I'm particularly concerned about the new Covid variant BA.5 and Monkeypox this fall.

[Archetype XLIV]

Dr. Fauci says:

"The thing about BA.5 that is disconcerting is that it is able to escape some of the immune protection that you get from prior infection as well as vaccination," Fauci told ABC News. “It has a transmission advantage over the prior variants, which is the reason why we're seeing an uptick in cases and in some areas even an increase in hospitalization.”

I know he has our best interests at heart and am wondering if anyone else is going to wear a few masks or self-isolate to be safe?

It takes all of us, and if we can save just one life, it's worth it.

Vaccines clearly aren't effective anymore and Dr. Fauci says so.

I think we should cancel football season.

Dr. Anthony Fauci shares the latest on COVID variant, monkeypox and mask-wearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci was interviewed by ABC News' Phil Lipof, and spoke about the latest COVID-19 variant, the spread of monkeypox in the U.S. and the need for masks.

abcnews.go.com

 

[MountainDoc1]

If you could just send me your tickets I will make sure they get disposed of in a way that will keep you safe.

 

[OLD TIME MOUNTAINEER]

Dr. Fauci says:

"The thing about BA.5 that is disconcerting is that it is able to escape some of the immune protection that you get from prior infection as well as vaccination," Fauci told ABC News. “It has a transmission advantage over the prior variants, which is the reason why we're seeing an uptick in cases and in some areas even an increase in hospitalization.”

I know he has our best interests at heart and am wondering if anyone else is going to wear a few masks or self-isolate to be safe?

It takes all of us, and if we can save just one life, it's worth it.

Vaccines clearly aren't effective anymore and Dr. Fauci says so.

I think we should cancel football season.

Dr. Anthony Fauci shares the latest on COVID variant, monkeypox and mask-wearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci was interviewed by ABC News' Phil Lipof, and spoke about the latest COVID-19 variant, the spread of monkeypox in the U.S. and the need for masks.

abcnews.go.com

Good Lord....

 

[WoodlandWhitt]

Agreed. Let's do it to protect the vulnerable.

 

[Archetype XLIV]

Agreed. Let's do it to protect the vulnerable.

YAAAASSS.

 

[mdeer1]

Dr. Fauci says:

"The thing about BA.5 that is disconcerting is that it is able to escape some of the immune protection that you get from prior infection as well as vaccination," Fauci told ABC News. “It has a transmission advantage over the prior variants, which is the reason why we're seeing an uptick in cases and in some areas even an increase in hospitalization.”

I know he has our best interests at heart and am wondering if anyone else is going to wear a few masks or self-isolate to be safe?

It takes all of us, and if we can save just one life, it's worth it.

Vaccines clearly aren't effective anymore and Dr. Fauci says so.

I think we should cancel football season.

Dr. Anthony Fauci shares the latest on COVID variant, monkeypox and mask-wearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci was interviewed by ABC News' Phil Lipof, and spoke about the latest COVID-19 variant, the spread of monkeypox in the U.S. and the need for masks.

abcnews.go.com

Was talking about this amongst my partners today . So far we are seeing an uptick in cases but nowhere near the severity of illness . Nothing like it was . Which is reassuring .

 

[Mr. Kruger]

Hope you don’t get it arbs

 

[The Elf]

 

[Shortgapbob]

I know a lot of people who have been getting it over the past month.

Virtually all very mild and cold/flu like……even among people I would have been very worried about in 2020.

Heck my 60 year old relative who’s a lifelong smoker and has had several pneumonia before had a totally 100% asymptomatic case recently, caught on random screening.

 

[Archetype XLIV]

Hope you don’t get it arbs

Arby's does DoorDash. I have my wife spray my roast beef with Lysol before I eat to keep me safe.

 

[Falconeer]

Was talking about this amongst my partners today . So far we are seeing an uptick in cases but nowhere near the severity of illness . Nothing like it was . Which is reassuring .

What symptoms are associated with this one? Same ole same ole or are they different.

 

[Mr. Kruger]

Arby's does DoorDash. I have my wife spray my roast beef with Lysol before I eat to keep me safe.

haha I think it’s all a tad crazy too but I can’t believe how many of y’all make fun of it and are so arrogant about it.

 

[Archetype XLIV]

haha I think it’s all a tad crazy too but I can’t believe how many of y’all make fun of it and are so arrogant about it.

A bit pretentious to think I'm arrogant. Just trying to be safe.

 

[GrimReaper82]

Yawn. Stay home if you’re a pussy

 

[Mr. Kruger]

A bit pretentious to think I'm arrogant. Just trying to be safe.

lol

 

[polar80]

Good Lord....

