The Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV2 virus is intrinsically as severe as previous variants, , according to a preprint version of a large U.S.studythat counters assumptions in other studies that it was more transmissible but less severe.

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  • Acute_Engles [he/him, any]
    ·
    3 years ago

    I've managed to work construction this entire pandemic without getting it so hopefully that continues.

    Solidarity with everyone who hasn't been so lucky

    • MerryChristmas [any]
      ·
      3 years ago

      I've got a work conference at a hotel in Florida coming up and I'm sort of terrified.

      • Mother [any]
        ·
        3 years ago

        Yeah same (different city though)

        Might just end up bailing depending on how things are looking not trying to get a pulmonary embolism so I can meet a vendor in person

        • MerryChristmas [any]
          ·
          3 years ago

          Unfortunately, refusing to attend will most likely cost me my job - my boss is running the show. If I attend, I might get covid but I'll still have health insurance... if I quit, I might still get covid but I'd be shit out of luck. I'm probably going to just go ahead and get another booster now and stock up on N95s.

          Best of luck, Mother. Let's make a pact - we will both try our best to not get sick and die until at least July. I'll let you know I'm still kicking when the conference wraps up.

          • Mother [any]
            ·
            3 years ago

            Haha sounds good. Are you going for shot #4?

            • MerryChristmas [any]
              ·
              3 years ago

              I think it will only be my third, but honestly, the whole covid timeline has been such a whirlwind that I'm not 100% sure.

    • Kanna [she/her]
      ·
      3 years ago

      Hoping the same (not in construction, but no one wears a mask around me). Good luck comrade