Please take your time and understand what this information means to you for your own health.
Corona Virus
(Covid-19)
In my opinion:
EVERYONE OR ALMOST IN THE WORLD IS GOING TO GET COVID-19! (But not many will be seriously
sick or die.)
According to
Worldometer.info/world-population as of December 29, 2021 5:30 PM EST there are
7,916,752,824 people in the world;
According to
Worldometer.info/coronavirus as of December 28, 2021 23:57 GMT:
283,126,582 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the world;
5,430,139 people have died from Covid-19 in the world (this is a very sad number);
277,696,443 people have recovered from Covid-19 in the world;
283,126,582 positive cases of Covid-19 is 3.57% of 7,916,752,824 people in the world;
5,430,139 deaths is 1.917% of the 283,126,582 positive cases.
According to Worldometer.info/world-population as of December 29, 2021 5:30 PM EST there are 333,929,870 people in the United States;
According to
CDC.gov/covid-data-tracker as of December 28, 2021 9:00PM EST:
52,809,291 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the United States;
816,239 people have died from Covid-19 in the United States (this is a very sad number);
That means that 51,993,052 have recovered from Covid-19 in the United States;
52,809,291 positive cases of Covid-19 is 15.814% of 333,929,870 people in the United States;
816,239 deaths is 1.545% of the 52,809,291 positive cases.
The percentages are factored by math.com
The population totals include both vaccinated and non-vaccinated people.
Since Covid-19 first appeared in China in the summer of 2019 less than 2% of all humans who tested positive died. In the US just more than 1.5% who tested positive for Covid-19 have died.
While the numbers of those who died are horrific the actual likely hood of
catching and dying of Covid-19 is very slim.
So why do I say everyone in the world will get Covid-19, because there is no cure and there is no stopping it if you follow the governments’ instruction to just go home and isolate yourself. It will become like the flu only more deadly, it will return as a new variant every so often (like the flu) and even if you get the vaccine it will not protect you from getting it, the vaccines may keep you from getting very sick and going to the hospital but even people with the vaccines have died from Covid-19. Masks, per the CDC do not fully protect you from Covid-19, see the information below.
CDC Recommendations for the General Public
Please refer to CDC’s webpage for recommendations regarding use
of masks. Effective February 2, 2021, CDC issued an order requiring masks on planes,
buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation traveling into, within,
or out of the United States and in U.S. transportation hubs such as airports
and stations.
Face Masks
A face mask is a product that covers the wearer’s nose and
mouth. Face masks are for use as source control by the general public
and health care personnel (HCP) in accordance with CDC recommendations, and are not personal
protective equipment. Face masks may or may not meet any fluid barrier or
filtration efficiency levels; therefore, they are not a substitute for N95
respirators or other Filtering Facepiece Respirators (FFRs), which provide
respiratory protection to the wearer, or for surgical masks, which provide
fluid barrier protection to the wearer.
Barrier Face Coverings
A barrier face covering, as described in ASTM F3502-21, is a
product worn on the face specifically covering at least the wearer’s nose and
mouth, with the primary purpose of providing source control and to provide a
degree of particulate filtration to reduce the amount of inhaled particulate
material. Barrier face coverings are not a substitute for N95 respirators and
other Filtering Facepiece Respirators (FFRs), which provide respiratory
protection to the wearer, or for surgical masks, which provide fluid barrier
and particulate material protection to the wearer.
Barrier face coverings may be made from a variety of materials
that are not flammable. By definition, a barrier face covering should meet the
particulate filtration efficiency, airflow resistance, and leakage assessment
recommendations as described in ASTM F3502-21.
Surgical Masks
A surgical mask is a loose-fitting, disposable device that
creates a physical barrier between the mouth and nose of the wearer and
potential contaminants in the immediate environment. Surgical masks are
regulated under 21 CFR 878.4040. Surgical masks are not to be shared and may be
labeled as surgical, isolation, dental, or medical procedure masks. They may
come with or without a face shield. These are sometimes referred to as face
masks, as described above, although not all face masks are regulated as
surgical masks.
