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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?
I think this is the first post of yours on this thread to which I completely disagree. I do not respect those who don't vaccinate their child because they detract from the health of all children and herd immunity (and the reasons to not vaccine are proven to be fake hoaxes). Regarding masks, if two people are wearing a mask, it is far more effective than if just one person is wearing a mask because you are stopping outflow and inflow of airborn vapor droplets.
To me, if someone is wearing a mask it is respecting not just my health, but the health of any elderly family member I may be in contact with and caring for. I have no idea how not wearing masks became a thing, but it is a terrible, evil, devilish thing to me.
And wearing a mask doesnt interfere with life. Out in California, 100% of the people in grocery stores and pharmacies wear masks (they are not allowed in otherwise) and it hasn't decimated our American freedom or values. When I go show boats, both I and the potential customer wear masks and it doesn't affect the boat showing. Texdawg must be sick of me reparroting his phrase, but it's so true, why on earth would we put at risk our freedom (and I'll add the economy and the health of our loved ones) by not being cautious and conservative and wearing a mask? It drives me bonkers. I have said over and over on this thread, why can't we take BOTH Covid19 and the economy seriously? It's easy - just wear a mask, wash hands and social distance.
I hear everyone here. I went to grocery store yesterday - wore a mask (and by mask, I wore a camo face gaiter with a carbon lined interior). Bout 50% of the folks did.
Now, explain to me, as the skeptical side of my brain speaks, how we are supposed to listen to the "experts" who tell is to wear a mask, when a month ago the same cats said a mask was unnecessary?
If they are 100% right today, how are we to believe that this won't change tomorrow? Too many mixed messages, from all sides. Too must distrust, and hard-earned distrust if I do say so.
I happen to think the mask issue is just common sense, but what do I know...
I also believe everyone washing thier hands, wiping stuff down, not shaking hands and not hugging (or kissing in Europe) has done wonders for flattening the curve - moreso than being stuck at home.
I have been practicing much of this for years, but my 18 yr old claims I am just anti- social...
If I'm outdoors, I don't wear a mask. And if I remember correctly, you're chance of catching the virus outside is 13 times less than catching it indoors. In my car, I don't wear a mask. And I don't understand why I see people driving a car by themselves and wearing a mask.
And finally, I'm pretty sure the wife and I had the virus a couple of months ago. Me: about six days of minor symptoms with short periods of fever. Wife: a bit more concern with several days of shortness of breath. So I'm pretty sure we are both immune and can not get sick or spread it to others.
I guess if I lived in California I would be forced to wear a mask, but I think under the circumstances it would be totally unnecessary.
What's next? Are we supposed to start wearing buttons that say tested?
Checking in: I'm good.
Tonight we can get some live sports. It's not college football but it beats watching Japanese baseball...
Whoa! you're telling me you've been getting Japanese Baseball.
Did you get a test saying that you were positive for covid or are you now assuming that because you were previously sick with something, that you are now immune? Chances are you’ll never catch covid, but you made a decent sized logical leap there.
One of the best quotes by one of my favorite presidents was Teddy Roosevelt saying, "I hope I can be right 75% of the time." And TR was a brilliant guy.
I can in no way explain why the WHO and the CDC and others said a mask wasn't helpful. I mean it's airborn water droplets, of course masks are going to help. I think in the early days of anything, our understanding is not immediate. But, the WHO was especially slow to embrace maks though and I dont' get it.