Brace yourself

[orangecrush]

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"The COVID-19 Scenario Modeling Hub, a group of researchers working in consultation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have predicted that due to Delta, U.S. Covid cases will steadily climb, peaking in mid-October with at least triple the number of deaths we have now. Worst-case, it could be almost as bad as it was last winter, depending on how many people get vaccinated and what mitigation strategies people take (masking, distancing),"



https://www.scarymommy.com/news-about-pfizer-efficacy-and-delta-variant-have-me-terrified/



"depending on how many people get vaccinated and what mitigation strategies people take (masking, distancing"


That's a kick in the ass.

Because the anti vaxxers and maskers I know aren't budging an inch in their opinions, cheerfully walking hand in hand with stupidity to their graves, and not giving a fuck about who they take with them, including their own kids.

I am vaccinated, and hope to live to see Donald Fucking Trump brought to justice for doing this to my country.

[Rorey]

1. I wanted to get out for a bit today

I was kind of going stir crazy. But there are too many idiots, so I just stayed home.

I will never forgive the anti-vaxxers.

[orangecrush]

2. It's time to do what France did

Make them stay home this time.

Or be arrested.

[Mr.Bill]

5. The difference here from France is

all these idiots have guns. Law enforcement in my county have said from the start they have no intention of enforcing anything regarding the pandemic. They are scared shitless.

[orangecrush]

13. I'm SKEERED!

The idiots on January 6th thought they were above the law too.

Till they got the knock on the door.

[Rorey]

7. Sounds great to me NT

[GoneOffShore]

45. And yesterday there were 250K idiots in the streets here in France.

With signs that should have said:

Liberty, Stupidity, Morbidity

[IronLionZion]

6. It's good to get outdoors for fresh air and exercise

I'm wary of going to the gym but walking outside should be fine. It's not that hard to wear a mask and steer clear of people.

[Rorey]

10. We're under an air quality alert

I did go out in my back yard for a bit, but the smoke from the fires is still pretty bad.

[2naSalit]

15. Same here...

I stayed home all day due to smoke and too many fools running around without masks. I'll go to the grocery store early tomorrow and be done with it all, only go out to appointments.

[Rorey]

18. I guess I should be happy I have a home to stay home in

Things could be worse.

[2naSalit]

21. Ha!

Me too! I just had to move during a time when there is nothing for rent anywhere in the state that I could afford. Suddenly this place was open and I got in, I'd be in my car otherwise... been there done that a few years ago, not into doing it ever again. So I must say I am thankful for this shelter.

[Efilroft Sul]

29. There is no graphene oxide in the vaccines.

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/graphene-oxide-mrna-vaccines/

[Initech]

32. I canceled my plans I had tonight.

I was supposed to go have fun at a concert but instead, I'm waiting for a couple of weeks.

Fuck anti-vaxxers to the fieriest of hells.

[marie999]

50. We live in rural North Carolina. We just go for long rides and don't stop anywhere.

[rurallib]

54. About all we do is drive around - maybe get a drive through burger

That is about it.

I shop, but it is as highly controlled as I can make it.

[tclambert]

3. We're calling it the DeSantis variant now.

[orangecrush]

4. Coming soon

To a COVID ward near you.

[Warpy]

8. In some places, it's worse than it was last winter

I expect NM to enter the "very high" category within the next couple of days, even with our decent vaccination rate.

Since younger people are less likely to be vaccinated, we're heading into 1918 flu territory.

The carrots didn't work all that well. I think it might be time to bring out the stick, "get the jab or lose the job."

[orangecrush]

11. I agree.

Trump was successful in getting his cult to see vaccination and masks as a political issue.

The mental toddlers need an attitude adjustment before they kill more.

[Johnny2X2X]

9. Time to mask up everywhere again

But it will only work if there are mandates.

[orangecrush]

12. It's going to be hell on earth

But thank God the adults are in charge now.

A second Trump term would have broken this country.

[Johnny2X2X]

17. I can't imagine having kids in school

It’s going to be crazy in some states where they won’t allow schools to be safe.

[orangecrush]

38. I would keep my kid home

And file a lawsuit.

[Skittles]

40. imagine how many lives would have been saved if everyone had stayed masked

this is insane

[BobTheSubgenius]

14. I'm right there with you.

Sincerely hoping for justice. Retribution, really.

[Rhiannon12866]

16. So am I.

I just got a call from my Dad's cousin to let me know that her sister has died - of Covid. And she was vaccinated.

[questionseverything]

22. I am so sorry

Was she older?

