'I'm fed up,' says member of Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's COVID-19 task force

[SheltieLover]

https://www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/im-fed-up-says-member-of-tennessee-gov-bill-lees-covid-19-task-force

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A member of Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's own COVID-19 task force is breaking ranks with the governor and his approach to the crisis, saying she is "fed up."

In an exclusive interview with NewsChannel 5 Investigates, Dr. Sara Cross of Memphis said she decided to speak up following Lee's decision to allow parents to opt out of their schools' mask mandates.

That decision, the infectious disease expert said, is not what the science suggests is needed.

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The member of the governor's task force said it’s time for politicians to stop playing doctor and to listen to the real experts who know medicine.

More at link, including a lengthy list of potential complications in kids.

[Docreed2003]

1. Bill Lee is doing exactly Jack crap about the situation in the state right now

It's infuriating and maddening

[SheltieLover]

2. Sure is, Doc!

Watch #s in Tipton in a few days. Huge traffic jam (for that area) to get into health dept.

I posted about it here:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100215751868

😷

[Docreed2003]

5. Scary! Stay safe out there!

[SheltieLover]

6. Shelby Cty (Memphis) has not reported through news in a couple of days

So I looked at NYT #s.

If I am interpreting correctly, there were 2,900 new cases today.

😷

Ps - I'm always curious when they are quiet...

[wnylib]

9. 2900 in one city?

[SheltieLover]

10. Not sure I interpreted it correctly, Wyn.

Rolling avg is around 650 or so. I must have misinterpreted.

[wnylib]

14. I'm anxious here because infection numbers

are up to 120 for the county. But then it's a rural county where the total population of two small cities, some villages, and several hamlets altogether is about the same as a moderate size city. Also because it happened so quickly, from 0 to 120 in just 3 weeks. And people here still do not wear masks in spite of being in the substantial category of infection.

CVS employees are now wearing them. A few customers are. At a discount store, all tbe employees are masked, but one employee told me it's because none if them are vaccinated. Their masks are flimsy, loose fitting cloth ones. None of their customers wear masks except me and I go there as little as possible, for as short a time as possible.

Schools open in 2 weeks and there is no word yet regarding masks for students, faculty, and staff.

Summer events continue, with large crowd gatherings in physically close groups, no masks. I stopped going to the farmers' market because the layout of the booths forces people to gather shoulder to shoulder to buy something or just to get through the crowd. Tourist buses keep rolling in town from all over.

I am staying so close to home these days that I feel like a hermit.

[SheltieLover]

16. I am so sorry to hear this, Wyn!

Assholes are everywjere, I guess

I cannot even wrap my head around getting on a tour bus, can you?

It just goes to show that many are not taking this seriously.

I watched neighbor kids go to bus yesterday morning. 8 total, 5 elementary age & 3 highschoolers. 3 parents with younger kid group. Total of 3 masks. One pulled up over high school kid's nose. Looked like a very flimsey cloth masks.

None of the adults were masked.

I do not go anywhere near other people without donning an N-95. I do not understand.

This is like watching a lousy thriller. The killer is in the basement, the lights have gone out, and the lovely young lady heads to the basement with a candle to check the breaker box, unaware there is a murderer down there.

But how could anyone today be unaware? They cannot all be completely unaware, can they?

Boggles my mind.

Stay safe, my friend.

[Ocelot II]

3. It isn't a mandate if people can opt out of it.

And if people are opting out, the "mandate" is pointless.

[SheltieLover]

4. Absolutely!

[lindysalsagal]

7. Politicians playing doctor: same as many churches

You need a license to practice medicine, for good reason.

[SheltieLover]

8. Yup!

[Vinca]

11. Politicians have been playing doctor for decades only now it's affecting the whole population,

not just women. Not so great, is it?

[spanone]

12. Well, the gubnor ran a plumbing company before he was elected so he should know medicine

[KY_EnviroGuy]

13. Wonder what would happen if doctors started holding church services and political rallies?

Politicians and preachers would be livid. However, maybe that's what's needed.

I'm very saddened by the behavior of the people in my native home state. The right-wing takeover after my youth is why I never go there these days.


KY........

[lindysalsagal]

15. At some point, politicians will start conducting surgeries and flying commercial airplanes

Because they think they're smarter.