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[connorlindeman]

Please don't spread misinformation.

how is that misinformation?

https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2021/a416

 

[Fishmanic]

It is not misinformation but the bill has not yet passed and may not ever be passed. Let's get back to the main topic of discussion...how Covid is affecting your location and your personal connections.

 

[Colin_T]

Here is a question for the powers that be.

When this pandemic started, we were told the new vaccines could be modified to suit newer strains. If this is the case, why haven't they modified the vaccine to suit omicron and given us an omicron booster, rather than the original vaccine which doesn't work on the omicron strain?

 

[Colin_T]

Update from Australia.

The omicron strain of covid19 is spreading rapidly in New South Wales (NSW), Victoria (Vic), Queensland (Qld), and the ACT (Australian Capital Territory).

Official daily cases in NSW is about 35,000 per day but it is growing rapidly and the government says there will be about 200,000 new cases each day in NSW by the end of the month. However, unofficially, the medical professionals are saying NSW is already around 200,000 cases each day and everyone in the state will have it by the end of the month. Similar statements are coming from the other states.

The Prime Minister (Scott Morrison) does not seem to care about the increase in numbers even though thousands of people are filling up hospitals and the hospitals are starting to have major problems.

Western Australia (WA) still has cases but the government is not saying if it is the omicron or delta strains of covid19. One case was at Carousel shopping centre on new years eve, as well as at a number of other places. Carousel shopping centre is the biggest shopping centre in WA and has lots of customers that don't speak very good English. There is concerns lots of people were infected and some of those people are from non English speaking backgrounds and won't get tested or stay home if sick.

The hospital system in WA has been stuffed for years and ambulances regularly wait several hours to unload patients at hospitals. This is under normal conditions. If omicron takes off here, the hospital system here will crash.

So it appears the Australian government no longer cares and the state and federal governments are actually encouraging the spread of omicron.

This is really stressing me out. My immune system is already down because I don't eat properly and I don't exercise. The heat puts heaps of pressure on my heart and if I catch omicron, my heart and lung problems, combined with the heat means I probably won't survive.

 

[Naughts]

My understanding is that Omicron is much milder than other strains because it effects the bronchi rather than the lungs. So hopefully Colin you will not be at such high risk of serious complications if you were to contract Omicron. Do you know when you are eligible for your vaccine booster?

 

[Colin_T]

I only managed to get my first vaccine shot in September 2021 and my second shot in November 2021. It will be another 4 months before I get my third shot and I am not looking forward to that because the first vaccine knocked me about pretty badly and the second shot nearly killed me.

In addition to that, there are people in hospital dying from omicron and they have had 3 shots. Most of the people dying have underlying health issues like me. Whilst the vaccine does help with the original strain and newer strains that appeared before omicron, it does nothing to stop you catching or getting sick from the omicron strain. And the way the government is letting omicron run free, it is going to be hard to avoid it.

 

[Naughts]

it does nothing to stop you catching or getting sick from the omicron

“current vaccines remain effective against severe disease and death”. World Health Organization.

It will be another 4 months before I get my third shot

The Omicron vaccine should be available from March (if needed).

Colin, the best focus is to look after yourself and manage your underlying condition. Are you able to pursue suitable accommodation?

 

[Colin_T]

“current vaccines remain effective against severe disease and death”. World Health Organization.

The health reports on the news here say the opposite. People dying in hospital every day with the omicron strain and those people have had 3 shots of vaccine.

Are you able to pursue suitable accommodation?

There's not enough houses in the state or country. I look for properties online and apply for a viewing but rarely get to view the properties. I managed to check out 2 places before Xmas and filled in the application but didn't get them. The real estate agents won't say why.

There are literally tens of thousands of homeless people in the state now and most are in Perth and other major cities. There are hundreds of people applying for each property. I have no references for the rental applications because most family and friends are dead. I have no emergency contacts. And even though I don't drink, smoke, take illegal drugs or have parties, and I offer to pay 6 months rent in advance, I still can't get a place.

 

[connorlindeman]

My immune system is already down because I don't eat properly and I don't exercise.

If you need food try to contact your local church. Try the North Perth Seventh-day Adventist church. If you contact them and tell them your situation I'm sure they can help you out. I will dm you their contact info if you like.

Have you tried to go to a food bank? I noticed there are a few in Perth.

 

[Colin_T]

If you need food try to contact your local church.

I have access to food I just have numerous food allergies and intolerances after being put on anti-biotcs for a month. And I have no way of cooking anything so instead of eating meat and veg, which is about all I can digest, I live on canned fish, rice crackers and vitamin supplements.

 

[connorlindeman]

I have access to food I just have numerous food allergies and intolerances after being put on anti-biotcs for a month. And I have no way of cooking anything so instead of eating meat and veg, which is about all I can digest, I live on canned fish, rice crackers and vitamin supplements.

I'm happy to hear that you have food and I am going to pray that you find shelter.

 

[Naughts]

There's not enough houses in the state or country. I look for properties online and apply for a viewing but rarely get to view the properties. I managed to check out 2 places before Xmas and filled in the application but didn't get them. The real estate agents won't say why.

Sorry Colin, keep trying, there has to be one for you if you never give up.

I have no references

If I lived in Oz I would write you a reference, even online it is obvious you are one of the good guys.

There are literally tens of thousands of homeless people in the state now

This is scandalous for a country like Australia. SMH. I hope the situation improves.

 

[JuiceBox52]

My parents have covid again. My dad almost died the first time, and they both have long lasting side affects after the first time 2 years ago, my dad is the most severe. Pretty worried, but at least we have available treatment

 

[Crispii]

My parents have covid again. My dad almost died the first time, and they both have long lasting side affects after the first time 2 years ago, my dad is the most severe. Pretty worried, but at least we have available treatment

Ouch. Hope this time it won't be as severe and that your parents will recover quickly.

 

[connorlindeman]

My parents have covid again. My dad almost died the first time, and they both have long lasting side affects after the first time 2 years ago, my dad is the most severe. Pretty worried, but at least we have available treatment

I'll keep your family in prayer