It’s a LOT like “a new study shows…” I have long ago learned to think “Umm. OK. Maybe in a year or two” when the phrase “new study” shows up. Same for political decisions about breaking science. What we know works: Staying in, wearing a mask, meeting if we must, outside or at least in a high-ceiling well ventilated place. What we have “new studies” showing: "kids don’t transmit it or have bad results when they get infected. " Except that other “new studies” show that’s changing. Another “new study” showing that the economic impact of doing what we know works is much worse than the disease. Except that other folks have told us it just ain’t so.
What we DO know is working: vaccinations. Until you’ve gotten several weeks past your last (sometimes that will also be the first) jab, you need to pretend it’s still LAST summer. Hang in there. NOT hanging in there will kill people.
Last year the world basically shut down and nature did a rebound. Last winter was colder and rainier than it had been in years, although still less than normal rainfall, but close. This year I noticed many more bees out ding their thing this spring. My allergies have suffered more, but seems to be receding, now. Maybe humanity doesn’t have to run rampant all over the world.
There are various television shows and commercial ads that must have been filmed within the last year, since mask mandates widely went into effect. Yet, the actors do not wear masks. What gives? Do the producers purposely choose to ignore the reality of the pandemic, and choose to set a bad example in order to placacate anti-maskers?
On the other hand, it’s good to see TV advertisers that jump on the bandwagon and offer masks for sale. There are many of those, especially on television stations that show old reruns. But as sometimes is the case, those products usually offered seem not of the best quality. I suspect that the mask products might not be of the best quality, either. In some cases the masks seem rather flimsy (apparently thin cloth and dickie-type pull-ups) and make claims that border on pseudo-scientific, at lest to my mind.
Are there standards that such cloth masks have to meet in order rightfully claim effective protection against Covid? Do broadcast stations make sure those standards are adequately met by their advertisers?
Now that we finally have a “freed” C.D.C., the solution is easy – follow C.D.C. guidance and ignore what your neighbors and your local politicians advise – they absolutely can’t be trusted to keep you safe!
It will be a while before even athletes can be safe …
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When it comes to getting athletes back to sports, team doctors must navigate a world where the parents, players, fans, and institutions want to see sports played while also trying to mitigate the spread of Covid-19 and protect athletes from potential short and long-term side-effects of the virus. The biggest concern regarding athletes’ health in relation to Covid has been a condition in which the heart becomes inflamed, known as myocarditis. Studies have shown that patients with Covid-19 can develop myocarditis, and the condition has been implicated in the sudden cardiac death (SCD) of athletes even without coronavirus. Several years ago, myocarditis was found to be the third-most common cause of SCD in young people behind coronary artery abnormalities and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (also referred to as an “enlarged heart” or HCM). Meanwhile, US military data suggests that myocarditis is the leading killer of recruits in basic training. Additionally, there is also a thought that exercise in individuals with myocarditis may result in accelerated replication of the coronavirus virus within the body.
In a particularly concerning study, 26 athletes from Ohio State University with confirmed Covid-19 underwent heart testing. Of those tested, 46% were mildly symptomatic for Covid-19 and the other 54% were asymptomatic. All of their labs and electrocardiograms were normal. Yet, using a much more expensive test known as a Cardiac MRI (CMR), 46% showed heart abnormalities, and 15% met the criteria for myocarditis.
I get my second shot today. I think I won’t be running around in circles anymore. In two weeks I’m going to start inviting friends over for dinner, card, t.v., etc. Looking forward to a more normal life!
The big “IF” is getting shots to everyone-Vaccinations will reduce if not remove most restrictions, isolation, curfews and lockdowns and actually help with the political ball bashing going on
As far as I can tell, the smart people are ignoring the opening up and waiting for more people and themselves to be fully vaccinated, before attempting to do anything like indoor non distanced dining, etc.
