libera/##covid-19/ Tuesday, 2022-12-13

BrainstormNew from r/Science: science: Adults who neglect COVID-19 health recommendations may also neglect basic road safety. Traffic risks were 50%-70% greater for adults who had not been vaccinated compared to those who had. Misunderstandings of everyday risk can cause people to put [... want %more?] → https://old.reddit.com/r/science/comments/zkdub2/adults_who_neglect_covid19_health_recommendations/00:02
BrainstormNew from COVID on Twitter: Michael Lin, MD PhD   (@michaelzlin): Definitely peaked in the Bay Area last 8 days agoWhile the page says data are updated daily, in actuality it's sporadic and there's a few days of delay to the dataSo only today we can see Thursday's COVID19 wastewater levels pic.twitter.com/XQRGRUuFK7 → https://twitter.com/michaelzlin/status/160243846511887974500:12
BrainstormNew from r/Coronavirus: Coronavirus: Mexican state brings back mask mandate as COVID numbers rise → https://old.reddit.com/r/Coronavirus/comments/zkfhcx/mexican_state_brings_back_mask_mandate_as_covid/01:00
BrainstormNew from BMJ Open: How missing evidence-based medicine indicators can inform COVID-19 vaccine distribution policies: a scoping review and calculation of indicators from data in randomised controlled trials: Objective Reports of efficacy, effectiveness and harms of COVID-19 vaccines have not used key indicators from [... want %more?] → http://bmjopen.bmj.com/cgi/content/short/12/12/e06352501:49
LjLWrite a short essay on the best way to defeat COVID for good, taking into account that vaccines cannot stop transmission of currently circulating virus variants, but they only make the disease less serious.02:01
LjLThe best way to defeat COVID for good is to implement a comprehensive strategy that addresses both the virus and its variants, as well as the societal factors that enable its spread.02:01
LjLOne of the most effective ways to combat the virus is through vaccination. While vaccines may not be able to completely prevent the transmission of current virus variants, they can still make the disease less serious and reduce the overall number of infections. This can help to prevent the virus from spreading and overwhelming our healthcare systems.02:01
LjLIn addition to vaccination, it is important to implement measures to reduce the spread of the virus. This can include measures such as physical distancing, mask-wearing, and hand-washing. These measures can help to slow the spread of the virus, allowing us to better manage its impact and prevent outbreaks.02:01
LjLIt is also crucial to address the societal factors that enable the spread of the virus. This can include addressing issues such as inadequate access to healthcare, poverty, and inadequate housing. Addressing these underlying issues can help to reduce the vulnerability of certain populations to the virus and make it easier to implement effective measures to combat its spread.02:02
LjLOverall, the best way to defeat COVID for good is to implement a multi-faceted approach that combines vaccination, measures to reduce the spread of the virus, and addressing underlying societal issues. By taking these steps, we can effectively combat COVID and protect our communities from its impact.02:02
LjLBut would there be a way to stop having to deal with COVID entirely, such as by eradicating it?02:02
LjLIt is possible that COVID could be eradicated, but it would require a significant global effort and would likely be very difficult to achieve.02:02
LjLEradication is the complete elimination of a disease from the world, and it has only been successfully achieved for two diseases: smallpox and rinderpest. In order for a disease to be eradicated, it must meet certain criteria, such as being highly infectious but not able to survive outside of a host for long periods of time. COVID meets some of these criteria, but it is not clear if it meets all of them.02:02
