BA.2 surge hitting US in April/May

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I really, really hate it when the forever maskers try to speak for all families with children under 5. My child is at less risk than a vaxxed and boosted adult. I'm thrilled for her to be able to skip the mask and see unmasked faces. Speak for yourselves people.

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Anonymous wrote:I really, really hate it when the forever maskers try to speak for all families with children under 5. My child is at less risk than a vaxxed and boosted adult. I'm thrilled for her to be able to skip the mask and see unmasked faces. Speak for yourselves people.

My 4 year old is still wearing a mask at preschool but generally I agree. We are not all super scared demanding everyone around us wear masks. It is what it is. My kid got Covid from his older sibling, who got it at school while masks were still required. It was a mild illness just like it was for those of us who were vaccinated and boosted. Some parents have way overestimated the risk to their children under 5. RSV was far worse for my kids.

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Anonymous wrote:The delusional twitter doctor who was peddling his book about how mask policies had failed and was arguing that masks were ineffective? Yeah that one is off the rails.

No, the Twitter epidemiologists and doctors who built their social media profiles off of Covid hysteria. They fear losing relevancy and have a vested interest in pushing doom and gloom.

Right, Covid is no big deal despite killing mil,ions around the world. Must be nice to have your privilege.

It was reported that Maryland has crossed the 14,000 deaths from COVID benchmark recently. It did make me pause because it seems like a very low number relative to what we went through in the last two years. There are more than 6,000,000 Marylanders, and the 14k deaths were heavily concentrated among the elderly with health issues. I'm sure a decent percentage would have likely died by now from something else had they never gotten infected from COVID.

When I see the cold hard numbers in front of me, it does make me realize how much of what we went through in the last two years was driven by little more than hysteria and fear far more than what was needed. We'd have been much better off with a very different approach to COVID targeted to the high risk demographics.

This. Also compare the numbers to other causes of death. Can you imagine how much better off if we had instead focused on reducing obesity across the country?

Are you crazy? Do you know how many more people would have died if we had just let it rip? Not to mention collateral damage from hospitals being constantly overwhelmed. The numbers you are looking at resulted from the policy you’re pooh poohing.

No, not the exact number. But I do know the vast majority would have been elderly and that we wouldn’t have a problem with social security or medicare anymore.

WTAF! Do you hear yourself. Please don’t pass this ageist shit on to your kids.

My kids know dying is a natural part of life. It is troubling that you don’t seem to acknowledge that.

What is troubling is your non-sensical response. The pp is smug that older adults are dying because it solves a political problem. Societies are best with a mix of age ranges. It has nothing to do with acknowledging/denying death. It is ageist and will bite you in the ass if you’re lucky enough.

Let’s be real- societies are best with a mix of age ranges up to a point. After about 65-70 years old, the age group is a net drag on society. That’s not to say there aren’t some contributing members of society at that age, but their costs greatly outweigh their benefits.

I hope you pop off at 65 years and one day, jerk.

Struck a nerve I see. But I notified you didn’t claim I’m actually wrong. Old people die from a variety of causes- covid is just one more thing. And there’s no great societal harm from a small uptick in geriatric death rates.

I am 63 and healthy and my husband 67 also healthy. No obesity or any other medical conditions. Bring it on. We stopped wearing our masks as soon as allowed and intend to live life normally despite any surge. We traveled to NYC and attended large unmasked gatherings in December. Neither of us has had it...we are probably immune!! I have a teenager (I know I am old for that) who never stopped going to school and is unmasked in school. We are all vaccinated. The only thing we should be looking at at this point is hospitalizations, and that will not likely be an issue this time. And we now know that masks are useless...especially with this new variant. Bring in on.

My 90 year old diabetic father feels the same way...does not make him right.

It's not about right and wrong lol. It is about approaching it in the way one feels comfortable. If one wants to stay home and mask at all times, go for it. But let us do as we please. We have suffered enough wearing masks that do nothing. If you are vulnerable, wear your professionally fitted N95. That is the only thing that will work.

Its kinda sad that you don't feel any kind of community responsibility. You are traveling, attending activities unmasked and then going into school, which puts us all at risk.

What risk? Look at hospitals- they’re fine. Get the vaccine/booster, and go on your way. No one cares anymore. The pandemic is as good as done.

The pandemic is far from over and its more than just hospitalizations.

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Anonymous wrote:The delusional twitter doctor who was peddling his book about how mask policies had failed and was arguing that masks were ineffective? Yeah that one is off the rails.

No, the Twitter epidemiologists and doctors who built their social media profiles off of Covid hysteria. They fear losing relevancy and have a vested interest in pushing doom and gloom.

Right, Covid is no big deal despite killing mil,ions around the world. Must be nice to have your privilege.

