We all know that the new coronavirus has been mutating, from the original Alpha mutation to Delta , and then from Delta mutation to today's Omicron . Our previous blockade was because we were afraid that and new coronavirus would mutate into more violent strains, but now we have relaxed it because the toxicity of Omicron has been relatively reduced.
However, the real problem is that the mutation of virus will not develop in the direction of weakening the toxicity as people expect. According to data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on December 30, 2022, Beijing time, it is estimated that 40.5% of new coronavirus infection cases in the United States that week were caused by the highly contagious Omicron subtype XBB.1.5 strain.
The US data on December 24, 2022 showed that the proportion that week was only 21.7%, so the infection proportion of the XBB.1.5 strain in that week was nearly double that of .
When the media asked why the virus was transmitted by this strain, American scientists said that has a very high "immune evasion" ability and can integrate well with human cells. XBB.1.5 has quickly replaced BQ.1. as the most prevalent strain in the United States. Therefore, depending on the particularity of this virus, it is likely to become a strain that will affect the world in the future.
What worries people most is that scientists have only discovered this mutated strain, and there are no systematic academic papers on XBB.1.5. Google news topics are New York is finished, the end of the United States and other topics.
For XBB subtype strains, including
From the perspective of virus mutation, based on the population base of the United States, more than 40% of new coronavirus infections have been infected with this virus. Let’s take a look at our population base. It may not take more than half a year, but our new coronavirus mutant strain will definitely lead the world. The reason why many countries now have very strict management of Chinese outbound travelers is because our virus will mutate faster and become more terrifying.
With the latest virus mutated in the United States, experts have concluded that the immune evasion ability of the virus has been greatly improved. Even people who have received Pfizer's latest vaccine against Omicron or people who have been infected by Omicron before can not effectively deal with this mutated virus.
Even some experts say that bebtelovimab, the most effective monoclonal antibody currently used to treat the new coronavirus, cannot effectively deal with this mutated virus, which means that there are no effective clinical methods to deal with this virus.
There are various signs that the new mutated strain of the new crown virus in the United States is coming fiercely, and there is no good medical solution yet. In today's liberalized environment, the possibility of this strain coming to China cannot be ruled out.
XBB1.5 strain is a hot search topic, and montmorillonite powder is being snatched up
On the evening of December 31, when a picture of "XBB1.5 strain" reached the top of the hot search in the United States, this strain mainly targets cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and the stomach. Some experts suggested preparing screenshots of "montmorillonite powder" quickly. After being circulated on the Internet, "Montmorillonite Powder" became a hot search topic.
When reporters from People's Daily Health Client called several pharmacies in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen to inquire about the inventory of Montmorillonite Powder, they all said that Montmorillonite Powder had been sold out.
Then some experts came out to explain that some people infected with the new coronavirus do have symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea, which usually resolve on their own in 1 to 3 days. It has not been found that XBB1.5 is more likely to invade the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems and the digestive system. Drugs for treating respiratory tract infections and digestive tract infections can be prepared appropriately, but there is no need to hoard them in large quantities.
Regarding why montmorillonite powder is being snatched up like crazy and why major pharmacies are sold out, some netizens’ comments under the expert’s video may best reflect public opinion.
Some netizens said that when experts said that 4% had fever and 90% were asymptomatic, people believed it. However, antipyretics were gone and the price of masks increased.
Some netizens also said that based on past mistakes, I had already bought two boxes in the morning. It is said that it was no longer available for purchase.
Some netizens also said that if experts say you don’t buy it, you must buy it.
In fact, hoarding of medicines leading to drug shortages in pharmacies has always been a serious problem after the relaxation of the new crown epidemic. Montmorillonite powder began to sell out, which illustrates not the problem of montmorillonite powder, but the issue of credibility.
Five experts now have ten opinions, and they are all different and inconsistent. What should we believe?
looked through the words of experts from a month ago and looked at the current situation of the funeral industry in some places. The elderly in Shanghai were injecting infusions on the side of the road. Now they are too busy to refute rumors and explain every day.
