The COVID-2019 Thread

[Seekingasylum]

The thing is, has COVID in another guise already done the rounds and we simply discounted it because infection did not result in death?

I recall being ill four years back in Jan 2016, peak time for the Chinks here in Pattaya, with symptoms very similar to those exhibited by COVID i.e fatigue, headaches, a throat so sore it was like swallowing razor blades and then a dry cough and general debility.

The science is just catching up but what we need quickly is an advance in a cheap and swift serological testing regime so that people can find out if their blood contains antibodies indicating a previous COVID-like infection.

[cyrille]

Testing and tracing in general is clearly the key.

It's a flu, so of course people have had similar in the past.

And my word, even BoJo seems to realise there's a problem now.

[Dillinger]

I recall being ill four years back in Jan 2016, peak time for the Chinks here in Pattaya, with symptoms very similar to those exhibited by COVID i.e fatigue, headaches, a throat so sore it was like swallowing razor blades and then a dry cough

These syphilis symptoms may come and go for up to 2 years. They include body rashes that last 2 – 6 weeks — often on the palms of your hands and the soles of your feet. There are lots of other symptoms, including mild fever, fatigue, sore throat, hair loss, weight loss, swollen glands, headache, and muscle pains.

A good night was it?

[jabir]

[jabir]

Let that be a lesson, it's possible that none of this would be happening if inconsiderate bastards bothered to forward that message to 10 other people.

[Seekingasylum]

Testing and tracing in general is clearly the key.

It's a flu, so of course people have had similar in the past.

And my word, even BoJo seems to realise there's a problem now.

But does prior infection by an antecedent of COVID-19 confer some form of immunity against its current iteration?

Remember, the Spanish influenza outbreak in 1917/18 mainly killed those in the 20-40 age range so it may be there is a DNA to be traced here that accounts for the caprice of a disease that leaves the majority with a 'touch of the flu' symptoms and then blasts others with full blown pneumonia killings them.

[baldrick]

Spanish influenza

this is a novel coronavirus - humans to not have antibodies because it is an animal virus

[TizMe]

https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/1240417745419882501

A bunch of future Trumpturds in Miami.

[harrybarracuda]

Well that's no surprise from this pair of whackjobs.

RAND PAUL TESTS POSITIVE FOR CORONAVIRUS DAYS AFTER HIS FATHER DISMISSED PANIC OVER THE DISEASE AS A HOAX


https://www.newsweek.com/rand-pauls-father-wrote-coronavirus-hoax-article-days-before-son-tested-positive-covid-19-1493662

[Klondyke]

Tracking the spread of the novel coronavirus

Map and charts showing the spread of the novel coronavirus

[Seekingasylum]

this is a novel coronavirus - humans to not have antibodies because it is an animal virus

I'm not sure what it is you are trying to say. Indeed, you may not know yourself but the body's immune system will develop antibodies against this infection. Scientists are very much working on a test now that identifies them quickly and efficiently and several have reported successes but studies are awaited. It is serological and has fuck all to do with testing for infection by the virus which is completed by swab checks.

[Headworx]

[baldrick]

^

the body's immune system will develop antibodies against this infection

no it will not as it does not recognize it as an infection - it is a RNA virus

[harrybarracuda]

no it will not as it does not recognize it as an infection - it is a RNA virus

Where are you getting your information?

New blood tests for antibodies could show true scale of coronavirus pandemic | Science | AAAS

[Headworx]

^^

[Bettyboo]

Londoners also seem to think they are above such viruses...

[Bettyboo]

^^

I love the way he's holding the donut...

[raycarey]

Most informative description I have read so far!

right now it’s hitting older folks harder... but this genome is so slippery...if it mutates again (and it will). Who is to say, what it will do next.
Be smart folks... acting like you’re unafraid is so not sexy right now.
#flattenthecurve. Stay home folks... and share this to those that just are not catching on.

what happened to your advocacy for 'herd immunity'?

[Seekingasylum]

no it will not as it does not recognize it as an infection - it is a RNA virus

You are talking utter bollocks.

[nidhogg]

no it will not as it does not recognize it as an infection - it is a RNA virus

Yeah --uh, so are dengue, Zika, enterovirus, influenza A and B. People quite happily make antibodies against those, and they will do so against this virus if infected.

[NamPikToot]

But for those of us who do know how to use them efficaciously they are an arrow in the quiver of defence against this plague.

Sausages has moved from level 2 to 3 to 4 in 48 hours.

[Bettyboo]

Baldrick is correct... An animal virus that mutates to humans leaves a gap in our immune system - hence, why they are so dangerous; no inherent immunity and no ready vaccine/immunisation (another two reasons why it's different from the seasonal flu).

[NamPikToot]

Actually just thought back to yesterday, triggered by seeing an article stating McDs is shutting all its UK stores. The ladies at he tills yesterday all sat there with no protection all day with hundreds of people passing them - seems a bit risky.

[HermantheGerman]

Why masks are ineffective in general. I have been watching people wearing masks and they routinely pull them down to talk then wipe their face then put the mask up. I witness people who take the mask off but never washed their hands after then touch their face. This is quite common. As my daughter has said to me over and over, Masks should really only be worn if you have signs of being ill or you are caring for an ill family member or work in the medical community.

I see people panicking and spending copious amounts of money to get them and most use them improperly making them ineffective.

I don't give a crap what your daughter has said.


Why condoms are ineffective in general. I have been watching people wearing condoms and they routinely pull them down to talk then wipe their penis then put the condom back on. I witness people who take the condom off but never washed their hands after then touch their penis. This is quite common. As my daughter has said to me over and over, condoms should really only be worn if you have signs of being aids infected or you are caring for an ill family member or work in the medical community.

I see people panicking and spending copious amounts of money to get them and most use them improperly making them ineffective.

[kmart]

^You "witness" this from where?