Sunday, 8 January 2023

Pandemic diary – December 2022

Tuesday, 13 December 2022
The number of new infections is four-digit, for the first time since 26 October 2022. During the commencing winter a seasonal flu is probably going to be more dangerous than COVID-19.

Thursday, 15 December 2022
The 7-day average of new infections exceeds 500 for the first time since 5 November 2022. Forecasters claim the current wave, barely noticed by anybody, will peak in January, with on average 5,000 new infections per day.

Tuesday, 20 December 2022
China, upon lifting the zero-covid policy, is witnessing soaring numbers of infections, hospitalizations and infections which are not officially registered. The nation which used to keep the virus at bay for nearly 3 years and whose vaccines cannot boast of great efficacy, lacks proper immunity, which is the case for western societies these days.

Friday, 23 December 2022

It seems COVID-19 is now not the biggest peril to the health care system. This winter, as envisaged, the seasonal flu is taking its toll on Poles, especially on children. Par for the course after 2 years of masking and staying at home. Some time ago I was either somewhat ill or too busy to get vaccinated against flu. Currently, there is a shortage of vaccines in Medicover…

Thursday, 29 December 2022
I get my flu jab, but not in Warsaw, but in Bielsko-Biała.

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