D614G Coronavirus Mutating

[Techster88]

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/new...t-15386157.php

Discussion has been going around Southeast Texas about this new strain is able to circumvent masks and hand washing. This nightmare isn’t going away anytime soon. It seems.

[JakeTAMUC]

Nope, it isnt. Europe is in the middle of a big resurgence of infections right now and supposedly they did everything right that we did wrong. Did not matter, will not matter until there is a vaccine. Every time places try to open up the virus will be back and spreading.

[Buffalo/Islander Alum]

For the longest time I supported quarantining but I am long over it. Businesses need to open back up and life get back to normal. At this stage I think most peeps have already been exposed. My girlfriends kiddo has been back to school campus for over 6 weeks in the Houston area and not one case of covid reported since reopening.

[BuffaloChip]

Thank you, CHINA. Let's remember where this all came from.

[Turbonium]

Lol. Nvm.

[Turbonium]

For the longest time I supported quarantining but I am long over it. Businesses need to open back up and life get back to normal. At this stage I think most peeps have already been exposed. My girlfriends kiddo has been back to school campus for over 6 weeks in the Houston area and not one case of covid reported since reopening.

Nvm, no longer worth it.

[Techster88]

I guess lost in all of this was that the new mutation D614G according to some Houston Doctors is able to stay intact as it goes into the air as opposed to the Asian version which is unable to stay together. Thus it has a better chance to cling to a mask or even washed hands and the really bad news is it’s much more contagious. This means what we are currently doing isn’t going to do much against this mutation.

Not sure where scientists are at with their vaccines? But help can’t get here fast enough. I’m thinking flu season with this new development could make this a deadly winter. Hope I’m wrong.

[ASUPops]

I guess lost in all of this was that the new mutation D614G according to some Houston Doctors is able to stay intact as it goes into the air as opposed to the Asian version which is unable to stay together. Thus it has a better chance to cling to a mask or even washed hands and the really bad news is it’s much more contagious. This means what we are currently doing isn’t going to do much against this mutation.

Not sure where scientists are at with their vaccines? But help can’t get here fast enough. I’m thinking flu season with this new development could make this a deadly winter. Hope I’m wrong.

Not long ago you stated the opposite. Stated how doctors, scientists, and healthcare workers were crazy and we didn't know what we were talking about. NOW....you believe us and are giving YOUR predictions....which is EXACTLY what I argued 3 months ago. *CONFUSED LOOK*

I like you bro, but you are a nut. 707070707

[Techster88]

Not long ago you stated the opposite. Stated how doctors, scientists, and healthcare workers were crazy and we didn't know what we were talking about. NOW....you believe us and are giving YOUR predictions....which is EXACTLY what I argued 3 months ago. *CONFUSED LOOK*

I like you bro, but you are a nut. 707070707

Your a nut also Pops that’s why we like each other. We both realize that there is no such thing as normal and dysfunction lives within us all.

I’m still for people living their lives. I do not believe staying at home when you are unable to feed your family is the answer. There are risks we take every day. Now if you are able to stay out of the public I’m ok with that also.

I think where you get confused is that I’m not for taking unnecessary risks. I do not believe the Government will take care of us period. Any politician who thinks he is God and will stop Covid when people are dying all over the world is lunacy. That will either be a vaccination by scientists or it runs it’s course not by an elected official. Although I’m sure any politician will take credit whoever it is.

TBH, I will continue to do my daily practice of wearing masks in stores and hand washing out of routine. Most likely won’t help if this mutation is hovering around. Trying to live as normal as possible and being mindful of others is about all we can do where we at.