Coronavirus (COVID-19) Discussion Thread

[EricHiggin]

LurkerJ said:

It doesn't really matter if naturally immunity works.

It's good to know from a scientific point of view, as that could indicate that we are getting to the end of the pandemic (combined with knowing how the virus is currently spreading.)

But it's not helpful from a public policy point of view. It's easier to give people the vaccine, than it is to test them for immunity. Getting vaccinated on the whole benefits society.

Oh wow, way to get back at someone begging for a more nuanced approached to vaccinations..... I get a meme as a response lol

In the UK, and most European countries, testing has been available and free since the start of the pandemic (poor Americans, got a right wing president posing as a leftie). Many here know their previous infection status and absolutely can skip the vaccines knowing they're adequately protected, moreover, I specifically mentioned the NHS staff (aka healthcare providers who fall under the scientific community) because they have provided with home testing kits since 2020 and have been offered free blood tests to check for anti-bodies, I doubt any of the 10% refusing the vaccines don't know if they had or had not had the infection by now; in fact, doctors speaking publicly against it have all had the virus in the past, threatening with "get vaccinated or get sacked regardless of your immunity status" is revolting and doesn't particularly "follow the science". 

It doesn't matter if you're naturally smart, or healthy, or athletic, or useful, etc. Everyone needs to be forced to go to preschool, elementary school, high school, college, and university.

More schooling = better for everyone.

Just ask Elon Musk. Or don't...