[Joelack99]

Originally Posted by xkeowner

That is true, but it is also true of the original variant of Covid if you take the time to actually research the science instead of relying upon the news programs. The cloth masks and many, probably most, of the paper masks you see people wearing provide little, if any, protection against Covid and its variants.

My cloth mask doesn’t protect me very much. It does protect you from asymptomatic me pretty well. Please wear yours for those around you. Thanks!

[SkBlogW]

Originally Posted by Ben Franklin

I posted this video last week under Medical Talk, if anyone is interested in mRNA. As for long term studies, it would take 5 years to get the results.

Also, when 150 million people in the US are still unvaccinated, you can't blame the spread of the Delta variant solely on those crossing the southern border. Btw, every person from Canada to the southern tip of South America are Americans, a small detail, that is often overlooked.

Kathryn A. Whitehead: The tiny balls of fat that could revolutionize medicine | TED Talk

Add over 100 million covid survivors with immunity to your 150 million vaccinated. Now subtract 50 million from our population of kids under 12 who currently can't get vaccine.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by MDLNB

No COVID related deaths reported on Aug 9th. Positive is a negative thing on here, right?

There were none on the 7th. or 8th either on the chart.
Probably because the numbers are entered weekly to get a seven day average.
Next update 16th.

[Ben Franklin]

Originally Posted by S=kBlogW

Add over 100 million covid survivors with immunity to your 150 million vaccinated. Now subtract 50 million from our population of kids under 12 who currently can't get vaccine.

I don't look for a political reason, and this is all I will say on the subject. The Delta variant sought out the path of least resistance, the unvaccinated, and as the numbers grew, it started infecting the vaccinated. The vaccinated can now also pass on the Delta variant, but the vaccinated don't get as sick and, yes, a very, very few vaccinated people die. Those who caught Covid last year, probably don't have immunity any longer, especially to the Delta variant.

By the way, estimated population of the US is 330 plus million. Enjoy your day.

[KyWoman]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

Someone posted that I had an air of superiority regarding the wearing of masks, no not superiority just confidence in what science is telling us to do in order to stay safe.

I was one of those Mothers who took their child to the pediatrician and when he said they need a vaccine I did not argue. I had complete confidence that the doctor knew what he was talking about and was concerned for my child's well being.

Let me ask you, the UNVACCINATED - did you allow your child to be vaccinated for:

Diphtheria
Rubella
Measles
mumps
Polio
Tetanus
Whooping Cough

You must have trusted science then, so how is this different?

One difference is that the vaccines you mentioned have gone through clinical trials and are FDA approved. The Covid-19 vaccines are not FDA approved and we are all participating in the Clinical Trials. I am vaccinated and will continue to lead my active lifestyle. If I was as fearful of the virus as some seem to be, I would stay in my house until this latest round passed. We all have choices.

[SkBlogW]

Originally Posted by Ben Franklin

I don't look for a political reason, and this is all I will say on the subject. The Delta variant sought out the path of least resistance, the unvaccinated, and as the numbers grew, it started infecting the vaccinated. The vaccinated can now also pass on the Delta variant, but the vaccinated don't get as sick and, yes, a very, very few vaccinated people die. Those who caught Covid last year, probably don't have immunity any longer, especially to the Delta variant.

By the way, estimated population of the US is 330 plus million. Enjoy your day.

The data from Israel, which is very recent, shows that covid immunity of survivors is stronger than those vaccinated.

Natural infection vs vaccination: Which gives more protection? - Israel National News

[Hancie2]

Originally Posted by camaguey48

My wife and I caught the bug early this year. Symptoms very similar to the flu, which I get every year even with the flu shot. My doctor prescribed a lab test to verify for the virus, we did get it and the lab results showed it. It also showed positivity for antibodies. I respect everyone's opinions on the subject, but I am enjoying my life and will keep living it.

Your fortunate. I have had two different friends in the Villages who got it and are no longer enjoying their lives..RIP.

[Waltdisney4life]

The sky is falling!!!

[MDLNB]

Originally Posted by Ben Franklin

I posted this video last week under Medical Talk, if anyone is interested in mRNA. As for long term studies, it would take 5 years to get the results.

Also, when 150 million people in the US are still unvaccinated, you can't blame the spread of the Delta variant solely on those crossing the southern border. Btw, every person from Canada to the southern tip of South America are Americans, a small detail, that is often overlooked.

