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Europe considers new Covid-19 strategy: accepting the virus

• rsynnott 5y ago
  I mean, for "Europe" here, read "three extremely heavily vaccinated countries in Europe". 93% of Portuguese adults are vaccinated, 85% of Spanish adults, UK doesn't appear to report in a useful way for adults only, but is unlikely to be too far behind.
• solididiot 5y ago
  More like "throwing the towel" than "accepting"...
  • rasz 5y ago
    more like accepting the uncomfortable reality of Omicron being less lethal than seasonal flu.
    • karmakaze 5y ago
      Realization more than accepting. The open question is if another severe variant could arise. We'd have to be prepared to respond quickly for it if it should.
• llampx 5y ago
  Been a long time coming. I have somehow managed to avoid the virus, but I know its a matter of time. Many members of my close circle have already gotten it and recovered.
• thinkingemote 5y ago
  I'd wager all my crypto on restrictions and vaccine mandates returning when the autumn seasonal virus strains occur in 9 months or so. This is a temporary calm and I don't see any way to make it permanent.