A (possible) solution to Covid-19 (tillett.info)

Article summary

The article proposes a potential solution to COVID-19 by finding and using a naturally attenuated strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which would be less pathogenic but still provide immunity. The author suggests that such a strain could be found by sequencing the virus from asymptomatic or mildly infected individuals. This approach is compared to the use of live attenuated vaccines for other diseases, such as polio. The goal is to find a strain that can be used to inoculate people, providing immunity without causing serious illness.

Main themes

• attenuated virus strain
• COVID-19 solution
• vaccine alternative
• scientific validation
• implementation challenges
• risk assessment

What commenters say

• Some commenters believe that the idea is worth considering and that finding an attenuated strain could be a viable solution to the pandemic.
• Others think that the approach is too risky and that the potential consequences of deploying an attenuated strain are not well understood.
• There are concerns that the idea may not be taken seriously by the scientific community due to the lack of a formal, peer-reviewed paper.
• Some argue that the use of an attenuated strain could be more effective than a traditional vaccine, as it would provide longer-lasting immunity.
• Others suggest that the idea is not new and that researchers may already be working on similar approaches.
• There are also discussions about the potential challenges of implementing such a solution, including the need for large-scale production and distribution of the attenuated strain.
• Some commenters think that the idea should be tested and validated through rigorous scientific research before being considered for implementation.