LjLAdditionally, in order to eradicate a disease, it is necessary to implement widespread vaccination and other measures to eliminate the disease from all parts of the world. This would require a massive coordinated global effort, which could be difficult to achieve.02:02
LjLGiven the challenges involved, it is unlikely that COVID will be eradicated in the near future. Instead, it will likely become a chronic disease that will require ongoing management and control efforts.02:02
BrainstormUpdates for Uruguay: +2645 cases, +7 deaths since 7 days ago02:10
BrainstormNew from r/Science: science: Scientists confirm smallpox vaccine also teaches T cells to fight mpox: T cell response induced by the JYNNEOS vaccine should be able to also recognize mpox virus → https://old.reddit.com/r/science/comments/zkhib4/scientists_confirm_smallpox_vaccine_also_teaches/02:56
BrainstormUpdates for Bulgaria: +343 cases, +5 deaths, +5456 tests since a day ago — Norway: +294 cases since a day ago03:00
BrainstormUpdates for Belize: +259 cases since 6 days ago — Mozambique: +192 cases, +3 deaths since 12 days ago — Syria: +6 cases since 23 hours ago04:02
BrainstormUpdates for France: +690 cases, +2 deaths since 7 hours ago05:04
BrainstormNew from r/Science: science: A new study shows that SARS-CoV-2 antibodies persist up to 12 months after natural infection in healthy employees working in non-medical contact-intensive professions → https://old.reddit.com/r/science/comments/zklns0/a_new_study_shows_that_sarscov2_antibodies/06:06
BrainstormUpdates for Germany: +53745 cases, +206 deaths since 2 days ago — Vietnam: +8617 cases since 17 hours ago — Belgium: +6431 cases, +33 deaths since 4 days ago — Uzbekistan: +372 cases since 3 days ago06:07
BrainstormNew from StatNews: Covid vaccines averted 3 million deaths in U.S., according to new study: Without vaccines, the U.S. would have experienced four times as many Covid-19 deaths in the time since December 2020, a new study finds. → https://www.statnews.com/2022/12/13/covid-vaccines-prevented-3-million-deaths/06:15
BrainstormNew from r/COVID19: COVID19: Effectiveness of ChAdOx1-S COVID-19 booster vaccination against the Omicron and Delta variants in England → https://old.reddit.com/r/COVID19/comments/zknp02/effectiveness_of_chadox1s_covid19_booster/06:54
BrainstormUpdates for Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil: +17632 cases, +97 deaths since 4 days ago — Minas Gerais, Brazil: +17510 cases, +23 deaths since 4 days ago — North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany: +14996 cases, +49 deaths since 2 days ago — New York, United States: +11724 cases, +44 deaths since a day ago07:09
BrainstormUpdates for Ecuador: +6735 cases since 4 days ago08:11
BrainstormUpdates for Taiwan: +17155 cases, +12 deaths, +28745 tests since 23 hours ago09:01
BrainstormNew from r/Coronavirus: Daily Discussion Thread | December 13, 2022: Please refer to our Wiki for more information on COVID-19 and our sub. You can find answers to frequently asked questions in our FAQ , where there is valuable information such as our: → https://old.reddit.com/r/Coronavirus/comments/zkq82f/daily_discussion_thread_december_13_2022/09:08
BrainstormUpdates for Japan: +154852 cases, +206 deaths since 23 hours ago10:03
BrainstormNew from r/COVID19: COVID19: Association of COVID-19 with endocarditis in patients with cocaine or opioid use disorders in the US → https://old.reddit.com/r/COVID19/comments/zkrdah/association_of_covid19_with_endocarditis_in/10:15
BrainstormNew from COVID on Twitter: Freja Kirsebom (@freja_kirsebom): Our paper on the effectiveness of the AstraZeneca (AZ; ChAdOx1-S) vaccine when used as a booster is now peer-reviewed and outnature.com/articles/s4146… → https://twitter.com/freja_kirsebom/status/160259398239935693110:34
