A Reflection Along the Way

 

Omicron infections are spiking in Malaysia and Singapore.

The experience of Sydney since December 2021, where the state governmemt has fast let virtually all restrictions removed and the spread go rip throughout the community, suggests some salient matters.

Each individual has his or her own unique risk circumstances and parameters.

Although most Omicron infections seem to only cause milder symptoms than Delta, there is a risk of long Covid, whether one is vaccinated or not.

The nsw state premier and Aus PM have pushed it to self responsibility for managing any covid infections, at most since December 2021.

Public and political management of covid can have powerful hidden agendas.

Self prevention of infection remains the most consistent weapon for individuals.  Omicron transmission is said to occur through both hangabout air and infected surfaces.

Several side effects of Covid vaccines are not highlighted by mainstream media and governments. It can be the luck of the draw when one does not react adversely to the different typres of vaccinations.

If you reckon you have been in a high infection risk area, practically self check any ensuing symptoms. Continue to build and maintain your natural or personal immunity level and enjoy lots of fresh ventilation indoors and outdoors.

Be conscious of where covid enters the body - mainly through the nostrils and throat.

There can be more mutated strains after Omicron.  No authority fully knows the next path of covid.  Mistakes in covid management can be repeated or avoided in the future.

All each of us can do best is to exercise mindful practicality, to synchronise with your life patterns. Prepare for different scenarios of how covid can act out in 2022.

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