COVID-19: All signs seem to indicate that the  Omicron stealth B.2 subvariant  is more contagious than B1, which has caused the recent surge of new cases.   Chances are that in a week or two or three, there will be a minor wave of new B2 cases in the USA. However, the combination of vaccinations/boosters, previously infected numbers and relatively mild symptoms will almost surely mean a continued decline of deaths.  Only 30% of Republican adults have received a booster. There is a new drug called  Evusheld  from AstraZeneca that is now available to protect unvaccinated individuals who cannot be vaccinated.  There are 850,000 doses available.  This antibody cocktail taken by injection costs $1,000, and is covered by the government.  Typical COVID-19 vaccines cost $3-$30/dose. Also, there is  Paxlovid  to prevent severe COVID illness, which is only available to those 65 and older.  Costs $530/course, which medical plans or t...

   From  Worldometer  (new  COVID-19 deaths yesterday):            DAY    USA    WORLD      Brazil      India      South Africa June     9     1093     4732         1185        246       82 July    22      1205     7128         1293      1120     572 Aug    12      1504     6556        1242        835     130 Sept     9      1208      6222       1136       1168       82 Oct     21      1225      6849         571     ...