The global tally for COVID-19 rose to 281.5 million as of Tuesday morning and the death toll climbed to 5.41 million, according to data aggregated by Johns...

This is confirmed cases from swab tests. No way it isn't higher.

It's at its highest SO FAR. :homer-bye:

  • SorosFootSoldier [he/him, they/them]
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    3 years ago

    Is there some truth in that we're all going to catch omicron at some point? It certainly seems that way. I hope it's mild and that the vaccines help to mitigate it.

      • bananon [he/him]
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        3 years ago

        I will literally become a refugee and flee to Vietnam or something

    • TheModerateTankie [any]
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      3 years ago

      people in England are reporting getting it after being fully vaccinated and staying home except for going to the grocery store, where they masked up. Masks only work well if everyone wears a good one, otherwise one infectious person can spread it around to everyone, especially with omicron. Symptoms among fully vaccinated are ranging from the sniffles and sore throat to being knocked out in bed for a week.

        • Lil_Revolitionary [she/her,they/them]
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          3 years ago

          Not sure the specifics, 2 shots might work out if they're brand new, perhaps the booster just maintains the immunity after a period of time? Not sure, stay safe out there

            • MelaniaTrump [undecided]
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              3 years ago

              it’s so much more complicated than that at this point and the complexity has basically exceeded what you can explain online these days