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Wow, I didn't realize that the state tracked our Flu vaccinations!
Israel announced that 40-50% of the people who tested positive for delta are fully vaccinated. This correlates with the 38% number reported by another country with a high rate of vaccination. Some dismissed that earlier report because they didn't use the MRNA vaccines even though the vaccine they used did protect from hospitalization and death. So they must be effective. Israel vaccinated with Pfizer. They were among the first to report the heart problem with the Pfizer vaccine back in April.Admittedly the number of cases in Israel is small. But even taking that into account, such a high percentage of breakthroughs is concerning. So much so that Israel has reinstated it's mask mandate. Also, fully vaccinated people that are exposed to delta will need to self quarantine.In the UK, a third of the people that die from delta are fully vaccinated.The US is about a month away from the delta variant becoming just covid, it will be the dominant strain in the US. I'm fully vaccinated and I'm keeping my mask on.
It's been very disappointing that US public health has been skeptical of reports from the rest of the world. We suffer from a severe case of NDH. This entire pandemic we've been dismissive of reports only to then announce it as if it was a new finding when we can duplicate it many months later. For example the recent announcement about covid and brain damage. That was first reported almost a year ago. Time and time again this has happened. From denying mask wearing while others in the rest of the world were screaming wear a mask to doubts that the UK(Alpha) variant was indeed a thing. We used to lead in pandemics like this. Now we follow.
Delta? That's so last week. Delta+ is the buzz this week."A consortium of Indian labs involved in genome sequencing to identify and track the spread of various coronavirus variants told the government that Delta Plus appears to have three worrying characteristics: Increased transmissibility; more capacity to attack lung cells; and a potential reduction in monoclonal antibody response — or, put simply, possible resistance to vaccines and immunity gained through previous infection."You are not allowed to view links. Register or LoginYou are not allowed to view links. Register or LoginTime will tell. We need more data. India, which is shell shocked from Delta, is taking it very seriously. Others have pointed out that this additional mutation was also on other variants that were out competed by Delta. There's a limit to how contagious it can get.