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BubbaPat · « **Reply #400 on:** July 22, 2020, 02:22:59 am »

I live in Dallas County and it amazes me the number the KEEPS increasing. Of course, working retail, I understand it. We have a large number of people who just really don't care because they don't believe it's serious.
I had a lady walk in and when I politely called about the need for masks, she raised her hand that contained her mask and said she had it. Never made the attempt to put it on though.
Luckily, a man walked in behind her and her husband, hear my interaction and saw her response. He literally stopped in his tracks. Looked at me, then her, then made a mock shock gun motion. I nearly lost it with laughter.
That in itself shows me there are SOME people out there with common sense.

Bubba hugs y'all!!

fabio · « **Reply #401 on:** July 22, 2020, 05:10:18 am »

That's the big concern in the island I live on. The people seem to believe more that it's a "scam" (even though it doesn't make any sense,because a lot of money has been lost already) and are prone to believe the conspiracy theorists......
Of course,everywhere I go with a mask I get laughed at,however now it's been made necessery to wear one in enclosed spaces.
So far we had a tourist on the island with the virus and probably some rogue ones.
I hope everyone is well and I hope you are too bubba. Hugs.

zach · « **Reply #402 on:** July 27, 2020, 10:10:35 am »

Local church held a tent revival a few weeks ago.

Great idea. Went as expected. Took a few weeks to bear fruit.

1 death. Spike in local infections. Magistrate Judge was there, infected, exposed courthouses in two counties.

I sure as hell hope that church got their tithes and offerings for the good works.

I swear to their God, something is wrong with the way these people think.

J.R.E. · « **Reply #403 on:** July 28, 2020, 06:19:22 pm »

Twitter temporarily restricts Donald Trump Jr.'s account after he posts video claiming masks are unnecessary

https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/28/tech/twitter-donald-trump-jr/index.html

Ray

J.R.E. · « **Reply #404 on:** July 28, 2020, 06:22:51 pm »

Dr. Stella Immanuel Covid: Twitter penalize Donald Trump Jr for sharing Houston Texas doctor wey promote hydroxychloroquine video for Covid-19 treatment

https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/media-53574591

J.R.E. · « **Reply #405 on:** July 28, 2020, 06:26:43 pm »

Who or what is Stella Immanuel:

https://www.thedailybeast.com/stella-immanuel-trumps-new-covid-doctor-believes-in-alien-dna-demon-sperm-and-hydroxychloroquine

Ray

J.R.E. · « **Reply #406 on:** July 28, 2020, 06:33:15 pm »

Florida Sets Single-Day Record for Coronavirus Deaths With 186, Adds 9,200 New Cases :

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/florida-sets-single-day-record-for-coronavirus-deaths-with-186-adds-9200-new-cases/2268782/

Ray

zach · « **Reply #407 on:** July 28, 2020, 09:44:10 pm »

Dont kink shame me for fucking demons in my sleep, I've got a thirst only demon semen can slake

Of course we're being modified with alien DNA. How else are we supposed going to survive?

Jeez people, these are serious times.

J.R.E. · « **Reply #408 on:** July 29, 2020, 05:07:57 pm »

After Florida's record breaking day of covid death cases yesterday, Florida broke the record again today with 216 deaths :

Interactive map by county:

https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2020/07/20/florida-new-coronavirus-cases

Ray

J.R.E. · « **Reply #409 on:** July 29, 2020, 05:37:25 pm »

And if Covid wasn't enough, we now have this possibly coming out way.

Much of Florida in Cone of Potential Tropical Cyclone

https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/weather/2020/07/27/more-atlantic-trouble-trouble-this-week

Ray

J.R.E. · « **Reply #410 on:** July 29, 2020, 06:09:34 pm »

Florida Closing All State-Run COVID-19 Testing Sites Ahead of Storm:

https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2020/07/29/florida-closing-all-state-run-covid-19-testing-sites-ahead-of-storm

Ray

J.R.E. · « **Reply #411 on:** July 31, 2020, 09:51:35 pm »

'We're dying here,' Florida newspaper says in pleading with governor to issue a statewide mask mandate

I believe we are in our 4th consecutive day of record breaking Covid deaths, here in Florida.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/were-dying-here-florida-newspaper-says-in-pleading-with-governor-to-issue-a-statewide-mask-mandate/ar-BB17qI78?li=BBnb7Kz

harleymc · « **Reply #412 on:** August 01, 2020, 04:30:22 am »

As little as a month ago Covid wasn't changing much in my life.

