How are you dealing with Covid-19 (Novel Coronavirus) ?

[KDubU]

Good lord this has become so political. Bottom line is there has been 150,000 deaths and the US is on track to make it to 200,000. That is half the casualties in WWII that occurred over five years and COVID will do that is what 6-8 months. Put that into perspective and think carefully about how everyone regardless political leanings can help out. Stop the partisan BS, wear a mask, social distance, wash your hands and yes, large gatherings of adults or children cannot happen. Deal with that for 60 days and then we would be a very good position to test, track and isolate.

This is not rocket science and truly it’s disappointing that Americans as whole cannot come together on this. It truly shows to the world how far we have fallen when we will not protect each other and deal with short-term pain. We do a disservice to that generation who came together, fought and died for freedom.

 

[Lisak1]

I honestly could care less what the rest of the world thinks of us. We didn’t get to be America by worrying about what everyone else thought we should do. If you don’t want to exercise your right to question your government and draw your own conclusions that’s up to you. Just don’t assume I’m NOT already doing what I’m being asked to do. And don’t try to shame away my liberty. I am not one bit embarrassed to have a questioning mind.

 

[GBBUDD]

Go back in time and watch and read how DICTATORS talk to their people sounds very similar to this Make sure you keep social distancing stay 6 feet apart. Masks must be worn to INSURE your safety " insure what the hell are they talking about there is Nothing we are doing or have done that will insure safety. Only a WHY DON'T DR'S AND NURSES seem to be SICK ALL THE TIME BECAUSE THEY ARE around the germs all the time . Because they are exposed to the germs all day every day they have BUILT UP immunities.

 

[Mmathis]

Hey, guys & girls! What’s up?

No, doctors and nurses do have not built up immunities against anything. But, doctors and nurses are usually meticulous hand washers! And that’s the extent of my 2 cents (they don’t make that little c with a line through it any more?)

 

[WaterGardener]

There have also been well over 700 health care workers die from this virus. At least that was the last count I saw and there are more daily it seems.

That doesn't sound like immunity to me. To have immunity you first have to contract the virus.

 

[KDubU]

It so confuses me why people are so against following a few simple requests and then beleive it’s all a “conspiracy”. Truly it’s not, some people will be fine and some people will die of COVID, that is a fact. If there are facts otherwise, please provide them.

 

[Lisak1]

Who's against following requests? I'm against governors making mandates and pretending they made laws. Ask me nicely and I'll probably do it. Tell me I have no choice and I'm going to check that out. Our governor recently posted that "it's just like wearing a seatbelt - you have no choice". Um... I'm pretty sure we made a LAW about that old seat belt thing there Mr. Governor. And until it was a law, lots of people debated the merits. If you'd like to handle masks in the same fashion, let's go. The problem is he won't let our legislators back into session - TOO DANGEROUS! How about a Zoom meeting there guys and gals?

@WaterGardener - some 12 million people work in health care in the US. 600 deaths - which again, I realize EVERY ONE OF THOSE is someone who meant something to a lot of people - but statistically you realize that actually proves the point. These are people who are being DIRECTLY EXPOSED to the virus all day, every day with .005% dying. That's actually encouraging.

 

[Lisak1]

Hand washing is A # 1 in my book too @Mmathis - when you work in a school with germ-laden teens you learn to wash wash wash. I also have strict rules about anyone touching my stuff - they all know... my stapler, my tape, my pens, my scissors, my posts it notes: DON'T EVEN ASK.

 

[Andrew]

I'm seeing more studies like this that remind us that the risk of death isn't the only reason to take Covid-19 seriously. Among 100 patients who recovered (many of which didn't even get sick enough to be hospitalized), 78 showed lasting heart damage similar to a heart attack: https://www.sfgate.com/science/article/COVID-19-damage-of-the-heart-15437575.php

Who's against following requests? I'm against governors making mandates and pretending they made laws. Ask me nicely and I'll probably do it. Tell me I have no choice and I'm going to check that out. Our governor recently posted that "it's just like wearing a seatbelt - you have no choice". Um... I'm pretty sure we made a LAW about that old seat belt thing there Mr. Governor. And until it was a law, lots of people debated the merits. If you'd like to handle masks in the same fashion, let's go. The problem is he won't let our legislators back into session - TOO DANGEROUS! How about a Zoom meeting there guys and gals?

@WaterGardener - some 12 million people work in health care in the US. 600 deaths - which again, I realize EVERY ONE OF THOSE is someone who meant something to a lot of people - but statistically you realize that actually proves the point. These are people who are being DIRECTLY EXPOSED to the virus all day, every day with .005% dying. That's actually encouraging.

In Ohio the law gives the Health Department the ability to issue orders like the mask mandate (in this case at the governor's request). I'd bet it's the same in your state.

 

[WaterGardener]

You may find the percentage of deaths of health care workers encouraging but you have to realize that those people were taking every possible precaution. They were doing everything they knew to do to prevent infection but still died.

To me that's a far cry from the general public, many of whom don't even seem to know that a mask should cover their noses as well as their mouths.

 

[Lisak1]

They were doing everything they knew to do to prevent infection but still died.

I'm sure they were. But that's not to say the even got it at work. Maybe they got it from a family member. That's where a lot of transmission is believed to take place. (Safer at home, right?) Or on the subway to or from work. Who knows. My only point was 600 SOUNDS like a lot, but statistically it's just not.

 

[Lisak1]

In Ohio the law gives the Health Department the ability to issue orders like the mask mandate (in this case at the governor's request). I'd bet it's the same in your state.

For how long @Andrew ? Is there a time limit or is the power endless?

 

[WaterGardener]

I had actually edited that post to what it is now, over 700 deaths, but for some reason it didn't show until I did it again. Not a big deal I know.

To my thinking, there should have been zero deaths of health care workers as careful as they tried to be.

And maybe you are correct that they didn't contract it at work. But the reason the percentage is as low as it is, is because these health care folks are incredibly cautious, much more so than the average person.

 

[GBBUDD]

i'm sitting here typing saying why bother they have bought hook line and sinker what the elite want them to. They have given up there freedoms out of fear. I have always told my sons to be respectful to all . that those geeks in school would be come dr's lawyers and politicians and Now you all want to Listen Live AND TAKE THERE OPNION FOR LAW GOOD LUCK

 

[GBBUDD]

For how long @Andrew ? Is there a time limit or is the power endless?

I put him on ignore . i know its a large part of the problem the True americans dont watch the news any more . TURN A blind eye to the absolute lunacy out there . it only gets the blood boiling