Thread: Covid Mk ll

Originally Posted by V8Ian

I went to the shopping centre today. I thought, "I don't care if I look stupid and if I'm the only person wearing a mask, I'm doing it."
Seems I was amongst about 5% of the visitors, all of that sensible, mask toting 5% were old enough to be grandparents.

In one part of town “old enough to be grandparents” would make them 26

Originally Posted by superquag

Nope, it was widely reported - in the 'trade' at the time, that CDC had altered it's view and confidence in PCR as a Gold Standard sole DIAGNOSTIC, and was re-directing users to other tests.

Lab Alert: Changes to CDC RT-PCR for SARS-CoV-2 Testing

Did you notice they are recommending the change as the new assays test for other (flu) etc and therefore saves time.

Nothing about ineffectiveness of PCR. Just improved multi-panel tests are available and reduces workload.

Originally Posted by superquag

Pfizer CEO is not in full agreement, he prefers a 'once per year' jab only. Does not think multiple 'boosters' is a great idea.

Fact Check-Pfizer CEO'''s comments on limited COVID-19 vaccine protection refer to the Omicron variant | Reuters

Not sure what lines you’re reading between….

Originally Posted by superquag

Pfizer CEO is not in full agreement, he prefers a 'once per year' jab only. Does not think multiple 'boosters' is a great idea.

Fact Check-Pfizer CEO'''s comments on limited COVID-19 vaccine protection refer to the Omicron variant | Reuters

I think once a year would be OK instead of multiply booster's through out the year. I think what will happen will be the number of people having boosters will drop off under the the multiple system, especially with people still getting Covid even though they have had all there booster's.

This morning I happened to look at the packet my antivirals came in and noticed the price - $1101.39 for 40 capsules (4 caps x twice a day for 5 days). So that’s $2202.78 for my wife and I. Thank goodness it was free to us.

Is it for everyone?

Originally Posted by p38arover

This morning I happened to look at the packet my antivirals came in and noticed the price - $1101.39 for 40 capsules (4 caps x twice a day for 5 days). So that’s $2202.78 for my wife and I. Thank goodness it was free to us.

Is it for everyone?

I finally got Covid after coming back from OS. I’m on Paxlovid which is 3 tabs in the morning and 3 tabs at night for 5 days. Full cost $1113.99 and I paid $42.50. Fortunately the antivirals came onto the PBS.

Originally Posted by Slunnie

I finally got Covid after coming back from OS. I’m on Paxlovid which is 3 tabs in the morning and 3 tabs at night for 5 days. Full cost $1113.99 and I paid $42.50. Fortunately the antivirals came onto the PBS.

Regardless of what you guys have paid for Meds you'll never get square with the Gubbmint when you consider how much they have ripped off you over the years but it is nice to have a hypothetical win now & then ain't it.

Had my fourth shot yesterday - was Moderna.

So, Astra Zeneca x2, Pfizer x 1, Moderna x 1

Anyhow ..... I now have a huge lump at the injection site. I spoke with the nurse this morning and it's apparently a rare reaction but "reported in the literature". Yay me.

No heart issues though, but I'm feeling rather under the weather so am officially on sick leave.