Surgical masks are made in different thicknesses and with
different ability to protect you from contact with liquids. These properties
may also affect how easily you can breathe through the face mask and how well
the surgical mask protects you.
If worn properly, a surgical mask is meant to help block
large-particle droplets, splashes, sprays, or splatter that may contain germs
(viruses and bacteria), keeping it from reaching your mouth and nose. Surgical
masks may also help reduce exposure of your saliva and respiratory secretions
to others.
While a surgical mask may be effective in blocking splashes and
large-particle droplets, a face mask, by design, it does not filter or block
very small particles in the air that may be transmitted by coughs, sneezes, or
certain medical procedures. Surgical masks also do not provide complete
protection from germs and other contaminants because of the loose fit between
the surface of the mask and your face.
Surgical masks are not intended to be used more than once. If
your surgical mask is damaged or soiled, or if breathing through the mask
becomes difficult, you should remove it, discard it safely, and replace it with
a new one. To safely discard your surgical mask, place it in a plastic bag and
put it in the trash. Wash your hands after handling the used mask.
N95 Respirators
An N95 respirator is a respiratory protective device designed to
achieve a very close facial fit and very efficient filtration of airborne
particles. Note that the edges of the respirator are designed to form a seal
around the nose and mouth. Surgical N95 Respirators are commonly used in
healthcare settings and are a subset of N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators
(FFRs), often referred to as N95s.
Comparing Surgical Masks and Surgical N95
Respirators
The FDA regulates surgical masks and surgical N95 respirators
differently based on their intended use.
A surgical mask is a loose-fitting, disposable
device that creates a physical barrier between the mouth and nose of the wearer
and potential contaminants in the immediate environment. These are often
referred to as face masks, although not all face masks are regulated as
surgical masks. Note that the edges of the mask are not designed to form a seal
around the nose and mouth.
An N95 respirator is a respiratory protective device designed to
achieve a very close facial fit and very efficient filtration of airborne
particles. Note that the edges of the respirator are designed to form a seal
around the nose and mouth. Surgical N95 Respirators are commonly used in
healthcare settings and are a subset of N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators
(FFRs), often referred to as N95s.
General N95 Respirator Precautions
People with- chronic respiratory, cardiac, or other medical conditions that make
breathing difficult should check with their health care provider before
using an N95 respirator because the N95 respirator can make it more
difficult for the wearer to breathe.
- Some
models have exhalation valves that can make breathing out easier and help
reduce heat build-up. Note that N95 respirators with exhalation valves
should not be used when sterile conditions are needed.
- All
FDA-cleared N95 respirators are labeled as "single-use,"
disposable devices. If your respirator is damaged or soiled, or if
breathing becomes difficult, you should remove the respirator, discard it
properly, and replace it with a new one. To safely discard your N95
respirator, place it in a plastic bag and put it in the trash. Wash your
hands after handling the used respirator.
- N95
respirators are not designed for children or people with facial hair.
Because a proper fit cannot be achieved on children and people with facial
hair, the N95 respirator may not provide full protection.
N95 Respirators in Industrial and Health
Care Settings
Most N95 respirators are manufactured for use in construction
and other industrial type jobs that expose workers to dust and small particles.
They are regulated by the National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory
(NPPTL) in the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH),
which is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
However, some N95 respirators are intended for use in a
healthcare setting. Specifically, single-use, disposable respiratory protective
devices used and worn by healthcare personnel during procedures to protect both
the patient and healthcare personnel from the transfer of microorganisms, body
fluids, and particulate material. These surgical N95 respirators are class II
devices regulated by the FDA, under 21 CFR 878.4040, and CDC NIOSH under 42 CFR
Part 84.
N95s respirators regulated under product code MSH are class II
medical devices exempt from 510(k) premarket notification, unless:
- The
respirator is intended to prevent specific diseases or infections, or
- The
respirator is labeled or otherwise represented as filtering surgical smoke
or plumes, filtering specific amounts of viruses or bacteria, reducing the
amount of and/or killing viruses, bacteria, or fungi, or affecting
allergenicity, or
- The
respirator contains coating technologies unrelated to filtration (e.g., to
reduce and or kill microorganisms).
