Timing of New Super Duper Mutant Covid Strain

a reply to: subfab

the reason we were told to quarantine in the first place is to "flatten the curve". meaning to ease the demand of emergency rooms in hospitals.

Correct. Sort of. And it works.

But people don't want to wear masks. People want to party. Guess what happens?

Hospitals (not emergency rooms) get swamped. That's what happens.

a reply to: Phage

get swamped with non-life threatening symptoms.

a reply to: Phage

Had a great Christmas eve, 10 family members went to my parents and I'm still here.. I volunteered to go back to work May 4th.. Was off a month, screw that.. always wear a mask at work, it sucks but yes I have respect for others.. We abide by the rules...

1700 people everyday into the plant.. I have not known one and I am all over the place everyday, tou should see the contractors, most do not wear a mask at all...

Everyday since May, I'm in a highly taxed Democrat state.. Illinois, it's not as bad as everyone thinks..

a reply to: subfab

For many. Yes. For others, not so much.

There are very many who require hospitalization. But you're probably good, so don't worry. And hope you don't need ICU care for some other reason. Because beds are scarce in some places.

a reply to: Phage

Lol so swamped nurses have time to do the macarena... Maybe #ty 90's meme dances protect against covid? Makes as much sense as everything else.

a reply to: MarlbBlack

A mask is good, but not 100%. Not congregating at all is better.

a reply to: dug88

Yeah. Videos are cool.

Forget reality.

a reply to: Phage


Well no shishkabobs I know that, we all work our asses off.. contractors and the company...


What I'm saying is people are fubar if they think that this bs can keep you from working.....

a reply to: Phage

Reality...where I live 700 ish people out of the millions living in my province have died of covid. I live in reality, people scared of covid live with their heads in the sand.

a reply to: Phage

for people with certain underlying conditions it is a problem. but they would still be at risk with any flu virus. but the way the politicians and media are portraying covid19, makes people want to be hospitalized for a slight fever and a cough. that is a bigger problem than the virus.

a reply to: MarlbBlack

Well no shishkabobs I know that, we all work our asses off.. contractors and the company...

Depends on what "working" means. When I go to work I park, put on my mask, get in an elevator (I'll wait for the next if there are more than two of us), go into the suite which my company occupies and into my office in that suite. Then remove my mask. If there is anything other than incidental contact (like in a conference) I will wear my mask. I work for a general contractor. Field workers adapt the protocols as required.

When I am in public I wear a mask. I don't go to bars or restaurants. I don't attend parties.

No, it's not "virtue signaling." It's risk mitigation. It's common sense.

a reply to: Phage

Glad I don't work with you....

a reply to: MarlbBlack

Back atcha.
I guess.

a reply to: subfab

for people with certain underlying conditions it is a problem.

Keep saying the mantra.

And hope you don't require an ICU for say, a car wreck.

originally posted by: Phage
a reply to: subfab

for people with certain underlying conditions it is a problem.

Keep saying the mantra.

And hope you don't require an ICU for say, a car wreck.

i hope i don't need ICU either. because the ICU is filled with people with non life threatening symptoms.

originally posted by: Phage
a reply to: subfab

For many. Yes. For others, not so much.

There are very many who require hospitalization. But you're probably good, so don't worry. And hope you don't need ICU care for some other reason. Because beds are scarce in some places.

Beds are always scarce during flu season.

a reply to: enament

Beds are always scarce during flu season.

Source?

a reply to: subfab

because the ICU is filled with people with non life threatening symptoms.

Please. Don't let your bias overcome any semblance of rational thought.

People aren't in ICU unless they need to be.

a reply to: Phage

If you hadn't noticed I come from a free health care country.

a reply to: enament

Good for you.
What's your point with that statement?