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Originally Posted by donassaid
Why? For a virus that is survived by 99%? In case you haven't noticed, everyone coming down with Covid (cruise ships, NFL, NBA, NHL, erc) have one thing in common - they were all vaccinated and wear masks. South Africa, where only 27% of the people have been vaccinated, and where tge Omicron variant originated, only had 2 deaths and both of them had other medical issues. And now, they are past the health danger as even Biden just lifted the travel ban on South Africa. Wake up people. This is not about your health but about government control.
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South Africa is not comparable to the US on a one-to-one basis. Many generations of S. Africans have grown up in poverty and walked around shoeless and playing in the dirt for much of their childhood. This caused them to be in contact with more bacteria and viruses for longer periods of time and even generations compared with US people and Europeans. Therefore, they have superior built-up immunity.
Basically, we NEED the vaccines more than they do.
Incidentally, Dr. Olsterholm's recent advice is to "hunker-down" and keep a low profile socially for the next 2 months - because Omicron will disrupt ALL aspects of society (health workers in short supply, restaurants may close, travel problems, and etc, etc) AND Omicron specific boosters will be available early in 2022 AND also Omicron treatments.
So, happy New Year folks, but stay home, isolate, and watch the ball drop on TV. And I doubt that people here in La, La land and elsewhere will take his advice - they NEVER do!