I’ve seen some concern going around about this new variant but it’s doesn’t appear to be more dangerous or infectious than previous strains
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There's not evidence that it's more dangerous (or less dangerous), but the growth internationally suggests it has some advantage over other strains (could be more infectious, could be better at getting around vax/infection immunity). www.abc.net.au/news/health/...
jun 17, 2025, 4:34 am • 12 0 • view
In the paragraph directly above the one you screenshot it says there is concern about increased transmissibility. This tracks with increased cases and hospitalizations in Asia. Uptake of the vaccine in the US is low. Most people are a year or more out from their last shot.
jun 17, 2025, 4:30 am • 25 1 • view
I appreciate your presentation of the data, but the majority of people need little encouragement to dismiss Covid.
jun 17, 2025, 4:32 am • 18 0 • view
Just the regular dangerous SARS-CoV-2 kind of danger.
jun 17, 2025, 4:19 am • 11 0 • view
That sentence doesn't say it's "not more infectious". CBS: "Data indicates that NB.1.8.1 does not lead to more severe illness compared to previous variants, although it appears to have a growth advantage, suggesting it may spread more easily," Verma said. "In other words, it is more transmissible."
jun 17, 2025, 1:33 pm • 5 0 • view
www.cbsnews.com/news/covid-v...
jun 17, 2025, 1:34 pm • 0 0 • view
maybe instead of saying this every six months we could actually try to stop the spread of the airborne brain shrinking heart attack sickness idk.
jun 17, 2025, 12:24 pm • 7 0 • view
"I've seen some concern about an ongoing pandemic. shut up, it's not worse than the current one killing thousands per week and causing long term disability"
jun 17, 2025, 12:25 pm • 3 0 • view
So just the normal, really really bad virus but probably worse because it's a bunch of peoples millionth infection
jun 17, 2025, 4:32 am • 12 0 • view
yeah, it did spike hospitalization in hong kong but only among the unvaccinated. seen people reporting the first part and conveniently leaving out the second
jun 17, 2025, 4:19 am • 0 0 • view
We're definitely overdue for a summer wave but right now all the indicators are looking good.
jun 17, 2025, 4:18 am • 221 5 • view
As a huge fan of both your podcasts, I feel it important to say thank you for insight you share by going into the weeds on the papers, research, and data. It’s seen and appreciated
jun 17, 2025, 4:27 am • 2 0 • view
it's crazy to put out a podcast about the lies around the pandemic while spreading misleading misinfo. we've completely stopped counting and did over 2 years ago. the pandemic is ongoing and a variant being "not as severe" does not tell the whole story. I strong recommend death panel
jun 17, 2025, 12:23 pm • 9 0 • view
Weirdo virus randomly decided it likes UK summer and autumn but not winter and spring. bsky.app/profile/sour...
jun 17, 2025, 7:07 am • 0 0 • view
I’ve been following local biobot data - fingers crossed!
jun 17, 2025, 6:42 am • 0 0 • view
Michael, since the first jab, I e been getting boosters every 6 months. I skipped my May shot this year. Are we on annual now? Over 65 w autoimmune and asthma. Since my last shit was in November, I’m nervous to go to my dentist this summer.
jun 17, 2025, 7:56 am • 0 0 • view
I will maintain my efforts to avoid infection from the “razor blade throat” variant, that shit sounds bad
jun 17, 2025, 4:20 am • 19 0 • view
Its weird cause like they can all fuck you up. Oh this new ones really scary? Ill tell the 40 million killed or the 30% of the population that are severely impaired with no end in sight, that this new one is the one to worry about
jun 17, 2025, 4:24 am • 7 1 • view
this is the one that’s nicknamed “razor blade throat” fwiw
jun 17, 2025, 4:18 am • 15 0 • view
I'm sorry WHAT?
jun 17, 2025, 4:19 am • 2 0 • view
Yep. www.forbes.com/sites/brucel...
jun 17, 2025, 5:13 am • 5 0 • view
Tbh you can get it with strep also feels like Fibre glass shards git it with my first covid infection tbh it's not really a new symptom, but with this variant it's more common.
jun 17, 2025, 5:22 am • 1 0 • view
it hurrrrrrts tho
jun 17, 2025, 6:23 am • 3 0 • view
Not more immune evasive but creates higher viral load
jun 17, 2025, 5:21 am • 2 1 • view
Yeah I distinctly remember razor blade throat being a common symptom of last summer’s variant of concern, even experienced it myself.
jun 17, 2025, 4:37 am • 0 0 • view
No, but it’s annoying as shit. I’m on day 10.
jun 17, 2025, 4:17 am • 9 0 • view
Hope you feel better soon! I’m on day 13 and almost there
jun 17, 2025, 4:21 am • 5 0 • view
Yeah took me about fourteen days. Still dealing with my resting heart rate being about 5-8 beats higher than normal, but all things considered could be worse!
jun 17, 2025, 4:33 am • 5 0 • view
Thank you, and likewise! First few days were a doozy. I can’t wait to catch up with you! Best wishes for a speedy recovery!❤️🩹
jun 17, 2025, 4:23 am • 0 0 • view
Pretty sure the protests are going to be super spreader events.
jun 17, 2025, 5:03 am • 2 0 • view
Can’t generate clicks when you put it like that though
jun 17, 2025, 4:19 am • 0 0 • view
What does that mean, "more dangerous" and "more infectious"? COVID hangs in the air like smoke. The damage from COVID infections is cumulative.
jun 17, 2025, 1:36 pm • 1 0 • view