# Coronavirus COVID-19 (2019-nCoV) Thread - 2021 Breaking News **URL:** \ **Category:** The Quarantine Zone\ **Tags:** covid-quarantine\ **Created:** [January 1, 2021, 8:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2021-breaking-news/929428 "2021-01-01T08:03:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 65
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2021, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2021-breaking-news/929428/1311 "2021-05-04T03:13:09Z")
Nevada has done the opposite and has empowered counties to make decisions regarding Covid-19: > **[All Nevada counties now have local COVID-19 control](https://apnews.com/article/las-vegas-coronavirus-health-43225d8472fb27df08276606156c5e50)** > > RENO, Nev. (AP) — Local authority over COVID-19 restrictions has now been granted to all of Nevada’s 17 counties after Washoe County commissioners approved a revised plan for the Reno-Sparks area Monday and successfully submitted the necessary... ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2021, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2021-breaking-news/929428/1312 "2021-05-04T06:06:28Z")
154,197,346 total cases 3,227,202 dead 131,617,847 recovered In the US: 33,230,561 total cases 591,514 dead 25,909,393 recovered Yesterday’s numbers for comparison: > [@Snowboarder\_Bo](#): > > 153,507,160 total cases > 3,216,711 dead > 130,848,502 recovered > > In the US: > > 33,180,441 total cases > 591,062 dead > 25,823,800 recovered ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2021-breaking-news/929428/1313 "2021-05-05T04:10:46Z")
154,981,439 total cases 3,241,145 dead 132,455,918 recovered In the US: 33,274,659 total cases 592,409 dead 25,966,389 recovered Yesterday’s numbers for comparison: > [@Snowboarder\_Bo](#): > > 154,197,346 total cases > 3,227,202 dead > 131,617,847 recovered > > In the US: > > 33,230,561 total cases > 591,514 dead > 25,909,393 recovered ---
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2021-breaking-news/929428/1314 "2021-05-05T12:50:13Z")
On the Johns Hopkins site, at least, the seven day averaged daily cases appear to be decreasing for both India and for the world at large, which is definitely good news. In the US there have been no new daily record highs since that odd grouping of Michigan, Vermont, and Puerto Rico having new record highs in early April. ---
**Author:** ![eschrodinger](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschrodinger/32/122_2.png) [@eschrodinger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschrodinger)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2021-breaking-news/929428/1315 "2021-05-05T20:21:08Z")
Huge vaccine news. Pfizer has applied to the FDA for authorization for its vaccine to be given to 12 to 15 year olds – it was already authorized for 16 and up. That is expected to be approved next week. Now they will be requesting to make it available for 2 to 11 year olds in September. > **[Pfizer to seek authorization for Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 2 to 11...](https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/04/health/pfizer-vaccine-approval-kids-eua-timeline/index.html)** > > Pfizer expects to file for full US Food and Drug Administration approval for its Covid-19 vaccine for people ages 16 to 85 this month, and will seek emergency use authorization for its vaccine for children ages 2 to 11 in September, the company said... ---
**Author:** ![Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fiendish_astronaut/32/3295_2.png) [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2021-breaking-news/929428/1316 "2021-05-05T20:28:37Z")
> [@CalMeacham](#): > > On the Johns Hopkins site, at least, the seven day averaged daily cases appear to be decreasing for both India and for the world at large, which is definitely good news. Delhi and some other areas are in a lockdown right now however, according to Worldometer, India announced 412.618 new cases today, which is the highest of any country since the pandemic began. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2021-breaking-news/929428/1317 "2021-05-05T20:38:52Z")
Canada just gave approval for Pfizer vaccine for the 12-15 year olds > **[Canada allows Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 12-15](https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/canada-authorizes-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-children-aged-12-15-2021-05-05/)** > > Canada is authorizing the use of Pfizer Inc's (PFE.N) COVID-19 vaccine for use in children aged 12 to 15, the first doses to be allowed in the country for people that young, the federal health ministry said on Wednesday. Also, technically speaking, Pfizer is still researching safety and effectiveness in children under 12, and won’t ask for authorization until/unless that research goes well. I have a friend who is trying to get his kids into the trial, though. ---
**Author:** ![eschrodinger](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschrodinger/32/122_2.png) [@eschrodinger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschrodinger)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2021-breaking-news/929428/1318 "2021-05-05T21:40:33Z")
Also from the CNN article I posted a couple of posts up: > Pfizer also said Tuesday it has submitted information to the FDA that may allow its Covid-19 vaccine to be stored at standard refrigerator temperatures. Such a change could help simplify distribution of the vaccine. Pfizer says it can be stored 4 weeks at refrigerator temperatures. ---
**Author:** ![echoreply](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/echoreply/32/3641_2.png) [@echoreply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/echoreply)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2021, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2021-breaking-news/929428/1319 "2021-05-06T01:23:25Z")
> [@puzzlegal](#): > > have a friend who is trying to get his kids into the trial, though. I signed my kid up for the trial. I figure I don’t have to make an actual decision to participate or not until they offer us a spot. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2021, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2021-breaking-news/929428/1320 "2021-05-06T04:46:03Z")
155,839,187 total cases 3,255,487 dead 133,294,585 recovered In the US: 33,321,244 total cases 593,148 dead 26,035,314 recovered Yesterday’s numbers for comparison: > [@Snowboarder\_Bo](#): > > 154,981,439 total cases > 3,241,145 dead > 132,455,918 recovered > > In the US: > > 33,274,659 total cases > 592,409 dead > 25,966,389 recovered ---
