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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Dec 18, 2021 3:36:23 GMT
Well, my governor has called up 1000 National Guard to help with staffing shortage in the NE Ohio region-which is where I live. The highest incidences are in Cleveland’s and Akron-Canton, but my county has seen a big uptick in cases too. The school system that I retired from had to go virtual until after Christmas because there were so many food service absences-and it’s a very high poverty district- that they had no way of feeding the kids. My friends who are still working were upset because they had activities and gifts for the kids. The kids were upset too. It’s just terrible. So around here, Covid is bad. A lot of people are carrying on with life. But I’m 66, and not feeling especially lucky, so I am being very careful. Limited contact and yes, masking for me. My friends are doing the same. BUT I will be spending Christmas with my fully vaxed family. And reporting from hospital doctors is over 80% hospitalized are Inca Dec. So fuck those unvaxxed idiots who are putting a huge burden of the medical profession. |
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Post by mollycoddle on Dec 18, 2021 3:36:43 GMT
If what you did had zero effect on me, my work, my family or my friends then I wouldn't care at all what you did. Most rational people aren't asking others to stop living their best life. But is it so hard to ask that you get vaccinated, wear a flipping mask in public settings or stay home if you're sick. Take a rapid test before a family gathering - not foolproof but it can help. You want to live without fear but then have others pick up the pieces when you are sick. Stay away from the urgent care, doctor's offices, and hospitals if you, when you, get sick with Covid. Those of us in health care are sick of caring for you. Stay home and take your ivermectin with a chaser of chlorox. This is what makes me angry. People with serious health issues are being turned away because unvaccinated Covid patients are clogging up the ICUs. And I am talking about people who can get vaccinated, but won’t. They sure seem to trust science when they get really sick. |
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Post by jeanninem on Dec 18, 2021 3:36:44 GMT
I'm a nurse and have lost so much respect for people who are either so ignorant or callous that they continue to put others, including their family, at risk for Covid. People who test positive but remove their masks when we leave the room (in an urgent care setting) or ask if they can just run a few errands before they quarantine. Or think their kids can still go to school or sports if they don't test them, because then parents can say they didn't know. People in stores just coughing and coughing into the air, gross any day but especially now. I've worked since day one of shutdown and never stopped. I go and do what I want. I travel, take airplanes, and walk the best beaches and endure crowded Disney. But I do it vaccinated, with a mask to protect myself and others. If what you did had zero effect on me, my work, my family or my friends then I wouldn't care at all what you did. Most rational people aren't asking others to stop living their best life. But is it so hard to ask that you get vaccinated, wear a flipping mask in public settings or stay home if you're sick. Take a rapid test before a family gathering - not foolproof but it can help. You want to live without fear but then have others pick up the pieces when you are sick. Stay away from the urgent care, doctor's offices, and hospitals if you, when you, get sick with Covid. Those of us in health care are sick of caring for you. Stay home and take your ivermectin with a chaser of chlorox. I also have zero tolerance for people who know they are infected but go on to spread it anyway. That is infuriating. I am talking about people who are fully vaxxed and wear masks in public. I'm not sure what you mean - people who are fully vaxxed and wear masks in public. Are you asking why people do that? |
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Post by myshelly on Dec 18, 2021 3:38:22 GMT
Me too. I didn’t vote for trump. I’ve always considered myself a dem. But seeing the way some liberals and dem states have gone completely over the edge and off the deep end has me completely reconsidering the way I’ll vote in the next election. I just don’t get all these feelings of should I go/is this ok/I’m scared. And then people claim they aren’t living in fear, but they’re cancelling vacations and worried about attending milestones and visiting family…umm, that’s living in fear, y’all. People are literally dying from Covid. Medical professionals are stressed to the nth degree. I mean, people are literally dying of lots of things all the time 🤷🏻♀️ We’re all gonna die of something. |
