Dec 22, 2020 A new variant of the coronavirus is spreading rapidly in England and raising international alarms. This new variant now accounts for more than 60% of the cases in London. And scientists say the variant is likely more contagious than previous versions of the virus. Health officials have closed international travel to the United Kingdom. The British government has locked down much of the country. And scientists all over the world are rushing to figure out how the virus mutated and how big a threat the new variant poses. More here https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsa...ant-of-coronavirus-and-what-we-need-to-find-o Almost feels like we're in the walking dead.
Dec 23, 2020 Viruses mutate all the time (hence needing a new flu shot every year). It's only cause for concern because Covid in general is still in its infancy and we don't fully understand it. Our scientists have said they believe it's no more deadly and that the existing vaccines will still work on it. Phizer have also said that if their vaccine does not work on it then they can have one that does in 6 weeks.
Dec 23, 2020 Most important thing is that the vaccin works against it. They're investigating that right now but think that won't be a problem. So yeah lets all hope thats the case lol
Dec 23, 2020 I'm for Covid-21. It will be more mature and by the time we get to Covid-30 it won't want to even go out as much anymore
Dec 23, 2020 Some countries such as Ireland actually have a chance to get rid the virus like NZ & australia But know we just having rolling lockdowns every few months. So frustating
Dec 23, 2020 Apparently 2 new strains in the UK now. We've just put more parts of the country into Lockdown as of the 26th.
Dec 23, 2020 d--- that sucks man. I mean it's for the best public health-wise but it's s-----y nonetheless. I still feel very lucky to be able to work from home even though I'm tired of it—I could have no work at all.
Dec 23, 2020 Our government is subsidising 80% of our salary so could be worse. A lot worse. But household expenses went up in Feb with the birth of our daughter and my wife is about to lose her job because we moved away from the area she worked when she went on maternity leave. Anyway, enough of my woes. What were we taking about??
