[ScottS]

Probably the most uneducated, Ill researched response I’ve read so far. Keep up the fear mongering! Great job so far. These over inflated numbers for covid remind me of the latest attempt at an election.

[Singerlady]

Originally Posted by Scott O

If your so called mask protects you and your social distancing, pray tell, where is all the paranoia coming from? No need to fixate on others. Just stay home and the rest of us will go on with our lives...many of us work and are out there every day and if we harbored the constant fear and paranoia like so many, everything would be shut down...and how would that be working out for you? No stores, no gas stations, no restaurants, no MD offices, no financial institutions, no pharmacy, no nothing...be thankful that we are not of the same mindset as so many here...

Why should we stay home because of your opinion? We’re allowed to do what we NEED to do to go on with OUR lives, too! If ALL wore masks the proper way......we could bring this virus under control sooner.

[Singerlady]

Originally Posted by Girlcopper

Never will happen. Why would TV be the only area in the US to self quarantine after travel for residents and guests. Are you serious? There are plenty of other retirement communities so why would TV be “so special”. Wear your mask, social distance, mind your own business and take care of yourself. Dont worry about others, you wont change them

Why would The Villages be the only area in the US to self quarantine? Because we are smart. Because we care about others. Because we want to stem the virus sooner than later. Because we can. Because we could set a very good example for others.

[Singerlady]

Originally Posted by Garwood1

I’ll listen to my Dr not one of the keyboard experts -period

Actually, I agree. At one of our last TeleMed appointments with our doctor she asked what we were and were not doing pertaining to Covid. We told her… Masks, social distancing, no eating in restaurants, being extremely careful. She said good because she has a lot of Covid patients and those with our conditions were not doing well. Enough for me!

[Deb H]

Totally agree. Seems like most of the residents of the Villages are good about wearing masks (other then the ones that crowd the bars but you can always make the choice to not go there). What really concerns me are the smaller non chain stores in the area where they do not wear masks. I am choosing not to shop there when possible.

[DaveZ]

While I will always agree that unchecked and unlimited government overreach is a threat to our liberty, there is precedent as well as a moral obligation for it to protect its citizenry from present danger. In particular, danger from other, uncaring and self centered citizens common in a free society founded on doing what is best for ourselves as individuals. Car insurance is a good example as are seat belt laws or wearing clothing. It has been argued especially by people who love to argue, that despite the obvious protections these provide , they are government overreach. Like masks, seatbelt safety was argued and often protested and still is to a lesser degree. Confirmation bias can be so stubborn in some people that it takes the experience of being ejected from a vehicle to accept the obvious albeit too late to make use of the wisdom. Refuting the obvious and stubbornness about simply wearing a mask is fun for people who love to argue. When pressed, would they send a loved one (which may only be themselves) into a room with a Covid patient without a mask? I doubt it very much. The truth is that not even stubborn, argumentative guardians of freedom can tell if someone in a restaurant has Covid. No disrespect and in good company, Ben Franklin once argued against vaccines until he lost a son to Small Pox.

[Singerlady]

Originally Posted by Indiana Randy

If masks worked, why then need there be social distancing? If social distancing works, then why wear a mask?

I can not support a government regulation that takes away our freedom.

If those advocating that we all wear a mask were enlightened with the actual DEATH rate from Covid-19, perhaps the fear would be less and more rational informed decisions would be made.

Hey, dummy....you have those freedoms BECAUSE of our government!

[Indydealmaker]

If it does fog your glasses, then it means that you are exhaling unfiltered air.

[Joe C.]

If I follow all that the CDC, WHO, and the government say to do, and I die from COVID, can my wife file a lawsuit against them?
If they have the authority to “require” my adhering to their desires, then they have the “responsibility” to keep me safe.
Of course they can’t do that....... so just recommend, and leave me alone.
Wearing a mask, when and where is a personal choice.

[Andyb]

First, I think masks have become a false security, besides becoming extremely political. One CDC study shows more cases with people wearing masks than not. My opinion is if you fear COVID that much, your best option is to stay home and try not to impose unjustified regulations on others.

[merrymini]

I love hearing from people who are so willing to give up their freedoms.
I love hearing from people who love to tell others what to do.
I love hearing from “experts” who do not know their elbow from their you know what.
I love hearing from people who will send me to jail but allow looters to walk free.
I love hearing from people who have allowed a heavily biased media take over their lives.
Go ahead hide.

[Manhoopty]

Seriously???? The WHO??? Seriously????

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Totally agree, and don't put a single layer bandana over your face and claim you are wearing a mask. A mask needs to be a minimum three layers of tightly woven cloth, fitting tightly across both the nose and mouth. If it doesn't instantly fog your glasses, then it is either not an effective mask, or you are not wearing it properly.

My cloth masks are not three layers of fabric but are either one layer or two layers of fabric. All of my cloth masks and paper surgical masks do block droplets when I checked them with a water spritzer and spritzed the water onto the mask in front of a mirror. Not one droplet of water got through the cloth and my mirror stayed completely dry. I spritzed water onto the mask after it was all wet from the initial spritzing and it still did not allow any droplets to get through to the mirror. I'm happy with those results and I feel I'm doing my part to keep my aerosols and droplets from escaping my mask when I'm in public spaces.

Three layers seems like it would be too difficult to easily breathe through. I still want to enjoy life while I wear my mask.

[G.R.I.T.S.]

Originally Posted by Brownmoose13

So please tell me which expert you listen/refer to and please do not mention Fauci as he has been a pinball on the issue.
As far as 89 deaths (which are too many) that is about 1 death every 3 days, probably behind cancer, heart attacks, etc.
When one of your "experts" has a definitive answer I will then listen as it seems not one of the 217 countries affected has any answers either. Until then I am trying not to live my life in fear or by numbers since it is later than I think

I asked the "Google Assistant" for a comparison of 2019 total deaths vs 2020 total deaths and the current total is behind 2019. While it may exceed 2019, it appears we are on pace. Why were there no mask mandates last year? 🤔

[Advogado]

Originally Posted by banjobob

I have researched and found that people with underlying condition are the ones most prone to problems. Masks are a help but mandated everyone to wear one and to fine businesses is a total mistake. The vaccine is being made available in the very near future so these mandatory mask laws and other unconstitutional plans are needless.

Yes, progress in vaccine is good news, but apparently it will not be available for everyone until the end of next year. In addition, it reportedly is 90% effective, which means that one in ten people (33 million Americans) who get it will not be protected. In other words, we will be dealing with the virus for a long time, and thousands of Americans will be needlessly dying because of the obstinate and irrational refusal of some people to wear a mask in public and the failure of some of our politicians to require masks in public.