it's a cuomo blue state hoax to steal votes! STOP THE COUNT!..oh wait..what?104,000 new cases in USA Today shatters yesterday’s record of 100,000. Gruesome
Type O..has the more immune effect; they also get less colds.Some People Already Have Antibodies That Recognize Covid-19, Thanks to Common Colds
A new study suggests that a small portion of the population carries antibodies that respond to the coronavirus behind covid-19 without having beengizmodo.com
Some People Already Have Antibodies That Recognize Covid-19, Thanks to Common Colds
A new study suggests that a small portion of the population carries antibodies that respond to the coronavirus behind covid-19 without having been infected—antibodies lifted from previous bouts with the common cold caused by related viruses.
The research is the latest to indicate that some people may have a degree of preexisting immunity to the coronavirus. But though it’s possible these findings could help explain some trends in the pandemic, such as children being less vulnerable to severe illness, it’s still unclear just how protective this borrowed immunity could really be.
The new study, published in Science on Friday, tested blood samples collected from adults and children in the UK prior to the known start of the pandemic in December 2019, as well as from people early on in the pandemic who tested negative for SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus responsible for covid-19. These samples were compared to people who had confirmed covid-19.
Common Cold Coronaviruses Might Prime the Immune System to Recognize SARS-CoV-2
A group of scientists think they’re closer to understanding why some people’s immune systems seem…
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As expected, most of the confirmed cases had a diverse group of antibodies geared to respond to the virus’s spike protein, used by the virus to infect cells. These came from all three of the antibody types that combat viral infection (IgG, IgM, IgA). But in some uninfected patients, including those confirmed to have a recent common cold coronavirus infection, the researchers also found antibodies that appeared to react to SARS-CoV-2. “Our results from multiple independent assays demonstrated the presence of preexisting antibodies recognizing SARS-CoV-2 in uninfected individuals,” the researchers wrote.
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I live in Newtown Connecticut (yea, that one) & we've had a mandatory face mask rule in effect since April, due to the fact that we are 70 miles from the epicenter of COVID-19 on the East Coast, New York CityWell, here it is, back to Oregon's governor orders business restrictions like what we had last March only this time, the number of people coming down with Trump's flu is staggeringly higher.
Freeze, Oregon: Gov. Kate Brown restricts businesses again as COVID-19 cases surge
Restrictions under the new framework apply statewide, not just in counties with acute coronavirus spread. And the new restrictions will be in place in some parts of Oregon for more than two weeks. Brown said Multnomah County will be under the new guidelines for at least four weeks, and other hot spots will also face longer restrictions.
“Maybe we thought the fight was over, but it’s not," said Dr. Dean Sidelinger, the state epidemiologist. "This is likely the most dangerous time in Oregon.”
New regulations include:
The increased regulations are the toughest steps Brown has taken since a series of executive orders in the early days of the pandemic. But they also aren’t as widespread.
- Limiting restaurants and bars to take-out service only.
- Closing gyms and other indoor recreational facilities, museums, and indoor entertainment like theaters.
- Closing outdoor recreational facilities, zoos, gardens, and entertainment venues. City parks and playgrounds will remain open.
- Requiring all businesses to mandate that employees work from home when possible, and to close offices to the public.
- Limiting grocery and retail stores to 75% capacity and encouraging curbside pickup service.
- Prohibiting visits at nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.
- Limiting social get togethers, whether indoors or out, to no more than six people from two households.
- Limiting worship services to 25 people when indoors and 50 people when outdoors.
This is going to piss off the people who live on the east side of the state:
While Brown’s new directive includes a lighter touch for some businesses than the last shutdown, the governor also promised Friday to take a hard line with individuals who ignore restrictions on social gatherings — a key reason for exponential case growth the state has seen. Brown said she’s directing Oregon State Police to work local law enforcement on potentially ticketing, or even arresting, people for breaking the rules.
“In terms of individuals, I am not asking you,” Brown said. “I am ordering you.”
Our right wing authoritaryian types are going to go into full blown melt down hearing that from a woman who is both liberal and a lesbian. They are fine with the orange man sending troops to beat, gas and arbitrarily snatch Portlanders from the streets. The others. But orders that affect THEM? Might as well tell them we are coming for their guns. Oh, the humanity!
Breaking a governor’s emergency order is a class C misdemeanor in Oregon. Businesses have long faced possible penalties for flouting regulations.
Despite looming warnings of a case surge in the fall, Oregon officials have shied away from once again shutting down portions of the state economy, but have also warned that it could be necessary if COVID-19 spread gets out of control.
The increase in cases is believed to be at least partly due to colder autumn weather, which is driving people indoors for small gatherings that would otherwise occur in the open air.
“What’s causing this spread?" Sidelinger said. “Two words: Social gatherings.”
So, that's it. Whatever hopes we had of getting together with others over the holidays are over. The kids are going to be a mess. But it's what we have to do. As Trump put it, I am going to "let the virus dominate me".
