Again: Viruses do not necessarily evolve to be milder—especially if they transmit early, like this one. Our immune system learning about it—via vaccines or infection—can mean better response next time, so milder experience. Not same as virus becoming intrinsically less virulent.https://twitter.com/zeynep/status/1465075561236250631 …
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She seems to be saying here in this thread (see the last tweet especially) that viruses don't tend to get more virulent over time, since it would be less adaptive. I'd be happy to be shown that two experts I trust actually don't disagree!https://twitter.com/MonicaGandhi9/status/1370924656698400769?t=yEPZErXzXGM_uZ8h82vw8Q&s=19 …
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“Viruses don’t tend to get more virulent over time” is compatible with “viruses don’t tend to get less virulent over time.”
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@zeynep, we don't really know and I put both possibilities in a thread from the other day - let's see how it plays out. Thanks -
Well there you have it folks. I'm the dumb layperson who nevertheless brings the experts together in love and harmony. You're all welcome.
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