The FDA has a Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) with CDC NIOSH which outlines the framework for
coordination and collaboration between the FDA and NIOSH for regulation of this
subset of N95 respirators.
For additional differences between surgical masks and N95
respirators, please see CDC's infographic.
As of 1/12/2022 when I search the who.int web site I can find no information on the Cronavirus-19
omnicron variant.
According to CNBC dated December 4, 2021: “WHO
says Covid omicron variant detected in 38 countries, early data suggests it's
more contagious than delta.”
"There is a suggestion that there is increased transmissibility, what we need to understand is if it's more or less transmissible compared to delta," WHO official Maria Van Kerkhove said. Van Kerkove said there are increasing hospitalizations in South Africa, but public health officials haven't seen an increased risk of death yet, but they're waiting on more data. Dr. Mike Ryan, executive director of the WHO's health emergencies program, said public health officials initially saw mild cases with the alpha and delta variants as well. Ryan said “clearly the virus does appear to be transmitting efficiently.”
According to Van Kerkhove of WHO (World Health Organization): “The
first person in the U.S. who tested positive for omicron was a fully vaccinated
traveler between 18 and 49 years of age returning from South Africa to the San
Francisco area.” That is only one of two facts that I can find on the Omicron
variant of Covid-19. The other is that according to the CDC as reported on
December 17, that as of December 8, 22 states had reported at lease 1 Omicron
case for a total of 43 cases, with zero (0) deaths in the United States. I know
from news reports that of only Omicron death in the United States, a man in
Houston died during Christmas Week. As reported on WebMD by Carolyn Crist: Dec. 24. 2021 -- The
first confirmed death from the Omicron variant in the U.S. was a re-infection.
The man, who was in his 50s and lived in Harris County, Texas, was unvaccinated
and had previously been infected with COVID-19. He recently contracted the
virus again, and it was confirmed as the Omicron variant. Harris County health
officials also said he faced a higher risk for severe complications because of
underlying health conditions and being unvaccinated…The announcement came on the same day the CDC said the Omicron variant had become the country’s most dominant strain of the virus and now
accounts 73% of new cases.
According to the Times of Israel as reported on December 28, 2021: “The Health Ministry on Tuesday
announced the death of a woman from a suspected Omicron infection, as it
confirmed over 600 more cases of the new coronavirus variant. The woman had
been vaccinated against COVID-19 and had received a booster shot, according to
a ministry statement. If verified, the woman would be the first Omicron
fatality recorded in Israel. A reported death from Omicron last week was later clarified to have
been caused by the Delta strain of coronavirus. The Health Ministry statement
said 623 new Omicron cases were confirmed in the past day, bringing the number
of Omicron infections since the variant was first detected in Israel to 1,741.
According to the ministry, two unvaccinated people were in serious condition
from Omicron infections, including one hooked up to a ventilator.
From nbcnews.com Jan. 12, 2022, 1:03 PM CST
By Berkeley Lovelace Jr.
Most reported Covid-19 deaths in the U.S. are still from the delta variant, not omicron, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said Wednesday.
Covid deaths, based on a seven-day moving average, have reached
1,600 per day in the U.S., a 40 percent increase over the previous week,
according to CDC data.
Walensky, speaking at a White House Covid-19 Response Team
briefing, said she expects most of those fatalities are still lagging deaths
from the delta variant wave.
The omicron variant only recently became the dominant strain in
the U.S., surpassing delta around mid-December. The new strain now accounts for
an estimated 98.3 percent of all new cases, according to CDC data.
Public health officials will monitor "deaths over the next
several weeks to see the impact of omicron on mortality," Walenksy said
during the briefing. "Given the sheer number of cases, we may see deaths
from omicron, but I suspect the deaths we're seeing now are still from
delta."
Walensky's
comments came a day after researchers released a new study based on data from
Kaiser Permanente Southern California that found the omicron variant appears to
cause less severe disease than previous strains and shorter hospital stays.
The study, which was posted online to a preprint server and
hasn't been peer-reviewed yet, looked at nearly 70,000 Covid patients in
California, the majority of whom had illness caused by the omicron variant.