Freeze, Oregon: Gov. Kate Brown restricts businesses again as COVID-19 cases surge
The order will last at least two weeks and also restricts private gatherings and worship services. Some businesses and schools will be allowed to continue operations.www.opb.org
After Jan she will have the Feds at her back, until then hold the fort as best you can, razor wire and camp covid are the final option for those who won't comply. Storming legislatures armed to the teeth will get someone killed next time, or charged with insurrection. Joe is gonna take this shit as seriously as you would and if someone is in the way of saving hundreds of thousands of lives, they won't be for long.Well, here it is, back to Oregon's governor orders business restrictions like what we had last March only this time, the number of people coming down with Trump's flu is staggeringly higher.
Freeze, Oregon: Gov. Kate Brown restricts businesses again as COVID-19 cases surge
Restrictions under the new framework apply statewide, not just in counties with acute coronavirus spread. And the new restrictions will be in place in some parts of Oregon for more than two weeks. Brown said Multnomah County will be under the new guidelines for at least four weeks, and other hot spots will also face longer restrictions.
“Maybe we thought the fight was over, but it’s not," said Dr. Dean Sidelinger, the state epidemiologist. "This is likely the most dangerous time in Oregon.”
New regulations include:
The increased regulations are the toughest steps Brown has taken since a series of executive orders in the early days of the pandemic. But they also aren’t as widespread.
- Limiting restaurants and bars to take-out service only.
- Closing gyms and other indoor recreational facilities, museums, and indoor entertainment like theaters.
- Closing outdoor recreational facilities, zoos, gardens, and entertainment venues. City parks and playgrounds will remain open.
- Requiring all businesses to mandate that employees work from home when possible, and to close offices to the public.
- Limiting grocery and retail stores to 75% capacity and encouraging curbside pickup service.
- Prohibiting visits at nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.
- Limiting social get togethers, whether indoors or out, to no more than six people from two households.
- Limiting worship services to 25 people when indoors and 50 people when outdoors.
This is going to piss off the people who live on the east side of the state:
While Brown’s new directive includes a lighter touch for some businesses than the last shutdown, the governor also promised Friday to take a hard line with individuals who ignore restrictions on social gatherings — a key reason for exponential case growth the state has seen. Brown said she’s directing Oregon State Police to work local law enforcement on potentially ticketing, or even arresting, people for breaking the rules.
“In terms of individuals, I am not asking you,” Brown said. “I am ordering you.”
Our right wing authoritaryian types are going to go into full blown melt down hearing that from a woman who is both liberal and a lesbian. They are fine with the orange man sending troops to beat, gas and arbitrarily snatch Portlanders from the streets. The others. But orders that affect THEM? Might as well tell them we are coming for their guns. Oh, the humanity!
Breaking a governor’s emergency order is a class C misdemeanor in Oregon. Businesses have long faced possible penalties for flouting regulations.
Despite looming warnings of a case surge in the fall, Oregon officials have shied away from once again shutting down portions of the state economy, but have also warned that it could be necessary if COVID-19 spread gets out of control.
The increase in cases is believed to be at least partly due to colder autumn weather, which is driving people indoors for small gatherings that would otherwise occur in the open air.
“What’s causing this spread?" Sidelinger said. “Two words: Social gatherings.”
So, that's it. Whatever hopes we had of getting together with others over the holidays are over. The kids are going to be a mess. But it's what we have to do. As Trump put it, I am going to "let the virus dominate me".
Freeze, Oregon: Gov. Kate Brown restricts businesses again as COVID-19 cases surge
The order will last at least two weeks and also restricts private gatherings and worship services. Some businesses and schools will be allowed to continue operations.www.opb.org
We never even opened up schools in my district except for special needs kids. Online learning sucks and not just for kindergarten either. What teenager is going to stay behind a computer desk during school hours without supervision? It's completely unrealistic. Even with internet access, my HS age kids fell behind last year when we went virtual. I've taken measures to keep my kids on track this year. Other parents don't have the options I have. As you say, some don't even don't have internet access. We simply aren't prepared for this. Also, as you say, our public school system meets more than just educational needs. This is going to fuck up a generation.I live in Newtown Connecticut (yea, that one) & we've had a mandatory face mask rule in effect since April, due to the fact that we are 70 miles from the epicenter of COVID-19 on the East Coast, New York City.
Now, Wednesday the Governor announced a curfew from 10:00 PM until 5:00 AM & yesterday my wife came home from her school where she teaches & told me that her school, the largest one in the State of CT (1200 students) is shutting it's doors next week and going totally virtual.
This school is in Bridgeport, the largest city in CT, and primarily serves mostly low income children of color/immigrants
They're fucked now because some don't even have internet, nevermind a PC & how do you teach kindergarteners on line?
Plus, how are the parents going to deal with it?
It's going to be some fucked up winter that's for sure.
