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It's such an absurd tradeoff for the Omicron variant, which is less deadly than the flu[1]. COVID isn't ever going away. China seems to be willing to pay a gian
by beebmam 5y ago
It's such an absurd tradeoff for the Omicron variant, which is less deadly than the flu[1]. COVID isn't ever going away. China seems to be willing to pay a giant recurring cost, eternally, for an infection less harmful than the flu. Insane.
1. https://twitter.com/EricTopol/status/1501773203261165570 https://twitter.com/EricTopol/status/1501773203261165570
- user_named 5y agoAs I mentioned, policy will change after this as it becomes clear that it is not fit for omicron.
- rikima_ 5y ago> It's such an absurd tradeoff for the Omicron variant, which is less deadly than the flu[1] Apparently the data is only applicable for England, which has already achieved herd immunity
- goldname 5y agoAgreed. It's stupid. Feel bad for the people living their miserable lives there. First locked in school all day for 24/7 and now they're locked in because the government is scared