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"In recent weeks, infections have increased steeply, coinciding with the detection of B.1.1.529 variant. The first known confirmed B.1.1.529 infection was from

"In recent weeks, infections have increased steeply, coinciding with the detection of B.1.1.529 variant. The first known confirmed B.1.1.529 infection was from a specimen collected on 9 November 2021. This variant has a large number of mutations, some of which are concerning. Preliminary evidence suggests an increased risk of reinfection with this variant, as compared to other VOCs. The number of cases of this variant appears to be increasing in almost all provinces in South Africa"

anonymouse008 5y ago
The mainstream vaccine narrative has needed additional supporting evidence to state with confidence that vaccinations after previous infection should be a requirement… it’s only natural a new variant should occur with the exact fit needed.
- kranke155 5y ago
  You realise this is mostly the case in the US? In the EU - previous infection and recovery gives you a COVID Pass - some countries are doing a single shot after infection at most to count you as vaccinated (Spain I believe does this) which is consistent with the data we have It’s mostly the US that has an insane vacine policy.
  - mikeInAlaska 5y ago
    > It’s mostly the US that has an insane vacine policy. 3) PROFIT !!
  - ska 5y ago
    > In the EU - previous infection and recovery gives you a COVID Pass Is that consistent? I had heard it's based on antibody test - you get a limited time pass.
    - tastroder 5y ago
      In Germany antibody tests aren't used for that determination. 6 months from PCR positive counts as "recovered" in the German scheme, afterwards you need a single mRNA shot on top to count as fully vaccinated.
  - maxerickson 5y ago
    We'll see what happens with the large employer mandate, but as of now, I've been asked to show proof of vaccination 0 times in the US, while living a similar life to before the pandemic. (I didn't spend much time in restaurants prior, I've cut that back, but then they aren't checking anyway)
  - vinay427 5y ago
    > It’s mostly the US that has an insane vacine policy. Source? There are plenty of other countries that require vaccinations and/or tests. I was recently checking Singapore, for instance, which still seems to require one dose of a vaccine after recovery.
    - drusepth 5y ago
      I think they were referring to large parts of the US _not_ requiring vaccinations and/or tests.

anonymouse008 5y ago

The mainstream vaccine narrative has needed additional supporting evidence to state with confidence that vaccinations after previous infection should be a requirement… it’s only natural a new variant should occur with the exact fit needed.

kranke155 5y ago
You realise this is mostly the case in the US? In the EU - previous infection and recovery gives you a COVID Pass - some countries are doing a single shot after infection at most to count you as vaccinated (Spain I believe does this) which is consistent with the data we have It’s mostly the US that has an insane vacine policy.
- mikeInAlaska 5y ago
  > It’s mostly the US that has an insane vacine policy. 3) PROFIT !!
- ska 5y ago
  > In the EU - previous infection and recovery gives you a COVID Pass Is that consistent? I had heard it's based on antibody test - you get a limited time pass.
  - tastroder 5y ago
    In Germany antibody tests aren't used for that determination. 6 months from PCR positive counts as "recovered" in the German scheme, afterwards you need a single mRNA shot on top to count as fully vaccinated.
- maxerickson 5y ago
  We'll see what happens with the large employer mandate, but as of now, I've been asked to show proof of vaccination 0 times in the US, while living a similar life to before the pandemic. (I didn't spend much time in restaurants prior, I've cut that back, but then they aren't checking anyway)
- vinay427 5y ago
  > It’s mostly the US that has an insane vacine policy. Source? There are plenty of other countries that require vaccinations and/or tests. I was recently checking Singapore, for instance, which still seems to require one dose of a vaccine after recovery.
  - drusepth 5y ago
    I think they were referring to large parts of the US _not_ requiring vaccinations and/or tests.