Georgia is to be decided and Donald has more headlines to make, cross your fingers and toes. What happened to America after sputnik? What was the reaction to it and what were the economic consequences of it in the decades after? Regan killed the federal department of education as the first order of business, there's your answer and it is an old one that does not change. History and civics are viewed as useless topics by citizens who don't know who they are and what they are suppose to stand for.We never even opened up schools in my district except for special needs kids. Online learning sucks and not just for kindergarten either. What teenager is going to stay behind a computer desk during school hours without supervision? It's completely unrealistic. Even with internet access, my HS age kids fell behind last year when we went virtual. I've taken measures to keep my kids on track this year. Other parents don't have the options I have. As you say, some don't even don't have internet access. We simply aren't prepared for this. Also, as you say, our public school system meets more than just educational needs. This is going to fuck up a generation.
I think we are going to need to keep schools open throughout the year in order to give kids the chance to catch up. Also smaller class sizes, more teachers, more counseling. You just watch, the Republican controlled Senate is going to fight Biden and Pelosi tooth and nail to prevent them from funding mitigation measures.
Fuck Trump and his "it will go away, don't test for it because I might be proven wrong" presidency.
They've named/designated certain generations Boomers/Gen X/Gen Z/Millennials & now we have the Generation COVID-19, which truly is fucked.This is going to fuck up a generation.
You can transform a society in 20 years with education, it's really the only way and social/emotional training should be as important as PE, there is plenty of evidence to support this too. Pour on not just money, but resources and caring and it can happen.We never even opened up schools in my district except for special needs kids. Online learning sucks and not just for kindergarten either. What teenager is going to stay behind a computer desk during school hours without supervision? It's completely unrealistic. Even with internet access, my HS age kids fell behind last year when we went virtual. I've taken measures to keep my kids on track this year. Other parents don't have the options I have. As you say, some don't even don't have internet access. We simply aren't prepared for this. Also, as you say, our public school system meets more than just educational needs. This is going to fuck up a generation.
I think we are going to need to keep schools open throughout the year in order to give kids the chance to catch up. Also smaller class sizes, more teachers, more counseling. You just watch, the Republican controlled Senate is going to fight Biden and Pelosi tooth and nail to prevent them from funding mitigation measures.
Fuck Trump and his "it will go away, don't test for it because I might be proven wrong" presidency.
What they lost in school they have made up for while attending Trump University for 4 years, it provides a truly excellent education and we've all been there with them.They've named/designated certain generations Boomers/Gen X/Gen Z/Millennials & now we have the Generation COVID-19, which truly is fucked.
Think about it.
The lost education/job opportunities/social interaction that will never, ever be regained.
Fucking tragic for sure.
I think school for life is where we should go. Let anyone who wants to learn have the ability to put in the work inside a structure that helps them do as much as they can. Education should be 24/7/365.We never even opened up schools in my district except for special needs kids. Online learning sucks and not just for kindergarten either. What teenager is going to stay behind a computer desk during school hours without supervision? It's completely unrealistic. Even with internet access, my HS age kids fell behind last year when we went virtual. I've taken measures to keep my kids on track this year. Other parents don't have the options I have. As you say, some don't even don't have internet access. We simply aren't prepared for this. Also, as you say, our public school system meets more than just educational needs. This is going to fuck up a generation.
I think we are going to need to keep schools open throughout the year in order to give kids the chance to catch up. Also smaller class sizes, more teachers, more counseling. You just watch, the Republican controlled Senate is going to fight Biden and Pelosi tooth and nail to prevent them from funding mitigation measures.
Fuck Trump and his "it will go away, don't test for it because I might be proven wrong" presidency.
I can't help but hold out the hope that we take this generational gap seriously. I think Biden's talk about getting additional funds to schools is the first thing to act on. If that doesn't happen then game over.They've named/designated certain generations Boomers/Gen X/Gen Z/Millennials & now we have the Generation COVID-19, which truly is fucked.
Think about it.
The lost education/job opportunities/social interaction that will never, ever be regained.
Fucking tragic for sure.
I don't know about the 7/24/365 bit. Kids have to play too. That's where they develop creativity. For the next year or so, catching up is needed. So, yeah, we all need to step up if we are going to avoid a lost generation. Not kids. Adults need to step up.I think school for life is where we should go. Let anyone who wants to learn have the ability to put in the work inside a structure that helps them do as much as they can. Education should be 24/7/365.
People come from too many situations to kill their ability to access school before they are an adult.
I mean the schools are open around the clock. Have resources available at all times for people to be able to use to advance their education on their own time.I don't know about the 7/24/365 bit. Kids have to play too. That's where they develop creativity. For the next year or so, catching up is needed. So, yeah, we all need to step up if we are going to avoid a lost generation. Not kids. Adults need to step up.
Or not, in which case we've lost a generation.
I'm trying to be optimistic but I don't see enough people who understand what their role is.