Update on Omicron

Re:Update on Omicron by supernovae on Sunday November 28, 2021 @10:29PM (#29376046)

Nonsense. Africa is miles ahead of many countries because they have been frought with epidemics. The South African variant is only called south African because they have the technology to do genomics on the strain to identify that it has mutated and there is a new mutation running around.

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Re:Update on Omicron by throwaway894345 on Monday November 29, 2021 @01:30AM (#29377016)

Having had epidemics previously or having advanced genomic capability doesn’t imply a robust logistics network for the world’s first RNA vaccines which require particularly cold refrigeration.

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Re:Update on Omicron by supernovae on Monday November 29, 2021 @09:09AM (#29380023)

Doesn't imply they don't already have the tech or couldn't implement the tech for cold distribution (which has been greatly improved from where it started even in the US)

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Re:Update on Omicron by throwaway894345 on Monday November 29, 2021 @03:41PM (#29384983)

> Doesn't imply they don't already have the tech or couldn't implement the tech for cold distribution

I think you've forgotten that you're the one arguing that Africa's experience with contagion means they're ahead on the logistical hurdles for distributing this particular vaccine. :) You have yet to explain how that experience is relevant for tackling these cold distribution challenges, especially in light of the countries' extreme levels of poverty and corruption.

I understand the impulse to cheer for third world countries, but we can be realistic about their challenges while also opposing poverty and prejudice.

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