Covid ERIS

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13-08-2023, 07:27 AM
thailazer

Covid ERIS

Just got back from my 50th high school reunion in Upper Michigan and within a few days, 11 people reported testing positive for Covid19 out of the 50 or so that were there. (Likely a few more not on FB or otherwise not reporting.) The buffet line was likely responsible and it appears that the new variant is very contagious. I have tested negative and feel fine, but I think I was the only one that was using Purell alcohol gel after the ladle sharing. Got in the habit of this after getting sick from buffet lines in Chiang Mai years ago from tourists.

I just spoke with a friend in the medical field here in Eastern Washington State and apparently it has not hit here yet but the new vaccination coming out in a month or so will cover it. The ERIS variant does not tend to affect the lungs and has more head cold-like symptoms.
13-08-2023, 07:31 AM
helge

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Originally Posted by thailazer

11 people reported testing positive for Covid19 out of the 50 or so that were there.

Still testing ?
13-08-2023, 07:48 AM
Backspin

You gonna get another shot ? I'll pass. Too much smoke around the whole thing.
13-08-2023, 08:16 AM
tomcat

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Originally Posted by thailazer

50th high school reunion

...50th?!...there are enough folks left for a reunion...and still willing (and able) to attend?...
13-08-2023, 08:17 AM
tomcat

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Originally Posted by Backspin

I'll pass.

...good...over-population continues to be a problem...
13-08-2023, 09:20 AM
thailazer

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Originally Posted by tomcat

...50th?!...there are enough folks left for a reunion...and still willing (and able) to attend?...

Heck yeah! 85 in my graduating class and 33 were there, some with spouses. I know of 6 classmates that are still kicking hard that weren't there. We had several of us that travelled over 1500 miles to be there as we had a great group of friends and outstanding teachers in the day. Was a bit surreal seeing people I had not spoken to in 50 years.
13-08-2023, 09:22 AM
thailazer

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Originally Posted by helge

Still testing ?

When the first few folks reported after having odd head cold symptoms, that triggered others with symptoms to test. I still had several test kits so it was an easy thing to do. Glad I didn't have it as I travelled some and then got on a full plane to get home.
13-08-2023, 11:21 AM
Stumpy

I read about this new strain Thailazer but am surprised people test for it in the states. Most just feel ill, stay home and get better. On my recent stay for about a month, I didn't see anyone wearing a mask except for those few Asian Folks, bless'em. :)