COVID/Pandemic

[MrNexx]

[Whill]

[CRMcNeill]

Well, my 2021 started off in fine form. My first load of the new year brought me to Phoenix, AZ, where my truck promptly broke down. It should be fixed by tomorrow, but in the meantime, I’m overnighting in a Casino hotel in Chandler. Interesting to see how masks and social distancing methods are instituted in a casino...
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[garhkal]

[Whill]

The denial I was talking about is the denial of the science and medical professionals who created the precautions we take. An unfortunate observation I have made is that those that whine about the loss of freedom the most tend to also be the science deniers. Those who are ignorant to science and choose to disregard what those who know better say is best for all of us. Propagandists have created this bs that some people have bought into, that there is some ulterior motive behind science-based precautions. No one is trying to take away your freedoms. No one is blaming you for anything you haven't done. The only blame would be in IF you did spread it when you easily could have prevented it (and without whining about it on a WEG Star Wars forum and where ever else you have ranted about this). In World War II, civilians chipped in and volunteered and bought war bonds and helped out husbandless wives and supported their country's well being for a common cause. 100 years ago, this country had similar virus pandemic, and when they said everyone should follow precautions, we didn't have nearly 40% of the adult populations complaining about it. We should now all have the same common cause of fighting the virus, doing our parts. We aren't asking you to do much. Most people I choose to associate with do their part and not cry about it. Like I said, you don't have to agree. But there is no point in disagreeing about it here.

[Whill]

[DougRed4]

I think that anyone complaining about the infringements of their freedom should explain the country of Taiwan.

In a nation of nearly 24 million people, they have had a grand total of 7 deaths from coronavirus. They've only had 815 total cases.

I'm sure there are numerous factors involved, including their population generally being more fit/less obese (as compared to Americans), but I think the likely biggest factor is that they - being familiar with things like Bird Flu and SARS - responded immediately and were strict about things like social distancing, quarantining, and wearing masks. They took the science seriously, to the point of punishments for spreading misinformation about it.

So while Americans are quick to decry the taking away of their freedoms, the reality is that we in the US have the worst numbers on the globe, and a big part of that is the huge percentage of our people who insist that "the needs of the one outweigh the needs of the many" (to put a twist on a Star Trek phrase).
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[Dredwulf60]

Basic precautions are like firearms safety.

All guns are to be considered loaded until checked and verified otherwise.
And even then I don't point one at anything I'm not willing to destroy.

We've had an outbreak in one of the Investigative branches I deal with. Vigilance is important, now more than ever.

But man, do I miss going to the movies.

The other day I was standing outside a liquor store while my wife masked up and went inside.

I was standing about 6 meters away from another fella whose wife had gone in.

I said "Hey, remember when it would have been suspicious to mask-up before going into a liquor store or a bank?"

We shared a laugh and he noted that now you're eyed by security if you DON'T.
Strange days.

[Whill]

I just found out that my wife's dad and step-mom tested positive for covid after starting to feel sick on New Years Day. We met them in a parking lot to hand-off Christmas presents last Wednesday — but we all wore masks, we kept distant from them and we used lots of hand sanitizer as soon as we got back to the car. My wife is a wreck. I am non-plussed to say the least.

My wife, son, and I are quarantined until next Wednesday.
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[MrNexx]

[Whill]

Thank you. My mother-in-law seems pretty much fully recovered. My father-in-law still has a bad couch but has shown signs of improvement the past couple days, so my wife has stopped worrying so much about losing her dad.

My wife, son, and I seem to have avoided the virus, but to comply with Ohio covid standards we continue our quarantine at home until Wednesday to be sure we don't have it. I'm getting tired of everything being delivered to the front porch, but its far better than being sick. I still get fresh air daily when I walk the dog at midnightish. I don't ever run into anyone in the neighborhood but I wear a mask, which is nice in the cold anyway.

[CRMcNeill]

[Whill]

Good. I think my wife's dad is in the same boat. It is extremely likely they were already infected when we saw them. But over two weeks later, my immediate family didn't catch covid from them because we followed the protocols of health experts.
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[cheshire]

My wife lost her sense of taste Thursday morning. We got her tested yesterday, and we're waiting on the results. We've been able to keep her isolated the last couple of days.
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