Originally Posted by kanoa1kale2 (Post 1860843)

Just a basic understanding is needed of the economic vs need of quarantine. This country cannot survive another economic shutdown. We, in the Villages, have a bubble oriented view of the situation. Many are much older and have many comorbidities. Those people should definitely stay secluded and safe. Since we rely on retirement income, we aren't really affected much by the shutdown, other than the obvious isolation and lack of activities. However, perhaps we need to go talk to our "essential" workers who are asked to place their health on the line to provide us with our day to day needs. Are we willing to share our income to those laid off, with children and mortgages or rent to help them survive? The shutdown limited medical operations for "non-essential" surgeries or elective operations. Medical procedures that could have diagnosed deadly diseases earlier were bypassed in order to satisfy the lockdown. Covid has a 99% recovery rate for most people. If you are susceptible, stay home. Don't go running around looking for problems and trying to impress your dangerous comorbidities onto the rest of us. Stay home, take advantage of the many online order and delivery systems available to remain safe. Always remember, if you do this, you will not encounter those who are out and they become no danger to you. The vaccine is about six months out according to most "experts" guesses. The U.S. population is approx. 328 million, the covid cases are approx 11 million, giving us 317 million future targets for the virus. We are NOT going to control it anymore than we control other annual illnesses like the flu each year. We minimize it's affect as best we can and move on with our lives and continually search for better vaccines and support procedures for those that contract it.

Originally Posted by Marine1974 (Post 1860839)

In reality , you anti maskers and risk takers are putting the healthcare workers at risk and other people in your community and most likely looking for attention . When there are no more ventilators for you or a shortage of doctors or nurses , don’t complain about it . As you say , “live your life “ without being able to breath and don’t complain about it , Sadly . You are a healthcare workers worst nightmare. No the squares should not reopen right now . The country just saw its highest one day new cases number of Covid 19 , 152,000 in a day . At that rate it means every 10 days 1 million 520 thousand people will have contracted Covid 19 . In 100 days a 3rd of the country could contract the virus . That’s pretty serious numbers all because people want to live their life and not take precautions like the smart people who do . You can’t blame the President for this . Thank you for the people who are taking precautions and sacrificing and staying home. God speed . We can fight and stop this .

Originally Posted by Dayeight99 (Post 1860845)

Stay home.

Originally Posted by nick demis (Post 1860857)

Do what you want. Don't dictate what I should do.

Originally Posted by donassaid (Post 1860859)

No one is denying Covid, just the insane paranoia associated with it. People screamed about the Trump rally and how, 2 weeks later there would be this massive outbreak of Covid. Didn't happen although I am sure some were hoping for it. Some are calling for a mask mandate and another complete lockdown all for a virus that has a 99.9% recovery rate! Absolutely insane. Many accuse those who refuse to wear masks as ignorant and selfish when the "science" of CDC has admitted that 84% of those who tested positive wore a mask most if not all the time. I don't ridicule those who wear a mask but respect their decision as well as their health issues that would make them more at risk. Is it too much to respect the personal decisions of those who choose not to buy in to this hysteria?

Originally Posted by Seve1 (Post 1860877)

Man you folks are jumping to unfounded conclusions. They have been limiting the crowds and masks are mandatory. It is outside. If people are uncomfortable with the situation, please stay home. My wife and I stay away, but don’t begrudge those that attend the square activities as long as they follow the vivid guidelines. We are all adults here and personally I’m fine with the way it’s been handled. We need to live our lives, we’ve had flu virus for a long time and never locked down. Even the crazy WHO said lockdowns don’t work. Some of you people are getting paranoid again. Like I said if you’re concerned stay home.

Originally Posted by Andyb (Post 1860910)

I suggest for your safety that you move to a remote area and stay indoors. Your welcome.

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 1860917)

No, didn't hear about the 22 year old. Can you provide a link?

I *did* hear about the 1,000 deaths in people under 30 out of 2,500,000 cases. That's approximately a 99.96% survival rate IF there are no non-diagnosed cases. If the estimate of 6 to 10 non-diagnosed cases for every known case is correct then it becomes a 99.993% survival rate.

I also heard about the 69,000 non-Covid deaths of people under 30. With 69 times greater chance of dying from something other than Covid, if I were in that age group I don't think Covid would be on the top of my list of things to watch out for.

Originally Posted by Gulfcoast (Post 1860925)

There was a young athletic guy whose death was attributed to Covid. Turned out he had undiagnosed leukemia which made him very susceptible to getting sick. Not sure if that is the same guy or not.

Originally Posted by Gulfcoast (Post 1860930)

Life comes with risks. Same thing could be said of pneumonia, the flu, strep or any other contagious illness. There can be lingering after affects. That doesn't mean you shut down the country and go into self isolation - there will always be viruses out there, it will never be completely safe.

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 1860971)

NOT TRUE! That information was misinterpreted. Please Google the subject and you will see FACT CHECK shows it is not true. I don't want to link to articles about this because I'm sure this post would be deleted. Just know, that claim has been debunked.