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> acute cases are extremely rare,

they aren't *that* rare

> increasing in commonality with commodity and age

true

> "Moderate" cases caused a lot of infections that led to pneumonia and other secondary damages.

true

> Long COVID and long term damage is rare

No, it's common. 1 in 10 infections lead to long covid depending on the definition - and virtually all infections lead to long term damage.

> but it does happen, same as any virus.

Covid is not 'the same as any virus'. Covid does damage to immune systems, and has spread to billions and killed tens of millions -- it is notable in the history of infectious disease for the extent of damage it's caused and continues to cause

>. Sometimes 💩 happens, and novel viruses have a greater chance of surprises.

true.

> I don't really blame the doctors, but I do blame the medical system for its bureaucrat-heavy structure ignoring peoples' legitimate questions and concerns.

that is also a real problem

>, but I see people telling me to accept that a man in a dress is a woman

sigh