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To: carranza2 who wrote (182341)	1/5/2022 10:46:23 PM
From: alanrs	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 217739

I don't think you are trying to con anybody. My impression over the years is that you are thoughtful and honest. And possibly too trusting. Your post extended a benefit of the doubt that might not be warranted and I was just following a possible theory as to why you would do that. Time will tell.

To: carranza2 who wrote (182341)	1/6/2022 10:12:58 PM
From: Pogeu Mahone	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 217739

Covid: Deadly Omicron should not be called mild, warns WHO Published7 hours ago Share Related Topics Coronavirus pandemic IMAGE SOURCE,AFP Image caption, The WHO says Omicron is putting pressure on healthcare facilities around the world The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned against describing the Omicron variant as mild, saying it is killing people across the world. Recent studies suggest that Omicron is less likely to make people seriously ill than previous Covid variants. But the record number of people catching it has left health systems under severe pressure, said WHO chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. On Monday, the US recorded more than one million Covid cases in 24 hours. The WHO - the UN's health agency - said the number of global cases has increased by 71% in the last week, and in the Americas by 100%. It said that among severe cases worldwide, 90% were unvaccinated. "While Omicron does appear to be less severe compared to Delta, especially in those vaccinated, it does not mean it should be categorised as mild," Dr Tedros told a press conference on Thursday. "Just like previous variants, Omicron is hospitalising people and it is killing people. "In fact, the tsunami of cases is so huge and quick, that it is overwhelming health systems around the world." Omicron is highly contagious and can infect people even if they are fully vaccinated. However, vaccines are still pivotal as they help protect against severe disease that could put you in hospital. Omicron up to 70% less likely to need hospital care Omicron wave appears milder, but concern remains On Thursday, the UK reported 179,756 cases and 231 Covid-related deaths. A number of hospitals have declared "critical" incidents due to staff absence and rising pressures due to Covid. Elsewhere, hospital numbers are also rising. France's health minister Olivier Veran warned this week that January would be tough for hospitals. He added that Omicron patients were taking up "conventional" beds in hospitals while Delta was putting a strain on ICU departments. France on Thursday reported 261,000 cases. IMAGE SOURCE,REUTERS Image caption, France has seen a record rise in Covid cases in recent weeks Serbia's President, Aleksandar Vucic, said the country's healthcare system is currently under great pressure. The country recorded more than 9,000 cases on Thursday, according to local media. In his latest comments, Dr Tedros repeated his calls for greater vaccine distribution to help poorer countries jab their populations. He said that based on the current vaccine rollout, 109 countries will miss the WHO's target for 70% of the world to be fully vaccinated by July. Last year, the WHO chief said the world will have enough doses of the vaccine in 2022 to jab the entire global adult population - if Western countries do not hoard vaccines to use in booster programmes. Media caption, Boris Johnson: It would be folly to think Covid is almost over