While it’s wonderful the US has relaxed mask and social distancing guidelines, have the EXPERTS truly provided new information?
The efficacy of the vaccines remains the same, degree of illness, hospitalization and death also remain the same. The term of the studies is longer but without additional findings.
Just what am I missing?
Those who opt out of being vaccinated will continue to walk among us. It’s not like anyone can visually recognize a vaccinated vs unvaccinated individual. In some instances, the honor system surrounding the unvaccinated of masking and social distancing is not and will not be followed.
There is no right or wrong answer in choosing to vaccinate or not. It is a personal choice and frankly no one else’s business. It’s also their right to follow or not follow guidelines.
This is where it gets sticky for me. There hasn’t been any new information with regard to masking or not. This time last year, FL also saw a decrease in new cases.
Variants and mutations of COVID are now present. Many fully vaccinated people will be due for their booster in the next few months and there is no mention of how it will be rolled out.
The TV commercials, news and presidential clips currently being presented display a return to normalcy for vaccinated individuals. Is it wishful thinking on our leaders part that those unvaccinated will suddenly rush to get vaccinated? At this time, about 1/3 of the US is vaccinated, a far cry from heard immunity.
Just what has changed? I’m not entirely sure.
On a personal level, I would love to return to normal without masks or social distancing. On an intellectual level, I’m not quite there yet. No, I’m not living in fear. I am however questioning the integrity of those providing new regulations without new scientific evidence.
We all make choices on a daily basis based on our personal needs and beliefs. To follow CDC guidelines or not will most likely continue to be a personal choice and one of great contention.
Bottom line, do what’s right for you and stop worrying about what others are doing and live YOUR best life.
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