[regas56]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

5% Nationally. We are #1 in the world.....dubious achievement award.

I'm not sure where you found that number but according to the CDC numbers I googled the fatality rate for those under 50 is 0.2%.. 50-59 is 0.6%.. 60-69 is 1.9%.. 70-79 is 4.3%.. and over 80 is 7.8%.. How many people haven't been tested that are asymptomatic? 100's 0f 1000's? Millions? the fatality percentages can only go DOWN once every person in the Country has been tested..

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by nn0wheremann

A safe an effective vaccine, or the mutation of the disease into something more manageable. Maybe all the young beach bums are doing us a favor. As more and more of them catch, pass on, and catch again the Covid virus, perhaps it will mutate into a less harmful disease. Meanwhile, may the Lord bless them, and keep them, far away from me.

Problem is the "passing on" phase involves infecting the innocent and unsuspecting sometimes elderly who DIE!

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by regas56

I'm not sure where you found that number but according to the CDC numbers I googled the fatality rate for those under 50 is 0.2%.. 50-59 is 0.6%.. 60-69 is 1.9%.. 70-79 is 4.3%.. and over 80 is 7.8%.. How many people haven't been tested that are asymptomatic? 100's 0f 1000's? Millions? the fatality percentages can only go DOWN once every person in the Country has been tested..

Cases!!!! 5% of the US population has become cases in hospitals. More testing would yield a higher %.

Originally Posted by Love2Swim

Dr. Fauci is the expert and he says he believes a vaccine is a matter of “when and not if.” When we have the vaccine is when I feel safe socializing again. I don't feel safe now. There are too many selfish people running around without masks, putting everyone else at risk.

correct... two promising vaccines go to phase 3 trials in July with availability in September or October.
With some of the replies to this post it’s no wonder covid19 cases are on the rise. False bravado. Mask wearing needs to be mandatory.

[Spikearoni]

Originally Posted by merrymini

Some of these responses are very funny. Too bad the scientists that are busy telling you what to do have no clue and keep changing their minds using you like a yoyo. I am a reasonable person and refuse to lock myself in a closet for the rest of my life. If you choose to do so, do not assume you are correct and everyone else is wrong.

My husband and I are not "locking ourselves in a closet for the rest of our lives." However we have been conscientious about observing the CDC guidelines. We go outdoors when we do our 4 mile speed walk instead of going to the gym; we wear masks in the grocery store; and we stay away from indoor places that are not essential, such as bars and restaurants. Yes it has been difficult but we are hoping that a vaccine, as well as a drug that eases COVID-19 symptoms, will be available soon. In the meantime, thanks to ZOOM and technology, I have been able to participate in book club meetings, The Villages Duplicate Bridge games with friends, and Mah Jongg. We have even lost weight as a result of not eating and imbibing in restaurants to the extent that we did in the past!

[Spikearoni]

Originally Posted by birdiebill

According to the latest Florida Department of Health data, Florida has had 109,014 positive cases of the Covid-19 virus. Yesterday alone there were 5511 new cases. Sumter County has had 299 positive cases with well over 100 of those in the correctional facility in Bushnell.

The virus has not become less contagious, but perhaps a little less virulent. We can modify our life and social behavior and minimize our risks by showing compassion for each other. We don't have to stay confined to home if everyone would do their part to minimize transmission. I ride my bicycle, I golf with friends but we socially distance at all times, we eat restaurant food at times but prefer to carry out. We are not comfortable eating inside a restaurant with a large number of diners nor in one where the staff does not wear a mask. We grocery shop and go to the pharmacy or a re



store when we need to, but do not just go shopping. We do wear a mask indoors at the grocery and pharmacy. That is not because we know we are carrying the virus; we could be asymptomatic and still be a carrier and transmit to others. We mask to protect others; we also know that even the cloth masks will reduce the chance of viral load by a little bit. We mask to protect others; we hope others mask to protect each other.

If everyone were as considerate as you two are, the pandemic would definitely be curtailed. Thank you for your thoughtfulness for the well-being of others.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Guest

A beautiful woman.

Good one to lighten up the mood.

[regas56]

Originally Posted by Guest

Cases!!!! 5% of the US population has become cases in hospitals. More testing would yield a higher %.

Ok so with a population of 330 Million that would be about 16.5 MILLION people.. CDC among a several others I checked say it's around 2.4 Million..with less than 1/4th being admitted to the hospital.. Big difference between 16 Million and 300,000..

[OhioBuckeye]

Like everyone in TV were retired & I'm in no hurry to get out & party or visit. I'll wait until they tell us it's OK & not before. I get out & walk around & I still talk to people from a distances. I don't think the younger people that are protesting really cares what happens because they're to busy with the BLM. It's fricking joke. Do what they're doing in Israeli & spray them with a fluid that stinks to holy crap, it'll break up the protesters & believe me it'll make them puke! Anyway be safe & it's to bad for the people that want to get back to work, I do feel bad for them. God Bless!

[Rosebud1949]

Grandkids are here... no masks, visitors are here No masks, Folk out and NOT social distancing, no masks. I dont suppose they stayed at home when they were told to either.. Going to the beach, eating out, shopping etc.. it will never stop until you change your attitude .. A MASK SAYS YOU CARE.. about your family, friends, and each other. No MASK.. says it all

[OhioBuckeye]

Originally Posted by Rosebud1949

Grandkids are here... no masks, visitors are here No masks, Folk out and NOT social distancing, no masks. I dont suppose they stayed at home when they were told to either.. Going to the beach, eating out, shopping etc.. it will never stop until you change your attitude .. A MASK SAYS YOU CARE.. about your family, friends, and each other. No MASK.. says it all

You said it all, I don’t need to add to it Rosebud1949!

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by birdiebill

According to the latest Florida Department of Health data, Florida has had 109,014 positive cases of the Covid-19 virus. Yesterday alone there were 5511 new cases. Sumter County has had 299 positive cases with well over 100 of those in the correctional facility in Bushnell.

The virus has not become less contagious, but perhaps a little less virulent. We can modify our life and social behavior and minimize our risks by showing compassion for each other. We don't have to stay confined to home if everyone would do their part to minimize transmission. I ride my bicycle, I golf with friends but we socially distance at all times, we eat restaurant food at times but prefer to carry out. We are not comfortable eating inside a restaurant with a large number of diners nor in one where the staff does not wear a mask. We grocery shop and go to the pharmacy or a retail store when we need to, but do not just go shopping. We do wear a mask indoors at the grocery and pharmacy. That is not because we know we are carrying the virus; we could be asymptomatic and still be a carrier and transmit to others. We mask to protect others; we also know that even the cloth masks will reduce the chance of viral load by a little bit. We mask to protect others; we hope others mask to protect each other.

I wear a mask to help this economy reboot. As it is now, openings are on hold in parts of the country that are seeing spikes in cases. This can happen in The Villages very quickly if we all don't do our part to contain this virus. I don't wear a mask outdoors but do socially distance. I wear a mask indoors when social distancing can not be guaranteed. Why can't we all do this to slow the spread of this virus. The quicker we get this virus under control, the quicker the economy can recover and we can all go back to the normal we had prior to 2020.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Carl99

I’m already socializing , got tested don’t have it

But...........you can still contract the virus anytime after that test was completed. Do you realize that?

[Bay Kid]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Good one to lighten up the mood.

Prefer a red head for a change.