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Originally Posted by coffeebean
People still "cling to the false narrative that we must continue wearing masks to make the virus go away" because the experts, scientists and doctors are pleading with us all to do so. Have you read this article that explains why masks and distancing will still be necessary even after a person has been vaccinated with both shots?
Effective Immunity and the COVID-19 Vaccines |
Did you actually read the article? The only time masks are even mentioned is in the last sentence and it contradicts the basis of the article. The premise of the article, is that in order to beat Covid, we need to achieve herd immunity quickly to avoid a genetic variant of the virus that is resistant to the vaccine and previously developed antibodies.The fastest way to herd immunity is through vaccines and naturally occurring antibodies from those who have been infected. Wearing masks will, at best, only prolong the spread of the virus and therefore the development of antibodies, thus giving resistant strains the opportunity to emerge. Considering that more than 40% of Americans do not intend to be vaccinated, the quickest way to herd immunity is to allow the virus to run its course. The longer it takes to reach herd immunity the greater the chance that the vaccine you are taking will no longer protect you against a mutated strain of the virus...