as with the more "traditional" contagions. Not a wise thing to base policy on.....yet.
You Hippie!My hair's getting a little longer than I'm used to, though I'm not quite that far yet. That said, I had considered just shaving it off.
That's pretty much the case with any "new" virus; we have to learn its quirks and details before we know how to intelligently confront it. Some follow somewhat predictable patterns and fortunately are countered by well coordinated and supplied research, medical, and public policy initiatives. Others are more enigmatic and take longer to figure out, especially if they encounter undersupplied, poorly managed, ideologically contentious efforts to combat them.The problem with trying to figure out whether or immunity will protect those who've had it is that there has never been a virus like this one.
The problem with trying to figure out whether or immunity will protect those who've had it is that there has never been a virus like this one.
Don't tell Trump that.. Scientists are usually careful with their words (unlike the press and politicians) and he said "many other viruses"; but it is not unique, just unusual and newly discovered. Incidentally, this also offers hope that blood thinning drugs might help seriously ill patients. It will probably work better than shoving a light up your arse and drinking disinfectant.
This is not what the scientists are saying. Antibodies confer immunity. This is true for any virus. It is why we have survived as a species on this planet, on which we have co-evolved with other life forms which are pathogenic.
What the current science is saying is that they do not yet know how effective or for how long this immunity will last. This is being interpreted in a scare mongering and sensationalist press as "infection does not confer immunity", something which would make this particular coronavirus absolutely unique among all other viruses, and other pathogens which the human species has encountered since it's immune system started to evolve.
The first story came from S. Korea, when the press jumped on some apparent cases of re-infection or re-activation of the virus in some individuals. This was subsequently found to be due to errors in testing, as was also the case in similarly reported cases in the UK. Errors in testing have been prevalent; a test regarded as being very close to 100% accurate was only released last week.
Insertion of the light was difficult but so very warm later. The disinfectant tasted like a bit bleach with a slight hint of Hand sanitizer.It will probably work better than shoving a light up your arse and drinking disinfectant.
N.B. they (John Hopkins) continue to list China as having gone "flat-line" in new cases back in Feb... so they aren't validity-checking the data.Even if Herd Immunity works with Covid-19, lets put it into perspective. It's John Hopkins, but then again maybe they are part of the conspiracy too...
Early Herd Immunity against COVID-19: A Dangerous Misconception
N.B. they (John Hopkins) continue to list China as having gone "flat-line" in new cases back in Feb... so they aren't validity-checking the data.
We don't know if herd immunity will work yet as we don't know if one infection provides you with immunity for future infections. This is similar to the common flu. There have been documented cases of re-infection weeks after index infection. It's also thought to be a fast involving virus which doesn't help the herd immunity.
COVID-19 MapCare to explain?
COVID-19 Map
Click on each Country name on the left side. On the lower right, there's a graph of the numbers reported in that country over the last few months. Note that most graphs form a curve which rises rather steeply.
A few have a negative second derivative (cases climbing but rate slowing).
Only China appears to have a zero (or about zero) first derivative.
Perhaps I'm alone and foolish in being flat-out incredulous of China's claim of no (or near no) new cases since early March. I rather doubt that. Make your own conclusions, and make them known if you will.
No, not JHU: China.You are looking for something nefarious on the part of John Hopkins when there is nothing there.
This is what I would expect JHU to note...They can only post what China reports. Everyone knows that China's numbers are not accurate or truthful.
That would be a good start. Specifically, I'm not asserting JHU has any part in any conspiracy.Should they call China up and smack their hand for it?
No, not JHU: China.
This is what I would expect JHU to note...
That would be a good start. Specifically, I'm not asserting JHU has any part in any conspiracy.