It was reported that Maryland has crossed the 14,000 deaths from COVID benchmark recently. It did make me pause because it seems like a very low number relative to what we went through in the last two years. There are more than 6,000,000 Marylanders, and the 14k deaths were heavily concentrated among the elderly with health issues. I'm sure a decent percentage would have likely died by now from something else had they never gotten infected from COVID.

When I see the cold hard numbers in front of me, it does make me realize how much of what we went through in the last two years was driven by little more than hysteria and fear far more than what was needed. We'd have been much better off with a very different approach to COVID targeted to the high risk demographics.

This. Also compare the numbers to other causes of death. Can you imagine how much better off if we had instead focused on reducing obesity across the country?

Are you crazy? Do you know how many more people would have died if we had just let it rip? Not to mention collateral damage from hospitals being constantly overwhelmed. The numbers you are looking at resulted from the policy you’re pooh poohing.

No, not the exact number. But I do know the vast majority would have been elderly and that we wouldn’t have a problem with social security or medicare anymore.

WTAF! Do you hear yourself. Please don’t pass this ageist shit on to your kids.

My kids know dying is a natural part of life. It is troubling that you don’t seem to acknowledge that.

What is troubling is your non-sensical response. The pp is smug that older adults are dying because it solves a political problem. Societies are best with a mix of age ranges. It has nothing to do with acknowledging/denying death. It is ageist and will bite you in the ass if you’re lucky enough.

Let’s be real- societies are best with a mix of age ranges up to a point. After about 65-70 years old, the age group is a net drag on society. That’s not to say there aren’t some contributing members of society at that age, but their costs greatly outweigh their benefits.

I hope you pop off at 65 years and one day, jerk.

Struck a nerve I see. But I notified you didn’t claim I’m actually wrong. Old people die from a variety of causes- covid is just one more thing. And there’s no great societal harm from a small uptick in geriatric death rates.

You again. There's no great societal harm from little Larlo not being able to play his favorite sport for awhile, either, but some of you will carry your hurt feelings and agism to the bitter end anyway.

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Anonymous wrote:The delusional twitter doctor who was peddling his book about how mask policies had failed and was arguing that masks were ineffective? Yeah that one is off the rails.

No, the Twitter epidemiologists and doctors who built their social media profiles off of Covid hysteria. They fear losing relevancy and have a vested interest in pushing doom and gloom.

Right, Covid is no big deal despite killing mil,ions around the world. Must be nice to have your privilege.

It was reported that Maryland has crossed the 14,000 deaths from COVID benchmark recently. It did make me pause because it seems like a very low number relative to what we went through in the last two years. There are more than 6,000,000 Marylanders, and the 14k deaths were heavily concentrated among the elderly with health issues. I'm sure a decent percentage would have likely died by now from something else had they never gotten infected from COVID.

When I see the cold hard numbers in front of me, it does make me realize how much of what we went through in the last two years was driven by little more than hysteria and fear far more than what was needed. We'd have been much better off with a very different approach to COVID targeted to the high risk demographics.

This. Also compare the numbers to other causes of death. Can you imagine how much better off if we had instead focused on reducing obesity across the country?

Are you crazy? Do you know how many more people would have died if we had just let it rip? Not to mention collateral damage from hospitals being constantly overwhelmed. The numbers you are looking at resulted from the policy you’re pooh poohing.

No, not the exact number. But I do know the vast majority would have been elderly and that we wouldn’t have a problem with social security or medicare anymore.

WTAF! Do you hear yourself. Please don’t pass this ageist shit on to your kids.

My kids know dying is a natural part of life. It is troubling that you don’t seem to acknowledge that.

What is troubling is your non-sensical response. The pp is smug that older adults are dying because it solves a political problem. Societies are best with a mix of age ranges. It has nothing to do with acknowledging/denying death. It is ageist and will bite you in the ass if you’re lucky enough.

Let’s be real- societies are best with a mix of age ranges up to a point. After about 65-70 years old, the age group is a net drag on society. That’s not to say there aren’t some contributing members of society at that age, but their costs greatly outweigh their benefits.

I hope you pop off at 65 years and one day, jerk.

Struck a nerve I see. But I notified you didn’t claim I’m actually wrong. Old people die from a variety of causes- covid is just one more thing. And there’s no great societal harm from a small uptick in geriatric death rates.

I am 63 and healthy and my husband 67 also healthy. No obesity or any other medical conditions. Bring it on. We stopped wearing our masks as soon as allowed and intend to live life normally despite any surge. We traveled to NYC and attended large unmasked gatherings in December. Neither of us has had it...we are probably immune!! I have a teenager (I know I am old for that) who never stopped going to school and is unmasked in school. We are all vaccinated. The only thing we should be looking at at this point is hospitalizations, and that will not likely be an issue this time. And we now know that masks are useless...especially with this new variant. Bring in on.