But as diagnoses have steadily climbed in the neighbouring state of Victoria and now here in New South Wales I've been wearing a mask to and from work, lots more regulation at work. It looks like I'll never be heading out to a bar or restaurant or celebrating birthdays with friends for years to come

I'm very sad for the people who are losing family and friends and can't be with them in their final hours I remember back to the worst of the AIDS epidemic, at least we would be able to visit and to care for our loved ones.

I'm also upset that researchers are excluding PLWHAs from Covid vaccine trials.

I must count my blessings this has not yet infected anyone who I know.

zach · « **Reply #413 on:** August 02, 2020, 08:06:39 am »

Is it just me, or are some of these infected senators and congressmen the same people that criminalize and demonize nondisclosure of hiv status?

Almost2late · « **Reply #414 on:** August 02, 2020, 08:32:42 am »

Pozzies are not good enough for the vaccine. Why am I not surprised.

"As large trials get underway to test the vaccines needed to stop the global coronavirus pandemic, one group has realized they are being left out and is not happy: People living with HIV."..

https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/08/groups-protest-exclusion-hiv-infected-people-coronavirus-vaccine-trials

Almost2late · « **Reply #415 on:** August 06, 2020, 04:11:25 pm »

"Honest Government Ad | A message from the White House"..
https://youtu.be/dpIkl2QnJeI

Almost2late · « **Reply #416 on:** August 11, 2020, 06:55:53 pm »

Quote from: Almost2late on August 02, 2020, 08:32:42 am

Pozzies are not good enough for the vaccine. Why am I not surprised.

"As large trials get underway to test the vaccines needed to stop the global coronavirus pandemic, one group has realized they are being left out and is not happy: People living with HIV."..

https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/08/groups-protest-exclusion-hiv-infected-people-coronavirus-vaccine-trials

Well this is certainly a change of heart.

"Now, Moderna and Pfizer (which has partnered with German biotech firm BioNTech to develop a COVID-19 vaccine) have announced that they will be including a limited number of HIV-positive volunteers in the final stage of trials, after initially having excluded them"...

https://www.firstpost.com/health/moderna-pfizer-move-to-include-hiv-positive-volunteers-in-phase-3-trials-of-covid-19-vaccines-8690821.html

J.R.E. · « **Reply #417 on:** August 21, 2020, 07:17:50 pm »

Some of the bars down here, are cheating, and reopening. By saying they are serving food with alcohol.

Some of these bars don't have restaurant licenses. Some of these bars, that have restaurant licenses, but haven't served food in years, don't even have kitchens anymore. I am not sure how they are getting away with this.

They feel as though they can throw a crock-pot, on the bar, and get away with reopening.

I understand their pain,.... but this will put us back exactly where we we're, when they reopened the bars the first time, and we know what happened then, here in Florida.

The Covid cases spiked.

Shame on them. You can not have a bar opened, that has limited or no table seating and have no social distancing. PERIOD

It won't and can't work !. Watch for another spike in cases.

I am sure the code enforcement and the Health Dept., in Florida, and here in Pinellas county, will be out again, shutting these places down, this time, pulling the liquor licenses. A liquor license is not cheap here in Florida.

We are in no way, out of the woods here in Florida !

https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/21/health/florida-coronavirus-6-year-old-death/index.html

https://www.fox13news.com/news/4684-new-florida-coronavirus-cases-reported-friday-119-new-deaths

Sorry for posting this depressing news, But this is the reality we currently live in.

