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GulfCoast66

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15. Once everyone who is vaccinated that wants the restrictions will end

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Wed Apr 28, 2021, 10:39 AM

Apr 2021

Politically it would be devastating to do otherwise.

I personally hate wearing the mask and distancing. As do most people. I’v faithfully done so and will continue to do so as long as people are waiting for the vaccine. Since my family is fully vaccinated I’m just do so to be a team player. The vaccine I took means that even if exposed I’m 95-99% protected from even getting the virus. And on the very small chance I do get it my chance of being hospitalized or dying are basically nil. I can live normally with those odds.

So far the vaccine seems to be effective against variants and boosters may well be necessary. But I get a flu shot every year.

Others may not feel as sanguine as me and I respect that. But it is not politically possible to get 80% of the population vaccinated then tell them restrictions have to remain.

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I just can't shake my uneasiness about the relaxing of Covid precautions [View all] Siwsan Apr 2021 OP

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I think erring on the side of caution is smart MissMillie Apr 2021 #3

Me, too. Iggo Apr 2021 #4

I'm fully vaccinated but I will never give up my mask.. agingdem Apr 2021 #13

I've managed to avoid those since 2009, Ms. Toad Apr 2021 #19

Texas also has a variant. Lars39 Apr 2021 #5

i think we will be having Covid boosters for a long while RussBLib Apr 2021 #6

The thing I remember is even if we contract the virus it will not be life treatening Maraya1969 Apr 2021 #8

My worry is not knowing who actually was vaccinated malaise Apr 2021 #9

And I could unknowingly catch one of those variants and spread it to someone who is vulnerable Siwsan Apr 2021 #11

Yeah, I've been doing what I've been doing for the last year for exactly that reason. Hugin Apr 2021 #12

I agree. I hope someone creates a pin signaling "i've been vaxed." Peregrine Took Apr 2021 #17

In spite of the effectiveness of any vaccine, some people still catch the disease. davsand Apr 2021 #14

Once everyone who is vaccinated that wants the restrictions will end GulfCoast66 Apr 2021 #15

I confess that losing my friend to Covid ramped up my anxiety Siwsan Apr 2021 #16

I don't have any criticisms of your actions. You have remained safe. GulfCoast66 Apr 2021 #23

I share your uneasiness Leith Apr 2021 #21

I have family in Genesee County. It worries me, too. kcr Apr 2021 #22

I'm lucky to live on a very Blue bubble where pretty much everyone wears masks Siwsan Apr 2021 #26

You are likely going to have protection against variants with the current vaccines..... Chakaconcarne Apr 2021 #24

I've already made a personal decision. I will be skipping my high school reunion. Baitball Blogger Apr 2021 #25

Most likely, I'll skip mine, too Siwsan Apr 2021 #27