Experts who say "cold" still dare to come out and talk about colds?
saw a screenshot, saying that a new strain of the virus appeared in the United States. He reminded everyone not to use medicine when suffering from diarrhea. It was recommended to buy some montmorillonite powder. The next day, montmorillonite powder was gone in many big cities.
An unfounded screenshot caused rumors to fly all over the world, and the medicines in pharmacies were sold out. This huge publicity power is probably equivalent to ten mainstream media . If we really want to fight the United States with real swords and guns over public opinion, what should we use to fight?
Why did Cao Dewang say "crisis of trust"? Because everyone who understands has seen it. Sunshine is the best disinfectant, and seeking truth from facts is the best medicine for everyone to survive the disaster.
It is said everywhere in the news today that XBB.1.5 has become a highly dangerous strain of the virus in the United States. A month ago, the words of experts were all about "mildness" of Omicron. With such demonic remarks that are either left or right, it has truly become the rarest species in the world.
You can wash away even asymptomatic people, and you can explain and explain even white lung. I don’t know what the experts are doing, so how can the public believe you? This is a big reason for the current phenomenon of drug hoarding.
So, let’s talk about the author’s personal opinion. Should I buy montmorillonite powder?
In fact, this is a common medicine in the family. You should keep a box. You can't take more. Any medicine will have side effects if you take too much. If not, many medicines can be substituted. Not to mention anything else, drink afternoon tea when you feel uncomfortable, and eat some food that is good for the stomach. There are also many medicines that have anti-diarrheal effects, so there is no need to rush or panic.
Now we are grabbing montmorillonite powder from Shanghai and Pfizer’s “magic drug” from Beijing. What should we grab next?
The author doesn't know. The only thing that is certain is that if you don't want to cause a run and panic, then it is best to:
real data, real situations, real interpretations, and sufficient supply.
Based on the current situation, we are still not sure whether XBB.1.5 will become the mainstream strain in China, or whether we will be like Japan, where every virus is present, leading to a situation where a hundred flowers bloom.
However, Omicron is the "new coronavirus". It is not a cold. It attacks every system in the body, and there may be different consequences depending on the individual's situation. It is not that simple.
All the words "There is currently no evidence that XXXX" are the same as the words "There is no evidence that smoking has an impact on lung cancer". I would like to ask some experts to be merciful and speak truthfully.
China’s crazy infection speed and virulent mutations have exceeded experts’ imagination. We don’t know what will happen next. We should still focus on improving our own immunity , eating healthy, exercising, going to bed early and getting up early, and make full preparations, but don't pay the IQ tax.
Nucleic acid is still an important and effective detection method. The White House in the United States tests it every day. In China, the unit that still tests nucleic acid is the responsible unit.
In addition, due to the shortage of some medicines, people who can only buy generic medicines should pay attention to the risks. You cannot take medicines blindly, otherwise the new coronavirus will not cause any harm to anyone, but if you take medicines and something happens, the gain will outweigh the losses.
Credibility should be taken seriously
As a person who has experienced the epidemic for three years, the author’s feelings about the new crown have been ups and downs, and sometimes it is inevitable that I will have some magical realism feelings. From the united efforts when Wuhan was under lockdown, to the slightly helpless lockdown in Shanghai, to the complete inability to seal off Urumqi in Xinjiang. During this period, some experts made a 180-degree turn in their opinions and started talking nonsense. People were dumbfounded. Not long ago,
was still claiming that the fatality rate of Omicron was six to seven times higher than that of influenza. Now, it is said that it has been tracking the changes in the virus and the pathogenicity of Omicron has dropped significantly. As for the rhetoric of "preparedness," the author even wonders whether the word "preparation" has a new definition.
If the Omicron epidemic can eventually pass, it is just a question of the cost. Have the experts said it clearly? The cover-up does nothing but lead to a rapid erosion of credibility.
Everything has a price. The common people are not afraid of the price. What the common people despise is deliberately prevaricating and obliterating the facts. Historical experience tells us that only seeking truth from facts can stand the test of time.
People’s worries actually come from the fear of the unknown. If you are a real expert, you don’t have to say anything when faced with public health topics such as the new coronavirus. But if you speak up, please speak the truth based on your conscience. Because of your words, I take no responsibility, but many people may pay the price with their lives.
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