Delta variant 1,000x more viral load but cases have fallen off the cliff

Delta variant 1,000x more viral load than previous variants, but cases have fallen off the cliff in the past few days
Here is the good news from the UK :



Even with this surge of new cases, there's no need to panic. Does this graph warrant mandate shots? :

coronavirus.data.gov.uk...

And let's be grateful for this drop in numbers over the weekend, without a lockdown. I agree this is "very encouraging": coronavirus.data.gov.uk...

a reply to: putnam6

The "life cycle" of any successful virus is to attenuate or weaken so that it can still spread but won't kill the host.

If it kills the host, it cannot spread so the successful mutations are actually weaker versions of the virus.

Basically, we're pissing ourselves over a cold virus now.

originally posted by: DBCowboy
a reply to: putnam6

Basically, we're pissing ourselves over a cold virus now.

We’ve been pissing ourselves over a cold all along.

originally posted by: DBCowboy
a reply to: putnam6

The "life cycle" of any successful virus is to attenuate or weaken so that it can still spread but won't kill the host.

If it kills the host, it cannot spread so the successful mutations are actually weaker versions of the virus.

Basically, we're pissing ourselves over a cold virus now.

Exactly...

I know I keep on for saying for more perspective.

the UK hasn't had 50 persons die a day since April and it's down in the single digits for the last 6 weeks

a reply to: putnam6

And sadly?

People used to die from complications from the cold virus. The elderly and immune compromised especially.

And covid is a coronavirus.

a reply to: DBCowboy

Completely agree that covid response and lockdowns has been out of proportion.

originally posted by: DBCowboy
a reply to: putnam6

And sadly?

People used to die from complications from the cold virus. The elderly and immune compromised especially.

And covid is a coronavirus.

I know you have been banging that drum for a long time, your instinct and intelligence were correct.

originally posted by: putnam6

originally posted by: DBCowboy
a reply to: putnam6

And sadly?

People used to die from complications from the cold virus. The elderly and immune compromised especially.

And covid is a coronavirus.

I know you have been banging that drum for a long time, your instinct and intelligence were correct.

I'd love to take credit but I work with some really smart people.

originally posted by: BlueJacket

originally posted by: DBCowboy
a reply to: putnam6

Basically, we're pissing ourselves over a cold virus now.

We’ve been pissing ourselves over a cold all along.

Why is the rest of the world waking up and the US silent?
They weaponized the seasonal flu with fear.

a reply to: BlueJacket

From my experience it wasn't 'just a cold', it felt more like a mild flu. But, I can't speak for everyone.

Others are right tho, as this virus spreads, weaker it gets, it may as well be at endemic 'cold' status at this point.

a reply to: strongfp
And I’ve had some colds that felt like a hard flu.

a reply to: BlueJacket

How did you know?

a reply to: putnam6

I keep hearing the media shout about the Rise in Delta variant infections .

But I don't believe I've heard them once mention a rise in Deaths .

So apparently the new standard for Lock downs and panic is simply being infected with a do nothing virus , they really are getting desperate at this point.

I wonder as this Virus Mutates is it becoming weaker ?

originally posted by: CrazyFox

originally posted by: BlueJacket

originally posted by: DBCowboy
a reply to: putnam6

Basically, we're pissing ourselves over a cold virus now.

We’ve been pissing ourselves over a cold all along.

Why is the rest of the world waking up and the US silent?
They weaponized the seasonal flu with fear.

Who is waking up? Other countries are doing covid passports and forced lockdowns.

originally posted by: strongfp
a reply to: BlueJacket

How did you know?

Felt like sh!t?

Eta: I’ve worked in Healthcare, clinically, product development, education and sales nearing 29 years.

a reply to: BlueJacket

I had flu when I was a teenager... I almost died. Broke a fever about seven times. It was "H1N1". And comparing COVID to that; if I had H1N1 right now, I would have probably ended up in the hospital or worse.

That's my personal experience. Influenza isn't a joke.

a reply to: putnam6

Is a cold is a cold is a summer cold, you know guys we used to have summer colds before covid? but alas now everybody with a sore throat a fever and headache is running to the emergency rooms to get tested.

Incredible, wait for the 4 wave you know what we used to call the Flu season before covid is coming to get us all.

originally posted by: DBCowboy
a reply to: putnam6

The "life cycle" of any successful virus is to attenuate or weaken so that it can still spread but won't kill the host.

If it kills the host, it cannot spread so the successful mutations are actually weaker versions of the virus.

Basically, we're pissing ourselves over a cold virus now.

Sounds oddly like political parties.......and a few exes.

a reply to: strongfp

My son in law is with "delta" now, he is now just coughing junk, treatment, antibiotics and anti inflammatory, his daughter also tested positive she is now with a mild fever and body aches and pains. Also was given anti biotics and anti inflammatory.

I'm on day 3 of what is probably delta. Started as minor head cold which has progressed into a 102 fever. My wife and step daughter were confirmed positive today and I'm still waiting on my test results. I'm quite happy there's been no loss of taste and smell.