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In reply to the discussion: Anyone else getting the feeling COViD-19 is on the verge of defeat or at least becoming more minor? [View all]cos dem
(903 posts)Some drugs show some reason for optimism, but they are not yet fully tested, they are far from 100% effective, and they can often only be effective in certain circumstances. For example, the steroid appears to only help you if you're on a vent or O2. That's great, since those patients are at most risk of dying. But, you can still be horribly sick for weeks. I know three people who took over a month to recover.
Widespread mask use is also not happening. It may be in some areas, but here in CO I've noticed a definite decrease in mask usage at the grocery store (about my only outing). It was close to 75% at one point, but now it's down to 25% or less. Fortunately, most of the workers seem to be complying. Not so much the customers, even though the state gives stores the option of banning non-mask wearers. I'm sure most stores won't dare chase away customers.
Colorado is doing OK, but I feel like we're teetering on the edge. If we would shape up, we could beat it, but we could also fall into the Texas trap, with sit-down restaurants opening, mask compliance way down, and neighboring states going downhill (TX, OK, AZ).
So, no, I'm not optimistic at all. I knew Americans were collectively selfish and stupid, and this virus has demonstrated just how selfish and stupid we are.