Covid-19
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tangerinegreen555
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On January 5th, my mother-in-law (the definitive greatest mother-in-law of all time, by the way) fell and broke her hip. 2 months before her 99th birthday. She was still living on her own but had at least one of her daughters dropping in daily and a home care practitioner was there in the evenings to keep her safe before bed with navigating steps, etc.
She was rushed to the local hospital 5 minutes away.
Where she waited in the ER for 44 hours because every local hospital was jammed full of covid patients. Her grand daughter is an ER Dr at a Pittsburgh hospital and got her in but had to struggle to find room. Upon her arrival after 2 days the doctors said she should have been here 2 days ago. Lol. Thanks, we know.
My mother-in-law finally had surgery around 52 hours after the fall to put her hip back in place. Only in war zones does one wait for emergency surgery like that.
She came out of it but within a day slipped into and out of what the Drs called 'delerium'. She died January 31st, (back at home under constant nursing care, never recovered.) She would have had a better chance if the hospitals weren't jammed at the time full of unvaxed idiots. She had been in reasonably good shape with a history of comebacks in recent years.
You can't convince me that covid and people's indifference to covid didn't play a significant role in her death.
But 35% of people won't get vaxed because...
Uhhh, what's the reason again? Q Anon? You'll be magnetized?
I just don't get it.
She was rushed to the local hospital 5 minutes away.
Where she waited in the ER for 44 hours because every local hospital was jammed full of covid patients. Her grand daughter is an ER Dr at a Pittsburgh hospital and got her in but had to struggle to find room. Upon her arrival after 2 days the doctors said she should have been here 2 days ago. Lol. Thanks, we know.
My mother-in-law finally had surgery around 52 hours after the fall to put her hip back in place. Only in war zones does one wait for emergency surgery like that.
She came out of it but within a day slipped into and out of what the Drs called 'delerium'. She died January 31st, (back at home under constant nursing care, never recovered.) She would have had a better chance if the hospitals weren't jammed at the time full of unvaxed idiots. She had been in reasonably good shape with a history of comebacks in recent years.
You can't convince me that covid and people's indifference to covid didn't play a significant role in her death.
But 35% of people won't get vaxed because...
Uhhh, what's the reason again? Q Anon? You'll be magnetized?
I just don't get it.
420God
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Our local hospital put out a statement that they had very few beds open "because of covid" but was found to be bullshit by the newspaper. It was staffing shortages causing the issues and not because of the vaccine requirements, they were just treating the Healthcare workers like shit so a good portion went on to find better employment options. Apparently it's an issue all over country yet they keep blaming it on full hospitals. Not saying that was the case @tangerinegreen555, just pointing it out. Sorry for your loss.
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Nurses and Healthcare Workers at Aspirus Langlade Hospital Deserve Fair Pay and Safe Staffing, “Bed Shortage” is Actually a Shortage of Nurses and Health Professionals Willing to be Disrespected by Corporate Healthcare - Antigo Times
We’ve all heard there are hardly any ICU beds available right now throughout our state and country. That’s because there aren’t enough nurses and healthcare workers left to staff those beds for patients who need them, and that’s a preventable travesty. The beds are empty. Our ranks are thin...
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Then you fill those scarce beds with Covid patients and you are fucked. This was why we needed to not overwhelm the healthcare system (from both sides), better care of staff and everyone vaccinated and masked. Both are actually true.Our local hospital put out a statement that they had very few beds open "because of covid" but was found to be bullshit by the newspaper. It was staffing shortages causing the issues and not because of the vaccine requirements, they were just treating the Healthcare workers like shit so a good portion went on to find better employment options. Apparently it's an issue all over country yet they keep blaming it on full hospitals. Not saying that was the case @tangerinegreen555, just pointing it out. Sorry for your loss.
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Nurses and Healthcare Workers at Aspirus Langlade Hospital Deserve Fair Pay and Safe Staffing, “Bed Shortage” is Actually a Shortage of Nurses and Health Professionals Willing to be Disrespected by Corporate Healthcare - Antigo Times
We’ve all heard there are hardly any ICU beds available right now throughout our state and country. That’s because there aren’t enough nurses and healthcare workers left to staff those beds for patients who need them, and that’s a preventable travesty. The beds are empty. Our ranks are thin...antigotimes.com
Dr.Amber Trichome
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As i understand it and please correct me if I am wrong...The cdc has new recommendations for masking indoors. It is now local stats. You can go to cdc website and type in your county and it tells you if Covid spread is high or low in your county and that is how to navigate wearing a mask or not. When I put in my county it said high so I am masked up but most people who were masking now dropped the mask because state mandate changed. I really wish they were on the same page. This is so confusing .at least I know what to expect at work. Masks for everyone all the time. I made a huge career move. I left outpatient oncology and going back inpatient hospital setting. Got completely burnt out caring for cancer patients so switching gears for a while. I will still see cancer but won’t be drowning in it.
Thank you for caring for those whom need it, it speaks volumes to your character.
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manfredo
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Thanks for the reminder on the CDC site...My area in NY is still classified as "high" too, which I expected...we are a college town, but you are so right.
They are ending school mask mandates here Wednesday, and they already have for most stores, etc.