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Post by merry27 on Dec 18, 2021 3:39:43 GMT
I also have zero tolerance for people who know they are infected but go on to spread it anyway. That is infuriating. I am talking about people who are fully vaxxed and wear masks in public. I'm not sure what you mean - people who are fully vaxxed and wear masks in public. Are you asking why people do that? No- I’m talking about people who are fully vaxxed and wear masks who are choosing to get back to normal and not live their lives in fear. |
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Post by mollycoddle on Dec 18, 2021 3:40:46 GMT
Well, my governor has called up 1000 National Guard to help with staffing shortage in the NE Ohio region-which is where I live. The highest incidences are in Cleveland’s and Akron-Canton, but my county has seen a big uptick in cases too. The school system that I retired from had to go virtual until after Christmas because there were so many food service absences-and it’s a very high poverty district- that they had no way of feeding the kids. My friends who are still working were upset because they had activities and gifts for the kids. The kids were upset too. It’s just terrible. So around here, Covid is bad. A lot of people are carrying on with life. But I’m 66, and not feeling especially lucky, so I am being very careful. Limited contact and yes, masking for me. My friends are doing the same. BUT I will be spending Christmas with my fully vaxed family. And reporting from hospital doctors is over 80% hospitalized are Inca Dec. So fuck those unvaxxed idiots who are putting a huge burden of the medical profession. What is Inca Dec? |
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Post by jeanninem on Dec 18, 2021 3:40:51 GMT
Me too. I didn’t vote for trump. I’ve always considered myself a dem. But seeing the way some liberals and dem states have gone completely over the edge and off the deep end has me completely reconsidering the way I’ll vote in the next election. I just don’t get all these feelings of should I go/is this ok/I’m scared. And then people claim they aren’t living in fear, but they’re cancelling vacations and worried about attending milestones and visiting family…umm, that’s living in fear, y’all. People are literally dying from Covid. Medical professionals are stressed to the nth degree. It's not living in fear. It's living responsibly with a nod to the greater good; looking after vunerable people in the community. Being mindful that it's possible to connect with family in many ways. It's adjusting to the rise and fall of the waves of Covid. Summer activities vs winter activities. It's not complicated or fearful at all. There is room for many between careless and fearful. |
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Post by Sarah*H on Dec 18, 2021 3:42:16 GMT
I'm a nurse and have lost so much respect for people who are either so ignorant or callous that they continue to put others, including their family, at risk for Covid. People who test positive but remove their masks when we leave the room (in an urgent care setting) or ask if they can just run a few errands before they quarantine. Or think their kids can still go to school or sports if they don't test them, because then parents can say they didn't know. People in stores just coughing and coughing into the air, gross any day but especially now. I've worked since day one of shutdown and never stopped. I go and do what I want. I travel, take airplanes, and walk the best beaches and endure crowded Disney. But I do it vaccinated, with a mask to protect myself and others. If what you did had zero effect on me, my work, my family or my friends then I wouldn't care at all what you did. Most rational people aren't asking others to stop living their best life. But is it so hard to ask that you get vaccinated, wear a flipping mask in public settings or stay home if you're sick. Take a rapid test before a family gathering - not foolproof but it can help. You want to live without fear but then have others pick up the pieces when you are sick. Stay away from the urgent care, doctor's offices, and hospitals if you, when you, get sick with Covid. Those of us in health care are sick of caring for you. Stay home and take your ivermectin with a chaser of chlorox. I also have zero tolerance for people who know they are infected but go on to spread it anyway. That is infuriating. I am talking about people who are fully vaxxed and wear masks in public. What I'm curious about is what percentage of your acquaintances in Texas this comprises? I shopped a lot today, in person, inside stores, wearing my kn95 mask. I'm vaxxed and boosted. I was in 9 different stores, probably saw on the low estimate, 500 other shoppers throughout the day. I saw a grand total of 3 other people wearing masks. So clearly, yes, most people are going about pretending Covid is no longer a thing which makes me at an even greater loss to understand how the rest of us are supposed to do so. The vaccination status in my area hovers between 30 and 50% depending on the community and our hospitals have just asked the Feds to send in help as we're at 100%+ capacity which they promised us in the spring could never, ever happen. |
