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Aaron: I am so sorry to hear this. I have a long-time friend (since childhood) who is currently in the hospital on a ventilator after having had his vaccination. I don’t know about his booster status. I definitely know and can empathize with you. I wish you well at this difficult time.

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Aaron, what terrible news. I’m so sorry about your friend.

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I was sorry to read your sad news, Aaron. This is a horrible disease and has taken a terrible toll across the world. In the U.K. we have a government too wrapped up in their desperate need for popularity and endorsement to take the actions recommended by our own experts, so it’s going to keep on getting worse here.

My experience was somewhat different to yours in that I lost someone early in the pandemic - a doctor who was caring for patients, and who was younger than me. That was a truly sobering moment. I wholeheartedly echo your own comments, and am so sorry for your loss.

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No words. Please people get the vaccinations, wear masks, distance. This is the only way to try and stop this. Be kind. Sorry for all losses. Take care of yourself and each other.

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so sorry Aaron. :(

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So tragic. Very sorry for your loss Aaron. I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy.

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So sorry

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So sorry

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I'm so sorry for your loss, Aaron.

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I find myself feeling somewhat fatalistic lately. We've been vaxxed, boosted, and wear masks everywhere. Yet our son is still exposed to COVID-positive co-workers, we have no clue about the customers who come through our doors, and we shop with a majority of people who do not mask or distance. Our emergency rooms are full, our ICUs are nearly full, and still people wander around putting themselves and others at risk.

I despair, at times like this, for the future of humanity. Oh, I know that there are good, conscientious people out there who will ultimately prevail, but given both the political climate and the changing physical climate, it's anyone's guess how things will shake out in the next few years. Once more, my deepest condolences on the loss of your friend, and to his family and other friends.

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Thank you for sharing your personal loss. What a nasty thing this Covid is... especially for those with impaired immune systems like your friend. I just got back from the supermarket (Northborough MA) where the (pro-Covid) anti vaxxers and the vaxxed are free to go unmasked at this fraught-filled time as everyone rushes to load up for their happy time. On the radio going home, a clip was played of a leader (did not get her name) shouting above a booing crowd about how American it is to care about your neighbor and your community.

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Oh, Aaron, I’m so, so sorry about your dear friend. As a fellow Minneapolitan I’m astounded by our rise in cases. My family are gathering for Christmas - all triple vaxxed - but a negative COVID test is required.

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My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Such a terrible disease.

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My condolences Aaron.

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I’m so sorry to hear about your friend.

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I'm so sorry.

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