Logrinn said:
And yet it is spreading.
Without common sense actions (like wearing a mask) everybody might get it.
I know I said I don't usually get into these types of discussions on an internet forum, but I will say this.
Of course it's spreading.. That's what viruses do. It's also how we, as human beings, develop our immune system. If we are never exposed, we can't build up a resistance. It's how our immune system is designed to work. I'm also going to say that masks aren't the "be all, end all" to protection.. either for yourself, or others. The ONLY point I agree on with regard to wearing a mask is that it inhibits droplets from travelling very far if you happen to cough or sneeze while wearing one.. Other than that, they are useless in the manner that most are employing them. I have a very good friend who is a contractor that is certified in mold remediation, PPE, etc. so he's pretty well informed when it comes to what PPE is required for given airborne threats.. and what we're wearing, ain't doing it. I wore a mask everywhere I went outside of my home, and I still got it. My wife was locked up inside of the house with me during quarantine as well, neither of us wearing mask and in close contact.. and she tested negative twice for it after it was all said and done. We speculate, that either (A) she's already had it and never even knew it.. or (B) there is some validity to the thought that people with Type O blood are more resistant as she is Type O. I would be much more worried about picking it up by touching something.
As a matter of course, I was called several times by my state's Health Department and spoke to my own doctor's office personnel several times... and you know what the biggest take away that I gained from that was? Everyone I spoke to, basically to a person said there is no rhyme or reason to this virus. Some come thru it without even knowing they had it.. Other's die, although I would probably wager than most that have
legitimately passed from Covid related causes would fall into the same category as those that would need to be extra careful during any given flu season (elderly, compromised immune system, etc..).. and then there is everything in between. When it comes to the numbers.. I have ZERO confidence in the "numbers" with regard to Covid deaths, as it's been documented that deaths that occurred from other totally unrelated causes are included in the Covid numbers if the deceased had Covid at the time of their passing. So, that statistic I take with a pretty heavy dose of salt.
Do I believe that Covid is real? Yes, absolutely. Do I think, as Street Avenger does, that this has been blown way out of proportion? Yes, absolutely. That being said, everyone take care of yourself and do what you personally feel is necessary to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. :rock-on:
