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LuckyCharms

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88. Don't wonder too much, it's pretty simple.

Wed Apr 27, 2022, 12:25 AM

Apr 2022

Last edited Wed Apr 27, 2022, 01:08 AM - Edit history (2)

Unmasked people in crowds put masked people at risk.

If you are thinking that decisions made by the current CDC are solely based on science, without having a political component, then I think you are incorrect.

For the same reason people must be masked in medical facilities, it's probably a good idea to be masked anywhere indoors.

People are required to be masked in medical facilities because there is a high concentration of compromised people in medical facilities. Unfortunately, there is a high concentration of comprised people everywhere as well.

The CDC knows this, but understand that they are essentially trying to perform a balancing act.

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This is the reason I am still wearing a mask. [View all] fightforfreedom Apr 2022 OP

Ditto! 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 2022 #1

I'm happy to keep on masking too. We shall Quakerfriend Apr 2022 #2

Thanks, I am feeling a little better. fightforfreedom Apr 2022 #9

Agree 100% MiniMe Apr 2022 #3

We are still masking n95 everywhere Meowmee Apr 2022 #4

Got all my boosters & still masking,n95's I_UndergroundPanther Apr 2022 #7

I am type 1 D Meowmee Apr 2022 #10

I'm diabetic too so I'm worried about getting a bad case. I wear an N95 most of the time now. liberal_mama Apr 2022 #19

To be honest I think if I caught covid I_UndergroundPanther Apr 2022 #39

Better safe than sorry underpants Apr 2022 #5

Where do you get your infection statistics and information? The CDC changed... keep_left Apr 2022 #6

I use the NY covid dashboard site. fightforfreedom Apr 2022 #11

I haven't been able to find it. wnylib Apr 2022 #22

Erie County, NY posts a daily case count and percentages. It's terrible today, 24.3% positivity liberal_mama Apr 2022 #61

You're in Erie County? wnylib Apr 2022 #72

Yeah, unfortunately in Erie County, we got upgraded last week to high transmission! liberal_mama Apr 2022 #77

I am not immune compromised, wnylib Apr 2022 #80

The hospitalizations in Erie County have been going up, but not at a huge rate yet. We had 20 new liberal_mama Apr 2022 #117

Cases like your daughter's first man wnylib Apr 2022 #119

Do you use any national sites? Can you share any links? keep_left Apr 2022 #30

I haven't had any kind of respiratory infection in 2 1/2 years. I'd like to keep it that way... hlthe2b Apr 2022 #8

It's scary how many people believe masks don't work. fightforfreedom Apr 2022 #12

I agree with everything you said. rsdsharp Apr 2022 #13

Me too. MuseRider Apr 2022 #14

👍👍👍 Rebl2 Apr 2022 #15

Me too! geardaddy Apr 2022 #16

I'm still wearing a mask too. My county is at "high" transmission and positivity rate is 22% today liberal_mama Apr 2022 #17

Haven't worn a mask in a couple months at least. beaglelover Apr 2022 #18

Well... LuckyCharms Apr 2022 #28

That's pretty sobering, thanks for sharing (nt) Pluvious Apr 2022 #31

I was still working in the same spot all day. LuckyCharms Apr 2022 #35

Best wishes, friend Pluvious Apr 2022 #36

Best wishes to you as well. LuckyCharms Apr 2022 #37

Just sending some good vibes, Lucky. hamsterjill Apr 2022 #70

Aw, thanks so much, hamsterjill. I'm feeling ok, but LuckyCharms Apr 2022 #71

Dang, good luck LC! electric_blue68 Apr 2022 #74

You're very kind. Thank you for your post. LuckyCharms Apr 2022 #78

That's scary. Sending you many positive vibes mvd Apr 2022 #94

That's scary. I'm very happy both you and your mom LuckyCharms Apr 2022 #96

+ about a million! Dark n Stormy Knight Apr 2022 #47

We feel the same way about you. Iggo Apr 2022 #32

You just shake your head, huh? thucythucy Apr 2022 #43

Lots of judgement and virtue signalling going on hueymahl Apr 2022 #84

"Virtue signaling?" thucythucy May 2022 #124

Everyone should follow the science. Period. hueymahl May 2022 #125

The science says that Covid is still out there thucythucy May 2022 #126

I don't disagree in principle hueymahl May 2022 #127

K&R Auggie Apr 2022 #20

I'm glad you are doing what you think is right for you hueymahl Apr 2022 #21

Amen! beaglelover Apr 2022 #23

Wearing a mask is more to protect others than yourself. thucythucy Apr 2022 #44

Exactly. Dark n Stormy Knight Apr 2022 #48

it is disgusting Skittles Apr 2022 #50

Hardly hueymahl Apr 2022 #56

when you only about yourself Skittles Apr 2022 #76

Again, hardly hueymahl Apr 2022 #81

The problem is that my choice to wear a mask impacts no one but me. Ms. Toad Apr 2022 #45

We are also supposed to be the party of freedom hueymahl Apr 2022 #53

Nope, we're not the party of freedom. Ms. Toad Apr 2022 #54

Wow, I disagree with almost everything you said. hueymahl Apr 2022 #55

Go search for sentiments like the statement I identified as a right-wing talking point. Ms. Toad Apr 2022 #63

