I have a very good friend that is still working at one of our two hospitals here. He told me today that their hospital was given a notice to expect a surge the first week in December, at least around here, anyway. It will be interesting to see how that works out.
Airports Are Packed Today
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I never mind flying on holidays, but my family didnāt like it. In fact, I liked flying the holidays. So many happy people going home to be with family. Some would even stop at the door while exiting the plane and before stepping into the jetway, they would stick their head into the cockpit and thank us. It was always appreciated.
Diabetics do insulin shots daily so yeah, why not.Even better - get a shot every morning before breakfast.
Are you afraid of needles?
I was never one who wanted to fly anywhere, especially during a busy holiday....I sure as heck wouldn't want to fly now with COVID-19, amazes me also to see such crowds.
LOL. I don't like needles but I have to take 4 insulin shots per day.
Butterfly
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Many of them think it's all "fake news." Tell that to the over quarter million Americans who are dead from covid -- oh, wait -- many people think that's Fake news, too.
Boggles the mind, and then some.
MarciKS
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The news is touting 90-95%. Not sure I believe it. But this is what they claim these companies are telling them.
Not fake news. Just exaggerated news.
And (much like the flu shot), exaggerated claims about the vaccine's effectiveness.
Pretty good reason for the "Touting." $$$$$$$$.
What is your source for this claim, win? How do you know the news from all the most trusted sources in the world is "exaggerated?"
They don't care. The argument goes on and on, even in my church. I have not been going because my husband continued to attend and though he wore his mask diligently most others did not. PS: My husband has Covid and is extremely sick even though he has a "mild" case. He has a terrible cough, diarrhea, fever, headache, body aches and extreme lethargy. He has been I'll now for 15 days. He tested positive 12 days ago. Thank God he doesn't have trouble breathing or chest pain.
People who don't wear masks just don't care about anyone else. YOUR mask protects others from your droplets and aerosols but doesn't protect you from theirs as the aerosol dispersed through talking, singing, coughing is so minute that it can pass through all but N95 masks.
Both of my dogs have gotten sick (yes, dogs can get Covid). One has diarrhea really, the other vomiting and both are taking meds for those symptoms. Doctors just sent meds as they want to try that first before having to check them out face to face.
Luckily, for some reason, I have not gotten this, thank God, and can minister to them. I know that I am a carrier, for sure, so I am self isolating. For the first time I am having groceries delivered.
All prayers and good thoughts gratefully accepted.
StarSong
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I just learned my NY nephew has a pretty bad case. Being an ordinary person rather than a highly ranked politician, he's been advised to take over-the-counter meds and tough it out. The fancy treatments are apparently reserved for the fancy people. If he gets worse he'll go to the ER.
His wife and 4 month old baby have tested negative so far and are staying elsewhere, so he's battling this in isolation.
His wife and 4 month old baby have tested negative so far and are staying elsewhere, so he's battling this in isolation.
StarSong
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I learned yesterday about him being sick. Just now found out that he was taken by ambulance to the hospital. I'm so worried that I can barely breathe.
StarSong
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He's only in his mid-thirties.
Granny B.
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I am so sorry. Sending you and your family my best wishes for his quick recovery.
Butterfly
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Yeah, I've never heard "exaggerated claims" about the flu shot. I think we all know that it is hit or miss as to the strains it protects from and that even if they hit the right strains, protection is nowhere near perfect.
BUT, IMHO, it's still a wise decision to get it. I've had influenza twice and never want to get it again and I'll take all the help I can get. Seatbelts and headrests don't give absolution protection, either, but you've got a better shot at survival using them than not.
StarSong
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Just learned he is in critical condition. Our family is shocked and terrified.
CarolfromTX
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People want to be with family at Thanksgiving. They just do. I am fortunate that my family is here. We have endured months of Covid craziness. I understand the mentality.
Sorry to learn of this. It has been a wonder to me as to why two healthy individuals same age, no other health issues get the same disease and one doesnāt fair as well as the other.
My prayers are with your family.
Hoping for the very best outcome for your nephew @StarSong
StarSong
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So sorry, StarSong. I wouldn't wish Covid on anyone. Prayers for you all.