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Post by tentoes on Dec 18, 2021 3:43:42 GMT
Healthcare workers don’t have the luxury of not living in fear. We deal with the repercussions of everyone pretending a global pandemic is just the flu and here to stay. The things I’m missing out on-working a fully staffed shift (because there is always someone out sick with COVID), not having pressure ulcers on my ears (we ran out of the food N95s so the one that fits my face is weird on my ears and causes skin breakdown), getting all my work finished in my shift because there are so many extra COVID related tasks, including the time it takes to don and doff all the PPE. I miss the days when I could go a day without swabbing someone’s nose, I miss not worrying that my patients would have long term lung damage, I miss being able to discharge patients ready for dc to nursing homes that aren’t closed due to the pandemic. I’m missing out on sending patients to specialists because when we have any COVID positive patients, other facilities are cautious and won’t expose their staff. Lots of stuff I’m missing out on. And I really miss the days when I didn’t know how many of my fellow Americans are willfully ignorant so long as they aren’t inconvenienced and like to act like acknowledging a global fucking pandemic is somehow living in fear. And yeah I’m afraid. Afraid the healthcare system is about to be overwhelmed and people won’t be able to get the care they need. I pray daily for our healthcare workers. I'm a retired RN, and have to say, if my feet didn't hurt so badly, I'd probably go back to work just to help out! I totally respect all our health care workers that have worked during this pandemic! I pray you all continue to have good health, and don't get the Covid--any of them. Thank you for your service to our country during this pandemic. |
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Post by jeanninem on Dec 18, 2021 3:46:00 GMT
I'm not sure what you mean - people who are fully vaxxed and wear masks in public. Are you asking why people do that? No- I’m talking about people who are fully vaxxed and wear masks who are choosing to get back to normal and not live their lives in fear. I live in a combo area of equal parts conservative and liberal. This area is highly vaccinated. Well more than half the people still wear masks, and more now with the new variant. But restaurants are full, indoor and out. There are concerts, Christmas shows and craft fairs. People are living their life but I feel that most are trying to be responsible about it. |
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Post by marysue63 on Dec 18, 2021 3:47:17 GMT
Just because people wear masks when they are out doesn’t mean they are ‘living in fear’ or are ‘terrified.’ I go about my business as normal but with a mask. It’s no big deal and I feel like I’m doing my part to keep others around me safe.
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Post by padresfan619 on Dec 18, 2021 3:47:45 GMT
I live in California and I’m not “terrified” but I’m also not aloof or naive to the reality of Covid. I have nieces and nephews in different parts of the state and they have all gone back to school in person. And I have friends who are teachers who have all gone back in person as well. I said it in another thread but I feel like as a mother of a child who’s too young to be vaccinated I am left behind. If my son were eligible and vaccinated we’d be much more willing to resume normal activities.
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Post by pilcas on Dec 18, 2021 4:05:29 GMT
I am fully vaccinated and I think I stopped wearing a mask for about 2 weeks then Delta came around. I put my mask back on and continued my life. I don’t consider myself to be living in fear, I am being careful. I know several people who have died from COVID and as others have already said, it is not just about COVID but the overwhelming of the health system. To me wearing a mask seems so simple compared to some of the consequences of not wearing one.
