Muh Muh Muh My Corona (virus)

Awful news. Our condolences.

 

The vaccine is like a “deus ex machine.”

I wonder what would have eventually occurred if there was no vaccine on the way for years, or ever.

People are practically “mutinying” over being asked to tone down the holidays for one year.

 

Also, my deepest condolences to Amy.

 

Sorry for your loss

 

Eventually it would reach something called “endemic equilibrium.” Where it’s not completely eradicated, but it can only pop up in small local outbreaks rather than a full-blown pandemic, because most of the population has already had it and has an immune response. It would really only be noticeable every few years when a critical mass of new people have been born who haven’t had it yet. It’s not exactly herd immunity, but it’s the natural rough equivalent.

I’m just guessing here, but the US would probably reach that point no later than next winter.

For countries that has successfully suppressed the virus for now, that would put them in an awfully tough spot. It’s hard to see how they could fully reopen anytime in the next few years without a vaccine and with relatively low population exposure. It would be seasonal, where they could loosen up a little in the summer then have to clamp back down in the winter.

 

I'm so sorry for your loss, Amy, and for the surrounding circumstances which make it so much more difficult and painful. May God comfort you and your family.

 

Sorry Amy for that news. Awful.

 

So sorry.

 

Sincere condolences from my family to yours, Amy.

 

Amy, I very sorry for your loss and the circumstances preventing traditional services.

 

Good stuff, as usual.

Glad you're back posting.

 

I hope you'll get the chance to come together with family soon to celebrate her life. My deepest condolences and all the comforting vibes to you and your family.