Under lying conditions?

[Rhiannon12866]

24. Thank you. Yes, she just turned 88.

And she had arthritis and was recovering from foot surgery. Her sister still has no idea how she contracted it since they all got vaccinated and wore masks. That side of my Dad's family are all lifelong Democrats and they take the virus seriously. It really hit me since I liked her a lot - she was the family historian - and she's the first person I know to contract Covid.

[questionseverything]

25. The delta is a hundred times more contagious

Again so very sorry for your loss

[Rhiannon12866]

26. I realize that and so did they so they were being careful

She thought she might have been exposed since her children (she had 4 and the eldest came from Alaska) had a small family gathering for her birthday, but they were told that the timing wasn't right, so they have no idea when and where she contracted it.

I'm guessing that a lot of people, like her, who are taking precautions are having similar experiences. We had a strict mask mandate here in New York until July, masks were required to enter any store or business and it was enforced. But, unfortunately, everything "opened up" just in time for Delta to show up. And now only the unvaccinated are required to wear masks - so much for "the honor system." *sigh*

[appalachiablue]

56. How sad, all vaccinated. So sorry for your loss.

[orangecrush]

37. Sorry for your loss.

And I understand the anger.

[Rhiannon12866]

39. Thank you. It makes no sense.

Even those who have taken every precaution - masks and getting vaccinated - are now getting sick due to the spread caused by those who inexplicably refuse to get vaccinated. Not to mention the danger to young kids who can't be vaccinated yet.

[beaglelover]

19. I'm not worried I'm fully vaxed.

Just got home from eating out. The late afternoon weather here in Los Angeles is really beautiful this time of year. Perfect for eating outside.

[Initech]

33. Yeah that's what I did.

I was planning to go to the fair tonight (OC Fair) to go see Rebelution but decided against it because the fair usually attracts right wing lunatics.

Instead I'm waiting a couple of weeks and I will be going to see Rise Against at the 5 Point Amphitheater in Irvine.

[Poiuyt]

20. To be honest, I don't care if some idiot anti-vaxxer catches covid

Darwin awards

[JoeOtterbein]

23. It's not them we care about,...

...we weep for those who contract the virus from the arrogant idiots. Especially the babies. (tears)

[Skittles]

41. you should care

think about the medical folk who have to take care of them

[YoshidaYui]

28. The way Florida is going

they may not have many people left,... as the disease will take many of them.

[Initech]

34. Well on the plus side there will be lots of cheap real estate available!

And as someone who is looking to apply to a university next year... I am betting University Of Miami will have a lot of open spots!

[YoshidaYui]

35. You forget the Oceans are rising

due to Global Warming, and there may not be nothing left but beaches.

[prismpalette]

30. vaccinated with Moderna

Take extra precautions even if you are fully vaccinated. DH and I have both tested positive in the last week. We were both masking up all the time except within our home. No social life no attendance to social outings. Unfortunately, we are in coastal county of Alabama which is seeing a massive outbreak due to huge tourist influx plus the anti-everything people. Even a local Walmart shut down as well as many restaurants due to positive workers. Take extra care!!!!!

[Skittles]

42. I hope you will both be OK

I have a feeling some form of Covid will eventually hit everyone.

[StarryNite]

44. Take care and keep us posted on how you and your husband are doing.

And welcome to DU.

[orleans]

47. i just checked their profile--that poster was on du before you were.

post counts don't always tell the full story.

i'm not trying to be an asshole--just wanted to to let you know and i'm probably not doing it very well b/c it's so late and i'm exhausted

[prismpalette]

59. okay

I don't want anyone to panic. We are doing okay. It seems mostly like a head cold with a double whammy of allergies. Started with really runny noses and lots of sneezing. Into 2nd week of quarantine and everyday better. I just wanted everyone to be aware even when you do everything you can to follow guidance and protocols, sometimes it just doesn't work. But the thing is, the vaccine is working because neither of us are in the hospital or in dire straits. So yay vaccine!! Take care and be aware and safe!

[Joinfortmill]

31. So much unnecessary death. Its insanity.

[orangecrush]

36. An online friend

Just got diagnosed with Delta.

22 years old, unvaccinated.

Kept contact short, just long enough to announce she won't be back for a while.

Lovely person and accomplished equestrian.

I hope she makes it, she was wracked with coughing spells.

The very young think they're immortal.

[Skittles]

43. I wonder how many people she passed it on to

I understand young people take risks but doesn't the threat of long-term damage bother them? Why take such a chance....and who knows how many people she passed it on to. I really don't get it (I was a sergeant in the military when I was 22).

