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In reply to the discussion: Gamma variant could have 'high attack rate even in fully vaccinated people' - new study (UK: Express [View all]DemocraticPatriot
(4,361 posts)3. it also means, "wear masks" and continue all pre-vax precautions.
The way I read it, the "attack rate" refers to infection...
If 60% of the fully-vaccinated in that mine were none-the-less infected by this new covid variant, that is very terrible news....
Yes, of course, GET VACCINATED--- it may well prevent your death by any covid variant--- but we have been rightfully concerned that a new variant would come that could circumvent the vaccinations to a larger degree, and this report seems to indicate that 'Gamma' may be the one.
From the reports I've read, "Delta" is infecting fully vaccinated people at a rate of 10 to 20 percent.
SIXTY percent ????! That's a lot worse than 'Delta'.
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Gamma variant could have 'high attack rate even in fully vaccinated people' - new study (UK: Express [View all]
DemocraticPatriot
Jul 2021
OP
no, the delta varient attacks everyone, just a higher percentage of unvaccinated
Shellback Squid
Jul 2021
#1
Until the data shows vaxed isn't working to prevent bedding and death?!?! Not going to wear two seat
uponit7771
Jul 2021
#24
You've heard of the Gamma variant for ages, but by its more common name (P.1 aka Brazilian variant)
Celerity
Jul 2021
#18
I have always used the Pango names, not the Greek letters, BUT Delta has changed it for me
Celerity
Jul 2021
#22
**THERE WERE NO SERIOUS ILLNESSES and ZERO HOSPITALIZATIONS among the miners!**
hlthe2b
Jul 2021
#27
Please read my post #27 and others from informed posters on this thread, rather than freak out.
hlthe2b
Jul 2021
#32
You are making an argument I am NOT making myself. Posting something so that others can correct
hlthe2b
Jul 2021
#37