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New Covid wave has begun and masks should be worn again, scientists warn
(www.independent.co.uk)
this post was submitted on 17 Aug 2023
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It isn't as bad as 2020, but it isn't as harmless as the flu. There are still going to be public health concerns.
also the flu is absolutely not harmless, we are extremely lucky that it's seasonal (unlike covid)
[note: this is not me saying covid is not harmless, it is extremely harmful]