BrainstormNew from r/COVID19: COVID19: BA.2 and BA.5 omicron differ immunologically from both BA.1 omicron and pre-omicron variants → https://old.reddit.com/r/COVID19/comments/zkrsrf/ba2_and_ba5_omicron_differ_immunologically_from/10:43
BrainstormUpdates for Israel: +1825 cases, +1 deaths since 21 hours ago11:05
BrainstormUpdates for Poland: +1086 cases, +7 deaths, +10528 tests since a day ago12:07
BrainstormNew from r/COVID19: COVID19: Post COVID-19 condition diagnosis: A population-based cohort study of occurrence, associated factors, and healthcare use by severity of acute infection → https://old.reddit.com/r/COVID19/comments/zksht6/post_covid19_condition_diagnosis_a/12:21
BrainstormNew from r/COVID19: COVID19: A Covid-19 Milestone Attained — A Correlate of Protection for Vaccines → https://old.reddit.com/r/COVID19/comments/zkti01/a_covid19_milestone_attained_a_correlate_of/12:40
BrainstormNew from Reddit (test): nCoV: COVID CHINA: The virus is running rampant, Chinese hospitals are overwhelmed | 13DEC22 → https://old.reddit.com/r/nCoV/comments/zktp5i/covid_china_the_virus_is_running_rampant_chinese/12:50
BrainstormNew from Reddit (test): nCoV: Elon Musk's attacks on Fauci 'incredibly dangerous': White House | 13DEC22 → https://old.reddit.com/r/nCoV/comments/zktu97/elon_musks_attacks_on_fauci_incredibly_dangerous/13:00
BrainstormNew from Reddit (test): nCoV: China deactivates national Covid tracking app | 12DEC22 → https://old.reddit.com/r/nCoV/comments/zku54w/china_deactivates_national_covid_tracking_app/13:10
BrainstormUpdates for China: +22652 cases, +37 deaths since 23 hours ago — Slovenia: +3044 cases since 23 hours ago13:10
BrainstormNew from COVID on Twitter: Eric Topol (@EricTopol): The 1st randomized trial of an mRNA cancer vaccine to show efficacy: Stage III/IV melanoma, a combination immunotherapy + vaccine was superior to immunotherapy alone for recurrence-free survival.157 participants (Phase 2b) w/ large trial planned PR by Moderna & [... want %more?] → https://twitter.com/EricTopol/status/160263670334010572813:21
BrainstormNew from r/COVID19: COVID19: Epidemiology of human parainfluenza virus type 3 (HPIV-3) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in the time of COVID-19: findings from a household cohort in Maryland → https://old.reddit.com/r/COVID19/comments/zku8f9/epidemiology_of_human_parainfluenza_virus_type_3/13:40
BrainstormNew from r/COVID19: COVID19: Evaluation of the United States definitions for COVID-19 community risk levels → https://old.reddit.com/r/COVID19/comments/zkutpa/evaluation_of_the_united_states_definitions_for/13:50
BrainstormUpdates for Barbados: +528 cases, +1 deaths since 12 days ago — France: +1840 cases since 15 hours ago13:59
BrainstormNew from ScienceNews: How 4 major coronavirus tools impacted the pandemic in 2022: During the third year of the pandemic, young kids got vaccines, a new booster shot came along, the use of at-home tests soared and Paxlovid became widely available. → https://www.sciencenews.org/article/4-major-coronavirus-pandemic-tools-202214:09
BrainstormUpdates for Azerbaijan: +64 cases, +2 deaths since 23 hours ago — Malta: +19 cases since 23 hours ago15:02
BrainstormNew from NIH Director's blog: This Is Why NIH Invests in Global Health Research: Efforts over the past two years to end the COVID-19 pandemic clearly reveal how global health impacts individual wellbeing and national security. At NIH, the Fogarty International Center helps the other [... want %more?] → https://directorsblog.nih.gov/2022/12/13/this-is-why-nih-invests-in-global-health-research/15:07
BrainstormNew from COVID on Twitter: Marc Veldhoen (@Marc_Veld): SARS-CoV-2 had predecessors, from which we learned a lot; speeding up treatments and vaccine development.However, the underestimation of coronaviruses delayed the actual testing of treatments in clinical trials. twitter.com/penguinone/sta… → https://twitter.com/Marc_Veld/status/160266825474442035215:17
