Exactly. Those who are all for "let's go back to normal" are literally telling those who are more at "risk" they don't care if those "vulnerable" people die
BUT
Here is the lie within the lie by many policy makers. Covid is Russian roulette. The "other" could be you #LongCovid
Of course, vaccination has made it more difficult to die or suffer severe disease. This is good! But you never know what happens if you get infected. You don't know if it's you to get #LongCovid. We have already reports about Long Covid happening even in the vaccinated.
It was the same in early 2020: do you remember?
"Only the old and sick will die" "covid is a flu" many policy makers said. This was not true. Many people hospitalized in Wuhan --as per the publications in January 2020 --weren't old. Covid was already proven to be a SARS disease
SARS had left many with chronic disease #longSARS. This was already known before the pandemic. Viral-onset diseases aren't unheard of from before the pandemic! e.g. #MECFS
All of this to say: it's key we don't lose sight of safety for everyone. It's important we keep protections up. It's important we keep airborne prevention in use, like masks. It's important to vaccinate, test, isolate and seek care if you are ill. No room for useless risks
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People still don't understand, or pretend to not understand, what Long Covid means, and how Covid works as a disease entity.
Re-writing and erasing history is dangerous, as it facilitates patient neglect and mass infection policies: why to stop SARS-CoV-2 if the sequelae are just some "brain fog" and "fatigue". Why to treat patients with urgency, if they're just somewhat "tired" and "foggy"?
Re-writing and erasing history is disrespectful to those survivors who have worked extremely hard to get LC recognized, often while extremely ill themselves and with no trumpets, no prizes, or no red carpets.
Long Covid never meant to be just some "fatigue". Honestly. It's obvious. It's called Long Covid. Not "Long Fatigue". It's in the name. Is Covid just fatigue? No. The multi-system nature of Covid and LC is in the testimonials of first wavers who risked to die, it's in the science
Is fatigue a common symptom of acute and Long Covid? Yes. Did I myself have/had fatigue in acute and Long Covid? Yes. Is fatigue the only symptom of Long Covid and what the disease entity should be reduced to? No. Is scientifically proven Covid and LC affects all body? Yes
Was the term #LongCovid used initially to speak about fatigue, brain fog and just some lingering symptoms? No, as scientifically and historically proven. Were many survivors from the early epicenters who used initially LC affected by life-threatening, severe disease? Yes
Pope Francis has been confirmed to have bilateral pneumonia, following lab tests, physical examination, and scan. He suffers from a condition triggered by multiple pathogens, building upon bronchiectasis and asthmatic bronchitis /
Bronchiectasis, which the Pope would have in addition to pneumonia and asthmatic bronchitis, is a disease where there is permanent enlargement of parts of the lung airways. Triggers include infectious diseases, immune system disorders and genetic factors
The Pope remains in good spirits but there is, reportedly, concerns in the Vatican about his conditions. He reportedly remain hospitalized in Rome, under therapy, largely isolated in his room, and required resting. The Vatican appears to have confirmed the diagnosis of pneumonia
"He has an infection from multiple pathogens. The clinical picture is complex. The therapy has been charged. His stay in hospital will not be short."
Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome with a respiratory tract infection
[Corriere] /
The Pope's situation appears more complex than initially thought and more complex than a "bronchitis". He is reported to have been an infusion of antibiotics and cortisone for around 10 days in his residency but his ongoing health troubles led to hospitalization
The Pope might be suffering from infections caused by multiple bacteria, which can lead to pneumonia, according to Italy's newspaper Corriere della Sera. The Pope should remain hospitalized for the at least the week. He's reported to be in good spirits
"But beyond the loss, Rune’s body language and performance raised eyebrows."
Tennis star Holger Rune, 21, has suffered an unexpected early loss in Buenos Aires. He has now confirmed lingering illness from the flu, which affected him badly in Rotterdam, and a possible injury
According to some press, Rune "appeared disinterested, rushed points, shanked multiple shots into the stands, and recklessly approached the net. It left many wondering if he was injured or simply out of sorts."
Covid and Long Covid are scientifically linked to symptoms like chest pain, which might indicate life-threatening pathology. I will now share a thread of young/youngish people who suffered such affects, including elite athletes. Some have died, including because of misdiagnosis
US college student Bethany A. died from pulmonary embolism in her dorm at 20. She was reportedly dismissed by providers, despite having her oxygen saturation dropping to concerning levels