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The Omicron Variant 18:22 - Nov 26 with 7716 viewsgordon

Definitely doesn't sound anything like an apocalyptic disaster movie, so maybe things will be fine.
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The Omicron Variant on 18:37 - Nov 26 with 3700 viewsbluelagos

Genuine question for those that follow these things. Does the use of Omicron (which google tells me is the 15th letter of the Greek alpabet) mean we have had 11 other variants named (Since Delta) which have been less newsworthy, or is this the 5th named variant?

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The Omicron Variant on 18:55 - Nov 26 with 3657 viewsIllinoisblue

We’re all going to die and we’re not going to get out of League 1 before it happens. Enjoy the weekend!

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The Omicron Variant on 19:00 - Nov 26 with 3637 viewsgordon

The Omicron Variant on 18:37 - Nov 26 by bluelagos

Genuine question for those that follow these things. Does the use of Omicron (which google tells me is the 15th letter of the Greek alpabet) mean we have had 11 other variants named (Since Delta) which have been less newsworthy, or is this the 5th named variant?


Basically yes, there've been quite a lot that got names but then didn't really repay the faith shown in them, so to speak, and sank like stone.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/variants/variant-info.html#anchor_1632
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The Omicron Variant on 19:01 - Nov 26 with 3629 viewsgordon

The Omicron Variant on 18:55 - Nov 26 by Illinoisblue

We’re all going to die and we’re not going to get out of League 1 before it happens. Enjoy the weekend!


Hopefully the season will be cancelled in a couple of weeks.
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The Omicron Variant on 19:04 - Nov 26 with 3619 viewsBlueBadger

The Omicron Variant on 18:55 - Nov 26 by Illinoisblue

We’re all going to die and we’re not going to get out of League 1 before it happens. Enjoy the weekend!


I'm starting to get the point where I feel like the heat death of the universe will come before promotion.

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The Omicron Variant on 19:07 - Nov 26 with 3609 viewsbluelagos

The Omicron Variant on 19:00 - Nov 26 by gordon

Basically yes, there've been quite a lot that got names but then didn't really repay the faith shown in them, so to speak, and sank like stone.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/variants/variant-info.html#anchor_1632


Cheers.

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They should have called it Nigel.... on 19:35 - Nov 26 with 3581 viewsEEJB

....sounds far less worrying.
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They should have called it Nigel.... on 19:37 - Nov 26 with 3575 viewsfactual_blue

They should have called it Nigel.... on 19:35 - Nov 26 by EEJB

....sounds far less worrying.


Really?



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They should have called it Nigel.... on 19:42 - Nov 26 with 3541 viewsStochesStotasBlewe

They should have called it Nigel.... on 19:35 - Nov 26 by EEJB

....sounds far less worrying.


In which case i hope they're making plans.

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The Omicron Variant on 19:53 - Nov 26 with 3505 viewsNthQldITFC

The Omicron Variant on 19:00 - Nov 26 by gordon

Basically yes, there've been quite a lot that got names but then didn't really repay the faith shown in them, so to speak, and sank like stone.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/variants/variant-info.html#anchor_1632


..., Hurst Variant, Lambert Variant, ...

But never fear! Matt Halfcock has spoken. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-59426277 @18:35

'he says the new variant has come as a "surprise" as there hasn't been a mutation for many months now' - yes I was amazed too. Who would have thought that mutations would still occur after many months of not occuring.

'Hancock insists ministers move "as fast as you think you can and is appropriate"
, said Hancock standing absolutely still so that he could make words come out.

Does anyone else think that we should see if we can get this heavyweight back into power if there's going to be a new mutation?
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They should have called it Nigel.... on 20:05 - Nov 26 with 3476 viewsgainsboroughblue

They should have called it Nigel.... on 19:42 - Nov 26 by StochesStotasBlewe

In which case i hope they're making plans.


Their senses will be working overtime.

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The Omicron Variant on 20:06 - Nov 26 with 3474 viewseireblue

Yea I thought that was good choice for the first female 007 film.
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The Omicron Variant on 20:10 - Nov 26 with 3462 viewsSwansea_Blue

It sounds like something in Doctor Who doesn't it Gords (obviously where the Doctor Who is male and presenting himself as a positive role model to all those men who are really insecure in their gender).

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The Omicron Variant on 20:17 - Nov 26 with 3443 viewsstonojnr

it sounds like a Doctor Who episode, well I guess its the WHO who name them and they do have doctors ;)

at least its not the Omicron Persei 8 variant...
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The Omicron Variant on 20:21 - Nov 26 with 3438 viewsElderGrizzly

Nate Silver predicted it in August too. Spooky

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The Omicron Variant on 20:23 - Nov 26 with 3431 viewsKeno

what?


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The Omicron Variant on 22:06 - Nov 26 with 3306 viewsOldsmoker

The Omicron Variant on 18:37 - Nov 26 by bluelagos

Genuine question for those that follow these things. Does the use of Omicron (which google tells me is the 15th letter of the Greek alpabet) mean we have had 11 other variants named (Since Delta) which have been less newsworthy, or is this the 5th named variant?


I'm sure the Omega Variant will be the final one that kills all mankind 'cos that's what Hollywood demands - it's the last Greek letter.
..but then again, the music industry suggests that there will be others as in the Ultimate Hits of the '90's (volume 2).

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The Omicron Variant on 22:13 - Nov 26 with 3237 viewsfactual_blue

Sounds like a Robert Ludlum novel.

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They should have called it Nigel.... on 22:15 - Nov 26 with 3221 viewsPendejo

They should have called it Nigel.... on 19:35 - Nov 26 by EEJB

....sounds far less worrying.


Nigel, less worrying...?


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They should have called it Nigel.... on 07:28 - Nov 27 with 3012 viewsThe_Flashing_Smile

They should have called it Nigel.... on 19:35 - Nov 26 by EEJB

....sounds far less worrying.


They should've called it the kitten toes variant.

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The Omicron Variant on 07:36 - Nov 27 with 3008 viewsTractorWood

The Omicron Variant on 20:23 - Nov 26 by Keno

what?



This is all I can think about since it's been mentioned.

Niche but good reference. Well done.

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The Omicron Variant on 08:25 - Nov 27 with 2923 viewsLesta_Tractor

Just makes me think of the aliens in Futurama...

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The Omicron Variant on 08:31 - Nov 27 with 2919 viewsHerbivore

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-59442129

What I find particularly staggering is that 61 people on a flight from SA tested positive for Covid on arrival in Amsterdam. 61 people. Clearly either people aren't testing before travelling or the tests aren't working, either way the ease with which Covid is being spread through international travel is a farce.

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The Omicron Variant on 08:46 - Nov 27 with 2894 viewsBLUEBEAT

The Omicron Variant on 08:31 - Nov 27 by Herbivore

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-59442129

What I find particularly staggering is that 61 people on a flight from SA tested positive for Covid on arrival in Amsterdam. 61 people. Clearly either people aren't testing before travelling or the tests aren't working, either way the ease with which Covid is being spread through international travel is a farce.


I thought that to be odd too.

They do say it’s a quick spreader, so maybe only one had it when they boarded 🤷🏽‍♂️
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The Omicron Variant on 08:59 - Nov 27 with 2871 viewsBanksterDebtSlave

The Omicron Variant on 08:31 - Nov 27 by Herbivore

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-59442129

What I find particularly staggering is that 61 people on a flight from SA tested positive for Covid on arrival in Amsterdam. 61 people. Clearly either people aren't testing before travelling or the tests aren't working, either way the ease with which Covid is being spread through international travel is a farce.


Thank goodness it was the Netherlands.......oh!

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