-Bridgestorm- ⭕ 地震! Earthquake! 6.1 M tremor, registered by eqwatch_RD,yurekuru, occurred 4 minutes ago (14:25:18 UTC), during a gibbous moon night, Ryukyu Islands, Japan (27.5, 129.6), ↓30 km likely felt 290 km away (in 徳之島町, 奄美市, 名護市, うるま市, 沖縄市, 那覇市…) by 1.1 million people with maximum intensity Shindo 4 → https://twitter.com/eqwatch_RD/status/1602671307816022017 (Twitter)15:29
BrainstormNew from StatNews: Pharma: STAT+: Pharmalittle: Moderna and Merck vaccine lowers risk of skin cancer relapse; Cambodia halts exports of primates used for drug research → https://www.statnews.com/pharmalot/2022/12/13/melanoma-merck-moderna-cambodia-biden-patents-jnj-antitrust-africa-indonesia-vaccines-antibiotics/15:37
BrainstormNew from COVID on Twitter: Scott Gottlieb, MD (@ScottGottliebMD): “As much as 60% of China’s population could be infected at the peak of the first wave, Feng Zijian, the former deputy chief at the Chinese CDC was quoted… Currently, China is seeing different Covid subvariants in different parts of the [... want %more?] → https://twitter.com/ScottGottliebMD/status/160267615831919411215:57
BrainstormUpdates for Austria: +5393 cases, +7 deaths, +150585 tests since 13 hours ago — Singapore: +1817 cases since a day ago16:04
BrainstormNew from BBC Health: Cancer mRNA vaccine completes pivotal trial: The under-development cancer jab uses the messenger-RNA technology first used in Covid-19 vaccines. → https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-6395984316:07
BrainstormNew from COVID on Twitter: (translated) Marc Veldhoen (@Marc_Veld): Latest ZHK/IC figures. Despite a small group, an overrepresentation of unvaccinated people remains. This could have been prevented. Much of this is the result of disinformation. twitter.com/penguinone/sta… → https://twitter.com/Marc_Veld/status/160268164177591091416:17
BrainstormNew from ClinicalTrials.gov: (news): Pharmacokinetics, Safety and Efficacy Study of GP30341 (GEROPHARM, Russia) in Healthy Volunteers and Outpatients With COVID-19 → https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT0564879917:15
BrainstormNew from ClinicalTrials.gov: (news): Pelvic Inflammatory Disease in COVID-19 Era → https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT0564874717:25
BrainstormNew from ClinicalTrials.gov: (translated) COVID-19 Booster Incentives: Conditions : Booster Message; Booster Message + Financial Incentive → https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT0564877317:44
BrainstormNew from ClinicalTrials.gov: (news): Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Fibrotic Drugs in Post COVID-19 Pulmonary Fibrosis → https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT0564873417:55
BrainstormUpdates for Palau: +37 cases, +2 deaths since 7 days ago18:08
BrainstormNew from r/COVID19: COVID19: Ocular tropism of SARS-CoV-2 in animal models with retinal inflammation via neuronal invasion following intranasal inoculation → https://old.reddit.com/r/COVID19/comments/zl0z76/ocular_tropism_of_sarscov2_in_animal_models_with/18:33
BrainstormNew from COVID on Twitter: Scott Gottlieb, MD (@ScottGottliebMD): Existing regulatory requirements are extensive, costly, and ill-fitting for lab tests. All the reforms to promote innovation in VALID - like the firm-based approach to certify technologies without individual premarket review - wouldn’t be [... want %more?] → https://twitter.com/ScottGottliebMD/status/160271875473080320318:43
BrainstormNew from COVID on Twitter: Marc Veldhoen (@Marc_Veld): The probable low POTS incidence after COVID-19 vaccination, particularly compared to SARS-Cov-2 post-infection odds, which were 5x higher, our results suggest that further studies are needed to investigate the incidence and etiology of POTS occurring after [... want %more?] → https://twitter.com/Marc_Veld/status/160272426043854439119:02
