The Narrative may be collapsing: Links 1, January 16, 2022

1. Awaken with JP:

2. Bill Gates: Vaccines Not Durable, Omicron Might Turn COVID-19 Endemic

Bill Gates, in a Twitter discussion Tuesday, said that the current COVID-19 vaccines were missing two key factors, and claimed that Omicron might bring about a wave of immunity in communities it passes through.

Microsoft co-founder and one of the world’s richest men, Gates has invested in vaccine research through his foundation and given prominent talks regarding the pandemic. Recently, he chatted regarding the current situation of COVID-19, vaccines, and related issues with Devi Sridhar, a professor at the University of Edinburgh where she holds a Personal Chair in Global Public Health.

When asked about a breakthrough that could result in the biggest difference in ending the pandemic, he talked about the efficacy of vaccines.

“The vaccines we have prevent severe disease and death very well but they are missing two key things. First they still allow infections (‘breakthrough’) and the duration appears to be limited. We need vaccines that prevent re-infection and have many years of duration,” Gates said.

The effectiveness of vaccines has been questioned, especially with regards to the Omicron variant. The high number of mutations on the variant’s spike protein increases “the possibility of immune escape,” according to Moderna President Stephen Hoge. Hoge added that the “dent in our vaccine’s efficacy” applies to all manufacturers.

3. Indian Covid kit

4. This doctor makes claims about the situation within Israel which we are currently trying to verify. For the moment, grain of salt and a dash of hope that it’s true:

Yesterday Israeli ?? Medical Association called for stopping mass testings and quarantines, and stopping Covid passports.

Today the largest hospital in Israel attacked Ministry of Health for its “insane policies”.

The tide is turning. The official narrative is falling apart.

— Dr. Eli David (@DrEliDavid) January 15, 2022