My 90 year old diabetic father feels the same way...does not make him right.

It's not about right and wrong lol. It is about approaching it in the way one feels comfortable. If one wants to stay home and mask at all times, go for it. But let us do as we please. We have suffered enough wearing masks that do nothing. If you are vulnerable, wear your professionally fitted N95. That is the only thing that will work.

Its kinda sad that you don't feel any kind of community responsibility. You are traveling, attending activities unmasked and then going into school, which puts us all at risk.

What risk? Look at hospitals- they’re fine. Get the vaccine/booster, and go on your way. No one cares anymore. The pandemic is as good as done.

The pandemic is far from over and its more than just hospitalizations.

The pandemic isn’t over AND we are no longer in April 2020. Carrying your life on forever as if this is the very beginning when we have no info and no treatments is sad and pointless. We can move forward TO the eventual end of the pandemic without miring our entire existence in it. Some people need way more mental health treatment than they realize when they remain locked in perpetual mental lockdown

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Anonymous wrote:And isn’t it interesting that we STILL aren’t holding China accountable.

Well, they actually tried pretty hard to warn everyone, handed out the details of the virus in early January, shut down entire cities to stem the spread.

No, I don't blame China for welcoming the virus to America. I blame you for spreading it to everyone you know.

I remember that doctor from China who went against the Chinese government by trying to warn everyone. Then, he “disappeared.” Then, he died.

Nah. China didn’t want anyone to know.

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Anonymous wrote:Vulnerable people have had TWO years to arrange their lives in a way that manages their personal risk; be it through vaccines, masking or a lifestyle that puts them in less contact with the public. I am tired and unwilling to up-end my life yet again to accommodate those that have not.

Exactly. If someone died from COVID because they didn't get vaccinated? Not my problem.

"We need to mask to save the hospitals from becoming overburdened" = never happened even at the peaks.

You're so immunocompromised that COVID is a threat even with a vaccine = you need to stay at home. Others masking outside isn't going to save you (and let's be honest - are you really, genuinely, immunocompromised?).

I think people who actually worked in hospitals would disagree with you. I’m sure what happened in hospitals was no big deal to you while you worked from your kitchen table.

[Anonymous]

More anti-masker craziness here. Why would you "live your life" folks be wasting so much of that life here on DCUM? This site has stolen much more of my life than masks have!

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Anonymous wrote:More anti-masker craziness here. Why would you "live your life" folks be wasting so much of that life here on DCUM? This site has stolen much more of my life than masks have!

Hahah great post.

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Anonymous wrote:More anti-masker craziness here. Why would you "live your life" folks be wasting so much of that life here on DCUM? This site has stolen much more of my life than masks have!

Hahah great post.

I assume it's because they only have custody of their kids every other weekend, their girlfriend doesn't let them sleep over, and they work as a government contractor so their job responsibilities are... "Lite."

[Anonymous]

We all need to be respectful of each other. I had stopped masking but a close friend has covid right now and is surprisingly very sick. I wasn’t exposed but it made me paranoid that my 40ish year old vaxxed and boosted friend is so sick so I’m masking again. People in the grocery store today looked at me with disdain.

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Well, there is a huge surge in the UK, and we have been following their trends all along (about 2weeks later). Time will tell.

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Anonymous wrote:And isn’t it interesting that we STILL aren’t holding China accountable.

Well, they actually tried pretty hard to warn everyone, handed out the details of the virus in early January, shut down entire cities to stem the spread.

No, I don't blame China for welcoming the virus to America. I blame you for spreading it to everyone you know.

I remember that doctor from China who went against the Chinese government by trying to warn everyone. Then, he “disappeared.” Then, he died.

Nah. China didn’t want anyone to know.

Yeah, I blame China, for sure.

I remember that story very clearly. He was an ophthalmologist in his 40s who tried to earn people. China wouldn’t even allow his wife to see his body. It was a crazy story.

The PP is delusional to say that they tried to warn anyone. Handing out details? Not on your life.

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Anonymous wrote:We all need to be respectful of each other. I had stopped masking but a close friend has covid right now and is surprisingly very sick. I wasn’t exposed but it made me paranoid that my 40ish year old vaxxed and boosted friend is so sick so I’m masking again. People in the grocery store today looked at me with disdain.

Where are you posting from? I was at 2 stores today and most people were still masked. I’d say 60-40. Maybe even 70-30, if you count the “lazy maskers” (masks under nose, falling off their ears, etc.) as still being “masked.”

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Oh parents... You do realize long covid is a thing right? I mean not really for those of us who are vaccinated. We have NO idea what effects this will have on kids 5+ years from now. None. It's shocking to me how many parents want to risk their kids future because they don't "want" to wear a little piece of fabric over part of their face for a short period of time...