BrainstormUpdates for South Korea: +84571 cases, +46 deaths since 20 hours ago19:11
BrainstormNew from Contagion Live: 2 Years of the COVID-19 Vaccine: How Many Severe and Fatal Infections Have Been Prevented?: In addition to avoiding additional infection, illness, and death, the COVID-19 vaccination program likely saved the US $1.25 trillion [... want %more?] → https://www.contagionlive.com/view/2-years-of-the-covid-19-vaccine-how-many-severe-and-fatal-infections-have-been-prevented-19:22
LjLKorea is going up, and Italy is going up, and they're going up in a somewhat similar way, different from the spikes we've come to know so well... http://offloop.net/covid19/?default=South%20Korea;Italy&cumulative=no&smooth=yes&legacy=no19:25
BrainstormNew from r/COVID19: COVID19: COVID Vaccine Hesitancy and Risk of a Traffic Crash → https://old.reddit.com/r/COVID19/comments/zl39ne/covid_vaccine_hesitancy_and_risk_of_a_traffic/20:00
BrainstormUpdates for Morocco: +139 cases, +1 deaths, +3749 tests since 20 hours ago — Canada: +907 cases, +23 deaths since 23 hours ago20:00
BrainstormNew from Retraction Watch: PLOS flags nearly 50 papers by controversial French COVID researcher for ethics concerns: The publisher PLOS is marking nearly 50 articles by Didier Raoult, the French scientist who became controversial for promoting [... want %more?] → https://retractionwatch.com/2022/12/13/plos-flags-nearly-50-papers-by-controversial-french-covid-researcher-for-ethics-concerns/20:10
BrainstormUpdates for Mongolia: +12772 cases since 14 hours ago — Guatemala: +2299 cases, +2 deaths since 18 hours ago — Dominican Rep.: +1935 cases since 9 days ago — Estonia: +646 cases since 6 days ago21:03
BrainstormNew from r/Coronavirus: Coronavirus: It’s Time to Wear a Mask Again, Health Experts Say → https://old.reddit.com/r/Coronavirus/comments/zl4dyx/its_time_to_wear_a_mask_again_health_experts_say/21:18
BrainstormNew from Contagion Live: Blood-Related Syndrome Is Being Seen After Developing COVID-19 or Vaccination: Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is happening in people post-virus as well as within a 90-day period post-vaccination. → https://www.contagionlive.com/view/blood-related-syndrome-is-being-seen-after-developing-covid-19-or-vaccination22:27
BrainstormNew from StatNews: STAT+: Lawmakers tell Pfizer CEO to ‘back off’ on planned price hike for Covid-19 vaccine: In a letter to the Pfizer CEO, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) and Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt) called the price hike "pure and deadly greed." → https://www.statnews.com/pharmalot/2022/12/13/pfizer-covid19-vaccines-warren-bourla/22:37
LjLhttps://www.contagionlive.com/view/blood-related-syndrome-is-being-seen-after-developing-covid-19-or-vaccination ← slightly curious...23:03
LjLublx (usual token highlight when it's vaguely blood-related)23:03
ublxinteresting23:05
BrainstormUpdates for Serbia: +10169 cases, +8 deaths, +10169 tests since a day ago — Canada: +1661 cases since 3 hours ago23:07
BrainstormNew from Reddit (test): CoronaVirus_2019_nCoV: With COVID cases rising fast, critics question why there's no push for face masks in indoor settings: Cases are climbing in 47 states, led by Mississippi, where they are up 356%... hospitalizations is up 24%..., [... want %more?] → https://old.reddit.com/r/CoronaVirus_2019_nCoV/comments/zl8sr0/with_covid_cases_rising_fast_critics_question_why/23:26
BrainstormNew from Reddit (test): CoronaVirus_2019_nCoV: JHU’s Daily COVID-19 Data in Motion: December 13, 2022 - YouTube → https://old.reddit.com/r/CoronaVirus_2019_nCoV/comments/zl9315/jhus_daily_covid19_data_in_motion_december_13/23:35

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