Mass Infection is not the Solution

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The politicians solution of mass infection or herd immunity is not the way to end the COVID pandemic. The Trump White House first embraced this far-reaching support for a dangerous and discredited herd immunity via mass infection strategy inside the White House. Unfortunately Joe Biden has also embraced this insanity since it is the easiest thing to do. He proclaimed the pandemic was over on National TV.

The fact is that the infected are getting re-infected with increasing worst outcomes. COVID does not boost the immune system it turns out it is destroying peoples immune systems. Though people might survive the first infection of COVID, they are more likely to become infected by other viruses. This is why people are suddenly catching horrible cases of the flu and RSV.

Non-COVID excess deaths are on the rise. No one knows the cause of the excess mortality in the midst of the pandemic. XBB.1.5 is spreading rapidly and the public has been lulled into abandoning all health protection measures like social distancing and wearing masks. The are done with caring and are easily persuaded to go about life as if the pandemic were over. In a football game this week a player is in critical condition after a cardiac arrest that left him lying of the field. The game went on as normal once his body was dragged off the field. He reamins in critical condition. This is how politicians treat their constituents. Dispose of the bodies and go about as if there was no pandemic. People will believe anything you say if you say it often enough. We learned that from 45.

Congress votes to cut 8 billions dollars that was slated for COVID. Political leaders continue to lie saying the pandemic is over, yet in Japan they just recorded the highest number of deaths in a single day since the start of the pandemic. Ignore the gaslighting of politicians if you hope to remain uninfected.

Mask up with quality well fitting N95 masks folks. the next couple of months are going to be rough. I don’t try and look for subtle reasons to mask, or no mask,I mask in all situations, indoors and outdoors  when around others. When I wear the mask often it becomes easier to forget I am wearing it.

27 Test Positive on Carnival Cruise Ship

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The Carnival Vista departed from Galveston, Texas headed to Belize. 26 crew members and one passenger tested positive for COVID-19.

All 27 were vaccinated, had mild or no symptoms, and were in isolation, according a statement from the Belize Tourism Board. The tourism board said 99.98% of the ship’s crew was vaccinated, as well as 96.5% of its passengers. So who were the 3.5 passengers who were not vaccinated?

Carnival announced last week that there were positive cases on board, but the cruise line did not not give specific numbers. Cruise ships are often settings for disease outbreaks because of their closed environment and close contact between travelers from many countries, according to the CDC.

At the beginning of the pandemic the Diamond Princess was quarantined off Japan. Of the 3711 people onboard, around 700 were eventually infected with the virus (567 out of 2,666 passengers and 145 out of 1,045 crew) and 9 people, all of them passengers, died. Quarantine on a cruise ship is dangerous, because the cruise ship does not use HEPA filters which can effectively screen 99 percent of the particles. Airborne transmission likely accounted for over 50% of disease transmission on the Diamond Princess cruise ship, which includes inhalation of aerosols during close contact as well as longer range. The CDC issued an advisory to avoid traveling on Cruise ships. The cruising industry came to a screeching halt in mid March of 2020.

The CDC’s no-sail order to expired on October 31, 2020. Cruise lines, including Norwegian, Royal Caribbean and Carnival began November 2020 by announcing they would cancel North American sailings through December 31, 2020. With the advent of the vaccines, there was hope that 2021 would see the return of care free cruising. No one was prepared for the Delta variant. The cruising industry has to choose between passenger safety or profit and of course profit always wins.

The Games Begin

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Over 500 people protested outside the opening ceremonies of the Olympics in Tokyo. They beat drums and shouted which could be heard inside the stadium. Less than 1000 people were in the stands hear the hatred outside.

Tokyo recently recorded a six-month high in new COVID-19 cases and the city is in a state of emergency because of the virus. Shortly after the ceremony the number of people infected at the Olympics rose to 127.

Over 100 American athletes have not been vaccinated. I can’t imagine why Japan allowed so many athletes into the country who are not vaccinated. The Government of Japan continues to enforce strict travel regulations that bar most foreigners from entering the country. America has had vaccines available for months so there is no excuse for athletes to not be vaccinated. Around the world other countries are struggling to get enough vaccines and the supply is scant. The U.S. athlete vaccination rate is likely higher than that of most countries. That means that as athletes get infected the virus has plenty of fuel to spread.

The energy of the ceremonies was muted at best. Athletes were checking their phones and one decided to lay down since he was so bored and tired. There was more energy outside the stadium in the angry crown than inside. Polls show that right now, most Japanese people don’t want this event. There was a moment of silence for those who have died of COVID-19. Hey Millions were invested in these games, so they will go on even if they bring death. Like the emperor, the Olympics have no clothes during this pandemic.

Olympic Winner: COVID-19

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A flight of the Czech Olympic team is being investigated as a possible cause of a COVID-19 cluster leading up to the Olympics. Two of the Czech athletes had to withdraw from the games. An unvaccinated doctor might have contributed to the spread. The “doctor” claiming that gargling mouthwash can prevent the spread of COVID-19. He is misinformed. Five members of the Czeck delegation were infected and 42 people were on the flight.

Cities typically spend $50 million to $100 million in fees for consultants, event organizers, and travel related to hosting duties. Tax payers of course foot some of the bill. With that much money invested how could Tokyo not hold the games? The investment is more important that public safety.

People in Japan are increasingly mad at their government for the decision to go ahead with the games. 87% of Japanese who were polled are worried that the Games are going to proceed. Only 20% of the population has been vaccinated. Cases are rising in Tokyo. The country has been closed to overseas travels for over a year.

In an attempt to keep the games safe, athletes are being tested every day. There will be no crowds and no parties. The opening ceremonies will have 950 people including dignitaries and VIPs in a 68,000-seat stadium. Tokyo COVID cases are rising to over 2000 cases a day fast approaching the levels seen in January of 2021. Tokyo is reporting new COVID-19 cases at levels not seen since January, when Japan was enduring a record spike in coronavirus infections. In less than two weeks, Tokyo will face a critical situation with the number of infections far exceeding that of the third wave.

The first U.S. athlete expected to compete in the Tokyo Summer Olympics, beach volleyball player Taylor Crabb, has tested positive for COVID-19 while in Japan. Let the games begin. The only winner will be COVID-19.

Over 60 Infected at the Olympics So Far

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Over 60 people working at the Olympics in Japan have tested positive for COVID Since July 1, 2021. Athletes or others who may have arrived early for training camp but are not yet under the “jurisdiction” of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) are not included in the count, an official told the Associated Press.

Table Tennis player Ryu Seung-min of South Korea was the first IOC member to test positive. Two South African soccer players who were the first athletes inside the Olympic Village also tested positive.

Team South Africa confirmed the coach of its rugby sevens team also tested positive at a pre-Olympics training camp in the southern Japanese city of Kagoshima. He is in isolation there and will miss the entire rugby competition, the team said. The British Olympic Association said six athletes and two staff in the track and field squad are isolating at the team’s pre-Olympic base in Yokohama after being deemed close contacts of a person who tested positive following their flight to Japan. U.S. tennis player Coco Gauff didn’t travel to Japan after testing positive for the coronavirus.

The planned arrival of over 11,000 people is stoking fear that the Games will be a major superspreader event. Tokyo reported 1,008 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, the 29th straight day that cases were higher than seven days previously. It was also the fifth straight day with more than 1,000 cases. The Olympics will open under a state of emergency in Tokyo and three neighboring prefectures.