Well, it was just a matter of time since Austria decided to resurrect the 3rd Reich, that the rest of Europe would follow suit. People who have constitutionally chosen not to receive the vaccination, are almost confined to their homes, with a looming fine come 2022. In southern EU countries like Spain, the various states have started implementing the vaccine pass for dining in, gymnasiums and entertainment outlets.
This was almost instantly followed by a mayday-like alarm informing people of the dangers of the new variant, Omicron.
Discovered by a Dr. Angelique Coetzee in South Africa, she explained that cases started appearing just past mid November. During her video call, she noted that the Covid patients with the Omicron variant showed mild symptoms, with NONE to date being hospitalized.
So let's break down the symptoms of the Omicron:
- Scratchy Throat
- Headaches
- Congestion
- Runny nose
- Fever and chills
- Body ache
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
When I look at that list, it really reminds me of something similar that used to pop up every winter. The common cold, or a case of the flu. Perhaps they have been eradicated since the appearance of the SARS-Cov-2? Who knows because no one ever talks about the fact that both have almost vanished. The argument right now is that the Omicron variant is still in its early days, and therefore we cannot possibly know the extent of the danger we could be in.
So why the sudden manic reaction from countries like the UK, US and Israel to stop flights coming in from certain African countries? Has it got anything to do with the fact that many people are not keen on getting their booster shots? Are these countries in question bound by meeting certain KPIs with the vaccine manufacturers? Hmmm, one has to wonder right?
All this, just as the holiday season rolls in.