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We are waiting until we hear word about our jobs opening again. So far we haven’t heard anything
Here's hoping it's sooner than later for you guys...(!)
Speaking of NY - I've been digging into a lot of data re: % of total C19 deaths by state that were in long term care (LTC) facilities. Pretty remarkable #s for many states, with a majority of deaths in a majority of states coming in LTC facilities:
Connecticut 81%
Pennsylvania 67%
Massachusetts 60%
Maryland 60%
North Carolina 60%
Virginia 57%
New Jersey 50%
Not necessarily surprised that the elderly living in a self-contained facility are more at risk than others living outside, but surprised at the %s as well as the fact that 2 of the top 4 states - NY & MI - are not reporting this at all (?)
Looks like if there were 100 states we would be reporting 100 different ways. SMH
https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/state-reporting-of-cases-and-deaths-due-to-covid-19-in-long-term-care-facilities/
True this.
If nothing else, this pandemic has reminded many that we're a republic comprised of states; and with that comes the potential for 50 different approaches to managing this.
And seemingly 98% of them aren’t great
Also true! lol
Fool me once...
Hopefully everyone will handle all of it MUCH better as we learn and move forward.
I hope your right as a self confessed (John) Lennonist. Imagine! Exception for Florida and Tennessee 🤣
@dragonslayer
I just caught up on this thread and read about your Father. Our prayers are with you and your family and we wish you well with the changes you are contemplating.
Well, kind of sad to post this, but I had to make a trip to the grocery store and the pharmacy today. I’m all for boosting the economy, but at the grocery store, less than half the customers wore masks and at the pharmacy, there were about 18 people in the store – I was the ONLY person wearing a mask a gave any attention to the 6 feet apart “rule.”
I would love to say I’m optimistic, but factor in the Americans’ decisions, I’m still not so sure. Stay safe friends!
It's been that way since the beginning in my area. At most, 50% of patrons in the various places I've visited wear them. In many cases that number is closer to zero. I just don't think people are going to do it unless they are convinced it is absolutely necessary. With the way this thing has been handled, I think the trust bank is pretty low. The virus hasn't hit my area very hard so maybe that contributes to the lack of caution.
There's no doubt care providers should wear N-95 masks. It's much less clear whether the pros outweigh the cons for an asymptomatic person to wear a lesser mask in public. It's a personal choice. There is no right or wrong. Everyone's decision should be respected.
I agree. I may be one of the few though.
The main Pro is that by wearing a mask you are protecting those that you come into contact with plus the front line responders that have to deal with them in event of infection. Maybe you can enlighten me as to the cons.
Is there anything that says wearing a mask increases your chances of spreading Covid? At best wearing masks slows the spread, at worst it does not, but wearing does not increase the spread. People should show some level of respect for others. There is no reason not to wear some type of face covering other than a desire to go against what their being told.
Other that I don't want to, what are other reasons people would not wear a mask?