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The mystery of why Covid-19 seems to be becoming milder (www.bbc.com)
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Summary

Despite new variants like XEC, Covid-19 appears milder, with fewer hospitalizations and severe cases, even though infections remain widespread.

Experts attribute this to improved population immunity from repeated infections and vaccinations, which blunt the virus's effects.

XEC's immune evasion has not caused a significant surge, and symptoms now resemble mild colds for most.

However, risks like long Covid and potential severe variants persist, emphasizing the need for continued vaccinations and research on better treatments and vaccines, including mucosal and universal options, to manage the virus's unpredictable evolution.

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[–] HubertManne@moist.catsweat.com 11 points 1 day ago

this isn't a mystery. it was talked about when it was out but there was always the caution that they really don't know if it will go down the path. There is an evolutionary advantage to diseases being milder because they spread more which is what they want. Become a passenger virus and you guaranteed your existence goes on.