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We Are in a Big Covid Wave. But Just How Big? (www.nytimes.com)
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I'll note that an updated booster came out this past fall, and few Americans have gotten it.

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[โ€“] Truck_kun 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I'm just going to go by the provided graphic.... Dec 30th was already a long time ago in COVID terms. It was already spiking leading into and after Thanksgiving. Now weeks after Christmas, it should begin receding again. This is "normal" (now).

I'm not disagreeing with the article, more that it seems a bit late. With Flu and RSV in the mix, not like precautions shouldn't be taken; I have worn a mask every time I'm at work or in public since March 2020, that's just my new normal.

I appreciate news sources are finally picking up on it, I just wish they'd done it more going into the holiday season.

[โ€“] silence7@slrpnk.net 2 points 10 months ago

Definitely would have been better to have more coverage before people did get-togethers. eg: get your free tests and use them before people gather; reminders to boost, etc.