[jrref]

Originally Posted by Bugface

The purpose of the test is to not only discover whether you have Covid, but to also find out if you are still contagious. You can still be contagious after you are symptom free. This protects others from getting Covid. I know a number of people who have died from Covid as well as many who suffer debilitating long term effects that have seriously impacted their quality of life. Having survived both cancer and an autoimmune condition, I appreciate every day of good health!

This is what most people don't realize. Because many just get mild symptoms we forget those many who either have bad symptoms and long term illness or even die from Covid. We know people who had a mild case of Covid the first time then died the second time. I hear many stories of people who have a mild case of Covid and still go out and do their normal business spreading it to everyone. But as you mentioned, if you don't test your symptoms could go away but you are still contagous and spreading it to people you come in contact with and this is the big problem. The people who don't take Covid seriously are not going to be satisfied until we all start dying from it again and hopefully that doesn't happen.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by defrey12

YAY! Someone with a brain…who isn’t afraid to use it.

I know I'm not the brightest - I have met people who floor me with their brilliance, but my brain was at least enough to get a Mensa membership some years ago.

[SHIBUMI]

This is a popular opinion of those who didn't die. Those that did might argue the fact. Play it safe get a shot......in this way your opinion will continue to get heard.................govt. still provides 4 free covid tests...........dont blame them for your negligence...........protect yourself.......

Originally Posted by Cindyd

Yes, people died of covid, but let's look at data. As a percentage of pop, Covid deaths were .03% of US population. Under age 40, as a percent of pop under 40, covid deaths were 0%. Yet, we locked kids out of schools for months/years? Healthy pro0le, who obviously had immunity, lost their jobs? Yes, every life is precious, but it's important to look at facts vs hysteria.

COVID-19 deaths by age U.S. 2023 | Statista

[Caymus]

Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe

I know I'm not the brightest - I have met people who floor me with their brilliance, but my brain was at least enough to get a Mensa membership some years ago.

How much? I can get a MENSA Certificate online for $12.

Member Certificate - Layout 1

[fdpaq0580]

And, wash your hands, often.

[Pennyt]

Sitting in a hospice unit now. Nurses advised they are now being advised they have to accept Covid patients. One came in yesterday and passed away the same day. Some people get over it easily but some don't. I'll wear a n94 mask and take the vaccine. As we age the risk rises. True of the flu AND true of COVID. I don't want to risk my life knowing I didn't do whatever I could. So if I'm in a crowded situation I'll protect myself. If I have any symptoms I will stay home.

[airstreamingypsy]

Originally Posted by Lottoguy

This new Covid19 varriant is now upon us. If your suddenly come down with that cough, congestion and chills you probably have it. Get tested asap so you can help others avoid it. Walgreens has the inside test for $19.00. You get results in less then one hour.
My wife and I got Covid on the plane trip back from Europe. Hit us hard once we got back home. We are fortunate we didn't get it when we were on our trip over there. Much easier to deal with it back in our own home! Take care.

I'm sorry, you got it, but do you think going inside Walgreens is a good idea? That's how you spread it....... I can't imagine going inside a store risking everyone in there.

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by Cliff Fr

A co-worker was telling me the other day that several of her relatives caught the latest strain. This is after they all had been vaccinated with the latest covid vaccine.

I believe you. The vaccine is not supposed to prevent you from getting Covid (in my understanding) but to prevent you from dying and to allow you quality of life afterwards.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

Huh? We know 2 people who died. They were on vents for a month then suffocated. I worked in a hospital and watched many die. I've cared for patients with every outbreak of the Flu and a few would die- but Covid killed millions. Do you even understand that you have NO real world experience to base your opinion on? It is an opinion only spun up in the web of your head by allowing in only information that suited your agenda. There is a real world out there, with people who are on the front lines. They are the ones who have the facts- not conspiracy theorist waving signs. What would it hurt to ask for facts from people who work hands on with this disease? Why is it so important to you to believe and tell a lie?

So how do you feel about it was created in lab?

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by Marine1974

Oh look another humbug person just what we need . You must be in need of attention .
Your reply to people who our sick showing no compassion says a lot . The poor people caught Covid and were sick . I feel sorry and embarrassed by you .

Fear and denial is a typical ostrich head-in-the-sand response. It is a visceral response and no amount of logic (or shaming) is going to help.

[Marine1974]

Originally Posted by midiwiz

Only response I can come up with is who cares?

Majority of people who are decent compassionate people who care
about others , care . Hope you don’t get Covid and have others say “who cares “.

[Pegasusprt]

It's so easy to fool people, but it's almost impossible to convince them that they have been fooled.

[Marine1974]

Originally Posted by mickey100

It always puzzles me why some people feel the need to make such a comment. The people who do care will comment, the ones who don't care will scroll on by like they usually do. I guess condescension comes naturally to some people and feeds their tiny ego.

Well said , if they are not capable of having compassion for their fellow man you wonder what kind of life they lead . Sad

[Whitley]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

Huh? We know 2 people who died. They were on vents for a month then suffocated. I worked in a hospital and watched many die. I've cared for patients with every outbreak of the Flu and a few would die- but Covid killed millions. Do you even understand that you have NO real world experience to base your opinion on? It is an opinion only spun up in the web of your head by allowing in only information that suited your agenda. There is a real world out there, with people who are on the front lines. They are the ones who have the facts- not conspiracy theorist waving signs. What would it hurt to ask for facts from people who work hands on with this disease? Why is it so important to you to believe and tell a lie?

Many people feel those who believe as you do are gullible and spreading lies. You want the shot, get it. Others do not want it, they shouldn't get it. Be kind to others, life can be very hard for all of us at times.

[DPWM21]

Agree. It’s a ‘me’ culture too often.