SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19

[Vegas Halo Fan]

On 2/15/2023 at 2:03 PM, Tank said:

Looks like it’s my turn as I tested positive last night. Feels like the flu with a bad sore throat so far. 

I got COVID last year, but all that I had was a runny nose. Probably because I was vaccinated and boostered.

I haven't lived this long to die from something preventable.

Edited March 4, 2023 by Vegas Halo Fan

[Jason]

On 2/15/2023 at 2:03 PM, Tank said:

Looks like it’s my turn as I tested positive last night. Feels like the flu with a bad sore throat so far. 

So how was your bout with it?

[Taylor]

28 minutes ago, Jason said:

So how was your bout with it?

It wasn't too bad. His worst symptom was short-term meme-ory loss.

[UndertheHalo]

classic Donnie

[Tank]

22 hours ago, Jason said:

So how was your bout with it?

first 24 hours was like having the flu - high temp and sweats/chills. after that it felt just like having a strong cold and i've felt fine. 

it affected my singing voice since it's a respiratory illness and i missed a concert this morning. should be good to go at our next appointment in two weeks.

[Blarg]

Tank's Singing voice before

Tank's singing voice after

[Tank]

5 hours ago, Blarg said:

Tank's Singing voice before

Tank's singing voice after

after is more like a second puberty voice.

 

[Redondo]

[Jason]

45 minutes ago, Redondo said:

Looks like her homeowners insurance may cover the damage 

Edited March 7, 2023 by Jason

[gotbeer]

Newsom tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of 'major announcement' on Thursday

[Blarg]

I am certain many of us have him in our prayers. 

[Jason]

3 hours ago, Blarg said:

I am certain many of us have him in our prayers. 

He deserves some healing 

[Jay]

4 hours ago, Blarg said:

I am certain many of us have him in our prayers. 

He's in people's prayers but not in a good way.

[Taylor]

Just now, Jay said:

He's in people's prayers but not in a good way.

The Bible says we should pray for all of our leaders.

[Jay]

Just now, Taylor said:

The Bible says we should pray for all of our leaders.

If you say so.

[St1ck]

1 hour ago, Jay said:

He's in people's prayers but not in a good way.

Honest question, when you God people say you will add someone to your prayer do you really do it?  If you do add someone to your prayer do you think it helps? Like if the more people pray about it the person's problem will get it trending on God's radar like Twitter or Google so he will take notice, step in, and actually help that person?

[Blarg]

2 hours ago, Jason said:

He deserves some healing 

That is the most awesome gif I have ever seen. 

[cals]

1 hour ago, St1ck said:

Honest question, when you God people say you will add someone to your prayer do you really do it?  If you do add someone to your prayer do you think it helps? Like if the more people pray about it the person's problem will get it trending on God's radar like Twitter or Google so he will take notice, step in, and actually help that person?

I do know you can pray the gay out of someone.

Wonder why @Taylor was a pastor?  It’s like an alcoholic becoming a bartender.

[Tank]

2 hours ago, St1ck said:

Honest question, when you God people say you will add someone to your prayer do you really do it?  If you do add someone to your prayer do you think it helps? Like if the more people pray about it the person's problem will get it trending on God's radar like Twitter or Google so he will take notice, step in, and actually help that person?

Yes. Jesus gave us guidance on how to pray, using the Lord’s Prayer as a model. There’s a text in Matthew 18:20 where Jesus tells His followers that when two or three are gathered in His name, He is there with them, which many people use as an admonition to pray with others. There are several other texts where we are encouraged to pray for others as well as ourselves. It’s an act of faith on our part, and not something to be treated carelessly like making bargains with God (“if you get me out this situation, God, I promise I’ll never . . .”). Several personal experiences for myself and friends have supported this. 

[WicketMaiden]

5 hours ago, St1ck said:

Honest question, when you God people say you will add someone to your prayer do you really do it?  If you do add someone to your prayer do you think it helps? Like if the more people pray about it the person's problem will get it trending on God's radar like Twitter or Google so he will take notice, step in, and actually help that person?

This is interesting - some evidence that supports the positive impact the power of prayer has on health outcomes: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/7/1/11 

It certainly helps those who practice it, and those who know it is being practiced on their behalf, whether it works with strangers who have no knowledge of the prayer is yet to be proven (and would be a very difficult thing to study accurately). 

Is it the power of positive thinking? The placebo effect in action? God's direct intervention? The power of human to human healing? God's indirect intervention? We don't know, so your viewpoint there will be framed by your own personal faith in God, Science, Spirituality, Medicine, etc. 

[St1ck]

7 hours ago, Tank said:

Yes. Jesus gave us guidance on how to pray, using the Lord’s Prayer as a model. There’s a text in Matthew 18:20 where Jesus tells His followers that when two or three are gathered in His name, He is there with them, which many people use as an admonition to pray with others. There are several other texts where we are encouraged to pray for others as well as ourselves. It’s an act of faith on our part, and not something to be treated carelessly like making bargains with God (“if you get me out this situation, God, I promise I’ll never . . .”). Several personal experiences for myself and friends have supported this. 

 

4 hours ago, WicketMaiden said:

This is interesting - some evidence that supports the positive impact the power of prayer has on health outcomes: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/7/1/11 

It certainly helps those who practice it, and those who know it is being practiced on their behalf, whether it works with strangers who have no knowledge of the prayer is yet to be proven (and would be a very difficult thing to study accurately). 

Is it the power of positive thinking? The placebo effect in action? God's direct intervention? The power of human to human healing? God's indirect intervention? We don't know, so your viewpoint there will be framed by your own personal faith in God, Science, Spirituality, Medicine, etc. 

I appreciate both your answers to my drunk inquiry. 

[cals]

22 minutes ago, St1ck said:

 

I appreciate both your answers to my drunk inquiry. 

They’re just fucking with you, st1ck.  Grown men don’t believe in fucking magic.  Ha ha.

[cals]

On 12/31/2021 at 11:30 AM, Lhalo said:

Scheduling for the antibodies and Ivermectin. Pray for me guys.  I'm scared.

I remember this. I was scared for you, too.  Prayer really does work. 

[Amazing Larry]

A new article came out today just for you Cals.

FDA: Vaccines Don’t Have to Prevent Infection or Transmission

Vaccines are traditionally known as drugs that prevent an illness. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for years said a vaccine is a product that “produces immunity” while vaccination is an injection of an infectious organism “in order to prevent the disease.” The agency changed its definitions after people correctly noted that COVID-19 vaccines do not prevent infection.

https://www.theepochtimes.com/fda-vaccines-dont-have-to-prevent-infection-or-transmission_5217321.htm

[cals]

36 minutes ago, Lhalo said:

A new article came out today just for you Cals.

FDA: Vaccines Don’t Have to Prevent Infection or Transmission

Vaccines are traditionally known as drugs that prevent an illness. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for years said a vaccine is a product that “produces immunity” while vaccination is an injection of an infectious organism “in order to prevent the disease.” The agency changed its definitions after people correctly noted that COVID-19 vaccines do not prevent infection.

https://www.theepochtimes.com/fda-vaccines-dont-have-to-prevent-infection-or-transmission_5217321.htm

"Scheduling for the antibodies and Ivermectin. Pray for me guys.  I'm scared."