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MineralMan

(146,286 posts) Mon May 17, 2021, 09:49 AM May 2021

With only about 36% of people fully vaccinated, nationwide, [View all]

I predict another surge in cases and deaths within the next 60 days. I hope I'm wrong, but I don't think I am. Masks on, as far as I'm concerned.

Minnesota has pretty good vaccination coverage, one of the best in the nation, except that people of color have a much lower vaccination rate than white folks. Much lower.

I think unmasking is premature. However, I'm not an epidemiologist, nor a doctor, so what do I know?

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With only about 36% of people fully vaccinated, nationwide, [View all] MineralMan May 2021 OP

Actually, I think you know a lot MineralMan. madaboutharry May 2021 #1

Yes. If you're vaccinated, there's not a lot to worry about. MineralMan May 2021 #3

I think the people who won't wear masks are the ones who have been bitching and moaning MiniMe May 2021 #2

Yes. We're used to the masks. I've been wearing one in public places MineralMan May 2021 #5

Yes, mask doesn't bother me now. dawg day May 2021 #31

The no masks thing is only for those who are vaccinated JI7 May 2021 #4

But will they? I am not convinced that they will. MineralMan May 2021 #7

I think we're going to start seeing people shame non-vaccinated people publicly. Dorian Gray May 2021 #58

In public, you won't know who is vaccinated and who is not. MineralMan May 2021 #59

I will know which family and friends of mine who aren't Dorian Gray May 2021 #60

If I go to a store Dorian Gray May 2021 #61

agree Grasswire2 May 2021 #69

Yes, but the anti-maskers will try to take full advantage of it MiniMe May 2021 #10

That's not how maskholes are going to react to 'no maks for vaccinated', we know that uponit7771 May 2021 #54

36%,... I thought it would be closer to 60% by now. magicarpet May 2021 #6

That's the number I saw on the CBS Morning News. MineralMan May 2021 #9

I think it depends on which statistic you are hearing genxlib May 2021 #34

The 36 % number is a bit misleading considering all the factors. IsItJustMe May 2021 #73

If it happens, it won't be from actually following the new guidelines Silent3 May 2021 #8

Frankly, that doesn't matter, really. MineralMan May 2021 #12

That's Part Of Living In America SoCalDavidS May 2021 #18

Yeah, the people who assert their absolute right dawg day May 2021 #33

Any surge in death will be among the unvaccinated SoonerPride May 2021 #11

True, but I'm not a big fan of people getting sick and dying, MineralMan May 2021 #13

You can lead a horse to water.... SoonerPride May 2021 #15

Sorry, but what others do affects me, too. MineralMan May 2021 #16

Accept The Fact That There's A Portion Of America That Doesn't Care If Their Actions Impact You nt SoCalDavidS May 2021 #20

While that may well be a fact, I needn't accept it nor be pleased with it. MineralMan May 2021 #39

I'm with you, Mineral Man. Mickju May 2021 #47

Not willing to forgo my happiness for them. CrackityJones75 May 2021 #51

that'll still affect the vaxed at minimum hospitals uponit7771 May 2021 #55

Doubtful SoonerPride May 2021 #64

Well, they also include a lot of DUers children Johonny May 2021 #70

Their risk is the same as today. SoonerPride May 2021 #76

Texas eliminated all masks mandates and social distancing back on March 2. Yavin4 May 2021 #14

Exactly Blue_Adept May 2021 #48

I don't think most people are actually paying attention to the data. At all. RegularJam May 2021 #53

Texas, ... I don't believe Abbot or DeathSentences numbers ONE BIT uponit7771 May 2021 #56

The overall theme holds. carpetbagger May 2021 #72

37% fully vaccinated but 47% with at least one dose nationwide EarlG May 2021 #17

That is somewhat better, certainly. MineralMan May 2021 #19

We'll soon find out EarlG May 2021 #24

Yes. Time will tell. MineralMan May 2021 #27

I too wish people would get their vaccinations EarlG May 2021 #32

Not within 60 days DenaliDemocrat May 2021 #21

Hmm...looking back at last year around this time, MineralMan May 2021 #23

Disagree all you want DenaliDemocrat May 2021 #41

I'm not sure why my opinions rile you up so much, frankly. MineralMan May 2021 #42

Because you spout disinformation DenaliDemocrat May 2021 #43

+1 beaglelover May 2021 #66

+1 honest.abe May 2021 #74

Ain't nothing to wonder. Voltaire2 May 2021 #77

This. All this. Blue_Adept May 2021 #49

We might see an increase Elessar Zappa May 2021 #22

Nah, in two months it'll be July 17th Polybius May 2021 #25

Context matters genxlib May 2021 #37

Don't forget Covid survivors who have natural immunity - their number is underreported: dalton99a May 2021 #26

That is a valid point, if having had the disease affords one MineralMan May 2021 #28

there is no 'if' to that. Voltaire2 May 2021 #45

Thanks for the advice. MineralMan May 2021 #46

I think there are many have been exposed and had no symptoms. honest.abe May 2021 #79

I predict you will be wrong. BannonsLiver May 2021 #29

OK. MineralMan May 2021 #30

stating facts is not rooting for bad outcomes uponit7771 May 2021 #57

There is no "fact" here, just an unscientific opinion DenaliDemocrat May 2021 #78

Longer term thoughts Yonnie3 May 2021 #35

Reading epidemiologists' feeds, seems you might be right. Most believe it's premature, most wiggs May 2021 #36

Agree except it may be minimized due to outdoor activities and summer. nt live love laugh May 2021 #38

There will be a return to indoor activities, like dining indoors, movie theaters, concerts as well CentralMass May 2021 #40

45.6% at least one vac. Voltaire2 May 2021 #44

That is why I qualified my statement by including "fully-vaccinated." MineralMan May 2021 #62

sure you carefully minimized the extent of vaccination Voltaire2 May 2021 #63

No, I did not do that. Since only those who are fully-vaccinated MineralMan May 2021 #65

The vaccinated plus the already had it is well over 50% Voltaire2 May 2021 #67

Ten bucks says you fail to see the irony in your having said that. LanternWaste May 2021 #68

Guy on internet says the scientists are wrong. CrackityJones75 May 2021 #50

Thi truth of the matter will become apparent over the next month or two. CentralMass May 2021 #52

The surge may be delayed until the fall - Ms. Toad May 2021 #71

I predict you are wrong. honest.abe May 2021 #75