I had Hoped I could put Covid behind me but guess Not
 

I put my Masks away and thought I could move on, especially since I am double Boosted but seems not. I see more Villagers wearing masks and now the President has Covid. I am very grateful to be vaccinated and Boosted since that may keep me out of the Hospital if I get new strains but the newer Omicron variant seems very contagious,

I found this information and it is clear we are on an upswing. I was surprised that less than half of us are Boosted. Masks are now an option again for me indoors and in confined spaces with many people.

Covid Act Now

Do we need another mask debate?

No new mask debates. It's simple November is coming.

Expect the usual cast of characters.

Yesterday afternoon I wasn’t feeling great. Thought it was maybe a summer cold coming on.
But a broke out the Covid self test kits, just in case, and I tested positive.
So far my symptoms are very mild, mild temp, sniffles, dry cough, breathing ok, and general malaise. I’ve had colds where I felt worse!
I had all shots and boosters, and it’s just my opinion that has moderated my symptoms.
Of course if you have a compromised health condition, if you have symptoms seek professional medical help!

This is from the link provided by the OP

“Booster shots offer necessary protection against infection, serious illness and death from all COVID variants, and are 90% effective at preventing hospitalization from Omicron.”

Almost hesitated to share my experience due to the snarky comments that come forth…
Have a super day!

No, but I'll give 70-30 that is what we end up with:a20:

You are one of the smarter people we have living here in the Villages. You weren't feeling normal and tested for Covid. Many people are getting Covid becasue the Ba.5 variant gets right through any immunity you have vaccinated or not. The problem is people are getting up and feeling a little under the weather or have a stuffy or runny nose for example, nothing bad and they are going about their normal business thinking it's a summer cold or allergies. But most are not testing, have Covid and are spreading it everywhere. This is why we are now wearing masks pretty much everywhere we go. There are some people who have Covid with no symptoms and are out spreading it everywhere but there is nothing we can do about that. The only thing the vaccine will help you is not getting very sick or having to go to the hospital or dying. Still some who are not in good health will still get very sick and or die. The antibodies we have don't see the Ba.5 variant but once infected our T-Cells go to work immediately and fight off the virus. The antiviral Paxlovid works well and from what i understand the CVS over in Wildwood is dispensing it all day long according to someone who works in the pharmacy. To make things worse, eventhough you get Covid you can get it over and over again because there are so many variants. I don't think you can get the same variant more than once. So all this said, Covid is here to stay like the common cold unfortunately. BTW, medicare will pay for up to 8 covid tests per person per month and it's easy to order on-line or get the tests at your local pharmacy so there is no reason not to test.

I’m so tired of the Covid yada and the “P” behind it all. We have the very same corps and experts yadaing now for years making huge $$$. Along with threats of mandates and dividing us all even more.

We are vaxed and double boosted but are living a normal life. I hate to see the tide turning once again with mandates in CA and their schools. And would hate to see that mentality spread over the USA. Didn’t the admin state their #1 goal was to conquer Covid?

Wait until MonkeyPox spreads more and the gvt and pharma sees more money and power there. Big news on that front, but much of the Media not reporting it affects the Gay community 95%. Here we go….

The president has been boosted FOUR times... Keep in mind that variants are normally much weaker than the original virus (but they often spread easier). The majority of people will now be just fine in a few days (if that). If needed, based on actual symptoms/misery, go get tested - and if positive, get the treatment..

“You’re not going to get COVID if you have these vaccinations,"

“There will be a small percentage of fully vaccinated people who still get sick, are hospitalized, or die from COVID-19“

Exactly. So, predictable..

Who told you this lie? It certainly wasn't the administration, it wasn't WHO, it wasn't CDC.

So, I am curious, where did you find this lie?

The vaccines don't prevent you from getting it or even spreading it. The president had FOUR shots. It's debatable if they even lessen the severity (hopefully, they do..). The severity is now naturally lessened by variants (which are normally weaker, but spread easier). And, the shots have their own risks, especially for young men, which isn't this forum's concern.. If you think you have it, stay home to prevent the spread. If the symptoms are too much or you are worried bc of health concerns, contact the doc to get tested and, if positive, get treatment.