Ray

fabio · « **Reply #418 on:** August 28, 2020, 10:44:46 pm »

It's been quite difficult at this side of the world (Greece) and specifically my island,since we had an increase in cases. Specifically many cases from tourists that aren't tested or taking anything seriously. Not to mention that we even got put on a mini quarantine and we have to wear masks everywhere by tomorrow (in and out of buildings).

https://www.google.com/amp/s/greece.greekreporter.com/2020/08/28/greece-imposes-restrictions-on-lesvos-zakynthos-as-covid-cases-multiply/amp/

I'm mostly worried about me as well,since I do work in a hotel with youngsters who like to party and not follow rules,however I try to keep all the measures and I seem steady with no symptoms or fever. Luckily (or not) there's only 2 weeks left until the hotel closes.

Hope everyone is doing well.

J.R.E. · « **Reply #419 on:** September 02, 2020, 06:44:55 pm »

Florida Cuts Ties With Quest Diagnostics Over Coronavirus Test Data Dump

https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2020/09/01/state-of-florida-cuts-ties-with-quest-diagnostics-over-coronavirus-test-dump

"TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The state of Florida is dropping a national lab company from its coronavirus testing after it failed to lawfully report tens of thousands of test results in a timely manner — with some data dating back to April."

"Quest Diagnostics tried to upload almost 75,000 tests Monday night, according to a joint announcement by several state agencies Tuesday.

Most of the data was more than two weeks old, with some as old as five months. That prompted Gov. Ron DeSantis to order an end to ties to Quest..."

And in a related article:

Why Did Covid-19 Numbers Spike Tuesday?

https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2020/09/02/why-did-covid-19-numbers-spike-yesterday-

"Right now, there are more than 630,000 positive coronavirus cases in Florida, and 7,500 of them were reported only Tuesday."

Jim Allen · « **Reply #420 on:** September 13, 2020, 05:00:10 am »

Hi All.

I'm going to update this thread later today/tomorrow with all the latest updates and then lock it.

Meaning members can post their threads on COVID again, however, if the number of COVID threads become overwhelming for anyone or it's multiple threads of the same, ill merge them all back here and reopen this thread.

J.R.E. · « **Reply #421 on:** September 16, 2020, 03:48:12 pm »

I just received a phone call from the VAMC @ Bay Pines, in St. Petersburg.

I have a Pulmonary test scheduled for September 24th.

She informed me that I need to take a Covid test at least 3 days in advance, of getting this test. ( I figured as much, as I would be doing a lot of inhaling and exhaling, for 10 or 15 minutes, during this test)

So she scheduled a Covid test for SEP 21st @ 1:00 at the clinic, which is about 1 mile north of where we live.

I asked her if she thinks this Covid test is also required for an eye exam, that I have scheduled the day before my pulmonary test, also at the main Hospital. She doesn't believe so. She also said that they should have contacted me by now, if this was required.

So,.. This will be my second Covid test, through the VA.

I don't believe I have Covid, or that I am or was an Asymptomatic carrier. I am doing fine !

No Temp, or any other symptoms.

PS,... If the Covid test does shows positive, I will be completely shocked and surprised.

Ray

Almost2late · « **Reply #422 on:** September 20, 2020, 01:55:03 pm »

When the orange clown made claims about drinking bleach to protect against Covid, many of us laughed. Others took him seriously and drank the crap.. I believe a couple got seriously ill, killing one of them. So I thought that was that.. but no.

It appears you can buy a "Covid kit" on Amazon, not only does it claim to "cure" covid but all kinds of ailments including.. wait for it.. HIV

From the Guardian:
"Proponents of MMS falsely claim that it is a cure-all for almost all diseases, including malaria, HIV/Aids, cancer and now Covid-19. They also market it untruthfully as a cure for the condition autism."

https://amp.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/19/bleach-miracle-cure-amazon-covid

J.R.E. · « **Reply #423 on:** September 21, 2020, 03:19:32 pm »

Quote from: J.R.E. on September 16, 2020, 03:48:12 pm

I have a Pulmonary test scheduled for September 24th.

She informed me that I need to take a Covid test at least 3 days in advance, of getting this test.

So she scheduled a Covid test for SEP 21st @ 1:00 at the clinic, which is about 1 mile north of where we live.

Ray

So,... I got my Covid test done about 2 hours ago. Also decided to get my Flu shot as well. Should get my results from Covid in about 2 days .

