Covid-19 in OKC (coronavirus)

[d-usa]

I’ve been vaccinated and will go mask free in places that allow it. I’ll most likely mask up if I’m going anywhere with the kiddos until they can be vaccinated as well. Just to model and support them.

[kukblue1]

https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-1...ugh-cases.html 223 deaths out of 115 million people vaccinated. I wonder the age group on that.

[dankrutka]

You guys see that we now have an India variant cluster in Cleveland co?

Good to know that we’re still allowing free movement of people from India into the states...

Scary stuff for the unvaccinated, but preliminary evidence suggests the U.S. approved vaccines are holding up against all the variants thus far.

[Bunty]

Stillwater has ended its required mask ordinance early as of Friday at 3pm. It was going to end May 25.

[mugofbeer]

I'm learning what can happen after Covid can no longer be detected can be worse than Covid. My brother is now suffering complete paralysis that the Dr's feel is a lingering symptom since spine MRIs are negative. Anyone not getting vaccinated is a complete and totally selfish, stupid idiot. Blunt enough?

[BDP]

My brother is now suffering complete paralysis that the Dr's feel is a lingering symptom since spine MRIs are negative. Anyone not getting vaccinated is a complete and totally selfish, stupid idiot. Blunt enough?

Appropriately so.

Pulling for you brother and your family.

[oklip955]

What about those of use who have health issues that the vaccine or a component of the vaccine could make our existing medical conditions worst? In my case this is something confirmed by my specialist.

[oklip955]

I was told to continue to social distance wear a kn95 and avoid crowds or other high risk situations. Better to stay home rather then risking severe medical issues from the vaccine. Mine is a very very rare situation. Sure for those who can safely receive the vaccine then yes it is a better choice.

[Bits_Of_Real_Panther]

What about those of use who have health issues that the vaccine or a component of the vaccine could make our existing medical conditions worst? In my case this is something confirmed by my specialist.

Its become clear its every man/woman for his/her self

[mugofbeer]

I was told to continue to social distance wear a kn95 and avoid crowds or other high risk situations. Better to stay home rather then risking severe medical issues from the vaccine. Mine is a very very rare situation. Sure for those who can safely receive the vaccine then yes it is a better choice.

I am not aware of any condition like you describe but if there is something then, l am sorry, but stay home as you say. My brother is a severe diabetic with several other comorbidities and only failed to get vaccinated because of the severe snowstorm in OKC. The one week delay may cost him any enjoyment of movement and his life.

Anyone who is just refusing to get the vaccination or wear a mask because Trump said so or is just a selfish, stupid, ignorant person should just stay home and not come out. Period.

[TheTravellers]

You guys see that we now have an India variant cluster in Cleveland co?

Good to know that we’re still allowing free movement of people from India into the states...

Travel bans don't work to stop the spread of disease, look it up.

[oklip955]

I am not aware of any condition like you describe but if there is something then, l am sorry, but stay home as you say. My brother is a severe diabetic with several other comorbidities and only failed to get vaccinated because of the severe snowstorm in OKC. The one week delay may cost him any enjoyment of movement and his life.

Anyone who is just refusing to get the vaccination or wear a mask because Trump said so or is just a selfish, stupid, ignorant person should just stay home and not come out. Period.

There are people with allergies to other ingredients in the vaccine. There are people who are under going some treatments with very weak immunion systems. Then there are people like me who have and still are dealing with neurological issues from a common type of shot. Basically I went through 6 to 9 months of living hell. Nothing to realieve it and no sleep to get away from it. Due to this i have to be very careful of new meds and esp of shots. There is alot more to this them this simple answer. Mine is an extremely rare situation and yes Ive been to Mayo. Without all the long details, let us just say I am following specialists advise on this. Understand this group of people is likely by my guess less then 0.01% of the population or less. If the goal is to get 70.80 or even 90% of the population vaccinated, we are just a tiny group that should be statistically not a factor as far as the overall goal of getting everyone vaccinated. WE are just a tiny part of the whole. Its just not possible to get 100% of the people vaccinated.

[dankrutka]

Yes, there are a very small component of the population who may not be able to get the vaccine for medical reasons. This is the very reason everyone else who can get vaccinated really should. We have an opportunity to protect those who are vulnerable. To me, getting the vaccine was more of a communal decision than an individual one. I couldn't live with myself if I unknowingly spread it to someone else and caused them harm.

[mugofbeer]

Yes, there are a very small component of the population who may not be able to get the vaccine for medical reasons. This is the very reason everyone else who can get vaccinated really should. We have an opportunity to protect those who are vulnerable. To me, getting the vaccine was more of a communal decision than an individual one. I couldn't live with myself if I unknowingly spread it to someone else and caused them harm.

