we need someone with experience who can unite the democratic ~~donors~~ party.
we need someone with experience
Capitalism, famous for not crushing unrest or having an extensive state security apparatus.
That's how much capitalists value the promise of AI decimating labor costs.
But this was how I became the public-health official who, very early in the pandemic, instructed people not to wear a mask.
This was a supposed "white lie" to try to preserve ppe for medical professionals, which was stupid because a lot of nurses and doctors took it to mean they didn't need ppe, and as far as I know the government didn't even try to secure any ppe for medical professionals or make sure they were available.
We knew it was airborne by how quickly it was spreading. The WHO knew it was airborne and immediately started upgrading their offices to filter the air, even while they told the world it wasn't airborne. The reason they didn't say it was airborne was because it would mean hospitals would have to take more strict measures to protect everyone, and it would cost a lot and make the job harder.
It's insulting to be told that the evidence at the time showed that it wasn't warranted to take airborne measures.
Good advice in this thread.
Also: get rest and try not to push yourself physically for the next month or two, even after you feel better.
I had to work the whole time in a busy store. Didn't get any time off. It was nice eating lunch outside and not having to listen to traffic for a few weeks, though.
It would be nice to know if the flu shots they give out have any crossover protection. Oh well, I guess we'll find out.
The anti vax campaigns people and governments have been running are doing damage, for sure.
In the UK at least, vaccination rates are at a 10 year low. With something as infectious as measles that might be enough to see the huge outbreaks we are seeing.
Then you have Dtap vaccines, which are down a couple percent in the UK over the last few years, but is that enough to explain things like this:
And we are also seeing a rise in rare cancers and other diseases that are usually only associated with immune disorders like AIDS.
Its pretty good. Totally worth $3. More enjoyable than the sequel.
If he has respiratory symptoms then he can probably infect other people... Right?
Analysis of the latest U.S. Census Bureau data finds 24% of U.S. adults affected by the disease have experienced COVID-19 symptoms for three months or longer. Learn which state and major metro area populations are experiencing the highest rates of long COVID.
It's fine, just keep infecting each other and it will work itself out. Haven't you sacrificed enough? It's treat time! 
The data used for this report came from the U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, specifically Week 63 (Nov 8, 2023), the most recent data available.
There are some signs that long covid is becoming rarer, but the most optimistic estimates I've seen are a 3.9% chance of long covid per infection, after vaccination. In mid-2023 the WHO said it's a 1 in 10 chance.
If you are lucky it's just a persistant cough for a few months. If you aren't, you get disabled for life.
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24.4% of Americans ages 18 and over who have received a positive COVID-19 test or diagnosis have experienced symptoms of COVID-19 that persisted for three months or longer.
34% of adults in Oklahoma who had COVID-19 have experienced long COVID, the highest rate of any state population in the U.S.
Long COVID has affected two out of every five adults afflicted by COVID-19 in Los Angeles and Atlanta.
31% of those affected by long COVID report that the symptoms have reduced their ability to carry out daily activities.
A 2022 study from Brookings found that long COVID could be responsible for keeping as many as four million people out of work, or roughly 15% of the labor shortage.
The total economic cost of long COVID has been estimated to be as high as $3.7 trillion, or 17% of the 2019 U.S. gross domestic product (GDP).
It’s not yet known what causes long COVID, but researchers do have some clues. Potential causes include:
Reactivation of SARS-CoV-2 particles Overactive immune cells releasing a high level of inflammatory substances that can damage organs and tissues Production of autoantibodies that attack the body in response to SARS-CoV-2 infection
Symptoms of long COVID, also called Post-COVID Conditions (PCC), can include:
Fatigue Fever “Brain fog” Shortness of breath Cough Chest pain Heart palpitations Headaches and dizziness Changes in smell or taste Stomach pain and diarrhea Joint and muscle pain
Those who suffer from long COVID are often referred to as “long haulers,” and according to the CDC, studies have shown certain groups of people may be at an increased risk:
People who have experienced a more severe case of COVID-19 Those who had underlying conditions prior to infection Those who did not receive a COVID-19 vaccine
Studies have found depleted serotonin levels in long COVID patients, which may be a cause of the “brain fog,” or neurocognitive difficulties that many people with long COVID report. Other studies have pointed to a link between COVID-19 infections and accelerated brain deterioration among those with dementia.
This is another study showing covid is harming an enormous amount of people, and I'm sure it will be met with same "nah, that can't be right, because I don't personally know anybody suffering" or "omicron is mild now" shit we get from neoliberal thought leaders.
Related article: Almost 6 Million Youth May Have Been Impacted by Long COVID, Studies Find Links to Life-threatening Conditions
One of my favorite game series gets enshittified.
It makes it all the more baffling, then, that Sega's upcoming Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is locking its New Game+ mode behind its Deluxe and Ultimate editions, which cost an extra $15 and $40 on top of the base game respectively. This is a series which, traditionally, has had its own features locked behind a NG+ run such as the legendary difficulty mode.
Specifically, NG+ is being folded into the 'Master Vacation Bundle' which isn't included with the game's base version. According to the game's official website the bundle also includes a bonus dungeon, special sujimon (from a Pokémon-like mode), resort guests, outfits "and more."
We did it!
https://nitter.net/luckytran/status/1742319364181787110
And we are probably a week away from the peak.
This is what we call an "exit wave", meaning we have reached super-herd-immunity!
Here's to another year of unpredictible worldwide waves and rapid mutations making vaccines obsolete before they are rolled out.
For financial reasons we shall now refer to it as an Endemic+ virus.
I look forward to having all mention of it in the news disappear as we get closer to next election.
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US millennial women saw their well-being decline, a first in modern times, per non-profit PRB.
Homicide, maternal mortality, and suicide rates have all increased for women aged 25 to 34.
The sudden reversal in progress for young women's safety comes despite an improved economic status.
Contributing factors to the overall rise included the COVID-19 pandemic, which increased domestic violence rates, and a recent leap in gun violence incidents, the report also said.
Homicide is now also the leading cause of death for pregnant and postnatal women, more so than typical maternal mortality causes, the report noted.