Ray

J.R.E. · « **Reply #424 on:** September 22, 2020, 05:17:04 pm »

Received the results of my COVID test at 4:00 this afternoon. I was tested yesterday at 1:15, so the results took about 27 hours to receive.

Results: " Not Detected"... So I can go with confidence tomorrow morning at 10:00, for my eye exam, and Thursday morning for my pulmonary test .

RAY

Jim Allen · « **Reply #425 on:** October 02, 2020, 09:29:39 am »

Hi All,

I've locked this thread.

If we see duplicate COVID-19 threads again or it becomes, overwhelming for some members, ill merge them all back here and reopen this thread.

A separate COVID-19 Vaccine thread has been opened: https://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=75065.0

Best, Jim

Jim Allen · « **Reply #426 on:** November 26, 2021, 10:53:50 am »

So I am opening this thread again for COVID related topics, updates, questions or concerns etc.

Covid vaccine news, updates etc has its own thread: https://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=75065.0

em · « **Reply #427 on:** January 05, 2022, 09:40:16 am »

I can't post this on facebook because I have the misfortune of having many anti-vaxxers in my family. They do not think masks should be worn . they justify this by saying they do not work because people are still getting sick ? After listening to their arguments I came up with a justification they should understand but most likely will not .

If the common good and protecting others preventing the spread of suffering does not seem to be worthwhile.

Using the same justification for something that should be just as absurd .

I should under the declaration of independence. life liberty and the pursuit of happiness . in the constitution bill of rights protects citizens ' civil liberties from the federal government's infringement.
It should be my right to get as drunk as possible then go out on the road . my life my choice my right if as it would happen someone gets hurt . It is my choice and should not be illegal. Just like not getting vaccinated and wearing a mask, if hurting others is not a concern then both should apply.

ridicules is the norm then this is what is next and most likely someone getting drunk then driving it still happens , so they are using the same thought process as the anti-vaxxers and should be treated the same as drunk drivers .

thank you for letting me share this thought.

Jim Allen · « **Reply #428 on:** January 05, 2022, 10:47:06 am »

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They do not think masks should be worn . they justify this by saying they do not work because people are still getting sick ? After listening to their arguments I came up with a justification they should understand but most likely will not .

I don't see why you are trying to justify or explain anything to them, seems their minds are made up and whatever you have to say will fall on deaf ears.

J.R.E. · « **Reply #429 on:** January 05, 2022, 10:50:50 am »

Calif. Prosecutor Dies of COVID at 46: Politician Was Outspoken Vaccine Mandate Opponent:

https://people.com/politics/california-deputy-da-dies-of-covid-at-46/

"California prosecutor and former political candidate Kelly Ernby is being remembered both for her dedication to environmental law and her opposition to vaccine mandates after the 46-year-old died of COVID-19 complications this week.

Ben Chapman, chair of the Greater Costa Mesa Republicans, confirmed his "dear friend" Ernby's cause of death on Twitter.

"My heart is broken and I'm in tears. I lost a dear friend to Covid complications. I love you @KellyErnby," Chapman wrote. "You've been nothing but an inspiration to many of us here in Orange County."

County officials likewise mourned her. "Orange County District Attorney Office is heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected passing of Deputy District Attorney Kelly Ernby," Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer wrote in a tweet published Monday.

RELATED: Republican Politician Dies of COVID Complications Days

J.R.E. · « **Reply #430 on:** January 05, 2022, 11:34:42 am »

More than 1 million Americans were diagnosed with COVID over the long holiday weekend...

https://www.npr.org/2022/01/04/1070218466/1-million-us-covid-cases-omicron-surge

"The U.S. reported a record 1,082,549 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. It's the latest in a series of staggering milestones brought on by the highly transmissible omicron variant, which is sweeping across the U.S. and around the world."

