COVID-19 (f/k/a "the Coronavirus")

[MU82]

The troll conveniently didn't mention that two senators besides Hickenlooper -- Republican Roger Wicker and Independent Angus King -- also announced yesterday they had COVID-19.

Unlike Abbott, none of the three was known to have worked overtime to undermine health and safety protocols that could protect constituents.

In the last week, Texas had more COVID-19 deaths than any other state. Thank goodness Abbott is working actively and aggressively to prevent school districts from protecting children from a highly contagious virus that is increasingly infecting and hospitalizing younger people.

The troll's main target, Hickenlooper, said this to conclude his announcement:

"I'm grateful for the vaccine (& the scientists behind it!) for limiting my symptoms. If you haven't gotten your shot – get it today! And a booster when it's available too!"

Sounds like a real jerk!

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

Hickenlooper (D-Senator) tests positive for C19.

Thoughts.

Prayers.


Is that how this works?

You are leaving out the other 2 Senators that tested positive.

Stephen Colbert had the quote on this correctly, (along the lines of) "Proving that COVID-19 is bipartisan, 3 Senators texted positive today - 1 Republican, 1 Independent & 1 Democrat."

And that's not how "Thoughts and prayers" snark works.
Happy Friday!

[TSmith34, Inc.]

He's just doing what he's spent the entire pandemic doing. There hasn't been a single post made in good faith from him at any point. Why would we think he would do so now?

This

[pacearrow02]

The troll conveniently didn't mention that two senators besides Hickenlooper -- Republican Roger Wicker and Independent Angus King -- also announced yesterday they had COVID-19.

Unlike Abbott, none of the three was known to have worked overtime to undermine health and safety protocols that could protect constituents.

In the last week, Texas had more COVID-19 deaths than any other state. Thank goodness Abbott is working actively and aggressively to prevent school districts from protecting children from a highly contagious virus that is increasingly infecting and hospitalizing younger people.

The troll's main target, Hickenlooper, said this to conclude his announcement:

"I'm grateful for the vaccine (& the scientists behind it!) for limiting my symptoms. If you haven't gotten your shot – get it today! And a booster when it's available too!"

Sounds like a real jerk!

His remarks sound very similar to Abbots comment as well.

[forgetful]

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/jul/16/huge-study-supporting-ivermectin-as-covid-treatment-withdrawn-over-ethical-concerns

I'll just leave this here for those wondering why Ivermectin studies aren't getting past peer review.

[Warriors4ever]

https://www.yahoo.com/news/georgia-gov-kemp-signs-order-222129934.html

Kemp allowing businesses to ignore local Covid mandates.

[Hards Alumni]

His remarks sound very similar to Abbots comment as well.

Objective fantasy land.  One is working to save people the other is indifferent to their safety.

[TSmith34, Inc.]

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/jul/16/huge-study-supporting-ivermectin-as-covid-treatment-withdrawn-over-ethical-concerns

I'll just leave this here for those wondering why Ivermectin studies aren't getting past peer review.

Wow. Quite an amazing read. Too many good tidbits to quote, but "scientific fraud" stands out.

[MU82]

His remarks sound very similar to Abbots comment as well.

You're hilarious.

Abbott and DeSantis and others you adore are actively, aggressively working to undermine the health and safety of their constituents. But do keep defending them at all costs, Tucker.

[jficke13]

If he believes it, he's got a terminal case of Online Brain. Either that or he's knowingly posting in bad faith, there's literally no other option.

If he believe it, there's no reasoning with someone who's experience of reality is fundamentally at odds with objective reality.

If he's just acting in bad faith, there's no point in trying to reason with him because he'll just sea lion anything you say anyway because drawing a reaction is the point.

[tower912]

Two new variants are here.   Dig out your masks.

[cheebs09]

Two new variants are here.   Dig out your masks.

Is this the lambda and B.1.621? Or am I already behind on my variants?

[MUfan12]

Two new variants are here.   Dig out your masks.

