D&D and the rising pandemic

[Umbran]

As complete aside, I still can't hear that without thinking of Carnac the Magnificent and his mayonnaise jar.

And I can't write it without thinking of the Order of Hermes from Mage: The Ascension.

 

[Umbran]

That's absolutely true in a case where its not already propagated (as is the case with Omicron), but in cases where the country is blocked off for months its absolutely pointless; the number of people bringing it in area smaller than the number within the area spreading it.

We should note: Omicron was first detected and isolated in South Africa. That does not tell us where it originated. It could easily have come to South Africa from elsewhere, and they were just the first ones to have noted it was an unknown strain.

 

[Zardnaar]

It's been found in UK.

 

[Maxperson]

I'm not surprised that it has been found on other continents. The way the virus works with people becoming contagious before symptoms strike, it's almost impossible to contain.

I also agree with @Umbran that it might not have originated in South Africa. It was discovered about 2 weeks ago and is already making up as many as 90% of the new cases in South Africa. That's a very, very rapid spread if it just originated there a few weeks ago.

 

[Zardnaar]

Omicron in Australia.

Stuff

i.stuff.co.nz

Good news perhaps?

South African doctor who raised alarm about omicron variant says symptoms are ‘unusual but mild’

Dr Angelique Coetzee noticed otherwise healthy patients showing unusual symptoms and worries how the new variant might hurt the elderly

www.telegraph.co.uk

Mild symptoms.

 

[Garthanos]

Getting flu vaccines likely also correlates with better access to and utilization of preventative healthcare - as in people who get flu vaccines probably more likely get yearly checkups and stuff.

and perhaps even living in cities. Those who live nearer hospitals and medical facilities get to them for emergencies quicker and have longer life spans. And those in the cities may also feel the immediacy of more people they need to protect themself from disease more. Even strong correlations may occur from a lot of different routes. Guess that mostly counts as better access.

 

[Umbran]

I'm holding out for Omicron Seti III.

Even better - Omicron Persei 8

 

[Ryujin]

Even better - Omicron Persei 8
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I think that I'll take the "make happy" infection over the "eating humans" infection, thankya verra much

 

[Zardnaar]

Oz and NZ highest levels if trust in science.

Trust in scientists soared in Australia and New Zealand during Covid pandemic, poll finds

Gallup survey reveals the two countries have the world’s highest levels of trust in scientists, with 62% saying they trust them ‘a lot’

www.theguardian.com

It's not universal though.

Popular journalist and staunch anti-vaxxer dies of Covid-19

Asked if he was vaccinated, Auckland man Rex Warwood said: "You're not sticking that s... in me." Weeks later, he was dead.

i.stuff.co.nz

NZs first Herman Cain award. His Facebook feed full of the usual anti vax bilge.

 

[Garthanos]

Oz and NZ highest levels if trust in science.

Trust in scientists soared in Australia and New Zealand during Covid pandemic, poll finds

Gallup survey reveals the two countries have the world’s highest levels of trust in scientists, with 62% saying they trust them ‘a lot’

www.theguardian.com

My trust in our government plummeted through the ground...