jediwands

Absolutely. Love that their ratings have declined. Some are getting smart.

stlavin95

Yes they are

jediwands

About time.

jediwands

I just read a report about the UK Variant all over the state of Minnesota right now and many other states. Now I wonder if that’s what we just had. Thanks, UK.

At any rate, I wish schools would have just been delayed until everyone was vaccinated. Seems like every time schools reopen spikes happen.

Thank God the three vaccines distributed in this country protect against the variants coming from Europe and other parts of the world.

Jerry D

Teresa and I got our first COVID Vaccine shot, the Moderna Shot, yesterday. We were able to get them at our local doctor's office.

jediwands

^ That is great.

Four of my family members are going Tuesday to a local hospital for the first vaccine. Myself, sister, brother-in-law and dad. My dad should have gotten his vaccine weeks ago but bad luck with Covid.

I just pray that everyone gets vaccinated soon so these variants don’t take over.

I know what Covid is like. It’s not fun and I had a mild case which never affected my lungs but attacked my sinuses and body as a whole. It lingered and still have mild congestion three weeks later. Dad, as well. Taste and smell finally back. Fatigue better. Fever lasted 6 whole days the first week. I think people think they’re safe going to hospitals/medical clinics for regular appointments. That is where my dad picked it up. These variants are scary.

My heart goes out to those who have lost loved ones and are currently suffering with this virus.

everwoodfan52

I'm concerned about the variant from South Africa.

everwoodfan52

That is awesome, Jerry!! Don't you feel like you won the Lottery?!?

jediwands

Betty, did you get Pfizer or Moderna?

jediwands

Why that one in particular?

The one from the UK is circling around Minnesota. For all we know, that is the one my dad and I just got over. It would make sense because I am still in shock that my dad picked up Covid at a radiation center. He didn’t go anywhere else. So it must have been a strong strain. Of course someone from the UK told me weeks ago the US is making its own variants, trying to deflect blame and admit it’s coming from her country. I told her in so many words nice try. The UK Variant, which is definitely coming from England where she lives, has hit the United States.

everwoodfan52

I got Pfizer.

everwoodfan52

There is a variant in NY that seems to be a local variant. But.....there is definitely a UK variant out there and here, so tell her to put a sock in it! lol

jediwands

That’s the one I think we’re getting too. Either Pfizer or Moderna and as of a couple days ago it’s fully stocked with Pfizer. From what I have read it is ever so slightly better statistically and apparently side effects aren’t as bad as Moderna but both are pretty much the same.

jediwands

Exactly.

everwoodfan52

Yes, I believe that Moderna's side affects are worse. The only side affect I got was a sore arm.