Concretionist about 3 years ago
It’s a LOT like “a new study shows…” I have long ago learned to think “Umm. OK. Maybe in a year or two” when the phrase “new study” shows up. Same for political decisions about breaking science. What we know works: Staying in, wearing a mask, meeting if we must, outside or at least in a high-ceiling well ventilated place. What we have “new studies” showing: "kids don’t transmit it or have bad results when they get infected. " Except that other “new studies” show that’s changing. Another “new study” showing that the economic impact of doing what we know works is much worse than the disease. Except that other folks have told us it just ain’t so.
What we DO know is working: vaccinations. Until you’ve gotten several weeks past your last (sometimes that will also be the first) jab, you need to pretend it’s still LAST summer. Hang in there. NOT hanging in there will kill people.
mr_sherman Premium Member about 3 years ago
Last year the world basically shut down and nature did a rebound. Last winter was colder and rainier than it had been in years, although still less than normal rainfall, but close. This year I noticed many more bees out ding their thing this spring. My allergies have suffered more, but seems to be receding, now. Maybe humanity doesn’t have to run rampant all over the world.
PraiseofFolly about 3 years ago
There are various television shows and commercial ads that must have been filmed within the last year, since mask mandates widely went into effect. Yet, the actors do not wear masks. What gives? Do the producers purposely choose to ignore the reality of the pandemic, and choose to set a bad example in order to placacate anti-maskers?
On the other hand, it’s good to see TV advertisers that jump on the bandwagon and offer masks for sale. There are many of those, especially on television stations that show old reruns. But as sometimes is the case, those products usually offered seem not of the best quality. I suspect that the mask products might not be of the best quality, either. In some cases the masks seem rather flimsy (apparently thin cloth and dickie-type pull-ups) and make claims that border on pseudo-scientific, at lest to my mind.
Are there standards that such cloth masks have to meet in order rightfully claim effective protection against Covid? Do broadcast stations make sure those standards are adequately met by their advertisers?
wellis1947 Premium Member about 3 years ago
Now that we finally have a “freed” C.D.C., the solution is easy – follow C.D.C. guidance and ignore what your neighbors and your local politicians advise – they absolutely can’t be trusted to keep you safe!
superposition about 3 years ago
It will be a while before even athletes can be safe …
✄When it comes to getting athletes back to sports, team doctors must navigate a world where the parents, players, fans, and institutions want to see sports played while also trying to mitigate the spread of Covid-19 and protect athletes from potential short and long-term side-effects of the virus. The biggest concern regarding athletes’ health in relation to Covid has been a condition in which the heart becomes inflamed, known as myocarditis. Studies have shown that patients with Covid-19 can develop myocarditis, and the condition has been implicated in the sudden cardiac death (SCD) of athletes even without coronavirus. Several years ago, myocarditis was found to be the third-most common cause of SCD in young people behind coronary artery abnormalities and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (also referred to as an “enlarged heart” or HCM). Meanwhile, US military data suggests that myocarditis is the leading killer of recruits in basic training. Additionally, there is also a thought that exercise in individuals with myocarditis may result in accelerated replication of the coronavirus virus within the body.
In a particularly concerning study, 26 athletes from Ohio State University with confirmed Covid-19 underwent heart testing. Of those tested, 46% were mildly symptomatic for Covid-19 and the other 54% were asymptomatic. All of their labs and electrocardiograms were normal. Yet, using a much more expensive test known as a Cardiac MRI (CMR), 46% showed heart abnormalities, and 15% met the criteria for myocarditis.
✄https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/dec/14/covid-19-effects-on-athletes-keyontae-johnson-basketball
Kilrwat Premium Member about 3 years ago
“Freedom through discipline”
paulscon Premium Member about 3 years ago
I get my second shot today. I think I won’t be running around in circles anymore. In two weeks I’m going to start inviting friends over for dinner, card, t.v., etc. Looking forward to a more normal life!
tee929 about 3 years ago
The big “IF” is getting shots to everyone-Vaccinations will reduce if not remove most restrictions, isolation, curfews and lockdowns and actually help with the political ball bashing going on
GiantShetlandPony about 3 years ago
As far as I can tell, the smart people are ignoring the opening up and waiting for more people and themselves to be fully vaccinated, before attempting to do anything like indoor non distanced dining, etc.