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littlemissmartypants

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18. Yes. Delta has 1000 times the viral load of Alpha according to a study done in NSW.

Reply to AlexSFCA (Reply #7)

Wed Jul 28, 2021, 01:30 AM

Jul 2021

This data is holding true with the exponentially growing number of cases. Masks equally protect you and others.

We don't just need to wear them to protect ourselves (vaccinated or not) they also provide protection for others (vaccinated or not) by helping stop the spread in cases of asymptomatic carriers.

Delta, according to the NSW study, is easily passed by fleeting contact with an infected person. The mask is the first line of defense in these cases, which make up more than 80% of cases in some places.

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Dr. Fauci explained why the mask recommendation on vaccinated people was made on Chris Hayes [View all] JohnSJ Jul 2021 OP

Yes it should be reported, but a little complex for many to understand, imo, elleng Jul 2021 #1

True, but Rand Paul is a Doctor, he should understand that MiniMe Jul 2021 #2

Recall his 'dispute' with Dr. Fauci about meaning of some medical/scientific facts? elleng Jul 2021 #4

Nah. I think it's the one time he's being honest. He really is dumb. tblue37 Jul 2021 #5

Actually he is not certified, and created his own certification "standard" JohnSJ Jul 2021 #6

Rand Paul is a specialist Doctor (Ophthalmologist or Optometrist). Blue_true Jul 2021 #10

not exactly what is said. drray23 Jul 2021 #3

Thanks. How many asymptomatic people would get a test? I am going to copy and paste JohnSJ Jul 2021 #8

can asymptomatic vaccinated person infect other vaccinated people? AlexSFCA Jul 2021 #7

He is saying you can be a carrier if you have a breakthrough infection, and if you are asymptomatic JohnSJ Jul 2021 #9

What Scientists have found is that the Delta variant is so virulent, Blue_true Jul 2021 #11

pass it on to another vaccinated person? AlexSFCA Jul 2021 #12

Yes. KentuckyWoman Jul 2021 #15

To anyone. Blue_true Jul 2021 #16

Yes. Delta has 1000 times the viral load of Alpha according to a study done in NSW. littlemissmartypants Jul 2021 #18

Vaxxed asked to wear masks to save unvaxxed KentuckyWoman Jul 2021 #13

Except that it does infect the vaccinated. Ms. Toad Jul 2021 #14

K&R for the post and the discussion. crickets Jul 2021 #17