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Post by katlady on Dec 18, 2021 4:06:11 GMT
I am another Californian who is not "terrified", but I am aware that Covid is real. I can't pretend it no longer exist. We wear mask, we have all 3 doses of vaccines, we are still living our lives. We were home-bodies before Covid, so not much has changed there. We still go to the store, the gym, we've been to a couple of outdoor gatherings. We don't feel like we are missing anything. We can do the same thing with a mask as without. We have picked up a new hobby too, hiking. So nice to be outdoors! And yes, we are still both working from home, but that is the Company's decision, not ours. I really love working from home and hope it doesn't end, but I know it will. I have no problems wearing a mask. It protects not only me but others, like padresfan619's son. |
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Post by tincin on Dec 18, 2021 4:10:49 GMT
I'm in Florida and higher risk. I'm vaccinated and boosted. I've been masking since March 2020 and will continue to do for the foreseeable future. I homeschooled my youngest last year but sent her back to school this year - she's vaccinated and wears a mask despite the bullying from her classmates. We're living our lives but we're doing so with an understanding that there is a global pandemic and only about 40% of my neighbours are vaccinated and even less are masking. I did my Christmas shopping online and in a neighbouring county where vaccination rates are MUCH higher and most people are still masking. We're not socialising with people in person exccept for outside, we're not eating IN restaurants (we did briefly and then delta came along), we're not doing any unneccessary travel. DS is coming to visit for Christmas - he's fully vaccinated and regularly tested for work. I think it's possible to live our lives without needlessly risking lives and overburdening hospitals. If I wasn’t socializing or traveling, I most certainly would not claim to be living my life. If you’re not doing normal activities, you aren’t living your life. Stop claiming it’s possible to do both. [br It is possible to do both. I’m still wearing a mask everywhere and I’m planning to visit Iceland and Japan next year. It sure as hell is possible to be a responsible citizen concerned for the welfare of others and live a normal life. What I don’t understand is why the hell it bothers you people who think this pandemic is a joke that we take it seriously. My taking precautions doesn’t affect your life one way or another but you’re acting oblivious to a pandemic sure the hell affects many people if you get Covid and spread it around. Someone is spreading it and it sure as hell isn’t those of us wearing masks. |
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Post by onelasttime on Dec 18, 2021 4:24:46 GMT
People are literally dying from Covid. Medical professionals are stressed to the nth degree. I mean, people are literally dying of lots of things all the time 🤷🏻♀️ We’re all gonna die of something. What an absolutely cold thing to say. I’m sure that kind of thinking will bring great comfort to the family and friends of the 800,000+ Americans that have died from COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020. In less then 2 years 800,000+ Americans have died. Not only has that virus killed over 800,000 Americans it has also left some who got the virus and survived with a multitude of ailments they didn’t have before. I believe they are called long haulers. And for many that did die it wasn’t a quick easy death. Some lingered for months hooked up to ventilators in and out of comas. And without their families to give them some comfort. Unbelievable. |
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Post by epeanymous on Dec 18, 2021 4:30:33 GMT
If what you did had zero effect on me, my work, my family or my friends then I wouldn't care at all what you did. Most rational people aren't asking others to stop living their best life. But is it so hard to ask that you get vaccinated, wear a flipping mask in public settings or stay home if you're sick. Take a rapid test before a family gathering - not foolproof but it can help. You want to live without fear but then have others pick up the pieces when you are sick. Stay away from the urgent care, doctor's offices, and hospitals if you, when you, get sick with Covid. Those of us in health care are sick of caring for you. Stay home and take your ivermectin with a chaser of chlorox. This is what makes me angry. People with serious health issues are being turned away because unvaccinated Covid patients are clogging up the ICUs. And I am talking about people who can get vaccinated, but won’t. They sure seem to trust science when they get really sick. In August, I took my 15-year-old, who was vaccinated, to an amusement park in Idaho. He had been asking for ages. I had not really though through the fact that we live somewhere cautious, and Idaho is not that place. It was a running joke with us that the only other people at the park who were masked were one huge Canadian family at a reunion (they had detailed matching t-shirts). My favorite detail was that the ice cream servers wore hairnets, but not masks. Anyhow, we had a good time but were really weirded out. I spent a couple of weeks thinking, was that a good idea? And just as I was exhaling, NPR did a story about how the area’s hospitals were swamped, were rationing care, and were exporting their COVID patients to, you guessed it, Washington. I could not help thinking about all of those people I saw, maskless indoors, acting like nothing was happening. Maybe nothing was happening to them personally. But the effects of their selfishness were offloaded to a more cautious state. |
