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  2022-06-16

  The Diminishing Hope of COVID-19 Herd Immunity

  This is an Instagram post from infectious_disease_modeler (Dr. Jacob B. Aguilar).He wrote an article about how herd immunity doesn't work with COVID as well as it could due to new variants that keep on happening. He says that if vaccines had a 100% effectiveness rates across all situations, this would not really be an issue. Since the vaccines are not entirely effective, the solution, Dr. Aguilar proposes that the way to help mitigate the issue is mass regular testing to slow the spread of new variants.
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  2021-08-02

  Jared Holmberg Oral History, 2021/08/02

  When the Pandemic first broke out, I was concerned that I would catch the virus since I was working in an elementary school at the time. I thought of various ways to boost my immune system and I thought making healthy soups sounded like the best idea. I looked through the internet and I found this healthy quinoa soup recipe. I tried it and absolutely loved it. It was savory, hearty, and contained a rich blend of rustic flavors. This dish became one of my favorites throughout 2020 and I still cook it from time to time. For anyone looking for a healthy way to fight the virus, I recommend this recipe.
• 2021-02-01

  Vaccine Story

  Introduce yourself, where you live, age, and occupation Randall McNerlin, 73, of Phoenix Arizona. Retired airline pilot. · How did you feel before getting the vaccine Physically, I felt find before getting the vaccine, although I was a little concerned about the possible consequences of getting the virus before I could get vaccinated. I had had numerous instances of close contacts with people not wearing masks. I had always worn a mask in public since the early spread of the virus but still felt exposed on occasion. · You can record the moment you get the vaccine/if you already received it, what do you remember and where were you? The day I got the vaccine, I had received word that there was a walk in line, referred to as aisle four, at the State Farm coliseum. I took my wife and son with me in hopes we could all be vaccinated but we were turned away when I told the admittance guards that I had no appointment. I determined to try again the next day but came alone. I told the guard that I had an appointment but once in line I told the volunteer agents that I was hoping to get in as a stand-by. They offered me the shot and I was very relieved to have started down the path of getting some immunity started. · What vaccine did you get (if you know) Pfizer · How did you feel about getting the vaccine? Grateful to science, grateful to the luck of being where one was available and relieved. · Why did you get the vaccine? I listened to science and logic dictated that the achievement of herd immunity of the public was of paramount importance. I wanted to be part of the solution.
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  2021-01-20

  WHO explains the Covid-19 vaccine on Tic Tok

  The World Health Organization is sending out public announcements to encourage people to trust the Covid-19 vaccine.
• 2021-01-11

  What I think of how covid began

  they say the virus came from biological warfare, but that is impossible cause a virus cannot be bred, and people could tell if it was artificial, so that means that this virus either evolved from a different covid, or lung virus and adapted to the vaccines, or it was a virus that was originally from a different species and got on a human and evolved over a long time. However, the first option means that vaccines are quickly being evolved and adapted over because of overuse and that other viruses could follow, and the second means that viruses evolve faster than we think and exotic animals are dangerous in regards to their sicknesses and viruses.
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  2020-12-07

  Tweet: "We need a vaccine plan in Manitoba"

  Twitter video of Wab Kniew calling on the Manitoba Government to create a vaccine plan for Manitoba
• 2020-10-27

  Why didn’t I get infected?

  Hello, I am a 33 yo female living in Belgium. A month ago, after a trip to Venice, my husband got infected with Sars-cov2(we are not sure if he took it there). He had all the symptomps of the infection and he tested positive for it. I was in direct contact with him 24/7 and I never tested positive nor developped any symptom. Moreover, once he had started to feel better, we both did the antibodies blood test. He had the antibodies(7,9 >1.4) and I had nothing(0.009<1.4). I cannot find an explanation for it, nobody talks about it. I found lots of info about asymptomatic people but nothing about people who seem to be immune to it even though never had it. Any help? Thanks, Clara
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  2020-10-14

