COVID-19 Outbreak (Update: More than 2.9M cases and 132,313 deaths in US)

Well, he does draw some points, however he’s like anyone now using it to give his own spin. So, here we go. I think everyone realizes that there will be waves of this. We will get a new one coming here soon as governors are opening the states up too early. There a big argument why, not going to go there. But it is happening. On that point he’s not wrong. Now this virus is slightly changing, as every virus does, it’s the nature of the beast. However, the mutations that it’s making are to be expected and nothing major. There is talk of different lineages of this virus, east coast west coast whatever, but they are all essentially the same virus. The protein point that counts has remained stable.

Vaccines in research are targeting those points that are more stable. In the flu, yes it mutates significantly, and the immunizations we have are easy and quick to make and built off sound technology. But they are targeting the mutating points. The newer vaccines in trials and research is targeting the stable parts when that comes through, then we will have a long term vaccine that will work very well.

This virus, same thing. Coronavirus have stable and unstable parts. I’m sure people a lot smarter than I am have chosen where to concentrate their efforts. Even if the vaccine is only good for 5 years and you need a booster, ok that works for me.

Now as to why there is no vaccine for the common cold is two fold. First there are many variations of virus responsible, the number of over 200 is in my head, but it’s been 25 years since that class. Also, the common cold for the most part is a nuisance, not anything major. Who will develop a vaccine for so many different virus, and who is going to get it for something which is simply a nuisance? Exactly, that’s why one doesn’t exist.

This thing, with the laser focus every lab in the world is giving it will get a vaccine, and it will work here shortly. There is a reason, massive research money and a huge market. All things needed.

And also, like I keep saying in the end it’s a virus. It can only get into you 3 ways. Nose eyes mouth. Wear a mask, keep your personal space, stay home if you are sick, and don’t touch your face without washing your hands. It’s simple and really effective.