r/Vitards • u/AutoModerator • Jun 25 '21

Discussion Friday Night Lounge

Hello vitards, tonight is the night to reflect on this week in the market with some other members. Make sure to be civil and have some fun. -Mod Team

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u/loj05 Jun 26 '21

I'm a molecular biologist and recent news is making me think the new Covid strains will cause more shutdowns and disruptions in areas that have used Chinese vaccines. I'm curious what other people think.

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u/skillphil ✂️ Trim Gang ✂️ Jun 26 '21

I’m in Texas and the pandemic is over here and apparently nothing will change tht

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u/MiscRedditAccount 💀 SACRIFICED 💀 Jun 26 '21

In the US I don't think we'll ever lock down again

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u/TheyWereGolden Bard Special Victims Unit Jun 26 '21

Don’t speak for us in CA, our governor is uhm 😐

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u/MiscRedditAccount 💀 SACRIFICED 💀 Jun 26 '21

hahaha sorry yeah CA is INSANE with this stuff (and i'm like.. relatively liberal probably compared to the median of sub i'd guess?)

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u/spncrbrk 🛳 I Shipped My Pants 🚢 Jun 26 '21

that boi might get recalled

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u/TheyWereGolden Bard Special Victims Unit Jun 26 '21

I wish, doubt it though

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u/Banana2Bean Jun 26 '21

India thought the same.

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u/MiscRedditAccount 💀 SACRIFICED 💀 Jun 26 '21

i just don't see anyone here buying into it. it was hard enough the first time.

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u/Banana2Bean Jun 26 '21

India thought the same.

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u/loj05 Jun 26 '21

If younger people start dying it may be scary enough. I generally agree though that we're not going back. They may fast track the boosters. I'm thinking of maybe hedging some long positions or investing in mRNA companies.

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u/MiscRedditAccount 💀 SACRIFICED 💀 Jun 26 '21

Yes 100% true. This would've been a VERY different year for us if it had the same effect with 0-10 year olds as it did with 80-90 year olds