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Post by bbbearsmom on Oct 23, 2021 16:54:11 GMT
Dropped off my absentee ballot this morning. In Connecticut you can use one because of COVID.
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Post by lani on Oct 23, 2021 17:54:34 GMT
Dropped off my absentee ballot this morning. In Connecticut you can use one because of COVID. What are you voting on? I couldn't find any statewide elections going on in Conn. Is it something local?
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Post by bbbearsmom on Oct 23, 2021 19:08:07 GMT
lani, It is our local election for mayor, town clerk, members of the board of education, and so forth.
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Post by lani on Oct 23, 2021 19:45:06 GMT
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Post by luanne on Oct 26, 2021 21:02:39 GMT
We just returned from a visit to NYC. Both dh and I had our third Covid shot and our flu shot before going so we felt pretty protected. We were asked for proof of vaccination at all restaurants (except one where we ate outside), in museums and at a Broadway show. Many people were wearing masks outside as well as inside. We felt very safe while we were there.
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Post by bbbearsmom on Oct 27, 2021 1:08:17 GMT
luanne, Welcome home. Glad you had a nice time and felt safe. Today I was thinking it was about time for you to be home.
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Post by lani on Nov 2, 2021 19:36:39 GMT
CDC released data Friday stating that immunity does result from prior Covid infection, however, immunity from vaccination is "more robust and consistent". Both types of immunity last at least six months. There was discussion that a prior infection could be considered akin to a first dose of vaccine and therefore the prior infected could be considered "fully vaccinated" if they receive one dose after being infected. This protocol is being followed in some other countries. In the U.S. one is not considered fully vaccinated unless they have received two doses, regardless of prior infection.
But the bottom line is a strong recommendation for people who have had Covid and recovered to get vaccinated.
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Post by luanne on Nov 2, 2021 19:42:24 GMT
CDC released data Friday stating that immunity does result from prior Covid infection, however, immunity from vaccination is "more robust and consistent". Both types of immunity last at least six months. There was discussion that a prior infection could be considered akin to a first dose of vaccine and therefore the prior infected could be considered "fully vaccinated" if they receive one dose after being infected. This protocol is being followed in some other countries. In the U.S. one is not considered fully vaccinated unless they have received two doses, regardless of prior infection. But the bottom line is a strong recommendation for people who have had Covid and recovered to get vaccinated. There is another message board I participate in and there is one poster who is adamant that those who have had Covid, and therefore have acquired immunity, should be exempt from the vaccine mandate. He still hasn't provided a way for those with this immunity to provide proof.
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Post by lani on Nov 2, 2021 19:56:48 GMT
He still hasn't provided a way for those with this immunity to provide proof. That was brought up in the article I read as one reason why it would be difficult to take prior infection into account.
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Post by luanne on Nov 2, 2021 20:07:29 GMT
He still hasn't provided a way for those with this immunity to provide proof. That was brought up in the article I read as one reason why it would be difficult to take prior infection into account. What's so funny about this guy I mentioned is that he's had Covid twice now. Guess that acquired immunity didn't work so well.
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Post by lani on Nov 3, 2021 0:03:16 GMT
luanne, these people are so tiring.
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Post by luanne on Nov 3, 2021 0:14:25 GMT
luanne , these people are so tiring. I couldn't help it. I asked him if he was going for a third time.
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Post by lani on Nov 3, 2021 21:09:06 GMT
I couldn't help it. I asked him if he was going for a third time. Bad girl!
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Post by bbbearsmom on Nov 5, 2021 12:22:05 GMT
News this morning:
A course of pills developed by Pfizer can slash the risk of being hospitalized or dying from COVID-19 by 89% if taken within three days of developing symptoms, according to results released Friday by the pharmaceutical company.
Sure hopes this works.
Edit: Dr. Gottlieb said this morning on CNBC that this might be the end of the pandemic as we know it.
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Post by lani on Nov 12, 2021 18:02:21 GMT
Santa Clara County (the county to the south of mine) announced they will authorize a booster for anyone who wants it, regardless of age, health risks, workplace risk, etc. I don't think they have coordinated with the pharmacies or other providers yet. And later the governor also stated he wants anyone in the state to be able to get a booster. Still need to work out the logistics.
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