www.cnn.com/2021/01/06/health/us-coronavirus-wednesday/index.html
FYI
It is absolutely amazing to me that there are still people out there who think this is not real or a conspiracy theory or that it will magically go away. Unbelievable.
Yesterday (Tuesday January 5th) was the worst day so far in the US on all counts: Covid-related deaths, hospitalizations overall and positive SARS-Cov-2 positive infections.
YES the vaccine is here, but first of all, it’s roll out has been pathetic, once again because of our horrendous, uncoordinated implementation plan, or lack ther of. And secondly, vaccination, although crucial, is not a magic wand.
What does vaccination do? Well it does NOT protect you from being exposed to or contracting the virus. It provides your body with combatting it earlier and better. That’s it. Vaccination doesn’t create a shield around you. If you are exposed to the virus, it allows your body to recognize it as foreign sooner, and mount a defense against it. It is very effective at doing that which allows your body to kill it off faster and hopefully, before it takes hold and males you sick. In addition, if you do get sick, it will probably be a milder and shorter course. BUT all the while, you can still spread it.
That’s still great, and imperative, but once you get vaccinated, all the protections measures will need to continue for a long time.
PLEASE believe that it is real.
PLEASE do all you can to protect yourselves and in doing so, you will protect everyone else as well.
Stay safe and be well.
AC