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Old 07-10-2022, 08:53 AM
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Default And your risk of long COVID is lower too
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Originally Posted by Djean1981 View Post
The newer variants are weaker. And, obviously, the shots don't stop anyone from getting or spreading anything.. So, although everyone will likely get it at some point, the risk of death or serious illness has declined.
Good point. Also the current variants are less likely to cause long COVID - only about 5% of former COVID patients get it now. So unless you have risk factors the predispose you for severe disease or long COVID, you can relax a bit.

Omicron Carries Half the Risk of Long COVID as Delta: Study

Still, the positivity rate in Florida is 17% now - so don’t go crazy
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