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New Covid-19 vaccines are effective in preventing hospitalizations and provide added protection for emergency use.
Getting more vaccine doses reduces the risk of developing long covid.
Transmission of Covid-19 increases by 1% per hour and most transmissions occur in longer exposures.

The Homeric epics have been interpreted differently over time, and understanding this is crucial when studying them.
The 'Homeric Question' involves debates about the authorship, oral tradition, and the reception of the epics.
The transmission models, stages for the epic, and reception models offer insights into the complex history of the Homeric texts and how they were perceived over time.

Replicating memes requires creativity and the ability to extract the core idea from transmitted words or behaviors.
Errors in meme replication are not purely mistakes but can include parts of the source person being transmitted along with the meme.
Compelling memes shape desires and drive imitation, creating a connection between memetics and mimesis.

Greek literature survived not just through material preservation, but through its utility and constant transmission.
The survival of ancient Greek texts relied on continuous copying, debate, and adaptation through different mediums over centuries.
The future existence of ancient Greek texts is uncertain, as modern technology poses challenges for their preservation and transmission.

The effectiveness of a COVID-19 vaccine may need to be higher than what regulatory bodies find acceptable in order to truly impact the course of the pandemic.
Even with a vaccine that is 50% effective, wiping out the virus completely may be challenging, especially with lower vaccine coverage.
Vaccines not only need to protect individuals from the virus but also prevent transmission to others, which can have a significant impact on overall disease spread.

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Vaccination rates in Canada are high and cases are decreasing, but the B.1.617.2 variant is a cause for concern due to its increased transmissibility.
New variants of COVID-19 may have advantages over older variants based on environmental conditions and spread through superspreading events.
The uncertainty surrounding the B.1.617.2 variant and its potential for causing outbreaks emphasizes the need for caution and monitoring before widespread reopening.

Despite recent reviews, high quality masks are effective in reducing transmission of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses.
Different types of masks, usage, and settings affect their effectiveness in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
There is strong evidence that masks are able to block aerosol transmission and reduce the risk of transmission and infection of COVID-19.

Infectious disease experts have been following a rule of thumb that particles larger than 5 microns fall to the ground, affecting how they understand virus transmission.
The SARS-CoV-2 virus is about the same size as other viruses considered to be transmitted by droplets, leading to assumptions about its spread.
There is a call for a scientific audit in the field of infectious diseases to review what is known and ensure information is up-to-date.

The COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson are highly effective at preventing death, severe disease, and hospitalization.
Vaccine efficacy is about reducing the risk of disease in a vaccinated population compared to an unvaccinated population.
It's better to get any available vaccine rather than wait for a specific one as all vaccines contribute to immunization, move us closer to herd immunity, and allow for some return to normalcy.