[OhioBuckeye]

Originally Posted by eweissenbach

I am not posting this to scare or chastise, but I have heard of many people who know no one who has passed due to the Coronavirus, some of whom think it is really not serious. Well, if that is you, you are fortunate indeed, but I am here to tell you it is very real and very serious. In just the last week I have learned of three deaths; one a teacher and former student of mine; one a former college classmate and friendly competitor when we both coached high school basketball in the same conference; and another a long time family friend. I don’t know if my experience is common, but I am certain it is not unique. I am happy we are beginning the vaccine process, but until immunity is pretty universal, I implore everyone to be careful and vigilant. I do not want to add a TOTV friend to my list.

The problem is to many people think they don’t have to wear a mask, stay 6ft. away from people, don’t care to wash their hands or use sanitizer or have Covid & don’t care who they give it to & quarantine themselves these are very selfish people who don’t give a S _ _ _ about you or me, & should be locked up. Anybody that don’t wear a mask at least, stay the hell away from me because I don’t want to rebreath your rotten reused breath! Sorry to sound so mean but this is serious.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Girlcopper

You dont know if they would have passed now or 2 days from now. No one knows. Your argument has no basis. I agree with the poster to just live life until your time comes

Would you cross the street without looking, because it may or may not be your time? That argument is the one with no basis.

[Skip]

Sorry for your losses.
Anyone know how to find out how many Villagers (residents) have died from COVID. You can find all 3 counties but not The Villages proper. Last I heard was 8.
TIA, Skip

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Spalumbos62

I don't think it was lame...🤣🤣

It was

[Lil GTO]

Originally Posted by jbrown132

I am sorry for the loss of your friends and acquaintances. I agree with you that we must remain vigilant. I am not crazy religious but I remember a verse from the Bible, I think it’s in the book of Ezekiel and it says “ For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Lord God; so turn, and live.” throughout this pandemic I have tried to live by those words. I wear my mask, I socially distance and avoid large crowds, I wash my hands and use hand sanitizer every time I come out of a store but I have gone on living. I still meet friends, take walks, play golf etc. but while practicing good habits. I have refused to let this pandemic rule my life or make me a prisoner in my own home. Just be safe out there but go on living.

Absolutely correct thinking period.

[MFNOWLIN52]

You are so correct to urge safety. I had this HORRIBLE virus in March after traveling and before masks were worn. It was the worst illness I've ever had. Now, our 98 y/o mother, who was previously very healthy is in ICU dying from it. Masks are imperative!

[eddie888]

Thank goodness I do not know a soul who had it Or died from it. Thank goodness

[Spalumbos62]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

It was

You are not correct- I am not correct...just different opinions.😉

[YouNeverKnow]

For information purposes. An FYI :

The Sumter County Health Department Issues advisory on rising COVID-19 cases

All residents are urged to make efforts to prevent infection

Contact:
Megan McCarthy
Megan.McCarthy@FLHealth.gov
352-569-3134

Bushnell, FLA — The purpose of this advisory of to update you on our current situation concerning the COVID-19 pandemic and to provide a gentle reminder, on what actions you can take to protect yourselves and others from becoming infected with the virus.

With the onset of the cooler weather, it was predicted that we would receive additional cases in Sumter County, and this has unfortunately occurred. Last week, we received 284 new cases, which is an increase from prior weeks. While the hospital has capacity to deal with increasing cases, they too have experienced a rise in their case volume.

Our experience in caring for those affected has improved greatly over the past 6-9 months. However, elders--particularly those with chronic or serious medical conditions such as heart or lung disease, diabetes, obesity, or depressed immunity--may experience more severe complications. As a community, we all have a responsibility to others to take whatever actions we can reasonably take, to protect the most vulnerable among us.

Accordingly, I am asking you to please redouble your efforts to protect yourselves and others during this critical period until vaccines become widely available. This includes wearing a mask, particularly when participating in activities indoors, maintaining social distance from others when possible and frequently washing your hands. Additionally, social activities during this holiday season such as pot-luck events and public gatherings involving singing, particularly close to one another, are associated with an increased risk of becoming infected.

Together we can flatten the curve of rising cases in this community. If you have any questions regarding this advisory, our public information officer Ms. Megan McCarthy may be reached at 352-569-3134.

Thank you for your kind cooperation as we approach this holiday season.

Respectfully,

Dr. Sanford D. Zelnick
Director, Sumter County Health Department

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Spalumbos62

You are not correct- I am not correct...just different opinions.😉

So true. And I'm not even sure we're talking about the same thing

[Bellavita]

you are so right. when I see the people in the town square acting like college students I just shake my head and wonder who of them is going to die or worse give it to the check out guy at Publix? we should care more about each other, respect that we need to wear a mask. It is real very real

[Mumsie]

As the coronavirus rages across the U.S., the country has so far blunted the impact of influenza and other seasonal respiratory viruses. Between mask wearing, social distancing, and measures such as bar closures, “all of those things are impacting influenza,” said Daniel Jernigan, director of the influenza division at the CDC.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Mumsie

As the coronavirus rages across the U.S., the country has so far blunted the impact of influenza and other seasonal respiratory viruses. Between mask wearing, social distancing, and measures such as bar closures, “all of those things are impacting influenza,” said Daniel Jernigan, director of the influenza division at the CDC.

That, and the concept that an ER, an Urgent Care center or a doctor can see someone with flu-like symptoms and make a diagnosis of "presumptive COVID", and bill accordingly. Will that diagnosis get changed if a COVID test comes back negative---your guess is as good as mine, but..........

[Tom M]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

My brother and his sone both tested positive and had very mild symptoms and are now negative with no after effects.

I did have an uncle who die with Covid but he was 93 years old. He went into the hospital for another issue and got it while he was in there. I don't know if Covid caused his death or if it was the original issue.

The numbers however don't lie. About 90% of the people that get Covid will experience mild to moderate symptoms. About 7.5 % will experience severe symptoms and may have long lasting effects and about 2.5% will die.

Having said that however I look at it this way If you were given a jar of 100 jelly beans was was told that 90 of them were fine, seven of them would make you very sick and three of them would kill you, would you eat any of the jelly beans?

Numbers may not lie, but people could certainly cite inaccurate numbers. I don't know where you got 2.5%. Please cite sources.

[Veiragirl]

Originally Posted by Toymeister

OP are you from New York?

I am not. I know of no one directly or friends of them who has perished from covid, had it or tested positive

None.

Then consider yourself lucky.