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Originally Posted by Lisanp@aol.com

The "problem" is that every un-vaccinated human gives the virus an opportunity to take hold and to mutate (get stronger) - not the "immigrants from South America". Do you think that the Australian borders are closed because of those pesky "immigrants from South America"? This "herd immunity" thing is virology - it means that there are not enough hosts for the virus to continue to propagate. Until we get there, this "surge" will certainly not go away in a month or so. These are virology facts, not liberal spin of COVID, and "natural immunity" does not protect you from Delta (or Lambda) or whatever variant this virus mutates to next. Masks, Vaccines - all of it - is just about stopping the virus from mutating, and if the immunity from the vaccines doesn't protect us from the next virus mutation we are all in very big trouble. So, to bring it back, as OP said be careful, be kind, and just think about the reaction of your actions. Don't not "live your life" - just realize we are still in a very severe pandemic, and all of our actions effect the lives of everyone around us. I want to enjoy my villages home too, not have to leave because its a virus hot spot, so try to "stay well out there"!

The “virology” fact is, that if you have had Covid, you are better protected from the variants than you would be if you’ve been vaccinated…