Am I the only person still eating outside?

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Anonymous wrote:Because of COVID you mean? Yes, you're the only one still doing this. COVID is like the flu. Get vaxxed, you're still going to get it occasionally. It's here to stay. Live your life. The end.

This, I truly don't understand why people are still "afraid" of Covid? You're going to get it. And you're very likely going to be fine.

Not sure why this is a debate in the Food forum but I wish ppl would stop diminishing Covid. You can live your life how you want - your life your rules. But to say you're going to be fine if you get it or it's like the flu is really laughable because there is so much data now that you're just being obtuse to raise whatever point that is not clear.

Let's be clear - Covid has killed more than 1million people in the US alone. For example, in 2021 the Flu killed about 25K while covid took almost 400K lives. Not to mention that it does cause unique complications, such as blood clots, multisystem inflammatory syndrome, and long-term symptoms that persist well beyond the actual infection.

So again - live your life as you see fit but you can't change facts and make the narrative that people shouldn't be concerned more than they are about other cold or flu viruses.

Correction for accuracy - the figures are for 2020. For 2021, Covid killed 485K ppl - the flu stats haven't been updated but they average 25k-30k annually.

And the overwhelming majority of deaths, at least once vaccines became available, are preventable. Even more so when you factor in antivirals. So... yeah. It's not April 2020
anymore.

No it's not but we're still here with ppl like you who would like the magic fairy to make this go away and act like it's not serious but it is. 2022 stats aren't even out yet and it's still over 300K.

Don't tell me what I want. I'm stating the obvious: the overwhelming majority of deaths from COVID that are happening now are, in fact, preventable.

The sad thing is how many people STILL won't get vaccinated.

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Anonymous wrote:Because of COVID you mean? Yes, you're the only one still doing this. COVID is like the flu. Get vaxxed, you're still going to get it occasionally. It's here to stay. Live your life. The end.

WRONG

OP keep doing what you are doing.

Baseline who wants to get sick?

Non Baseline COVID IS NOT THE FLU NEVER WAS ASK THE over 1 million AMERICANS THAT DIED. OH WAIT YOU CAN NOT.....

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I am probably the most COVID-cautious and generally anxious person I know, and I've been dining indoors ever since December 2021 when my children were vaccinated. I've definitely skipped weeks/months when there were upticks in cases, but...dude.

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OP You are not alone.

I know a ton of people who still feel this way.

Ignore the trolls.

And why do people care? Honestly who cares if some people only eat outside or order in that is their business.

Oh dear the MAGGOTS got their panties in a wad because now we have POLIO back ......Nah they are too stupid to figure out that science.

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Anonymous wrote:Because of COVID you mean? Yes, you're the only one still doing this. COVID is like the flu. Get vaxxed, you're still going to get it occasionally. It's here to stay. Live your life. The end.

This, I truly don't understand why people are still "afraid" of Covid? You're going to get it. And you're very likely going to be fine.

Not sure why this is a debate in the Food forum but I wish ppl would stop diminishing Covid. You can live your life how you want - your life your rules. But to say you're going to be fine if you get it or it's like the flu is really laughable because there is so much data now that you're just being obtuse to raise whatever point that is not clear.

Let's be clear - Covid has killed more than 1million people in the US alone. For example, in 2021 the Flu killed about 25K while covid took almost 400K lives. Not to mention that it does cause unique complications, such as blood clots, multisystem inflammatory syndrome, and long-term symptoms that persist well beyond the actual infection.

So again - live your life as you see fit but you can't change facts and make the narrative that people shouldn't be concerned more than they are about other cold or flu viruses.

Correction for accuracy - the figures are for 2020. For 2021, Covid killed 485K ppl - the flu stats haven't been updated but they average 25k-30k annually.

Uh huh, except we all know there is not standard for this data, and a lot of those Covid deaths are simply "with" Covid, not deaths caused by Covid.

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I guess I'm more cautious than you, since I'm pretty much only starting now to eat at restaurants outside with friends. It's not fully covid-safe to sit unmasked across a table from the same 1-3 people for over an hour.

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Anonymous wrote:No and no one else I know even the most conservative Covid avoiders.

I'm not eating outside in the very cold weather. Happy to do it in nice weather and it's terrific that many restaurants expanded this option and it will now likely remain.

Same. I love eating outside in nice weather. We did not eat out AT ALL the last two winters because that just isn't enjoyable to me. Lots of takeout. Now I eat inside without a second thought. I don't mask anywhere but the doctor's office.

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Anonymous wrote:Because of COVID you mean? Yes, you're the only one still doing this. COVID is like the flu. Get vaxxed, you're still going to get it occasionally. It's here to stay. Live your life. The end.

This, I truly don't understand why people are still "afraid" of Covid? You're going to get it. And you're very likely going to be fine.

Not sure why this is a debate in the Food forum but I wish ppl would stop diminishing Covid. You can live your life how you want - your life your rules. But to say you're going to be fine if you get it or it's like the flu is really laughable because there is so much data now that you're just being obtuse to raise whatever point that is not clear.

