Is this figure for just Thursday, or for the past 7 (or whatever) days, please

Who's to say they would've died from something else. So in that case don't get behind the wheel if a car, don't walk across a street, don't breathe... People you've got to be kidding me..

]Australia and New Zealand are a small fraction of our population and Japan is an entirely different culture. They have been wearing masks for decades before this started and still are. Americans have a you can’t tell me what to do attitude.[/QUOTE]

Japan is certainly a different culture.....a culture of obedience. If the Japanese authorities ordered all their citizens to cover their ass with their left hand when walking out in public, that's exactly what you would see. They are a closed society and don't have the freedoms that we have. :bigbow:

Well said, Doctor.

As per the Florida Covid-19 dashboard, the average number of deaths per day for the last 30 days is probably around 45. It is a bit hard to get an exact number since the deaths associated with each day appear to take some time to be reported so the exact number for each day can change for several weeks. For example, 2 deaths were reported yesterday (10/15). That number is likely to increase in the near future.

:bigbow:

Stay away from crowds, wear a mask, wash hands, social distance, use hand sanitizer.

Good post for people to be aware of.

I will go for the bait! On Prime I enjoyed "The Boys", "Utopia", "Defiance" and "The Vikings" season 1 - 4 which I missed many years ago. Plus misc Chinese made movies (the newer ones will surprise you how good they are). Plus some Sci/Fi movies. Who needs the real world with all that entertainment? I will come back to the real world when you-all make it right. Satisfied now?

[QUOTE=Byte1;1848315]I am not obligated to "protect" anyone. I am not getting paid to be a "protector, security guard, fire fighter, police officer" therefore if you fear someone that lawfully conducts themselves in such a manner not conducive to your preferences or implied needs or safety standards, then it is up to you to protect yourself. Therefore, if you see me without a mask, eye protection, gloves or hand sanitizer, you would be prudent to avoid any contact and stay out of the vicinity where any infection might occur. There is no law that stipulates that I must conform to anyone's standard of protection. If you observe me wearing a mask, you may assume that I am doing it for your protection, but in reality I will be doing it solely for my spouse's protection. In my opinion, it is your obligation to protect yourself, not mine to protect you. For some reason many on here seem to believe that we all care what happens to you and that we are here solely to perform or conduct ourselves to your whims. Sorry but hysterical guilt trips probably don't effect at least half of the population. I will stop and assist you if your car is broke down on the side of the road, but if you insist or complain that I do not have a mask on, I will turn and leave you stranded.
Stay "hunkered down" at home and you will have no complaint about what others are doing. Some of us take life threatening chances every day.
Everyone has their own idea of how far they will go to protect themselves against life ending circumstances. As I get older, my limit bar tends to rise higher almost on a daily basis. My bucket list is still active with plenty of items not yet crossed off, so I am not going to let a little bug scare me into hiding at home. And yes, I have had a couple of relatives die supposedly of COVID, but that does not put me in a panic.
So do what you gotta do, but don't presume to demand others change their lifestyles to suit you.[

Not scared of “a little bug” & saying people “supposedly” died of COVID19?
Really!
There’s no point in even trying to point out the flawed thinking here. It wouldn’t matter anyway. It’s pretty clear you aren’t interested in listening to anyone you don’t see in the mirror. I just hope you’re very old and just set in your ways. The adage that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks is appropriate. If I’m wrong about your age, then it’s even worse.

Why you’re breathing in microscopic spews all the time, even as you type.

But, but, I got tickets every night for the squares?

You have been bamboozled! The seasonal flu is just as serious. What about heart disease, cancer, etc. You can’t get outta this life alive. Enjoy it while you’re here. Chill! Turn off CNN and go for a hike, without your mask. Fresh air cures a lot of ailments. The people wearing masks touch their faces to adjust their masks 100 times more than without a mask. I thought we weren’t suppose to touch our faces? Unbelievable.

Agreed..
 

Recent emergency open heart surgery at barely 60, no warnings, no smoking, drinking or drug use 6'1" 188 lbs and very active work lifestyle.. Scared the crap outta me and hurt like hell for months afterward.. A few months later a nasty brown recluse spider bite that I'm still fighting (6months) along with 3 polyops (2 precancerous) a double esophageal stricture (fixed) abdominal hernial and internal hemorrhoid.. Yep a very active 16 months. So I hear if I get covid I have a 1% chance of dying...bwahahahahahahahaha!! I'll mask to protect others and try and social distance but as far as I'm concerned God couldn't be any plainer in telling me to get my butt out there and enjoy every second I got left and times a wasting..

You really need to change the channel.