Got several on. Gotta cover the eyes, ears, and junk too. Can't be too careful with these variants.

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Got several on. Gotta cover the eyes, ears, and junk too. Can't be too careful with these variants.

Good. And while you are at it, get every vaccine hesitant moron you know vaxxed so that we can stop wearing them asap. Thank you for your service.

[MU82]

From the AP:

Dr. Francis Collins, head of the National Institutes of Health, calls the spike in cases among children "very worrisome."

He noted that over 400 U.S. children have died of COVID-19 since the pandemic began. "And right now we have almost 2,000 kids in the hospital, many of them in ICU, some of them under the age of 4," Collins told Fox News on Sunday.

Health experts believe adults who have not gotten their shots are contributing to the surge among grownups and children alike. It has been especially bad in places with lower vaccination rates, such as parts of the South.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

Got several on. Gotta cover the eyes, ears, and junk too. Can't be too careful with these variants.

The Loki variants.  Need the Time Variance Authority on the case.

[tower912]

Got several on. Gotta cover the eyes, ears, and junk too. Can't be too careful with these variants.

People wear sunglasses when it is bright to protect their eyes.

Earplugs or earmuffs in loud environments.

Sunscreen to avoid sunburn.

A cup when playing sports to protect their junk.

Winter coats when it is frigid.

Raincoats when it is raining.

Helmets when biking.

Boots to keep their feet warm and dry.  Wellies when working on the farm.

Bug spray when there are mosquitoes about.

Use ever more elaborate passwords at work and at home to avoid being hacked.

A piece of cloth is somehow an imposition.

[The Sultan]

People where sunglasses when it is bright to protect their eyes.

Earplugs or earmuffs in loud environments.

Sunscreen to avoid sunburn.

A cup when playing sports to protect their junk.

Winter coats when it is frigid.

Raincoats when it is raining.

Helmets when biking.

Boots to keep their feet warm and dry.  Wellies when working on the farm.

Bug spray when there are mosquitoes about.

Use ever more elaborate passwords at work and at home to avoid being hacked.

A piece of cloth is somehow an imposition.

Could you get more annoying with your constant preaching?

[tower912]

Kettle

[The Sultan]

Kettle

Sure.

[Pakuni]

COVID patients in the Orlando area are using up so much liquid oxygen that the city has declared a water emergency and is asking residents to slash their consumption (liquid oxygen is used to treat water, but they're running out).

https://www.wesh.com/article/orlando-mayor-to-hold-newser-on-unprecedented-event-requiring-community-assistance/37359831

[Jockey]

Could you get more annoying with your constant preaching?

Oooh, Mr. Generic seems to be annoyed.

[The Sultan]

Oooh, Mr. Generic seems to be annoyed.

Says the guys with a Canadian flag as his avatar but who hasn't left Racine County in 40 years.

[4everwarriors]

People wear sunglasses when it is bright to protect their eyes.

Earplugs or earmuffs in loud environments.

Sunscreen to avoid sunburn.

A cup when playing sports to protect their junk.

Winter coats when it is frigid.

Raincoats when it is raining.

Helmets when biking.

Boots to keep their feet warm and dry.  Wellies when working on the farm.

Bug spray when there are mosquitoes about.

Use ever more elaborate passwords at fwork and at home to avoid being hacked.

A piece of cloth is somehow a pacifier.

Hey?

[MU82]

As of Aug. 9, the CDC said 8,054 breakthrough cases across the United States led to hospitalization or death. And that was nearly two weeks ago. Likely significantly more by now, and getting worse.

In other words ...

It's not "over," even for the vaccinated. And it obviously is not just a matter of "personal choice" or "freedom." It can be a matter of life or death.

If "all lives matter," as some love to snark, then get vaccinated, and wear a mask when in public and indoors.

Nobody's telling you to stay home (yet, anyway). But if you won't do those two very small things to protect yourselves, your own loved ones and your fellow Americans, stay the eff home.