Ray

blackbeauty40 · « **Reply #431 on:** January 14, 2022, 11:29:31 am »

Hi all,

Apologies for this post as it may be a long one. December 18, 2021, I got really sick with what I thought was the flu - fever, exhaustion, coughing, muscle aches, dizziness - almost everything. On December 20th, I took a home COVID test which came back positive, and on 12/23 I took a PCR test which also came back positive - even though I'm fully vaccinated, but not boosted. The fever got up to 103 and lasted for about a week. I then had loss of smell and taste start a couple of days after the fever started. As of Jan. 14th, I still feel wiped out. I'm still dealing with fatigue and exhaustion, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. I have been in contact with my doctor on a very regular basis (1-2 times per week now). I'm being treated for potential pneumonia with antibiotics, I was also prescribed an oral steroid and an inhaler for bronchitis. They've now switched me to a steroidal inhaler, a rescue inhaler, a medication that will "numb" the urge to cough, all in an effort to reduce the coughing and help ease my breathing. Because I was so sick and forgot to take my HIV meds in December, I've been told to not take them until I can get in to see my Infectious Diseases doctor. I just want to feel like myself again. To not have the coughing, the tightness and shortness of breath and be able to go about my day without getting completely exhausted going from one room to the other. My questions are has anyone else had or heard of COVID symptoms lasting this long? How can this affect my CD4 and VL now and in the long term?

Grasshopper · « **Reply #432 on:** January 14, 2022, 02:10:30 pm »

Read here more info regarding Long Covid

https://www.blf.org.uk/support-for-you/long-covid/what-is-long-covid

Hope you feel better soon

CR2016 · « **Reply #433 on:** January 14, 2022, 04:11:52 pm »

check about oxygen levels and temperature... if anyone of them still bad, you must be checked by doctor, Covid really does not work a long. then shoul be possible another infection. Lungs x-ray should help too.
you should check for your cardiac rhythm too, although this still be high after covid infection.
i cant understand how someone recomend you no to take you VIHmeds... this would be a problem....
regards, please let us know how you are. Hugs!!

Almost2late · « **Reply #434 on:** January 14, 2022, 10:37:49 pm »

Hi Beauty,

I'm so sorry you're going through this. Honestly it sounds like all the symptoms I had when I was diagnosed with pneumonia and aids. Back then they had me on several antibiotics and medications, including my HIV meds. So I don't understand why they would tell you to stop your HIV meds.. not taking them could negatively effect the immune system you need to combat covid. But hey, what do I know.. just my opinion. Try and get an emergency visit with the ID doctor as soon as possible.

There have been people that continue to have symptoms and not feel well for a long time.. they're called "long haulers". Hopefully yours will get better soon.

Wish you well, and best of luck.

Loa111 · « **Reply #435 on:** January 17, 2022, 05:25:02 am »

It finally caught up with me…,got the COVID, tested positive yesterday. I started to feel tired Wednesday. By Thursday morning I was sick just like a very bad cold with strep throat. I did a home antigen test which was negative. Bad cold continued all weekend & throat was raw red & sore. Tested positive yesterday. Kids have it, one is a little sick, the other is ok. Wife tested negative but claims to be sick (I’m not sure!?!, she’s a hypochondriac anyway). So stay home all week & isolate is the plan.
I think today Monday I’m over the worst 50% of it but still feel weak, tired & unmotivated to work from home. Going to have to reschedule my vampires appointment which is for this Wednesday now.

Jim Allen · « **Reply #436 on:** January 17, 2022, 07:45:43 am »

@blackbeauty40

Sorry to hear that you have been feeling unwell and I hope you get better soon.

Jim Allen · « **Reply #437 on:** January 17, 2022, 07:48:19 am »

Quote from: Loa111 on January 17, 2022, 05:25:02 am

It finally caught up with me…,got the COVID, tested positive yesterday. I started to feel tired Wednesday. By Thursday morning I was sick just like a very bad cold with strep throat. I did a home antigen test which was negative. Bad cold continued all weekend & throat was raw red & sore. Tested positive yesterday. Kids have it, one is a little sick, the other is ok. Wife tested negative but claims to be sick (I’m not sure!?!, she’s a hypochondriac anyway). So stay home all week & isolate is the plan.
I think today Monday I’m over the worst 50% of it but still feel weak, tired & unmotivated to work from home. Going to have to reschedule my vampires appointment which is for this Wednesday now.

Sorry to you you and one of the kids are feeling unwell and hope you all feel better soon.

Last week it was going around my daughter's school so kept her home. Negative results, on Sunday evening we then heard of 9 kids and 5 teachers with positive results from my son's school. The school is tiny, with less than 40 kids.