Let's be clear - Covid has killed more than 1million people in the US alone. For example, in 2021 the Flu killed about 25K while covid took almost 400K lives. Not to mention that it does cause unique complications, such as blood clots, multisystem inflammatory syndrome, and long-term symptoms that persist well beyond the actual infection.

So again - live your life as you see fit but you can't change facts and make the narrative that people shouldn't be concerned more than they are about other cold or flu viruses.

Correction for accuracy - the figures are for 2020. For 2021, Covid killed 485K ppl - the flu stats haven't been updated but they average 25k-30k annually.

Uh huh, except we all know there is not standard for this data, and a lot of those Covid deaths are simply "with" Covid, not deaths caused by Covid.

A lot of non-covid deaths are actually post-covid deaths.

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Anonymous wrote:Because of COVID you mean? Yes, you're the only one still doing this. COVID is like the flu. Get vaxxed, you're still going to get it occasionally. It's here to stay. Live your life. The end.

This, I truly don't understand why people are still "afraid" of Covid? You're going to get it. And you're very likely going to be fine.

Not sure why this is a debate in the Food forum but I wish ppl would stop diminishing Covid. You can live your life how you want - your life your rules. But to say you're going to be fine if you get it or it's like the flu is really laughable because there is so much data now that you're just being obtuse to raise whatever point that is not clear.

Let's be clear - Covid has killed more than 1million people in the US alone. For example, in 2021 the Flu killed about 25K while covid took almost 400K lives. Not to mention that it does cause unique complications, such as blood clots, multisystem inflammatory syndrome, and long-term symptoms that persist well beyond the actual infection.

So again - live your life as you see fit but you can't change facts and make the narrative that people shouldn't be concerned more than they are about other cold or flu viruses.

Correction for accuracy - the figures are for 2020. For 2021, Covid killed 485K ppl - the flu stats haven't been updated but they average 25k-30k annually.

And the overwhelming majority of deaths, at least once vaccines became available, are preventable. Even more so when you factor in antivirals. So... yeah. It's not April 2020
anymore.

No it's not but we're still here with ppl like you who would like the magic fairy to make this go away and act like it's not serious but it is. 2022 stats aren't even out yet and it's still over 300K.

...of mostly unvaccinated people, and elderly people, and people with other major health issues. Not saying there's no risk, but evaluate your personal risks and act accordingly. I will continue to dine indoors. If I visit my elderly relatives, I will minimize riskier behavior to the extent possible for two weeks beforehand.

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Anonymous wrote:Because of COVID you mean? Yes, you're the only one still doing this. COVID is like the flu. Get vaxxed, you're still going to get it occasionally. It's here to stay. Live your life. The end.

This, I truly don't understand why people are still "afraid" of Covid? You're going to get it. And you're very likely going to be fine.

My father died from it last week. He was 80 but mostly healthy. He had all the shots. Covid started a downward spiral for him that ended with sepsis.

You realize 80 is a perfectly normal age to die right?

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I will eat outside on a nice day if the place has a great patio but otherwise I dine indoors and don't even think about it anymore. Fully vaccinated, kids and spouse working in person again.

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Anonymous wrote:Because of COVID you mean? Yes, you're the only one still doing this. COVID is like the flu. Get vaxxed, you're still going to get it occasionally. It's here to stay. Live your life. The end.

This, I truly don't understand why people are still "afraid" of Covid? You're going to get it. And you're very likely going to be fine.

My father died from it last week. He was 80 but mostly healthy. He had all the shots. Covid started a downward spiral for him that ended with sepsis.

But OP probably is not 80.

The point is, the Covid situation is no longer improving. Are those who currently will not eat indoors due to covid planning to never eat inside a restaurant again? Covid will not be eradicated.

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I’m not even eating outside yet. Still doing curbside takeout. No way would I eat inside. No way of masking while you eat. It’s one of the most dangerous things you can do, COVID wise.

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I really don't care. I have friend(s) who really push to eat outside. I will not be doing so in 40 degree weather.

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Anonymous wrote:Because of COVID you mean? Yes, you're the only one still doing this. COVID is like the flu. Get vaxxed, you're still going to get it occasionally. It's here to stay. Live your life. The end.

This, I truly don't understand why people are still "afraid" of Covid? You're going to get it. And you're very likely going to be fine.

Not sure why this is a debate in the Food forum but I wish ppl would stop diminishing Covid. You can live your life how you want - your life your rules. But to say you're going to be fine if you get it or it's like the flu is really laughable because there is so much data now that you're just being obtuse to raise whatever point that is not clear.

Let's be clear - Covid has killed more than 1million people in the US alone. For example, in 2021 the Flu killed about 25K while covid took almost 400K lives. Not to mention that it does cause unique complications, such as blood clots, multisystem inflammatory syndrome, and long-term symptoms that persist well beyond the actual infection.

So again - live your life as you see fit but you can't change facts and make the narrative that people shouldn't be concerned more than they are about other cold or flu viruses.

OP -- you are not normal. Everyone is eating inside -- no one uses a mask. If you do either you are in a fringe lunatic minority. Yes COVID can be dangerous. But everyone is going to get it 4-8 times over the next several years no matter the steps you take. Any other thought just misses reality. Maybe you can get it 4 times rather than 8. But you have to live your life like normal.