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Bill Maher Confirms COVID-19 Diagnosis
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The crucial aspect to understand about vaccinations is that they are not remedies. The primary reason for opting to receive one of the existing COVID-19 vaccines is not based on the assurance that you’ll never contract the virus for the remainder of your life. Medical treatment does not operate on such absolutes. The purpose of obtaining a vaccine is to significantly decrease the likelihood of becoming infected with the virus and, in the event of infection, to mitigate the severity of symptoms or ideally, eliminate them. A pertinent example demonstrating the efficacy of the vaccine manifests in the recent case of Bill Maher, the host of the show Real Time.
An announcement made by a Real Time spokesperson today revealed that Maher had tested positive for COVID-19 during the routine PCR testing that the show’s staff has been undergoing since the onset of the pandemic. Nonetheless, as per the spokesperson, Maher remains asymptomatic and is in good physical condition. Maher had previously received full vaccination against COVID-19, a fact he has disclosed on his show, and the outcomes are evident: despite contracting the virus, its impact on him is minimal.
Expressing gratitude to well-wishers, Maher shared on his personal Twitter account, “Appreciate all the goodwill messages – although it’s challenging when I’m feeling absolutely fine. One disappointment is breaking my streak since 1993 of never missing an episode of Politically Incorrect or Real Time. Well, like Cal Ripken, even I had to take a break at some point.”
Appreciate all the goodwill messages – although it’s challenging when I’m feeling absolutely fine. One disappointment is breaking my streak since 1993 of never missing an episode of Politically Incorrect or Real Time. Well, like Cal Ripken, even I had to take a break at some point.
— Bill Maher (@billmaher) May 14, 2021
There have been no reports of other Real Time staff members testing positive for COVID-19. However, as a precautionary measure, this week’s filming of Real Time has been called off to allow Maher time to recover fully from the virus. It’s disappointing, especially considering that this week’s episode had lined up notable guests such as Neil DeGrasse Tyson and Max Brooks. Nevertheless, there’s always hope for another opportunity in the future.
