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In reply to the discussion: Some pretty bad news on the XBB.1 Covid Variant. [View all]woodsprite
(12,203 posts)16. That's why I'm just assuming he's coming back with it.
He's down there doing his scuba training and certifications on a winter study trip. I know he masked on the plane and he said he did when they all went to the grocery store, but figure once he got down there doing different things, camping, and diving with 10-20 other people, they definitely can't mask all the time. At least he took most of his own equipment and didn't have to rent or use the stuff the prof took down. At least he's not bunking with other people at night. He opted for the couch in the living room rather than 3 to a bedroom.
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Yes, I have heard that peripherally, but have not looked into it any detail. I will though. n/t.
NNadir
Jan 2023
#2
Yes, have read a bit about it. It would work on the spine that holds the spikes.
PortTack
Jan 2023
#23
How long were you sick? I didn't realize that Paxlovid was a combination drug, with the old...
NNadir
Jan 2023
#38
That could be where I heard it, from your post. I didn't look in the primary literature though.
NNadir
Jan 2023
#7
It's OK. They mentioned the name of Kayvon Modjarrad in the abstract of the article.
NNadir
Jan 2023
#13
Sorry your son is sick, but thank him for at least starting to answer the question re: efficacy of
hlthe2b
Jan 2023
#9
I hope you are all able to come through this without long-term Covid issues.
Bluethroughu
Jan 2023
#27
Same with DC, but I still wear a mask on transit, airports, and crowded indoor spaces
IronLionZion
Jan 2023
#33
Thank you for the detailed info! It makes me feel justified in continuing to mask up in public and
LaMouffette
Jan 2023
#42
We must keep the economy open at all costs and pretend that vaccination alone is sufficient
Orrex
Jan 2023
#43
All the best to you. Are we supposed to get the booster again? We had ours at the end of September...
Hekate
Jan 2023
#44