This, at minimum, is how (l'll put it this way due to oklip's situation) is why virtually everyone should be vaccinated. It's not just protecting yourself from the disease but others who you might literally kill.

[oklip955]

Mug of beer. Like and thank you.

[Midtowner]

What about those of use who have health issues that the vaccine or a component of the vaccine could make our existing medical conditions worst? In my case this is something confirmed by my specialist.

An old friend of ours knew she'd have a bad reaction as she's extremely allergic to one of the components of the vaccine. She's in the medical field, so she had to do it. They gave her the vaccine, it kicked her ass, but she's fine now. COVID would have likely been a death sentence. And if you have those pre-existing conditions, your ride with COVID is likely to be much worse than the vaccine.

[emtefury]

What about those of use who have health issues that the vaccine or a component of the vaccine could make our existing medical conditions worst? In my case this is something confirmed by my specialist.

This is from the CDC's website on people who have autoimmune conditions and the reason I have not received the vaccine. It is unknown how the vaccine will affect those with autoimmune conditions.

"People with autoimmune conditions may receive a COVID-19 vaccine. However, they should be aware that no data are currently available on the safety of COVID-19 vaccines for people with autoimmune conditions."

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019...onditions.html

[oklip955]

An old friend of ours knew she'd have a bad reaction as she's extremely allergic to one of the components of the vaccine. She's in the medical field, so she had to do it. They gave her the vaccine, it kicked her ass, but she's fine now. COVID would have likely been a death sentence. And if you have those pre-existing conditions, your ride with COVID is likely to be much worse than the vaccine.

Some times the side effects of something is a living hell. I went through 6 to 9 months of living hell that at the time no doctor, ER or meds had any effect. This is no way that I would want to go through this again. Its so bad that I would not want not wish it on a terrorist or anyone else. Without going into the details it was shear hell. Its a very very rare condition per Mayo clinic. It took me that long for the condition to some what get tolerable and for me to find a local doctor that had any knowledge to be able to treat it. It s not something that one can just take some meds and feel better. The meds after a short time quit working. Lets just say in my case it is better to wear a mask, social distance and stay away from crowds or high risk settings.

[Pete]

431 new cases for the 3-day total (last 3 Mondays: 667, 567, 728); 7-day rolling average 138 then lowest since 6/12/20

18 additional reported deaths; 7-day rolling average 6.1.

Hospitalizations are 111 (-19).

ICU is 39 (-7).

[Rixon75]

At the rate the cases are falling, I believe we are going to see a small percentage of children (12 and under) getting the vaccine. 15% or lower I would expect. I know I would have to see a lot more data come out that would convince me to have my children get it.

[DoctorTaco]

At the rate the cases are falling, I believe we are going to see a small percentage of children (12 and under) getting the vaccine. 15% or lower I would expect. I know I would have to see a lot more data come out that would convince me to have my children get it.

I'll take the over on that. I suspect the ~25% of folks that were enthusiastic about getting the shot themselves will be likewise enthusiastic for their children. The ~25/30% that were lukewarm about it but got the shot anyway (such as yourself?), maybe out of that population only 15% will get one for their kids. But out of the first group it will be nearly 100% which alone will get you above 15% for the entire eligible population.

[dankrutka]

At the rate the cases are falling, I believe we are going to see a small percentage of children (12 and under) getting the vaccine. 15% or lower I would expect. I know I would have to see a lot more data come out that would convince me to have my children get it.

Can you explain a bit more? All evidence suggests the vaccine is not only safe for children 12-15 and protects them against COVID (a much bigger risk than the vaccine), but it also prevents children from spreading COVID to others in their lives. Can you imagine a child living with knowing/thinking they spread COVID to someone who became sick or died? What risks am I missing that would cause parents to be hesitant?

[Midtowner]

Some times the side effects of something is a living hell. I went through 6 to 9 months of living hell that at the time no doctor, ER or meds had any effect. This is no way that I would want to go through this again. Its so bad that I would not want not wish it on a terrorist or anyone else. Without going into the details it was shear hell. Its a very very rare condition per Mayo clinic. It took me that long for the condition to some what get tolerable and for me to find a local doctor that had any knowledge to be able to treat it. It s not something that one can just take some meds and feel better. The meds after a short time quit working. Lets just say in my case it is better to wear a mask, social distance and stay away from crowds or high risk settings.

Sounds like you're one of the folks that could be affected because some selfish, perfectly healthy people choose to remain unvaccinated despite the extremely low chance of side effects. One of those people might pass the virus to you, and considering that history, you're likely in for a rough ride.

[Pete]

Only 71 new cases today (last 3 Tuesdays: 85, 142, 115); 7-day rolling average 136.

1 additional reported death; 7-day rolling average 6.1.

Hospitalizations are 118 (+7).

ICU is unchanged at 29.

[Snowman]

My two weeks are finally up, fully vaccinated