  北米初　コロナに2回感染　2回目の方が症状深刻(2020年10月14日) – First case in North America's new coronavirus infection twice, the second time cause more serious symptoms (October 14, 2020)

  This news talks about the effects getting the new coronavirus for the second time and it shows how we still need to be careful and don’t think that getting it once you will be fine. We still need to follow CDC guidelines. 北米で初めて新型コロナウイルスに2度感染した患者が確認されました。2回目の感染の症状は1回目より深刻だったということです。 　医学雑誌「ランセット」によりますと、アメリカのネバダ州に住む25歳の男性が今年4月と6月の2回にわたって新型コロナウイルスに感染し、発症しました。2回目の感染の方が症状が深刻だったということです。ウイルスの遺伝子を調べた結果、2度の感染はそれぞれ別の由来を持つ新型コロナウイルスによるものだったことが分かりました。ランセット誌は「一度感染しても十分な免疫獲得を保証することにならない可能性がある」と指摘しています。 For the first time in North America, a patient infected with the new coronavirus for the second time was confirmed. The symptoms of the second infection were more serious than the first. According to the medical journal "The Lancet", a 25-year-old man living in Nevada, USA, was infected with the new coronavirus twice in April and June this year. The second infection was more severe. As a result of examining the genes of the virus, it was found that the two infections that were caused by the new coronavirus had two different origins. "Once infected, it may not guarantee sufficient immunity," Lancet magazine points out.
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  2020-03-10

  Coronavirus jokes are spreading (almost) as fast as the actual COVID-19

  This meme sheds some humor on restaurants and the pandemic trying to make light of a bad situation. Humor can lighten the mood and put a smile on people’s faces when so many people are going through this. The meme states “If you’ve eaten at Casa Bonita you’re immune to the coronavirus.” Implying that if you eat there you can handle the virus.
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  07/17/2020

  Stephanie Oral History, 2020/07/17

  Stephanie [REDACTED] lives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and works part time for the Hershey Chocolate Company. She lives with both her mother and brother. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Stephanie requested to work from home due to underlying health reasons. Stephanie is not working from home but is struggling with the set up. Stephanie is also craving a sense of community during these stressful times, especially since Pennsylvania isn’t friendly to those not from the area. Stephanie and her family have taken the proper precautions to stay safe and are only leaving the house when absolutely necessary.
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  2020-04-14

  Plague Journal, Day 32: Learning to love auto repair

  I'm keeping a Covid-19 journal. The latest entry discusses The Kid, a roller skating accident, Pringles, and my fear of auto-repair shops.
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  2020-07-06

  Debating Herd Immunity

  I am pretty sure that I had the coronavirus in December. Speaking with friends and family members, there are multiple instance of people feeling as though they have already been sick and feeling comfortable about heading back out into the world. As evidenced by the study discussed in the article, this may not prove to be as smart as we imagined. This item was added TAGS v6.1.9.1. I originally searched under the hashtag #herdimmunity. Within that search, I have chosen to add the following tweet because it shares an article discussing herd immunity, a recent hot button issue that has been thrown around in the reopening debate. Link to the CNN article: (https://twitter.com/Boyanbc/status/1280216226128633865)
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  12020-06-11

  HERMIT HERALD VOL 1 ISSUE 38

  pandemic and racial topics
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  2020-05-16

  HERMIT HERALD VOL 1 ISSUE 29

  pandemic commentary
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  2020-05-24

  Nobel Prize-winning scientist explains why COVID lockdowns may have cost more lives than they saved

  This article is important because it gives expert testimony that the lockdown has not saved people from the virus.
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  2020-04-01

  Keeping Healthy During the Pandemic

  The gyms are still closed across China, but that doesn't mean we can't work out! I have worked out every day to strengthen my resistance. Working out can not only strengthen our bodies and our immunity, but also release all of the pressure after class every day and make us relaxed and happy.