Seems its really spreading quickly.

blackbeauty40 · « **Reply #438 on:** January 18, 2022, 12:00:20 pm »

Hi all,

Thank you for all the information and well wishes. I'm finally starting to feel much better after a month of dealing with this. My oxygen levels remained pretty good, at 97% the entire time. The thing now is that I still have a cough, fortunately, it's not as bad as it was. The thing is my primary doctor is saying that the cough shouldn't last this long, and now they want to talk with my HIV doctor and potentially test me for TB. I don't know what the likelihood of TB would be, but I don't want to take a TB test. In regards to the HIV medication, yes, being told to not take it was a little shocking to me but this is what I was told - so I've been off of those for 1 month. No idea of when I'll be able to get an appointment to see my HIV doctor. I've also been told to continue using the inhalers and taking the medication to numb the urge to cough. I have to say that when I finally do get an appointment, I'm very worried about what my VL & CD4 counts will be.

Jim Allen · « **Reply #439 on:** January 21, 2022, 08:49:03 am »

Hiya,

Glad to hear that you are feeling somewhat better.

Is there a reason for not wanting a TB test? Nothing wrong in ruling TB out and if on the off chance it is TB then better to know so it can be treated.

Almost2late · « **Reply #440 on:** January 22, 2022, 04:14:13 am »

From Aidsmap..

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Further evidence that COVID breakthrough infections are more common in people living with HIV

A new study provides more evidence that people living with HIV who are vaccinated against COVID-19 are more likely to experience a breakthrough COVID infection compared to HIV-negative people. The good news is that – across the board – fully vaccinated people had less severe COVID illness than unvaccinated people.

The study, by Dr Jing Sun at Johns Hopkins University, follows another report showing that COVID-vaccinated people with HIV were more likely to experience breakthrough cases than HIV-negative people, regardless of CD4 counts or viral suppression.

The current research followed over 650,000 people throughout the US, 5% of whom had compromised immune systems, including over 8,500 people living with HIV. The cohort was mostly female (57%), had a median age of 51, and included participants from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. No data were available on CD4 count, viral load or HIV treatment.

The time frame covered in this analysis (December 2020 to September 2021) was similar to the previous report, including portions of infection waves where the Delta and previous variants were dominant in the US, but not including more recent periods when Omicron has become the most prevalent.

The researchers reported that COVID breakthrough infections were generally low at 2.8% six months after full vaccination (meaning all recommended doses of a particular vaccine had been administered).

However, vaccinated people with HIV (including both fully and partially vaccinated individuals) were 33% more likely to experience breakthrough cases compared to HIV-negative people, independent of other risk factors such as age and pre-existing medical conditions. This result is similar to the previous analysis, which showed a 44% higher likelihood in breakthrough cases, but the current report did not evaluate whether CD4 count or viral loads affected the risk of breakthrough or disease severity.

Between June and September 2021, when the Delta variant dominated, about seven breakthrough cases occurred each month for every 1000 fully vaccinated people with healthy immune systems. In the same time period, about nine breakthrough cases occurred each month for every 1000 fully vaccinated people with HIV. That number jumped to 12 breakthroughs each month for every 1000 partially vaccinated people with HIV, illustrating the benefit of full vaccination. Furthermore, across all participants and the entire evaluation period (pre- and post-Delta), those fully vaccinated were 28% less likely to experience breakthrough cases than those who were partially vaccinated.

In this analysis, a severe COVID outcome meant requiring mechanical ventilation, use of an artificial lung to deliver oxygen, or dying. In people with compromised immune systems (including people with HIV, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis as well as those who’d received organ and bone marrow transplants), fewer COVID infections were severe after full vaccination. While the analysis did not specifically break out people with HIV, severe outcomes occurred in 6.6% of unvaccinated immunocompromised people and reduced to 3.3% in those fully vaccinated.

However, vaccinated immunocompromised people were still significantly more likely to experience severe COVID illness compared to vaccinated people with healthy immune systems (less than 1% of whom had severe outcomes). The authors state this disparity warrants continuing behavioural protections for immunocompromised people, such as wearing masks, social distancing and avoiding crowded indoor settings.

