Covid-19 discussion, continued...

gut Senior Member
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Wed, Jan 13, 2021 4:13 PM
posted by like_that

I thought I had seen where Pfizer and Moderna only tested people who were symptomatic.  And that's why people need to continue to wear masks even after being vaccinated, because it's unknown what rate still get asymptomatic cases and whether they are then infectious.

If you get an asymptomatic or very mild case, then big deal.  However, if it's not actually very effective at preventing an infection then it creates many opportunities for the virus to continue to mutate.

Fletch Member
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Wed, Jan 13, 2021 8:01 PM
posted by like_that


33% doesn’t seem very high.  I thought they were touting over 50% effectiveness after 1st dose
gut Senior Member
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Wed, Jan 13, 2021 10:16 PM
posted by Fletch
33% doesn’t seem very high.  I thought they were touting over 50% effectiveness after 1st dose

I think it's poorly worded.  I don't think they are saying 33% effective, just noting a 33% decrease in cases since immunizations started.

Some of that would probably be attributable to coming off a post-holiday peek in cases.  But they've already vaccinated about 1/5th of their population....so all this really says is it's working.

like_that 1st Team All-PWN
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Thu, Jan 14, 2021 12:05 AM
posted by Fletch


33% doesn’t seem very high.  I thought they were touting over 50% effectiveness after 1st dose

33% is just the drop in COVID infections after 14 days of the first dose.  That's a pretty good return, especially when their entire country hasn't been vaccinated.   I hope we see the same in the US and other countries. 

Spock Senior Member
5,271 posts 9 reps Joined Jul 2013
Sun, Jan 17, 2021 9:21 AM

Exactly 6 weeks ago to this hour i lost my taste and smell.  Tested positive that day.  Taste and smell just came back.


Whats for dinner now that I can taste it?


BTW.........Green tea with Tumeric powder in it is what I did to get it back.

Dr Winston O'Boogie Senior Member
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Sun, Jan 17, 2021 9:56 AM
posted by Spock

Exactly 6 weeks ago to this hour i lost my taste and smell.  Tested positive that day.  Taste and smell just came back.


Whats for dinner now that I can taste it?


BTW.........Green tea with Tumeric powder in it is what I did to get it back.

Glad you're feeling better. 

Spock Senior Member
5,271 posts 9 reps Joined Jul 2013
Fri, Jan 22, 2021 7:27 AM

So Daddy DeWine is going to extend curfew to 11?


What a tool.  this is a slap in the face of ADULTS and their abilty to make ADULT decisions with their life and health.  We have been at this for a year, I think these politicians can stop babysitting us and let us make our own decisions.  We all know the risks (or lack of risk) based on our health.


I have spent my whole life being extremely healthy.  I eat organic food, maintain proper body weight and run marathons.  I think I can handle a little virus.

ernest_t_bass 12th Son of the Lama
26,698 posts 204 reps Joined Nov 2009
Fri, Jan 22, 2021 2:26 PM

Automatik Senior Member
15,737 posts 98 reps Joined Nov 2009
Fri, Jan 22, 2021 2:48 PM

I'm getting that bodies test today for the hell of it. I hope I have them.

iclfan2 Reppin' the 330/216/843
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Fri, Jan 22, 2021 2:54 PM
posted by Automatik

I'm getting that bodies test today for the hell of it. I hope I have them.

Can you get this test free anywhere or do they all cost money? I tried searching online but didn't see much. Our local grocery store has them for $25.

Fab4Runner Tits McGee
6,997 posts 64 reps Joined Nov 2009
Fri, Jan 22, 2021 2:59 PM
posted by iclfan2

Can you get this test free anywhere or do they all cost money? I tried searching online but didn't see much. Our local grocery store has them for $25.

Donate blood at the Red Cross and it's free. 

Automatik Senior Member
15,737 posts 98 reps Joined Nov 2009
Fri, Jan 22, 2021 3:03 PM

I wanted to go by appointment only, so $10 to schedule and the rest should be covered. If my insurance won't cover, it's $46. 

Free option means you stand in line outside in the cold for hours. It's been a disaster. I have heard you can check in now and they text you when to come in. 

like_that 1st Team All-PWN
29,228 posts 321 reps Joined Apr 2010
Fri, Jan 22, 2021 4:13 PM
posted by Automatik

I'm getting that bodies test today for the hell of it. I hope I have them.

I thought about doing this (2nd time), until I was spontaneously able to get the vaccine.  With the amount we traveled during late spring thru october, I am surprised my wife and I didn't get COVID.

Gardens35 Senior Member
5,888 posts 39 reps Joined Nov 2009
Fri, Jan 22, 2021 4:23 PM
posted by Spock

So Daddy DeWine is going to extend curfew to 11?


What a tool.  this is a slap in the face of ADULTS and their abilty to make ADULT decisions with their life and health.  We have been at this for a year, I think these politicians can stop babysitting us and let us make our own decisions.  We all know the risks (or lack of risk) based on our health.


I have spent my whole life being extremely healthy.  I eat organic food, maintain proper body weight and run marathons.  I think I can handle a little virus.

"Adult" decisions are a big part of the reason that we're in the situation we're in.


friendfromlowry Senior Member
7,778 posts 86 reps Joined Nov 2009
Fri, Jan 22, 2021 6:41 PM

Kroger has antibody test for $25. You can schedule it through Little Clinic. You probably could also just walk in and have it done assuming they aren’t busy.

As Fab said you can donate blood and they’ll test it but it took the blood center about 7-8 weeks for them to mail me the results.

ernest_t_bass 12th Son of the Lama
26,698 posts 204 reps Joined Nov 2009
Fri, Jan 22, 2021 8:47 PM
posted by friendfromlowry

Kroger has antibody test for $25. You can schedule it through Little Clinic. You probably could also just walk in and have it done assuming they aren’t busy.

As Fab said you can donate blood and they’ll test it but it took the blood center about 7-8 weeks for them to mail me the results.

I tried the walk-in and they wouldn't let me.


friendfromlowry Senior Member
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Fri, Jan 22, 2021 9:38 PM
posted by ernest_t_bass

I tried the walk-in and they wouldn't let me.


Might be appointment only then. Or they didn’t like you. 

ernest_t_bass 12th Son of the Lama
26,698 posts 204 reps Joined Nov 2009
Sat, Jan 23, 2021 9:01 AM

latter

iclfan2 Reppin' the 330/216/843
9,465 posts 98 reps Joined Nov 2009
Sat, Jan 23, 2021 12:23 PM

Wife got the vaccine today at the local grocery store and they asked 0 questions to prove eligibility. (Per DHEC she’s included in this phase) 

friendfromlowry Senior Member
7,778 posts 86 reps Joined Nov 2009
Sat, Jan 23, 2021 1:20 PM

Everyone I’ve talked to said they felt like trash for a day or two after getting the second the vaccine. 

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