Say Hocker does catch coronavirus, japan refuses him entry into the country or fails a test, can the USA still enter Craig Engels, or is it too late?
Say Hocker does catch coronavirus, japan refuses him entry into the country or fails a test, can the USA still enter Craig Engels, or is it too late?
Engels is first alternate, so yes I believe so. Cole has gotten COVID somewhat recently so it would be a surprise if he tests positive just like if he'd gotten the vaccine. But it's not impossible unfortunately.
Why would Hocker get Covid? Very few people get it. There are over 11,000 olympians, a few dozen might get it the next few weeks and that's it. Very unlikely Hocker is one of them. Roughly 50 million cases in the United States out of over 330 million in an 18 month time span, most of that time was when the vaccine didn't even exist. It is not likely for any one person to get Covid.
Dr. Bob Bratton wrote:
Say Hocker does catch coronavirus, japan refuses him entry into the country or fails a test, can the USA still enter Craig Engels, or is it too late?
Fingers crossed on that one....
Why Hocker and not someone else? wrote:
Why would Hocker get Covid? Very few people get it. There are over 11,000 olympians, a few dozen might get it the next few weeks and that's it. Very unlikely Hocker is one of them. Roughly 50 million cases in the United States out of over 330 million in an 18 month time span, most of that time was when the vaccine didn't even exist. It is not likely for any one person to get Covid.
Lol what? What are you even tryin to say here?
Why Hocker and not someone else? wrote:
Why would Hocker get Covid? Very few people get it. There are over 11,000 olympians, a few dozen might get it the next few weeks and that's it. Very unlikely Hocker is one of them. Roughly 50 million cases in the United States out of over 330 million in an 18 month time span, most of that time was when the vaccine didn't even exist. It is not likely for any one person to get Covid.
You question why he would get it and then proceed to explain how some people get it.
From what I hear, Japan could deny him entry as a covid risk, or allow him entry and he does something dumb like refuse to wear a mask in public and get tossed out of the olympics for that. The nut job right doesn't appreciate that in Japan they don't allow the BS that is allowed in the USA
Dr. Bob Bratton wrote:
From what I hear, Japan could deny him entry as a covid risk, or allow him entry and he does something dumb like refuse to wear a mask in public and get tossed out of the olympics for that. The nut job right doesn't appreciate that in Japan they don't allow the BS that is allowed in the USA
How mad are you going to be when he makes the final?
You crackpot.
Why would you wish illness on Hocker just because you want Engels?
You know if you're a real doctor and you do this, you could lose your license.
I'll figure it out.
Engels is first alternate, so yes I believe so. Cole has gotten COVID somewhat recently so it would be a surprise if he tests positive just like if he'd gotten the vaccine. But it's not impossible unfortunately.
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Hocker´s situation isn´t special compared to any other athlete, vaccinated or not vaccinated, with prior COVID or not.
Everyone can catch the COVID before or in Tokyo but I think Hocker is in the safest category since it is VERY unusual to get the COVID again when you have already had it.
On the other hand: It didn´t help the Dutch pole vaulter that he was vaccinated since he is now out after a positive test.
68 athletes and officials who have arrived in Japan have it already...the chances are not zero
On the other hand: It didn´t help the Dutch pole vaulter that he was vaccinated since he is now out after a positive test.
The vaccine is about 50% effective against contracting the Delta variant. But around 95 percent effective in preventing hospitalisation.
Hardloper wrote:
Dr. Bob Bratton wrote:
From what I hear, Japan could deny him entry as a covid risk, or allow him entry and he does something dumb like refuse to wear a mask in public and get tossed out of the olympics for that. The nut job right doesn't appreciate that in Japan they don't allow the BS that is allowed in the USA
How mad are you going to be when he makes the final?
Your post has nothing to do with his comment.
What in there says he isn't a fan? He's merely commenting on the Japanese process in this pandemic.
The USA is full of people like you. Unlike Japan, where national healthcare and patriotism go hand in hand
Dr. Bob Bratton wrote:
Say Hocker does catch coronavirus, japan refuses him entry into the country or fails a test, can the USA still enter Craig Engels, or is it too late?
Engels has been running like absolute sh!t recently. With how much be obsesses over beer, he clearly he cares more about getting hammered than running at the moment. I'm not sure why anyone would think he could be a suitable alternate.
shealreadybrought it wrote:
Hardloper wrote:
How mad are you going to be when he makes the final?
Your post has nothing to do with his comment.
What in there says he isn't a fan? He's merely commenting on the Japanese process in this pandemic.
The USA is full of people like you. Unlike Japan, where national healthcare and patriotism go hand in hand
Ah so you're saying he's a science denying covid fearmonger? Hocker already has natural immunity from fighting off covid. By the way, less percentage of Japanese are vaccinated than the US, numbnuts.