The NY Times just published an article that compares #COVID19 infections to Russian Roulette--every time you get COVID, it could the time or leaves you with chronic and even disabling health problems.
I wish more would take greater care during surges when we know infection risks can be 10x or more greater. And FAR more of you should be getting vaccinated annually. You're taking unnecessary risks, but you do you. An ounce of prevention is still worth a pound of cure.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/19/well/covid-reinfection-risks.html?unlocked_article_code=1.J1E.dUDn.eCQ8itLMZ0hx&smid=url-share
Augie Ray
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