Our state (Washington) just set a new hospitalization record for COVID-19 patients; higher even than last December/January. We're set to go into another mask mandate for indoor spaces starting next Monday.
Washington Hospitals See Record Number of COVID-19 Patients
Statewide updated mask order goes into effect Monday, Aug. 23
This is getting really old.
I found a site that sells (novelty) tin foil hats, complete with an E/M reflecting mylar cover, felt lining, and an elastic strap. I should wear one when I go in for a booster shot, just for the effect.
They are already up to the Lambda variant, so it might not even be a year. Reportedly they are considering using Constellation names next. Ready for the Andromeda Strain?
Yesterday I was thinking the one good thing to come out of this is that we wouldn't need to keep paying off Pakistan. We've wasted enough money on that region for very little payoff. Better to focus on India.
I think the medical community still needs to better clarify what is meant by "effectiveness". There's effectiveness against infection and effectiveness against hospitalization. The (Russian-supported) anti-vaxxers tend to focus on the former. But the latter is what keeps your ICU beds from running out and leaving unhospitalized people dying at home.