[BlkBlt6]

Originally Posted by PennBF

It is absolutely outrages that the villages are opening up the theater in Brownwood for
Monoclonal Antibody treatment from 9-5 seven days a week. It will be for those who have contacted or were exposed to Covid 19 and at high risk! It is free and vaccinations does not matter! It can handle 300 patients a day! It is insane to think that 300 patients a day that are at high risk for Covid 19 will be wondering around a Square which is the center of business's in Brownwood. You have to be a part of the insanity to entertain Brownwood as a source of relaxation and shopping or sitting around about 500 feet or so having a doughnut and coffee. During the high vaccination period they were given in a very large field at the Brownwood Community Center. This removed the risk of being in a high density of those who have been exposed to the virus. Why in the name of God would you move this to such a high risk location. It just does not make sense!

I think The Villages had the right idea but didn’t think it through. It sounds like such a logical location for the monoclonal treatment. We need the treatment in The Villages but the businesses in Brownwood will loose business. Exposed people will be outside from the parking lot to the theatre, true, but what’s to say they won’t stop for something to eat or get a cup of coffee and a donut or shop if they are feeling fine. Brownwood will be a magnet for the virus. I think we’ll probably stay away from Brownwood.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by paulajr

You forgot…going in through the BACK DOOR of the theatre..which is near NOTHING.🙄

Thank you, didn't realize they were entering there, good point.

But we'll never convince those with "covidnoia" that they are safe 300 yards away from a COVID positive person. Heck, one person already posted they won't go near that entire town square!

However, the longer a significant percentage of the population remains unvaccinated, the greater the chance of a mutation making the jump to airborne transmission, in which case 300 yards might not be enough.

[terenceanne]

We will stay away from Brownwood for at least 3 months and maybe longer - I feel sorry for the business there - just another blow. Again this is not a comment on if its right or wrong - do whatever you want - we do what is right for us.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by BlkBlt6

I think The Villages had the right idea but didn’t think it through. It sounds like such a logical location for the monoclonal treatment. We need the treatment in The Villages but the businesses in Brownwood will loose business. Exposed people will be outside from the parking lot to the theatre, true, but what’s to say they won’t stop for something to eat or get a cup of coffee and a donut or shop if they are feeling fine. Brownwood will be a magnet for the virus. I think we’ll probably stay away from Brownwood.

Maybe, but think it through:

If they are coming for an infusion, they are either COVID positive or recently exposed. In that case they are supposed to self quarantine and wear a mask when out for essentials such as the grocery store. If they stop for coffee or go shopping, they are just plain selfish and are disregarding the risk they pose to others. HOWEVER, those with that mindset will also be out and about everywhere, they might be next to you in line at the hardware store, or sitting next to you at a bar, or anxious to share a golf cart with you. And you wouldn't know it. So if anyone wants to avoid Brownwood, they might as well avoid everyplace.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by terenceanne

We will stay away from Brownwood for at least 3 months and maybe longer - I feel sorry for the business there - just another blow. Again this is not a comment on if its right or wrong - do whatever you want - we do what is right for us.

Wow, and here I thought "right" and "wrong" were absolute and based on facts, not an opinion. Perhaps wording could be changed to "avoiding that which we fear"

[merrymini]

Originally Posted by gatorbill1

I understand we had HIGH hospitalization and deaths in TV - just won't see or hear about it - wouldn't help sell houses

Why would you believe something so untrue? And it doesn’t seem to be hurting sales in TV.

[Andyb]

Very sad, that you can be so selfish to want to deny life saving treatments for your fellow citizens. Disgusting.

[speedo8357]

I think the opening of the facility is a great idea. Having access to alternative therapeutics close by is a terrific!

People are not going to get sick by walking in an open air setting such as A Town Square. The fear and misconceptions about COVID remind me of the fear associated with AIDS back in the mid-80s. Do you recall the shock after people watched Rock Hudson kiss Linda Evans on Dynasty! Everyone thought she was the walking dead. So take a deep breath and understand that people have to be treated. Having treatment options nearby facilitate their access to prompt effective healthcare.

[charmed59]

The part that confuses me is according to the Florida official website, last week Sumter county had 539 new cases. This site is serving 300 cases a day. Where are these cases coming from?

[VickiF]

Originally Posted by Neils

Theaters are closed anyway.
Glad we will have multiple treatment places nearby for anyone that might need the help

I agree

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Velvet

You need an appointment so no line ups and believe me when you have Covid to the extent you need treatment you are not in the mood for shopping or for fine dining. Have you ever been really sick?

Are asymptomatic Covid positive people candidates for the monoclonal antibody treatment? If yes, then those folks will not feel sick. Those folks will arrive at Brownwood with their families or friends who just may walk out and about in the square killing time while the patient is receiving treatment. I see an increased risk of Covid while these treatments are offered at the theater. There is no getting around that.

[Tom2172]

Originally Posted by PennBF

It is absolutely outrages that the villages are opening up the theater in Brownwood for
Monoclonal Antibody treatment from 9-5 seven days a week. It will be for those who have contacted or were exposed to Covid 19 and at high risk! It is free and vaccinations does not matter! It can handle 300 patients a day! It is insane to think that 300 patients a day that are at high risk for Covid 19 will be wondering around a Square which is the center of business's in Brownwood. You have to be a part of the insanity to entertain Brownwood as a source of relaxation and shopping or sitting around about 500 feet or so having a doughnut and coffee. During the high vaccination period they were given in a very large field at the Brownwood Community Center. This removed the risk of being in a high density of those who have been exposed to the virus. Why in the name of God would you move this to such a high risk location. It just does not make sense!

Because it makes sense! Treatment good!
Covid bad and beside you shouldn’t be eating too many donuts -everything in moderation

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by John Mayes

Your superiority complex is peeking through.

For sure!

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Well, if that nonsense "renewed your faith in the human race", perhaps I can destroy it again. Nah, I'll skip the long explanation and simply say I know ten thousand times as much medicine as the person who posted that, and I'll be going to Brownwood again tomorrow, as I was there yesterday as well

GE.....I aways value your expertise and input on this forum. With this, I do not agree. I'll be staying away from Brownwood while the theater is used for the treatments. I feel very safe here in The Villages, knowing that Villagers are mostly vaccinated. Not so with the general public who will be coming into Brownwood for their treatments. Please stay safe.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by drducat

We are fortunate to have this treatment available at all................

Other States are seeing a health care catastrophe occurring by vaccine mandates. Around 50% of workers are quitting and relocating to States that are not unvaccinated predators. Not looking good and is going to be a huge issue going forward.

Uh Oh. That does not bode well for Florida although it is wonderful for those states where those employees are leaving from. More jobs for the vaccinated in the states that mandate the vaccine. Those states will be safer for all with vaccinated forces.