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Post by aj2hall on Dec 18, 2021 4:32:41 GMT
no it isn't necessarily living in fear. It's being aware that we are living through a global pandemic and unless people vaccinate and test and quit spreading Covid around, we're going to continue to be in a pandemic and new variants are going to continue to evolve - and there's no guarantee that the next one won't be more deadly. During a bad flu season - I ALSO stay away from crowded places, avoid hugging/handshakes, and stay home if I'm unwell or someone in the household is. I don't see why doing the same plus a mask is living in fear To me, that would be cutting out everything I enjoy or care about in my life, so I just don’t see the point. Not doing things because you’re afraid equals living in fear. I’ve never done anything different in flu season. 20 months in and you haven't figured out this is not the flu? Our Republican governor called up the National Guard because our hospitals are so overwhelmed. We're not avoiding things out of fear, we're avoiding them out of respect for health care workers, respect for young children not eligible to be vaccinated in our community and respect for people at high risk. We are actively trying to avoid transmission out of respect for others. We are living our normal life at school, work etc. Just slightly modified - we're taking measures like boosters, testing, masks, eating outdoors, socializing outdoors etc. We're spending time with family, just being careful about it. We're taking vacations, just slightly modified. Within driving distance and renting houses, bringing our own food. We are enjoying life and being respectful at the same time. eta - I don't think wearing masks is "living in fear" or even a sacrifice. Masks are a simple thing we can do to help keep others safe. My dh works in healthcare and wears one all day. My college and high school kids wear them at school and at work. I wear one at work at an elementary school. It's no big deal to also wear one when we're out and about. |
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Post by Linda on Dec 18, 2021 4:59:54 GMT
To me, that would be cutting out everything I enjoy or care about in my life, so I just don’t see the point. Not doing things because you’re afraid equals living in fear. I’ve never done anything different in flu season. It sounds to me like you're not at higher risk - of Covid or of Flu. I am. I'm not living in fear but I am taking sensible precautions. I've lost count of how many times I've had pneumonia - I certainly don't want it this year with hospitals so full that patients are waiting days in ERs and corridors because there are no rooms. I'm not entirely sure why MY decision to wear a mask, be vaccinated, and limit my social interaction with people who I don't know the vaccination status of or who are unvaccinated etc...matters to you. My choices have exactly zero impact on you. Repeatedly pushing the idea that I (and others like me) are living in fear and cutting out everything enjoyable about life...is akin to my DD15's classmates giving her a hard time about wearing a mask to school. |
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Post by myshelly on Dec 18, 2021 5:15:40 GMT
If I wasn’t socializing or traveling, I most certainly would not claim to be living my life. If you’re not doing normal activities, you aren’t living your life. Stop claiming it’s possible to do both. [br It is possible to do both. I’m still wearing a mask everywhere and I’m planning to visit Iceland and Japan next year. It sure as hell is possible to be a responsible citizen concerned for the welfare of others and live a normal life. What I don’t understand is why the hell it bothers you people who think this pandemic is a joke that we take it seriously. My taking precautions doesn’t affect your life one way or another but you’re acting oblivious to a pandemic sure the hell affects many people if you get Covid and spread it around. Someone is spreading it and it sure as hell isn’t those of us wearing masks. I don’t care if other people wear masks and I don’t care what other people do about vaccines and boosters. That’s not at all what I’m talking about. |
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Post by myshelly on Dec 18, 2021 5:17:09 GMT
