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Warpy

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5. What it means is that the virus is here to stay

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Sat Aug 10, 2024, 05:40 PM

Aug 2024

It's less lethal than it was in 2020. It might continue to attenuate or it might not. It still packs enough of a punch to kill the chronically ill and the elderly. There will continue to be outbreaks.

Vaccines will cut the death rate considerably, but they will most likely need boosters periodically as the virus mutates.

Colds are endemic. Influnza is endemic. This should not be scary.

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NPR: Is COVID Endemic Yet? Yep, Says CDC. Here's What That Means (Others Not So Sure) [View all] appalachiablue Aug 2024 OP

That from the " no shit" dept? bullimiami Aug 2024 #1

Yep, Traildogbob Aug 2024 #2

Crazy, killers. Hope your daughter and staff are ok. Great mask, good for you! appalachiablue Aug 2024 #3

🤜🤛 Traildogbob Aug 2024 #4

What it means is that the virus is here to stay Warpy Aug 2024 #5