I believe he's being sarcastic.

 

[WVUPharm2007]

Was talking about this amongst my partners today . So far we are seeing an uptick in cases but nowhere near the severity of illness . Nothing like it was . Which is reassuring .

And Paxlovid exists now, too.

It's not even remotely as bad as it was March 20. The Omicron subvariants are still pretty bad, but not cose to the Alpha and Delta strains. Those were horror shows.

 

[WVUMPA98]

Was talking about this amongst my partners today . So far we are seeing an uptick in cases but nowhere near the severity of illness . Nothing like it was . Which is reassuring .

You talked to your "partners" about Monkeypox?

 

[Lydeck]

Some le EPIC trolling

Very well memed

 

[mdeer1]

You talked to your "partners" about Monkeypox?

No I leave that discussion to your mom and wife

 

[Archetype XLIV]

Was talking about this amongst my partners today . So far we are seeing an uptick in cases but nowhere near the severity of illness . Nothing like it was . Which is reassuring .

Working on a Saturday?

Definitely poor.

 

[Mountaineer Gooch]

haha I think it’s all a tad crazy too but I can’t believe how many of y’all make fun of it and are so arrogant about it.

It is what they do….. It’s OK. Karma comes in all shapes and sizes….

 

[mdeer1]

Working on a Saturday?

Definitely poor.

Oh yeah definitely sucks.

 

[Archetype XLIV]

Oh yeah definitely sucks.

Prayers.

 

[Darrin class of 1989]

Dr. Fauci says:

"The thing about BA.5 that is disconcerting is that it is able to escape some of the immune protection that you get from prior infection as well as vaccination," Fauci told ABC News. “It has a transmission advantage over the prior variants, which is the reason why we're seeing an uptick in cases and in some areas even an increase in hospitalization.”

I know he has our best interests at heart and am wondering if anyone else is going to wear a few masks or self-isolate to be safe?

It takes all of us, and if we can save just one life, it's worth it.

Vaccines clearly aren't effective anymore and Dr. Fauci says so.

I think we should cancel football season.

Dr. Anthony Fauci shares the latest on COVID variant, monkeypox and mask-wearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci was interviewed by ABC News' Phil Lipof, and spoke about the latest COVID-19 variant, the spread of monkeypox in the U.S. and the need for masks.

abcnews.go.com

Just to be clear, you are being facetious right?

 

[OregonMountie]

You talked to your "partners" about Monkeypox?

As in medical partners….he is a MD!!

 

[polar80]

And Paxlovid exists now, too.

It's not even remotely as bad as it was March 20. The Omicron subvariants are still pretty bad, but not cose to the Alpha and Delta strains. Those were horror shows.

Pretty sure I had Delta, fever for 6-8 hrs, otherwise no problem until lost taste and smell for about 2 weeks. Was vaccinated( not eligible for booster), so guess I was pretty lucky.

 

[The Elf]

I think we should cancel football season.

Dr. Anthony Fauci shares the latest on COVID variant, monkeypox and mask-wearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci was interviewed by ABC News' Phil Lipof, and spoke about the latest COVID-19 variant, the spread of monkeypox in the U.S. and the need for masks.

abcnews.go.com

Obviously, the only prudent thing to do, based on Dr. Fauci’s insight.
By the way, where exactly did he earn his doctorate?

 

[polar80]

Obviously, the only prudent thing to do, based on Dr. Fauci’s insight.
By the way, where exactly did he earn his doctorate?

MD from Cornell.

 

[B eer]

I had COVID 2 weeks ago (2nd time), and I've had 4 vaccinations (Pfizer). Had fever, runny nose, congestion, cough and extremely fatigued for about 2 1/2 days. Had it the 1st time also prior to there being a vaccine.

I mostly slept, and felt very weak. Once my fever broke after 3 days. I was fine. I am in good health, and stay very active normally. This is a tricky virus. Some have no symptoms at all. Had a cousin in his 50s that died from it last December.

But I still live my life. Once over COVID, I live as normally as possible. Eventually, something's going to get us all. I don't judge those who are more cautious than me, and I don't judge those who are less cautious.

 

[LHANDSDC]

The perfect enemy and boogie man is one we can never actually see or have hard proof of. We have to just trust the "experts".

Our way of life is being attempted to be managed... just like in China.

 

[dave]

It is what they do….. It’s OK. Karma comes in all shapes and sizes….