Red Herring much? hueymahl Apr 2022 #64

hueymahl...I don't think anyone is accussing you of being a right-winger, but LuckyCharms Apr 2022 #85

Really? hueymahl Apr 2022 #87

I get exhausted too. Let me try again. LuckyCharms Apr 2022 #89

Well, I'm not going to call you a liar hueymahl Apr 2022 #91

You think DU is an echo chamber? LuckyCharms Apr 2022 #92

I think it is in certain areas and topics hueymahl Apr 2022 #95

I understand your point, but a lot of this has to do with DU rules. LuckyCharms Apr 2022 #98

Any Disagreement RobinA Apr 2022 #109

Yeah, and that's a shame hueymahl Apr 2022 #110

Amen, again! beaglelover Apr 2022 #59

Why? LuckyCharms Apr 2022 #86

Agree Johnny2X2X Apr 2022 #106

I don't even know where to begin, so I'll just ask... LuckyCharms Apr 2022 #107

Polling Johnny2X2X Apr 2022 #108

Thanks for the link and data. n/t LuckyCharms Apr 2022 #111

Worldometer is still keeping score of its deadly progress. Swede Apr 2022 #24

I used to be a big fan of Worldometers - Ms. Toad Apr 2022 #46

I still wear a mask mgardener Apr 2022 #25

Good data is impossible zipplewrath Apr 2022 #26

Yep no mask equals no quarantine. live love laugh Apr 2022 #51

I Was Born and Raised in Japan, Where People Wore Masks if They Had a Cold or the Flu panfluteman Apr 2022 #27

I am a substitute teacher and today taught a kindergarten class kimbutgar Apr 2022 #29

You probably should stop substitute teaching then hueymahl Apr 2022 #82

We have these microphone that we wear around and use to amplify our voices kimbutgar Apr 2022 #104

hueymahl, isn't referring to the kids not being able to hear the teachers. Dark n Stormy Knight Apr 2022 #116

Not good enough hueymahl Apr 2022 #121

Kids at "that age"? What age? Dark n Stormy Knight Apr 2022 #115

I am a teacher hueymahl Apr 2022 #120

I'm a teacher, as well, and I disagree with your conclusions. Dark n Stormy Knight Apr 2022 #123

As for myself & family, "in public places, masks on faces." Jack-o-Lantern Apr 2022 #33

i know someone who claims they are copd . they make it out to what it isnt . AllaN01Bear Apr 2022 #34

Just turned 71. Had a mild case of COVID... 3catwoman3 Apr 2022 #38

Thanks..my 90 yr old parents just went for booster...my dad said " have to RestoreAmerica2020 Apr 2022 #40

Thanks..my 90 yr old parents just went for booster...my dad said " have to RestoreAmerica2020 Apr 2022 #41

I'm with ya. Wear one anytime I am in "public." My teenagers wear one at school even though optional Evolve Dammit Apr 2022 #42

I'm not a stupid, selfish asshole Skittles Apr 2022 #49

Thank you for this. thucythucy Apr 2022 #52

Cases are going up again in my area Tree Lady Apr 2022 #57

Mr AC and I volunteered at a sporting event. AllyCat Apr 2022 #58

Me, too mvd Apr 2022 #60

So... you wear a mask outside? maxsolomon Apr 2022 #62

whatever they need to do to feel safe is fine with me Skittles Apr 2022 #68

I was asking the OP because they were vague about when & where. maxsolomon Apr 2022 #69

That's great. Now, explain to me why I should take my mask off while alone in my car LuckyCharms Apr 2022 #90

you shouldn't. maxsolomon Apr 2022 #101

More times than I can count, and I don't know why. LuckyCharms Apr 2022 #105

Jeezle Petes! maxsolomon Apr 2022 #112

A lot close talkers here in NYS, max LuckyCharms Apr 2022 #114

I haven't worn a mask since January. SoonerPride Apr 2022 #65

I am still wearing my mask LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2022 #66

I caught it during a low part of the wave August 2020... JCMach1 Apr 2022 #67

The only place I see everyone masked is medical facilities. RaDaR63 Apr 2022 #73

It's just mind boggling - I went to a business conference today and it was just like pre-COVID Midwestern Democrat Apr 2022 #75

Exactly hueymahl Apr 2022 #83

So, are you defaulting to an argument that says... LuckyCharms Apr 2022 #93

Don't wonder too much, it's pretty simple. LuckyCharms Apr 2022 #88

Unmasked people are the crowds. RaDaR63 Apr 2022 #99

I'm not calling them right wing. Iggo Apr 2022 #103

According to statistics at Worldometer.info the infection rate in the US is 0.5% Jack the Greater Apr 2022 #79

Good to hear you are doing what makes you feel more secure. Celerity Apr 2022 #97

I am still wearing a mask too.. Stuart G Apr 2022 #100

the coast will never be clear. it will never be over 100%. maxsolomon Apr 2022 #102

5 and 7 people died in my city of Ventura CA in each of the last couple of days. My mask stays on. ZonkerHarris Apr 2022 #113

Me and my entire family are with you 100%. BeckyDem Apr 2022 #118

I carry one with me but most people have stopped wearing them.. I put it on in crowded Demovictory9 Apr 2022 #122