To me, that would be cutting out everything I enjoy or care about in my life, so I just don’t see the point. Not doing things because you’re afraid equals living in fear. I’ve never done anything different in flu season. It sounds to me like you're not at higher risk - of Covid or of Flu. I am. I'm not living in fear but I am taking sensible precautions. I've lost count of how many times I've had pneumonia - I certainly don't want it this year with hospitals so full that patients are waiting days in ERs and corridors because there are no rooms. I'm not entirely sure why MY decision to wear a mask, be vaccinated, and limit my social interaction with people who I don't know the vaccination status of or who are unvaccinated etc...matters to you. My choices have exactly zero impact on you. Repeatedly pushing the idea that I (and others like me) are living in fear and cutting out everything enjoyable about life...is akin to my DD15's classmates giving her a hard time about wearing a mask to school. You can do whatever you want. People who are scared should definitely stay home. That doesn’t impact me at all. I just think it’s silly for peas to say they’re living their lives and also say they’re avoiding events, socializing, and travel. What else is there? |
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Post by katlady on Dec 18, 2021 5:31:12 GMT
I just think it’s silly for peas to say they’re living their lives and also say they’re avoiding events, socializing, and travel. What else is there? OMG! Really?! I am sorry if that is all life is to you. |
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Post by fiddlesticks on Dec 18, 2021 5:36:38 GMT
It sounds to me like you're not at higher risk - of Covid or of Flu. I am. I'm not living in fear but I am taking sensible precautions. I've lost count of how many times I've had pneumonia - I certainly don't want it this year with hospitals so full that patients are waiting days in ERs and corridors because there are no rooms. I'm not entirely sure why MY decision to wear a mask, be vaccinated, and limit my social interaction with people who I don't know the vaccination status of or who are unvaccinated etc...matters to you. My choices have exactly zero impact on you. Repeatedly pushing the idea that I (and others like me) are living in fear and cutting out everything enjoyable about life...is akin to my DD15's classmates giving her a hard time about wearing a mask to school. You can do whatever you want. People who are scared should definitely stay home. That doesn’t impact me at all. I just think it’s silly for peas to say they’re living their lives and also say they’re avoiding events, socializing, and travel. What else is there? Just answering your last question… Reading, playing games with my family, watching movies, local hiking, bike riding, waking the dogs, learning new recipes, my DD is taking ukulele lessons online… |
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Post by myshelly on Dec 18, 2021 5:39:28 GMT
You can do whatever you want. People who are scared should definitely stay home. That doesn’t impact me at all. I just think it’s silly for peas to say they’re living their lives and also say they’re avoiding events, socializing, and travel. What else is there? Just answering your last question… Reading, playing games with my family, watching movies, local hiking, bike riding, waking the dogs, learning new recipes, my DD is taking ukulele lessons online… If that makes you happy, that’s great! |
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Post by myshelly on Dec 18, 2021 5:40:51 GMT
I just think it’s silly for peas to say they’re living their lives and also say they’re avoiding events, socializing, and travel. What else is there? OMG! Really?! I am sorry if that is all life is to you. Seeing people and going places…I mean…yes, that’s what life is, lol. |
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Post by Why on Dec 18, 2021 5:55:08 GMT
I live in Tx and it sucks. People are so cavalier with other people’s safety that wearing a mask and getting vaccinated are treated as if you’re being asked to give up everything. I’m not “ living in fear”, I’m living in reality. I need hospitals for treatment to stay alive. If I get COVID I’m very, very likely to die. I get that a huge swath of the people in my state feel that I should just never leave the house because they are entitled to not be inconvenienced and it sucks to be me. It’s been a real eye opener and not in a good way. 800,000 feels like a big number to me but I guess I’m just sensitive. .......  Not in Tx but everything else is exactly how I feel. I may be living in fear but I am still alive and I would like to keep it that way. |
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Post by tinydogmafia on Dec 18, 2021 6:18:13 GMT
I am a certified infection preventionist RN in a Florida ICU. I am certified through the CDC and I am CIC credentialed.
Come work one shift with me, and I'll show you why you should be frightened. Terrified.
Covid is not a joke. It is not an easy recovery if you make it past my ICU.
We've lost someone from every age, every race, every religion. Fully vaxxed, antivaxxers, etc.