Kathryn A. Whitehead: The tiny balls of fat that could revolutionize medicine | TED Talk

There are 74 million children under age 18 in the US. Over 71 million Americans have had the virus. Check my math if you wish but I think that comes to around 145 million count so far. That pretty much accounts for the 150 million not vaccinated.
Of the folks most vulnerable to the virus (65+) 85% of Floridians have been vaccinated.
Time to quit the panic and CHILL.

[Barborv]

No one can tell you how to live your life(as long as it's legal) !! If you choose to do things that put you at risk, so be it. There is no reason you can't do the things you enjoy being safe. Outdoors in non crowded areas, don't wear a mask, but indoors , wear one. I spent this past year in my Long Island school wearing a mask all day except for my lunch break. If the kids can do it, so can you. I work with students with disabilities and autism and they managed well wearing their masks. Now I will have to do it again for this year. I was in my home in TV these last past weeks for the summer and I did feel like the virus never existed. I also went maskless. It took a day or two to get used to it. Now that I'm back home and the hype of this new variant, I will wear my mask in crowded places and indoor.

[MDLNB]

Originally Posted by Barborv

No one can tell you how to live your life(as long as it's legal) !! If you choose to do things that put you at risk, so be it. There is no reason you can't do the things you enjoy being safe. Outdoors in non crowded areas, don't wear a mask, but indoors , wear one. I spent this past year in my Long Island school wearing a mask all day except for my lunch break. If the kids can do it, so can you. I work with students with disabilities and autism and they managed well wearing their masks. Now I will have to do it again for this year. I was in my home in TV these last past weeks for the summer and I did feel like the virus never existed. I also went maskless. It took a day or two to get used to it. Now that I'm back home and the hype of this new variant, I will wear my mask in crowded places and indoor.

No one is banning the wearing of masks. If you think that a mask will ward off the dreaded Covid monster, then go for it. Personally, I don't put much stock in these cheap masks, but I do have a military gas mask that I can wear if things get serious. I also have a mask that I used for stripping lead paint off old furniture that is rated above the 95 level. I don't wear a mask unless I am entering a medical facility. My choice. Everyone should do what they believe makes them happy and safe. I feel safe right now. I've had no one drop dead around me from the virus, even though I have been around plenty of folks that said they have had the virus and survived. I do not wear a mask for my safety. I wear a mask only so that others will have that warm and fuzzy feeling IF I need to go somewhere that requires a mask.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by KyWoman

One difference is that the vaccines you mentioned have gone through clinical trials and are FDA approved. The Covid-19 vaccines are not FDA approved and we are all participating in the Clinical Trials. I am vaccinated and will continue to lead my active lifestyle. If I was as fearful of the virus as some seem to be, I would stay in my house until this latest round passed. We all have choices.

And to all those that have posted "it's experimental" or it "isn't FDA approved", I'll repeat what I've been posting for a month---that final FDA approval is merely a bureaucratic process. So yesterday, on channel 9 news, for the first time, they reported that "Final FDA approval is merely a paper process mired down in bureaucratic red tape" So much for that excuse, I'll bet the anti-vaxxers who have been using that one now migrate to the "unknown long term effects" excuse.

[Bucco]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

And to all those that have posted "it's experimental" or it "isn't FDA approved", I'll repeat what I've been posting for a month---that final FDA approval is merely a bureaucratic process. So yesterday, on channel 9 news, for the first time, they reported that "Final FDA approval is merely a paper process mired down in bureaucratic red tape" So much for that excuse, I'll bet the anti-vaxxers who have been using that one now migrate to the "unknown long term effects" excuse.

This “ movement” to badmouth these vaccines.....

Is it ANTI vaccine or ANTI United States Government ?

Hard to tell where one begins and/or ends.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Bucco

This “ movement” to badmouth these vaccines.....

Is it ANTI vaccine or ANTI United States Government ?

Hard to tell where one begins and/or ends.

Was that a response to my post that was quoted? If so, it needs to be read again, ty

[tvbound]

Originally Posted by Bucco

This “ movement” to badmouth these vaccines.....

Is it ANTI vaccine or ANTI United States Government ?

Hard to tell where one begins and/or ends.

I think it's more 'PRO-one certain individual,' who happens to actually be vaccinated - so go figure THAT one out. lol