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fescuerescue

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2. I don't think people are paying attention to the CDC much now

Reply to global1 (Original post)

Fri May 14, 2021, 10:45 AM

May 2021

Especially on things like outdoor BBQs.

Just the other day they said "you can go outside without a mask now".

Thanks Dr Obvious!

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I Think This New 'No Mask Needed If Vaccinated' Decision Is Too Premature..... [View all] global1 May 2021 OP

Even if you have been vaccinated and would only get a little sick at most, marie999 May 2021 #1

I don't think people are paying attention to the CDC much now fescuerescue May 2021 #2

I think people here in KCMO are just about to go back leftyladyfrommo May 2021 #3

England's on lockdown again due to JoanofArgh May 2021 #4

Yes. And read we can't really keep accurate count of variants Laura PourMeADrink May 2021 #8

Tend to agree. jaxexpat May 2021 #5

I agree. In a perfect world, things like distancing and masks would not be abandoned... TreasonousBastard May 2021 #6

Post your public health bonafides and lets compare them to Rochelle Walensky. ForgoTheConsequence May 2021 #7

Rude Laura PourMeADrink May 2021 #11

Not rude at all. ForgoTheConsequence May 2021 #13

This has bothered me over the past day AZSkiffyGeek May 2021 #17

Agreed. ForgoTheConsequence May 2021 #19

But what about the variants? How effective are the vaccines against those? CrispyQ May 2021 #20

Honestly, I don't have the background in epidimiology to answer that AZSkiffyGeek May 2021 #25

+1,000,000 jimfields33 May 2021 #14

Ya think? Hello CDC - the More transmittable Indian variants are here womanofthehills May 2021 #9

Thank you for that! -nt CrispyQ May 2021 #27

Agree! I will be wearing my mask. There are lots and lots of ppl that have no intention of getting PortTack May 2021 #10

I'll continue to err on the side of caution Rorey May 2021 #12

I still have to get the second shot, so i'll keep wearing for 4 more weeks. Kota May 2021 #15

I've been totally vaccinated gratuitous May 2021 #16

Agreed. Trusting that non-vaccinated people are wearing masks is moronic. lindysalsagal May 2021 #18

This: I'd like to avoid a mild case if wearing a mask works. CrispyQ May 2021 #22

Your chances of even getting a mild case Elessar Zappa May 2021 #34

My husband just got back from the store... stillcool May 2021 #21

This: "...a tell-tale sign of civility." -nt CrispyQ May 2021 #23

My office just issued new requirements AZSkiffyGeek May 2021 #26

Are they verifying if people have been vaccinated or going on the honor system? -nt CrispyQ May 2021 #29

Honor system AZSkiffyGeek May 2021 #33

No one is prohibiting you from wearing one MichMan May 2021 #24

I'm Not Stupid - I Know That No One Is Prohibiting Me From Wearing A Mask..... global1 May 2021 #28

Message auto-removed Name removed May 2021 #30

I do not. Celerity May 2021 #31

You are entitle your own opinion and there is no harm to cautious. clutterbox1830 May 2021 #32

I agree Beringia May 2021 #35

I had the shots (Moderna) VGNonly May 2021 #36