**Author:** ![Bootb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e19b73/32.png) [@Bootb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bootb)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2021, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2021-breaking-news/929428/1321 "2021-05-06T05:16:37Z")
Bad news. > Seychelles, which has fully vaccinated more of its population against the coronavirus than any other country, has closed schools and canceled sporting activities for two weeks as infections surge. [World’s Most-Vaccinated Nation Activates Curbs as Cases Rise (msn.com)](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/worlds-most-vaccinated-nation-activates-curbs-as-cases-rise/ar-BB1gntUb?li) ---
**Author:** ![Tfletch1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tfletch1/32/5340_2.png) [@Tfletch1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tfletch1)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2021, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2021-breaking-news/929428/1322 "2021-05-06T12:41:17Z")
I panicked there for a minute, but it says only 60% of the adult population has been vaccinated. We’re probably going to need 80% of everyone 16 and over to be immune to prevent surges. We may have to vaccinate all the kids to make sure it stays out of the population. ---
**Author:** ![mistymage](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mistymage/32/459_2.png) [@mistymage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mistymage)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2021, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2021-breaking-news/929428/1324 "2021-05-06T14:26:34Z")
New restrictions in Australia due to one guy in need of BBQ meat. Wapo but is free to read as it’s about Covid: > **[Man’s barbecue binge sparks new virus curbs in Sydney after month without cases](https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/coronavirus-sydney-barbecue-restrictions/2021/05/06/977160b8-ae1a-11eb-82c1-896aca955bb9_story.html)** > > A grill enthusiast roamed the city while infected, sparking concerns of wider outbreak. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2021, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2021-breaking-news/929428/1325 "2021-05-07T04:42:02Z")
156,709,488 total cases 3,269,840 dead 134,091,012 recovered In the US: 33,369,192 total cases 594,006 dead 26,105,411 recovered Yesterday’s numbers for comparison: > [@Snowboarder\_Bo](#): > > 155,839,187 total cases > 3,255,487 dead > 133,294,585 recovered > > In the US: > > 33,321,244 total cases > 593,148 dead > 26,035,314 recovered ---
**Author:** ![TroutMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troutman/32/6721_2.png) [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2021, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2021-breaking-news/929428/1326 "2021-05-07T16:22:23Z")
A new analysis pegs the worldwide death toll from COVID at more than double the reported numbers. It estimates that the true toll is over 900,000 deaths in the U.S. > **[COVID-19 has caused 6.9 million deaths globally, more than double what...](https://www.healthdata.org/news-release/covid-19-has-caused-69-million-deaths-globally-more-double-what-official-reports-show)** > > New analysis from IHME highlights the true toll of the pandemic. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2021, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2021-breaking-news/929428/1327 "2021-05-07T19:21:23Z")
[https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-01222-5](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-01222-5) Data from the epidemic in Qatar show Pfizer vaccine was 90% effective against B.1.1.7, 75% effective against B.1.351, and protected almost everyone fully vaccinated from death and serious illness from these variants of concern. Now… Looking for data re P.1 and whatever the hell is circulating in India. But this is excellent news. (Moderna is extremely similar, and will likely perform the same.) ---
**Author:** ![dtilque](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d6d6ee/32.png) [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2021, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2021-breaking-news/929428/1328 "2021-05-07T21:45:24Z")
An increase in occurance of diabetes in COVID patients: [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-05-05/two-pandemics-clash-as-doctors-find-that-covid-spurs-diabetes?cmpid=BBD050521\_BIZ&utm\_medium=email&utm\_source=newsletter&utm\_term=210505&utm\_campaign=bloombergdaily](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-05-05/two-pandemics-clash-as-doctors-find-that-covid-spurs-diabetes?cmpid=BBD050521_BIZ&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_term=210505&utm_campaign=bloombergdaily) (fairly sure that article is not paywalled) It could be directly caused by COVID or possibly an indirect cause, such as lifestyle changes due to the shutdown. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2021, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2021-breaking-news/929428/1329 "2021-05-08T04:55:19Z")
157,551,742 total cases 3,284,031 dead 134,999,150 recovered In the US: 33,418,826 total cases 594,911 dead 26,324,757 recovered Yesterday’s numbers for comparison: > [@Snowboarder\_Bo](#): > > 156,709,488 total cases > 3,269,840 dead > 134,091,012 recovered > > In the US: > > 33,369,192 total cases > 594,006 dead > 26,105,411 recovered ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2021, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2021-breaking-news/929428/1330 "2021-05-09T05:32:32Z")
158,329,068 total cases 3,296,841 dead 135,798,530 recovered In the US: 33,454,581 total cases 595,588 dead 26,405,871 recovered Yesterday’s numbers for comparison: > [@Snowboarder\_Bo](#): > > 157,551,742 total cases > 3,284,031 dead > 134,999,150 recovered > > In the US: > > 33,418,826 total cases > 594,911 dead > 26,324,757 recovered ---
**Author:** ![SCAdian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scadian/32/3292_2.png) [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2021, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2021-breaking-news/929428/1331 "2021-05-09T19:05:53Z")
> [@mistymage](#): > > Wapo but is free to read as it’s about Covid: Paywalled. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2021-breaking-news/929428.md?page=64) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-covid-19-2019-ncov-thread-2021-breaking-news/929428.md?page=66)