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Originally Posted by Swoop
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...
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I don't agree with your logic. Yes, the fastest way to herd immunity is through vaccines. And people need to keep wearing masks until a large percentage of the population has been vaccinated, to keep the mutations down. According to polls, as of Jan 21, about 2/3 of the population has said they would get the vaccine.According to Fauci, we need about 75% to get the vaccine. So we're close. I'm hoping people will do the right thing.The government is doing all possible to increase the vaccine supply and to help the states with whatever they need to get vaccines in arms.