Assuming that a previous infection gives you immunity it is actually a benefit to have already had it before the season gets underway.Was listening to sports talk radio here in Nashville and reporter stated all but 2 or 3 of the UT bball players have had coronavirus. Any idea how many of our players have already been infected?
There's no evidence that it does provide immunity though. Not the way other diseases do. Screenshot taken from the University of Maryland.Assuming that a previous infection gives you immunity it is actually a benefit to have already had it before the season gets underway.
My parents both had it back in August with mild symptoms. My mom tested positive again about 2 weeks ago and because it had been 94 days (4 days past some seemingly arbitrary 90 day timeframe), it was treated as a second case and she was told to quarantine a second time and forced to miss work. She had no symptoms this time around (though I know people can transmit without presenting symptoms). I wish there would have been some kind of transparency regarding the second positive test, like what's the "viral load" to trigger a positive test, was it lower than her "viral load" the first time? Is there even a threshold for that for people who tested positive before? I'm not too educated on how these tests work.There's no evidence that it does provide immunity though. Not the way other diseases do. Screenshot taken from the University of Maryland.
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I think we're on the same side here. I posted that to show that the idea of immunity after the fact is questionable because we don't know for certain.My parents both had it back in August with mild symptoms. My mom tested positive again about 2 weeks ago and because it had been 94 days (4 days past some seemingly arbitrary 90 day timeframe), it was treated as a second case and she was told to quarantine a second time and forced to miss work. She had no symptoms this time around (though I know people can transmit without presenting symptoms). I wish there would have been some kind of transparency regarding the second positive test, like what's the "viral load" to trigger a positive test, was it lower than her "viral load" the first time? Is there even a threshold for that for people who tested positive before? I'm not too educated on how these tests work.
I'm all for taking this seriously, but there's still so much we don't know about it and so much that's hard to account for. Just don't assume that people won't test positive again just because they've had it once already as it seems to be an inexact science at this point.
The tests we have right now, at least none of the ones I've seen, have viral loads. Its a positive or negative. There are three types of tests we have right now:My parents both had it back in August with mild symptoms. My mom tested positive again about 2 weeks ago and because it had been 94 days (4 days past some seemingly arbitrary 90 day timeframe), it was treated as a second case and she was told to quarantine a second time and forced to miss work. She had no symptoms this time around (though I know people can transmit without presenting symptoms). I wish there would have been some kind of transparency regarding the second positive test, like what's the "viral load" to trigger a positive test, was it lower than her "viral load" the first time? Is there even a threshold for that for people who tested positive before? I'm not too educated on how these tests work.
I'm all for taking this seriously, but there's still so much we don't know about it and so much that's hard to account for. Just don't assume that people won't test positive again just because they've had it once already as it seems to be an inexact science at this point.
I just tested positive today. A friend who I was with last Thursday also tested positive today. He also tested positive around Thanksgiving, so either he didn't get an immunity or his symptoms re-emerged. He said his symptoms are significantly worse this time around.
I'm doing fine now, thank youThat's interesting. What little I've seen about reinfection suggests that reinfection comes with reduced severity of symptoms, not worse, due to antibodies.
With the vaccines rolling out now, will be interesting to see what happens in 6-12 months re: antibodies/immunity.
EDIT: hope both you and your friend feel better soon.
Last team standing wins the league? This is going to be chaotic. Why don't the schools try to get the vaccine now, I know it sounds kind of selfish but I think the NBA was going to try to do that.The final month of the regular season is going to be interesting and chaotic....hope our guys stay healthy
What percentage of players do you suppose would take it?I would support vaccination of pro and major college athletes as a national morale booster and part of the financial recovery. 5 percent of US has received at least one injection, vacconating NFL, MBL, NCAA, NHL will be a drop in the bucket of all vaccines. But likely not popular amongst the 60% of population that wants the population.
Substantially higher than the population at large for multiple, and intertwined, reasons.What percentage of players do you suppose would take it?
People on the front line and those with health issues in real need should be first. All the above should remain where they would normally be in line. They also have much more control over their environment right now.I would support vaccination of pro and major college athletes as a national morale booster and part of the financial recovery. 5 percent of US has received at least one injection, vacconating NFL, MBL, NCAA, NHL will be a drop in the bucket of all vaccines. But likely not popular amongst the 60% of population that wants the population.
Prioritizing athletes: Likely to receive a NO vote from the Age 50+ crowd across the US........I would support vaccination of pro and major college athletes as a national morale booster and part of the financial recovery. 5 percent of US has received at least one injection, vacconating NFL, MBL, NCAA, NHL will be a drop in the bucket of all vaccines. But likely not popular amongst the 60% of population that wants the population.
It should be a NO from anyone who is concerned for any loved one Age 50+ or with an underlying health issue.Prioritizing athletes: Likely to receive a NO vote from the Age 50+ crowd across the US........
For those who aren’t following closely, the B117 is the UK variant that is much more (70%) transmissible. It’s not considered more dangerous, just easier to spread. The vaccine is believed to be equally effective against it. Some of the other variants around the world are not likely to be covered by the vaccine. This thing is far from over.
this is news to me . please share your source & a linkSome of the other variants around the world are not likely to be covered by the vaccine. This thing is far from over.