These behavioural measures may be even more important in the face of the Omicron variant, which is more contagious and better at infecting vaccinated people than previous variants. While no research yet tells us how Omicron will impact people with HIV, the results in this study demonstrating that full vaccination protects against severe disease look to be true in the case of Omicron as well. Furthermore, an additional vaccine dose appears to boost the immune system of the general population enough to provide even better protection against Omicron.

The bottom line is that it’s even more important for people living with HIV to get fully vaccinated if they can, obtain a third dose if they’re eligible, and continue masking and social distancing behaviours as much as possible.

https://www.aidsmap.com/news/jan-2022/further-evidence-covid-breakthrough-infections-are-more-common-people-living-hiv

Jim Allen · « **Reply #441 on:** January 26, 2022, 05:09:02 pm »

So just got off a PA meeting this evening and several parents expressed they will be sending their children to school despite being direct close COVID contacts... And we wonder why COVID is ramped in schools and are spreading this shit to others.

Jim Allen · « **Reply #442 on:** February 13, 2022, 05:32:18 am »

So Antje tested positive, think she picked it up from travelling to work on public transport.

I'm sick with the same symptoms, pretty rotten, but continue to test non-reactive.
We will continue to isolate and hopefully, things will not get too bad.

Jim Allen · « **Reply #443 on:** February 20, 2022, 04:24:34 pm »

starting to feel somewhat better

J.R.E. · « **Reply #444 on:** February 21, 2022, 12:11:42 am »

Quote from: Jim Allen on February 20, 2022, 04:24:34 pm

starting to feel somewhat better

Hi JIm,...

Glad to hear that. Are you taking anything, to help you feel better. Have you been running any temperature.

It;s been a week now,.. Hopefully you should be getting though this soon.

Take care---Ray

Grasshopper · « **Reply #445 on:** February 21, 2022, 03:34:19 am »

Beterschap Jim, hoop dat het herstel doorzet.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Jim Allen · « **Reply #446 on:** February 21, 2022, 12:15:27 pm »

Quote from: Grasshopper on February 21, 2022, 03:34:19 am

Beterschap Jim, hoop dat het herstel doorzet.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Quote from: J.R.E. on February 21, 2022, 12:11:42 am

Hi JIm,...

Glad to hear that. Are you taking anything, to help you feel better. Have you been running any temperature.

It;s been a week now,.. Hopefully you should be getting though this soon.

Take care---Ray

Thanks. mostly just had a fever, headaches and tiredness, the lingering issue is the tiredness.

Just so tired, don't get me wrong, I felt more tired when my CD4 cells were low and I had infections but this isn't a picnic.

Tonny2 · « **Reply #447 on:** February 23, 2022, 05:58:21 pm »

ojo. Hello everyone!!… my 87 years old mother, the one who has been besides me fighting hiv during 27 years, has tested positive for COVID-19. She got her moderna shots plus a buster. She was exposed to the virus a week ago, so far, so good, symptoms, just sore throat. I hope she doesn’t get worse symptoms. Anyone with a feedback?, I will appreciate it…hugs

J.R.E. · « **Reply #448 on:** March 07, 2022, 09:39:39 am »

New Mexico man returns home after more than 500 days in hospital with Covid

Must be one hell of a fighter !

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/new-mexico-man-returns-home-500-days-hospital-due-covid-rcna18898

A New Mexico man has returned home after he spent more than 500 days in the hospital battling Covid-19.

Donnell Hunter finally left Kindred Hospital Albuquerque last week, NBC affiliate KOB reported.

Jim Allen · « **Reply #449 on:** March 07, 2022, 12:29:24 pm »

Quote from: Tonny2 on February 23, 2022, 05:58:21 pm

ojo. Hello everyone!!… my 87 years old mother, the one who has been besides me fighting hiv during 27 years, has tested positive for COVID-19. She got her moderna shots plus a buster. She was exposed to the virus a week ago, so far, so good, symptoms, just sore throat. I hope she doesn’t get worse symptoms. Anyone with a feedback?, I will appreciate it…hugs

Sorry to hear this and I hope your mom is doing okay.

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