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mnhtnbb

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26. I have a Master's degree in public health

Sat Nov 26, 2022, 07:57 AM

Nov 2022

so I am comfortable with accessing accurate information. I also have three factors which put me at higher risk of complications should I catch Covid.

This country runs on love of money. It's what we worship and protect as much as possible. There are serious incentives for the economy first crowd to minimize the risks of COVID in order to encourage the least amount of damage to their bottom lines from altered economic behaviors of individuals. Community protection is not their priority.

So, my bottom line is to find a balance in enjoying the rest of my life--l'm 71--while doing what I can to reduce my chances of catching Covid or spreading it, should I get it and not know it, until we do know more about long COVID.

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The Covid Pandemic [View all] Stinky The Clown Nov 2022 OP

Not over. PlutosHeart Nov 2022 #1

yup Skittles Nov 2022 #3

Ditto. Ms. Toad Nov 2022 #8

so many stupid, selfish assholes Skittles Nov 2022 #2

The pandemic is not over. When it is over is a matter of science, not belief. Ms. Toad Nov 2022 #4

I've tried to find those stats SickOfTheOnePct Nov 2022 #7

Here you go. Ms. Toad Nov 2022 #9

Thanks! N/t SickOfTheOnePct Nov 2022 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author Tomconroy Nov 2022 #35

Not over. Just A Box Of Rain Nov 2022 #5

It's not over. Long-term effects on many are devastating. SheltieLover Nov 2022 #6

It's not over. And while I'm not a hermit, I do avoid indoor gatherings LuckyCharms Nov 2022 #11

So... 2naSalit Nov 2022 #12

Ask the Chinese about it being over? We are fugged. BSdetect Nov 2022 #13

China knows Covid is still going strong. Here in the U.S. the sheep flock. sarcasmo Nov 2022 #14

Not at all over. n/t OhioChick Nov 2022 #15

All the stars are out tonight BannonsLiver Nov 2022 #16

LOL! I love your humor! beaglelover Nov 2022 #44

3 years ago, COVID was in China and we thought, "naw, we're good" Kennah Nov 2022 #17

Covid is endemic. barbtries Nov 2022 #18

My answer is based on the practical . . . . . . . Stinky The Clown Nov 2022 #20

yep. it's not going away. barbtries Nov 2022 #29

What you got against hermits? Us hermits ain't the ones spreadin' covid. Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2022 #58

Nor are we clowns Stinky The Clown Nov 2022 #59

While not exactly in "lock down" we are still fallowing Prairie_Seagull Nov 2022 #38

I've had 2 shots and 3 boosters, and I had COVID a week ago. Greybnk48 Nov 2022 #19

I feel the same way. samplegirl Nov 2022 #21

NOT over! Ugh secondwind Nov 2022 #22

Dr. Jha on dying from covid: Tomconroy Nov 2022 #23

It is not dying from COVID that causes anxiety mnhtnbb Nov 2022 #24

We all have different perceptions of risk. My life is back to normal. Tomconroy Nov 2022 #25

I have a Master's degree in public health mnhtnbb Nov 2022 #26

Most people value a flourishing economy. It's rather important. Tomconroy Nov 2022 #28

Belittle science --and scientists--if you wish mnhtnbb Nov 2022 #31

The CDC collects data and the figures are on its website. Tomconroy Nov 2022 #32

So? DET Nov 2022 #56

You sound like trump. Tomconroy Nov 2022 #57

A flourishing economy doesn't mean much to anybody on a ventilator. davsand Nov 2022 #48

Many of the early long covid studies had no control groups Tomconroy Nov 2022 #49

excellent post Skittles Nov 2022 #53

Same SickOfTheOnePct Nov 2022 #27

Good for you. You don't live with someone suffering from Long Covid. haele Nov 2022 #42

Cdc figures differ. Considerably. Tomconroy Nov 2022 #43

thank you Skittles Nov 2022 #51

That is not quite how the math works out Zeitghost Nov 2022 #54

Not to diminish your post forthemiddle Nov 2022 #45

Most deaths now are among the elderly who are not current on boosters or who Tomconroy Nov 2022 #47

No not over Meowmee Nov 2022 #30

It will never be over Trenzalore Nov 2022 #33

You're half right Zeitghost Nov 2022 #40

This message was self-deleted by its author helpisontheway Nov 2022 #34

Covid is endemic DetroitLegalBeagle Nov 2022 #36

It no longer affects my daily life in any material way Shrek Nov 2022 #37

Same with me. beaglelover Nov 2022 #46

because it is all about you Skittles Nov 2022 #52

i was horrified to see the news yesterday orleans Nov 2022 #39

Nope. But problems go away when you don't talk about them. Right? nt Samrob Nov 2022 #41

Not even close to being over but it sure is being ignored. nt Autumn Nov 2022 #50

VA, I had my 5 shot this week and was told I should expect the next one in 6 months. Dysfunctional Nov 2022 #55