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The block ... de-leite-d, at least compared to the degree to which it had been accustomed for decades.

Hahaha ... I know. The poster shoulda used the search function, as much has been written here on the forum. But I would personally take the RT-PCR, even if options, because it is gold standard and I don’t follow the American lead on CoV matters. I also don’t know if the OP is going to USA specifically or may be inappropriately grouping the two test versions when most nations require RT-PCR. Additionally, not all antigen test versions are rapid. In fact, the CDC clearly delineates the turnaround range for both versions, antigen or NAAT (umbrella for RT-PCR) as 15 minutes to 3 days because there are so many approved variations on the market. In the unlikely event a flight is diverted and lands elsewhere, also best to have the version universally accepted. I don’t know if tips for finding viral antigen test centres have been provided here. Or if such a version is offered at the airport. But Google search ‘coronavirus teste antígeno São Paulo’ should bring up several options. Be mindful that hundreds of CoV tests are ANVISA-authorized and, again, some antigen tests go to a lab (ie, not rapid) in the same way that NAAT formats are sent to a lab. Parenthetically, I think the USA FDA will grant EUA to the Johnson&Johnson vaccine tomorrow. Yet 1 in 4 infections at the study’s primary endpoint occurred in the vaccine group.

There are probably many options if you dig. Along with CR Diagnostics at GRU T3, Albert Einstein Hospital has also opened up a testing clinic in T3. Make sure you ask for a discount that may be associated with your particular airline. Personally, I would find it a hassle to go there two days ahead of the flight ... Therefore, the CR Diagnostics branch a bit closer to town, at Shopping Mooca Plaza, might have less of a wait and be more convenient. Probably also right at Albert Einstein Hospital in town.

This project is planned for the part of the block where Lagoa and one or more adjacent properties stood ... replace the ‘o’ with ‘e’, what do you get? Home Spot.

This project is planned for the part of the block where Lagoa and one or more adjacent properties stood ...

Gov Doria seems to be trying a bit of trade-off bargaining. In a few days a state-wide curfew commences, 23:00 - 05:00, hospital capacity again the predominant worry.

While CoV infections taper globally, an opposite trend is spreading across Brazil. Natal is also struggling.

Yes, for at least 2 months now. Could not sustain a profit at the enforced reduced capacity.

More of Pardo and Mayans MC, 2 consecutive episodes FX channel Tues March 16th.

Oopsy oopsy oopsy ... might be better for each guy with a planned visit to start his/their own thread and maintain it for reporting during and after as well. (Do not know if you’ll get blanc&noir clarity about Belmond Copacabana Palace. I have never hosted at a regular hotel. Even when staying in a conventional hotel or rental platform home I have always preferred to use ‘love/sex motels’. Hassle-free. They are essentially hotels with short-term date options. For example, Alameda across from Clube 117 or LoveTime a 10-minute walk south bordering Gloria and Catete district. It’s not a Gere/Roberts film.)

It’s on Amazon Prime in Canada. I think I am on Ep3 but I have almost a dozen series on the go across many platforms. My first related death of a friend was 1985 ... that’s when it really started hitting home in Toronto and I adopted safe sex likely about just in time. He was a blue-collar worker, very popular in the ‘scene’ and much loved. It all happened very quickly. In contrast to the bleak endings early in this new series there were dozens of relatives and hundreds of community members at a huge church service and cemetery burial. Twelve years of devastation before highly active antiretroviral therapy started kicking in.

... a wholly holy for you tuber with endless hits.

Maniacal for cassava manioc -fed fantasies ...

My Ouro Preto excursion from better times ... cloudy but not cold; no precipitation. FullSizeRender.mov

São Paulo municipality just eased restrictions a bit, from Phase 2 Orange to Phase 3 Yellow, though there’s lacking a solid basis for it epidemiologically. Places like Lagoa 40% capacity but closure extended from 20:00 to 22:00 hrs. Its social media seems to have been silent for about 6 weeks. I wonder if that means shows and thematic activities have been suspended but the facilities otherwise operate. Perhaps, as well, some establishments are keeping their heads down and not openly advertising in the context of ever-shifting rules.

Yes, you are obviously paying attention, but it is being politically pushed. One in 3 symptomatic CoV cases in the Brazilian study cohort (about 6,500 subjects each of the two randomized group assignment) occurred in the vaccine recipients. Even then, the incidence rate for vaccinated subjects was similar to that of the general population over the approximate same time period. The variants also introduce a wild card. In a way, the Serrana study is good even if misguided, assuming more honest than the Butantan original selective manipulation of efficacy data. If CoronaVac is going to ‘crap out’ the evidence may come out in the wash in this small municipality in the centre of São Paulo state. I am keen for incontrovertible evidence of regional community immunity that accompanies the reassurance of personal inoculation prior to venturing back to Brazil. Thousands of volunteers also seem to be missing from the analysis. On a rigorous intent-to-analyze all subjects’ outcomes the efficacy results may be worse. Here is the main slide (below) on which ANVISA made their emergency use authorization. There are attempts ongoing to import alternative vaccine candidates.

I recently stumbled across this site that seems to offer very specific forum posts / commentaries with less of the restrictions that this Board’s show runner felt, certainly legitimately, are imperative. So there are options elsewhere.

I find this to be a very interesting and innovative idea, finally Brazil ahead of its time on something, in addition to its advances in what we visit for [wink]. Too bad the the vaccine selected did poorly in its clinical trial in the country, but this seems to be another way to evaluate it.

Apologies, the 3rd paragraph above refers to the South African variant. If vaccination regarding some of these variants is only as good as the protection level given between the two doses on the recommended schedule, as you can see from the large Pfizer/BioNTech human trial’s symptomatic cases of infection it is not very good. Good luck and enjoy while staying safe.

Can we now agree to retire both this and the ‘Bye, Felicia!’ meme since they are long past being overly played out? lol

My calculated judgement is that piping in here is not hijacking, since vaccination is mentioned throughout. Lab studies wrt Pfizer/BioNTech’s vaccine are ongoing. For the SouthAfrican variant a brief report dropped in NEJM yesterday and a similar study of antibodies neutralizing the Brazilian spike protein variant (similar in mutations as the SA one) is occurring. The antibody levels generated by this mutation, artificially engineered and introduced to blood samples of subjects in the study that had been inoculated for original wild type virus, were several times less than neutralizing antibodies produced against that initially circulating first generation CoV. The main problem is not knowing the threshold of neutralization antibodies for preventing infection and illness. The vaccine might be protective, analogous to the kind of reduced level of efficacy conferred in the earlier period following a single dose. It cannot be determined without human trials.

I am usually pretty good at biting my tongue, but ... The song is essentially themed on existentialism and does not fit the context. The face is frozen, does not waver one iota in terms of the many muscles we all have for varying ranges of expression. Perhaps should have deferred to a point where the Botox paralysis wears off a bit. Sterile, cold, leaves me with nothing edifying gained. The fellow should sign up for Bar Stock streaming for pointers if and when we have a reopening of such venues.

That’s cuz the minute Oz walks in it is the CasGAYde at the ASScot.

There are a few broker options. All have the capacity to satisfy take-out orders but naturally each punter may have a preference. Perhaps attend to this thread from a year ago ... www.boytoy.com/topic/32143-dominican-republic-santo-domingo-long-report/ Sorry, I cannot get the link to work, though I clicked ‘share’. It starts around March 3rd, 2020 I think, member 12is12, under LatAmer Destinations on this board.

Finale: Not shocked by the final turn of events as it seemed a logical resolution, but the way all the players on the board were choreographed hurtling towards the conclusion was quite riveting.