[deleted] t1_it03ikm wrote on October 19, 2022 at 11:22 PM

Reply to comment by lumentec in Updated Moderna Covid booster gives even better protection than earlier jab by Semper-Fido

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lumentec t1_it057vk wrote on October 19, 2022 at 11:35 PM

That's incorrect. It's not like in Plague Inc. Lower severity in this context refers to the chance of death from someone who contracts it, which was high early on with COVID, as everyone is aware.

For those who aren't at high risk of death, lower severity means they have a lower viral load, and consequently they are less infectious to others. In fact, since COVID has historically been potentially infectious to others for a few days before significant symptoms are developed, your analogy is even less relevant.

[deleted] t1_it0ald1 wrote on October 20, 2022 at 12:17 AM

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Shpad01nkle t1_it139td wrote on October 20, 2022 at 4:03 AM

I try to tell people this all the time and most people outside of reddit can understand.

If someone doesn’t feel sick, they are more likely to be less cautious and go outside. Esp if they feel so well they have no idea they are contagious.