Karma was a bitch to me for sure. I was sure covid was like the flu and then I got it and it was like the flu but I had to stay home and not go to Walmart. Staying home was horrifying and I barely made it. Thank God for day quil and crown royal.

 

[WESTBGVA]

I heard that cold beer, chicken wings, and sweet smelling underarm pits will kill it.

 

[EERS 2 Ya]

Dr. Fauci says:

"The thing about BA.5 that is disconcerting is that it is able to escape some of the immune protection that you get from prior infection as well as vaccination," Fauci told ABC News. “It has a transmission advantage over the prior variants, which is the reason why we're seeing an uptick in cases and in some areas even an increase in hospitalization.”

I know he has our best interests at heart and am wondering if anyone else is going to wear a few masks or self-isolate to be safe?

It takes all of us, and if we can save just one life, it's worth it.

Vaccines clearly aren't effective anymore and Dr. Fauci says so.

I think we should cancel football season.

Dr. Anthony Fauci shares the latest on COVID variant, monkeypox and mask-wearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci was interviewed by ABC News' Phil Lipof, and spoke about the latest COVID-19 variant, the spread of monkeypox in the U.S. and the need for masks.

abcnews.go.com

Mail in those votes people

 

[brandonjags8]

I had COVID 2 weeks ago (2nd time), and I've had 4 vaccinations (Pfizer). Had fever, runny nose, congestion, cough and extremely fatigued for about 2 1/2 days. Had it the 1st time also prior to there being a vaccine.

I mostly slept, and felt very weak. Once my fever broke after 3 days. I was fine. I am in good health, and stay very active normally. This is a tricky virus. Some have no symptoms at all. Had a cousin in his 50s that died from it last December.

But I still live my life. Once over COVID, I live as normally as possible. Eventually, something's going to get us all. I don't judge those who are more cautious than me, and I don't judge those who are less cautious.

4 shots?

I’m almost 40 and I haven’t had four shots my entire life I don’t think

 

[DvlDog4WVU]

haha I think it’s all a tad crazy too but I can’t believe how many of y’all make fun of it and are so arrogant about it.

I’d wager to say I’ve had COVID probably 3-4 times now. I have no idea for sure, I don’t test for it when I get sick, I don’t stay home, I don’t mask, and I don’t vaccinate.

I take some Aleve D and press on like a fvcking man.

 

[WESTBGVA]

Dr. Fauci says:

"The thing about BA.5 that is disconcerting is that it is able to escape some of the immune protection that you get from prior infection as well as vaccination," Fauci told ABC News. “It has a transmission advantage over the prior variants, which is the reason why we're seeing an uptick in cases and in some areas even an increase in hospitalization.”

I know he has our best interests at heart and am wondering if anyone else is going to wear a few masks or self-isolate to be safe?

It takes all of us, and if we can save just one life, it's worth it.

Vaccines clearly aren't effective anymore and Dr. Fauci says so.

I think we should cancel football season.

Dr. Anthony Fauci shares the latest on COVID variant, monkeypox and mask-wearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci was interviewed by ABC News' Phil Lipof, and spoke about the latest COVID-19 variant, the spread of monkeypox in the U.S. and the need for masks.

abcnews.go.com

if it saves one life..fk off..we had had friend who lost her bakery because of this bullshit and was on the verge of suicide,,there's a life

 

[WVU86]

And Paxlovid exists now, too.

It's not even remotely as bad as it was March 20. The Omicron subvariants are still pretty bad, but not cose to the Alpha and Delta strains. Those were horror shows.

And I understand it's the best tasting stuff since prednisone.

 

[dave]

I’d wager to say I’ve had COVID probably 3-4 times now. I have no idea for sure, I don’t test for it when I get sick, I don’t stay home, I don’t mask, and I don’t vaccinate.

I take some Aleve D and press on like a fvcking man.

If I cough twice in an hour I work from home. I get more work done and even though my boss doesn't agree I am a better employee when I am not distracted by stupid questions at work. Plus I'd rather work from home.

 

[WVU86]

I’d wager to say I’ve had COVID probably 3-4 times now. I have no idea for sure, I don’t test for it when I get sick, I don’t stay home, I don’t mask, and I don’t vaccinate.

I take some Aleve D and press on like a fvcking man.

Viruses that cause the common cold...

We've had great success curing the common cold... not. We are going to be about as successful curing (or even modifying) CV-19. We are going to have to learn to live with it. It's not going away. And while the N-95 masks may be about 50% effective, the surgical masks are really designed to keep the surgeon from sweating into the patient during their case. They aren't engineered to stop small viruses from passing through the mask. Time to move on to the next problem.