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Post by Uncle Bob on Jul 7, 2020 23:29:02 GMT
There's no real "riddle", in my mind. We know a lot more than we did early on. It's not killing young healthy people. Now that things are opening up, they are engaging in behaviors that are conducive to the spread. No mystery. It's not killing old people, because they are old. It's killing old people, because as a group, they tend to have more health problems than younger people. It didn't kill me. I had a slight fever, for a couple of days. I had a slight cough, for three or four days. I was very sleepy, for a couple of weeks. I turn 68 this month. The only health problems I have are, my blood pressure is a little high and my cholesterol is a little high. My vitamin D level is a little low. I take my two pills and a vitamin daily, and those things go away. I don't wear a mask anymore, because I'm immune. At least, for a while. But, I'm with you. I will get the vaccine when it's available. I posted the meme, because it made me laugh. You tested positive for Covid? No. I tested positive for antibodies.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2020 1:35:59 GMT
Wow. How long after those symptoms were you tested?
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Post by Uncle Bob on Jul 8, 2020 2:27:42 GMT
Right around two months.
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Post by MyHappySk8er on Jul 8, 2020 13:18:08 GMT
You tested positive for Covid? No. I tested positive for antibodies. Maybe they can use your blood for testing.
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Post by Uncle Bob on Jul 8, 2020 14:04:05 GMT
No. I tested positive for antibodies. Maybe they can use your blood for testing. They want me to donate plasma twice a week, for a test program. No joke.
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Post by MyHappySk8er on Jul 8, 2020 14:37:00 GMT
Maybe they can use your blood for testing. They want me to donate plasma twice a week, for a test program. No joke. Are they willing to pay you for it?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2020 14:46:17 GMT
I think that is something most would do for free.....
Glad you are better UB. You are the first person I "know" who's has it.
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Post by Uncle Bob on Jul 8, 2020 17:40:00 GMT
They want me to donate plasma twice a week, for a test program. No joke. Are they willing to pay you for it? No. But, they claim it has a good chance of saving the lives, of "at risk" people. It's kind of hard to say, no. I've been donating blood, to the Red Cross, since 1975. Maybe, three to six times a year. But, donating plasma takes a lot longer. And, twice a week? I emailed my doctor about it. She says it shouldn't be a problem. I wouldn't do it for all the money in the world. But, I'll probably do it anyway.
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Post by Uncle Bob on Jul 12, 2020 18:34:40 GMT
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Post by slapstick on Jul 23, 2020 7:17:14 GMT
Well, America is now finally showing signs that its not getting worse any more. I suppose that's a big achievement? Also, dysfunction between federal government and states seems even bigger than the one between Brussels and national governments on this side, which is quite a remarkable development. What's also surprising to me is that EU managed to fend off any reopening spike, even those countries that had a relatively small first wave, like the ones in Central Europe. The only problematic areas over here are really western Balkans, and Russia, everything else seems quite calm. My hot take? Cali, Florida, Texas are currently the largest obstacles toward a global economic recovery. Sure, Brazil and India also have it bad, but Brazil doesn't have as big of an economy, and India has a very young population, which seems to be getting through the illness easier.
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Post by Panchali on Jul 23, 2020 9:02:44 GMT
Well, America is now finally showing signs that its not getting worse any more. I suppose that's a big achievement? Also, dysfunction between federal government and states seems even bigger than the one between Brussels and national governments on this side, which is quite a remarkable development. What's also surprising to me is that EU managed to fend off any reopening spike, even those countries that had a relatively small first wave, like the ones in Central Europe. The only problematic areas over here are really western Balkans, and Russia, everything else seems quite calm. My hot take? Cali, Florida, Texas are currently the largest obstacles toward a global economic recovery. Sure, Brazil and India also have it bad, but Brazil doesn't have as big of an economy, and India has a very young population, which seems to be getting through the illness easier. The weather here in India is very hot. Sunlight may not really kill the virus but I think, if its cold and harsh, its more difficult to survive. If one goes to the main market, there are many places where people are acting like there is no virus, completely normal and no need to wear masks or practice social distancing.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2020 20:34:08 GMT
Well, America is now finally showing signs that its not getting worse any more. I suppose that's a big achievement? Also, dysfunction between federal government and states seems even bigger than the one between Brussels and national governments on this side, which is quite a remarkable development. What's also surprising to me is that EU managed to fend off any reopening spike, even those countries that had a relatively small first wave, like the ones in Central Europe. The only problematic areas over here are really western Balkans, and Russia, everything else seems quite calm. My hot take? Cali, Florida, Texas are currently the largest obstacles toward a global economic recovery. Sure, Brazil and India also have it bad, but Brazil doesn't have as big of an economy, and India has a very young population, which seems to be getting through the illness easier. Thanks for rearing your head up again to not only trash out my home state but also our whole country. One day they may let you visit here. So be nice.
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Post by Duwod on Aug 7, 2020 11:33:46 GMT
As for Switzerland: for a month now it seemed as if it was going good but the number of cases has slightly risen but also the number of tests. We have around 5% positive cases by the tests. I think this year will be tough for everyone Europe is counting a little more cases again, Brazil is flying, America has never stopped, now Africa is coming. Please be careful as well. Wear masks, keep the distance and don’t go to unnecessary trips for the sake of everyone.
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Post by Uncle Bob on Aug 7, 2020 13:11:14 GMT
I'm beginning to think the only way to avoid getting the China virus is, don't inhale. And, if you don't want to spread it, don't exhale.
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Post by Panchali on Aug 8, 2020 4:09:34 GMT
I'm beginning to think the only way to avoid getting the China virus is, don't inhale. And, if you don't want to spread it, don't exhale. 😂
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