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In reply to the discussion: Ok, So I know we have low vax numbers, but why are vaxxed ppl getting sick? [View all]Ms. Toad
(38,640 posts)You seem to be expressing incredulity that vaccinated people are getting COVID. Which is the same thing I have heard from all of the people I know who had "colds," "Allergies," or "headaches" which turned out to be COVID in the last 3 months. "I'm sure it's not COVID because I'm vaccinated." Fortunately, all but one followed the work rules, reported it, and tested.
If you are indoors unmasked with people you are not living with, you are not being safe. 6' is not a safe distance. COVID has been transmitted as far away as 30', and as much as an hour after the infected person left the room. (And - if vaccinated members of your family are infected - count on catching it. I.e. it is not even safe to be unmasked at home unless everyone is vaccinated and being extremely cautious.)
My employee never goes anywhere without a mask, aside from home with her family and for very brief periods with her parents. She came down with a bout of "allergies" a few weeks ago, and gave her entire family (vaccinated and not) COVID