The president said that in July, 2021.

Currently it seems like the covid agenda is to get people to believe that we are vulnerable even with shots and boosters.
Filling the need to keep the public off balance and afraid setting the stage for some future "controls" that could affect an event coming in November.

We have a cruise that month that has already been cancelled 3 times over the past two years. Mask mandate on cruising coming? If it happens we stay home (again).

And so the merry go round continues!

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“When people are vaccinated, they can feel safe they will not be infected”

“Vaccinated people do not carry the virus…..don’ get sick”

And finally

“I knew these vaccines were not going to protect against infection, I think we overplayed the vaccines…”

True

If that is the source, then I everyone everyone stocked up on chlorine incase they catch it. Insta-cure. I will still take my advice from real doctors and scientists that have expertise in viruses.

Over a million have died from Covid. Some hoax, huh?

Why do you test any kit made in china ?

Millions die from the flu, but not as many anymore..

Um. The quotes were from doctors/scientists who were leading the response.
First two were Dr Fauci and the third was Dr Birks

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“When people are vaccinated, they can feel safe they will not be infected”

“Vaccinated people do not carry the virus…..don’ get sick”

And finally

“I knew these vaccines were not going to protect against infection, I think we overplayed the vaccines…”

Thank you. But many people don't want to comprehend.. :(

Hope you feel better. And I agree, the vaccinations and boosters probably have kept you from getting more seriously ill.

As a famous actor stated in a movie “You can’t handle the truth”. These quotes are the truth but avoided and disavowed by most of the Media. To protect. And then when some dispute the facts, all of a sudden silence. Shhh, it never was stated.

Dr. Birks, LOL! Seriously, she was never anything but a puppet.

Fauci NEVER said that.

Did you imagine that your last cold would be the last time you had to worry about getting a cold? Covid-19 was a new virus in 2019. It's now 2022 and nearly everyone on the planet has had it at least once. It's time to quit worrying about it.

Personally, I've had it four times. Every time they announce a new variant, within a month, I've got it.

I caught the original from my son-in-law, who brought it back from India a month before they announced the first case in America, and at least 6 months before a test was available. I have asthma, so it was rough. The "malaise" went on for two months. I have never completely recovered my sense of smell, and I had the "Covid cough" for six months afterwards.

About the time Delta came out, I was in the process of moving to the Villages. We had our first Pfizer shots in Texas, so we had to go to Ocala and stand in line at a mall, all masked up, socially-distanced, temperatures taken, and supposedly "50% immune", for our 2nd shots. Three days later I showed up at the doctor for a scheduled appointment with a mild sniffle that I assumed was just allergies. They tested me, and sure enough -- Delta. My wife caught the sniffle a couple of days later, but mine was gone by then. We dutifully quarantined for 10 days.

So after two worthless shots and two bouts of the disease, I didn't bother with the booster, especially after the husband of my wife's friend wound up in the hospital with cardio myelitis from his booster. Have you ever in your life known anyone harmed by any vaccine? I now know two. Our neighbor across the street had a stroke after her first Covid shot.

So then they announced Omicron. I was already sick with a fever and sore throat when I heard about it. Didn't even bother getting tested. What's the point? Everyone knows masks have eradicated all other diseases, right? The symptoms were gone in five days.

A month ago they announced BA.5. I had a sore throat for two days, malaise for a week, and I'm still getting over the cough. Just a typical cold for an asthma sufferer.

Why do we have to keep talking about this now stupid harmless variant of the common cold? Oh, yeah... elections next Nov.

You are kidding..right?
 

Google the video of your President Joe Biden stating this unequivocally.
https://youtu.be/VArXfQU--LA

I had it about 6 or 7 weeks ago. Better hope it don’t get into throat and chest. I had light fever, bad cough, and real bad sore throat. Felt like I was swallowing glass. Too 5 weeks get get over cough. I think it affect my taste also. Took 3 days to get deon in cheat.

All the vaccines tested have a percentage of non effectiveness. Have you read anything .???? It ranges from 92% downward .