I sat with parents of a 20 something unvaccinated Covid patient, while the infectious disease doctor explained that there was nothing more we could do. The father said, "At least they'll die a pure blood."
Fuck that guy. If he knew the sheer amount of man power that went into caring for that "pure blood" it wouldn't matter. But I'm here to tell you that we cared for them for 12 weeks and it mattered to us. They did not have to die.
I have a governor that gives exactly zero shits about his constitutes. It's more important to keep Disney open and let the snowbirds come down and bring all their unvaxxed friends, too.
I can't tell you how many of my colleagues are now separated or in the process of divorcing a spouse due to the level of constant stress. It's disheartening and it's a tragic part of all of this no one is discussing.
I'm happy for those of you living in some bubble where life is totally carefree. Covid is no big worry.
I worry every night about how many people will be in the ED tomorrow, unable to get the care they need because uncaring, selfish, willfully ignorant people won't trouble themselves to put on a fucking mask, or put on their big girl granny panties and get vaccinated.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Dec 18, 2021 6:18:31 GMT
I wouldn’t say I’m living in fear but I am cautious when it comes to Covid, for the same reasons I wouldn’t ride in a car without wearing a seatbelt, hang out in places with a lot of secondhand smoke, or ride in a car when the driver has been drinking among other things. I’m pretty cautious in general. Doesn’t mean I don’t do the things I really want to do, it just means I look for ways to lower my risk level when I can. I never stopped wearing a mask indoors in public places.
Our hospitals here are FULL. Anti-vaxxers I personally know are getting bad cases of Covid and still won’t get vaccinated. Doctors and nurses have been on the news literally crying because they are overwhelmed, exhausted and totally burned out. They are begging people to get vaccinated and boosted. The National Guard has been called in to help because our hospitals are so short staffed. IMO, with the current situation as it is I would be crazy to just go on about my life carefree, pretending everything is A-OK. It’s not.
And while it’s true that everyone has to die of something, I think it’s pretty damn foolish to die of something that could be prevented by getting a virtually painless vaccine, wearing a stupid mask and using a little bit of common sense.
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Post by paigewh on Dec 18, 2021 6:20:24 GMT
I also have zero tolerance for people who know they are infected but go on to spread it anyway. That is infuriating. I am talking about people who are fully vaxxed and wear masks in public. I'm not sure what you mean - people who are fully vaxxed and wear masks in public. Are you asking why people do that? I am wondering that too. I am fully vaccinated. I still wear my mask in stores. I don't really understand WHY it's such a big deal to anyone if I chose to still wear it. Really it's not anyone's business. Maybe we have people in our lives who have immune issues? Maybe WE have health issues ourselves. Can't understand why it matters regardless ... |
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Post by Skellinton on Dec 18, 2021 6:20:32 GMT
Just because people wear masks when they are out doesn’t mean they are ‘living in fear’ or are ‘terrified.’ I go about my business as normal but with a mask. It’s no big deal and I feel like I’m doing my part to keep others around me safe. That’s were I am too. I am a teacher of kids who cannot be vaxxed due to their age and live/work in states will full mask mandates. I don’t think I am living in fear by wearing my mask. I go to movies, go out to eat just as much as we did prepandemic, go to events I want to go to and will travel when I can. (I had a trip planned in October but canceled due to my mom’s cancer diagnosis). I don’t feel like I am living in fear at all. I am living just as I did prepandemic, I just wear a mask while doing it. Not that much different then wearing a bra or a jacket. The callous disregard some here show and their willful ignorance of facts is just mind boggling. “ Everyone will die of something”. Of course we will, but not being an idiot I wear a seatbelt when I am in a car because I don’t want my cause of death to be flying through a windshield. I don’t think that means I am living in fear and I think being vaxxed and masked is just about the same thing, just a precaution to keep myself safe. |
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Not in Tx but everything else is exactly how I feel. I may be living in fear but I am still alive and I would like to keep it that way. 
