OT Coronavirus: America in chaos, News and Updates. One million Americans dead and counting

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  1. Minstrel

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    For real, though, great news!
     
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    Link? I need my mom to get one.
     
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    Your mom probably has more important things to do than to find links for you, don't you think?

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    That sucks....several of my relatives in California are pissed because we told them not to visit us and the new grandson up here.........sorry for your loss...this is a brutal pandemic..fingers crossed here...I'm even wearing a mask on my hike now....just in case somebody huffing and puffing passes me jogging or on a bicycle...again the other day on my hike...nobody in sight but I could smell cigarette smoke....thought...hope that shit doesn't have covid in it....
     
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    PCR tests are extremely unreliable.
     
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    are those what the NBA is using?
     
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    They are the most common.
     
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    I'm sorry.
    Grief leads to recovery. Remember the good times.
     
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    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    To bad. When I'm in that chamber they must wear a mask if they're going to get within 6 feet of me. The alternative is a broken nose.
     
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    https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2021/01/13...vid-strains-likely-originating-in-the-us.html

    Ohio researchers say they've identified two new Covid strains likely originating in the U.S.

    KEY POINTS
    • Ohio researchers said Wednesday that they've discovered two new variants of the coronavirus, one of which has become the dominant strain in Columbus, Ohio.
    • The new strain prevalent in the city appears to spread more easily, the researchers said.
    • "This new Columbus strain has the same genetic backbone as earlier cases we've studied, but these three mutations represent a significant evolution," Dr. Dan Jones, lead author of the study, said.
     
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    Maybe this is to blame as well.
     
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    Went to Vegas a few weeks back, stayed at the Nobu at Ceasars Palace. I would not recommend the property if you are looking for a safer experience, it really did not feel safe there. Too many people hanging out, capacity wasn't limited, no hand washing stations, etc. Crowd was a bit ghetto but not as bad as I heard how it was in the summer. People were hanging in the food court, bringing their own alcohol from outside and just hanging out. I've never seen so many hookers in vegas that wasn't a fight night.

    Wynn and Bellagio was way more cognizant for safety measures, temperature scans, more sanitizers, not as crowded, etc. Even the Bellagio gardens was spaced out appropriately. Also checked out Red Rock, they were much cleaner too.

    Mainly did stuff off strip, dined indoors, the system there was 25% capacity and you needed reservations. Seemed to be a good system to ensure no walk ups.
     
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    Gotta get dat Korean BBQ yo.
     
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  20. EL PRESIDENTE

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    Just wait until the virus that mutates due to the vaccine comes out! :NOTMARIS:
     

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