Omicron

I wonder how the Rainbow Railroad is functioning during these times. Hopefully they’ve found a way.

— Abbie

I thought that was a name of a transformer lol be careful all if out shopping or such.

Donna

Hi Donna,

Sure is a transformer.  The WHO settled on the name Omicron Friday.

Alice

But Alice if look at the greek letters they skipped one should been xi

Donna

The good news is. Its nothing to worry about. Maybe more infectious, but way less debilitating. (As is the case with every virus mutation.)

But. Me wonders. They are working the greek alphabet, to name all these variants.

What happened to the 'Xi'  variant? Could it be, political correctness struck again? 'Xi' is the letter before Omicron.

Noticed that too wonder why no couldn't be . What ever roaming around even if little mild cold social distance some be safe.

Hi Donna,

You and Mary Jane raise a good point.

Alice

enquiry minds need to know giggles.

XI is the first name of the Chinese leader.... can't get the leader of China mad naming a virus after him... lol

Thanks Michelle

Alice

Hi Mary Jane,

I wish and hope these scientists would agree with you. Delta was a mutation, but far more effective at hitting younger people, and also could reinfect some vaccinated people.

Over time, viruses mutate to be less dangerous, but that's a statistical thing. It doesn't mean that omnicron will inevitably be the one to be less dangerous - it could be worse, and it could evade the vaccination.

Let's just be careful out there, and wait for the scientists and the data to catch up.

Marti xxx

They did that deliberately as to not offend the Chinese.

Hugs, Liara

If this new strain is worse or not we need to start living with it and go on with our lives. Covid is not going away.

Hugs, Liara

Not worried in the slightest. I returned to normal living ages ago and don't intend on going back to lockdowns and all the associated crap.