[orangecrush]

48. She has an idiot Trumper bf

She has little or no political leaning, but like many rural/rust belt young people, is culturally conditioned by what's around her.

Not making excuses, just an observation.

I see it locally, when the factories went away and the heroin/meth moved in, these little storefront predatory "churches" sprang up, with right wing pastors dictating politics to their "flock".

It's required for acceptance by the F-250 crowd, and when you're young and unguided, acceptance is everything.

And thank you for your service, Skittles!

[duforsure]

46. The disaster will only get much worse, I'm afraid,

Too many State Governors policies are spreading the virus more, and even to the children. Too many propagandists misleading people into believing their propaganda. They're killing a lot of their own, which is backfiring on them badly now. These radical GOP Governors are turning their states more blue from doing this, and face re-election defeats from it.
As cases explode even more, many more anti maskers will be getting a vaccine and realized they've been duped, then turn on those that lied to them. The virus will find all those unvaccinated, and that go unmasked , and it will again hurt our economy from their actions spreading it. The next wave will be even worse than this one, and they are the ones who again will be responsible for it, and needlessly suffer the worst consequences from it.
These politicians conning people into believing they're followers are the victims,
and this is an attack on anyone's freedoms are quickly losing their support, and credibility. Enabling large crowds at sporting and other events, concerts, and forcing children back to school without masking will backfire badly on them, and allow this virus to rage on in this country. Wish it wasn't happening again , but it is. Just think how much worse it would be if we didn't elect Biden, keep control in the House, and get Senate control.

[orangecrush]

49. If we go through another winter like the last one

Things are going to be broken to the point where they can't be fixed.

[MyMission]

51. The masked will inherit the earth

I thought of that last year, rather than the meek it's those of us who wear masks who will survive.

The world is already a different place. A lot of folks still want to "return to normal" but there's a new normal forming and there's no going back. Alpha, Delta, Lambda, Et Cetera.

Things already can't be fixed. We need to rebuild. Build back better.

The crazy GQP is a toxic mess that won't back down. May covid reduce their numbers.

[bucolic_frolic]

52. That is sobering

The last take I heard was from an online financial planner whose sources were saying peak in mid-September. Of course that is about 8 days ago by now.

[housecat]

53. DFT is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg

[uponit7771]

55. deaths cant be "almost as bad as last winter" seeing 3/4s of America has least one shot and to this

... day 95% + of all hospitalized are unvaxed even with Delta factored in.

That would make the death rate among the unvaxed unheard of

[ChazInAz]

57. Taking precautions.

In April, after I got my last vaccination shot, I moved from Tucson to Atchison KS.
Things were going well, then Delta erupted. Now, Kansas isn't doing particularly well on vaccinations....but right across the river from me is Missouri. Their rates are appalling, and I frequently have to go to St. Joseph MO for building materials. Home Despot, Lowes, Menards, the only masks I see are on the checkers. You may rest assured that I'm double masking.
Damn it!

[Pepsidog]

58. So much confusion. I live in NJ with a high vaccination rate. I haven't been masking up and I have

been out and about as normal. Today at Costco about 40% were masked but this an area that attracts many Asians who work for Lockheed. My family is all vaccinated with Moderna so what is the generally accepted advice? I’m gonna start wearing masks again as a precaution but there is lots of conflicting info out there regarding masks.

[CottonBear]

60. Be safe & cautious: mask. Double mask like I do. Social distance.

Don’t eat out inside or outside.

Stay safe, stay healthy, stay alive.

[Pepsidog]

65. Good advice. Thank you.

[Paper Roses]

62. Mask up, damn it. Double your chances of getting thru this awful mess.

We all need to take every caution possible. It is not difficult to put a mask on. It is far more difficult to cope with any of these viruses. Hospitals are full, medical workers are exhausted. There is no-one to replace these wonderful workers.

We are all at risk now, better to take every precaution possible. The worst may be yet to come.

[orangecrush]

64. Delta hasn't hit my area yet

Though I'm vaccinated, I'm buying a bunch of K95's tomorrow.

[Akacia]

61. The tribe I work for just closed all in-person services.

I am back to working from home after only being open since May. I am so tired of these clowns that don`t listen to the science and are making this awful situation so much worse.

[Siwsan]

63. I opted out of a big class reunion because it just isn't worth the risk

I have no idea how many will be there and they said the dinner would be outside 'weather permitting'. Nope. There will be no way to tell who is vaccinated and who isn't and I have NO doubt there will be no mask wearing.