I am still wearing one everywhere indoors in public, as are a small percentage of people. I sure hope this doesn't blow up in their faces, but how can it not. It looks like about half the country is still classified as "high". The only thing that MIGHT save us, is spring is almost here. The next few months might be bad though, I bet.
And yes, thank you for doing what you do!!
jimihendrix1
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In my small city of Ashland, Ky ( population 20,000 ) we still have a higher rate of infection than most the rest of the state. There are a few places that are higher. Our hospital-KDMC is overrun with Unvacinated Covid patients, and a month ago they had to use 1 whole side of the hospital for Covid patients. The ICU beds are full of Unvaxed covid patients
The county across the river in Ohio, Lawrence County, is on the highest infection rate in Ohio. The surrounding counties are also rated to be among the highest in the state. Lawrence Couty Ohio, is also among the poorest counties in Ohio, and has no hospital, putting pressure on the hospitals in Ashland Ky, Portsmouth Ohio, and Huntington Wva.
Im wearing my mask as long as covid is around. I dont are if the infection rates get to low, if its still being detected, Im waring a fucking mask. No ifs, and or Buts about it.
I want to join the local YMCA so I can lift weights. I stopped my membership, when the virus first was detected. I have been a member there since 1978 until 2020. But they have a huge membership of over 20,000 people. People come from Ohio, and West Virginia. It was also closed for several months.
Ive been doing more bodyweight exercises vs lifting weights. I also run up to 40 miles a week. Been working out since 1978. But Im not going into a place that has people coming from 3 states, and are also having a higher than average infection rate. I also dont eat in restaurants. I just go to the store, pharmacy, or some place I may have to go. Ill go through a drive through like Fazolis.
The county across the river in Ohio, Lawrence County, is on the highest infection rate in Ohio. The surrounding counties are also rated to be among the highest in the state. Lawrence Couty Ohio, is also among the poorest counties in Ohio, and has no hospital, putting pressure on the hospitals in Ashland Ky, Portsmouth Ohio, and Huntington Wva.
Im wearing my mask as long as covid is around. I dont are if the infection rates get to low, if its still being detected, Im waring a fucking mask. No ifs, and or Buts about it.
I want to join the local YMCA so I can lift weights. I stopped my membership, when the virus first was detected. I have been a member there since 1978 until 2020. But they have a huge membership of over 20,000 people. People come from Ohio, and West Virginia. It was also closed for several months.
Ive been doing more bodyweight exercises vs lifting weights. I also run up to 40 miles a week. Been working out since 1978. But Im not going into a place that has people coming from 3 states, and are also having a higher than average infection rate. I also dont eat in restaurants. I just go to the store, pharmacy, or some place I may have to go. Ill go through a drive through like Fazolis.
We will be fine. The smart ones, the ones wearing N95s or better, will wear their masks until it's really warm enough to be outside.
tyler.durden
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When god's work includes wiping out 5+ million human beings, including 1800+ Americans each day still, it seems a good idea to fuck with it a bit. I'm glad you survived it, even though you are an awful troll.
Dreaming1
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A significant chunk of our DNA is there from past viral infections of our ancestors. We are us now because of past viruses. Hate to break the news.
Now there is talk of brain mass loss and cognitive function decrease from having even mild cases of Covid. Plus an increase in cardiovascular issues and stuff related to inflammation. That is all of the "ituses" you can have. This shit can still go on. I have heard infection can lead to low sperm motility and production which would burn our candle at both ends.
Then you add nuclear geopolitics and the collapsing environment and it looks bleak. A season for everything. Losses are piling up. I have less family and friends than I did two years ago. Sucks, but it will be ok. Eventually. I still love you.
Nutty sKunK
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Personally genetically modifying anything leaves question marks for me.
I hope it works out ok but there’s no denying the effects of these vaccines are yet to be properly understood.
The first babies with vaccinated parents are only just been born. So a lot to uncover. Just hope we didn’t fuck it all up for a quick fix. But that seems like a human trait.
Sure because vaccines did not exist prior to this one. Please take your specious propaganda back to Russia.
Herb & Suds
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I think you can remove the word "we" from your diatribe
Nutty sKunK
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Yea they actually worked for more than 6 months as well and are not mRNA. At least to my limited knowledge.
Sweden isn’t a part of Russia lol
Nutty sKunK
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I have my part to play in this planets suffering. I drive a car, I consume vast amounts of disposable plastic although I try to recycle as much as possible. Then to hear our recycling is ending up in landfill sites in poor countries makes it seem pointless but I still do it.
If that’s all you got from that statement then good day to you sir!
Thank god, disinformation can't cross geographic borders. There's nothing wrong with mRNA tech. It's not new. We've been working on it since the early '90s.
Nutty sKunK
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Then why does immunity fade? Can’t you make it last longer?
Also look up why you have to take Tetanus, DTAP, etc... boosters and how most vaccines are a 2-4 shot series at usually longer intervals. Vaxing a world during an international crisis is part of why.
More importantly why do variants happen?
It's because idiots refuse to take the vaccine in sufficient numbers to stop community transmission, re: muh freedumbs, or are deprived of the vaccine because of geographic location.