Corona Virus #6

[Gale Hawkins]

Surely not!

Florida college students test positive for coronavirus after going on spring break - CBS News

 

[ovrszd]

Richard I think we get your point but if you make not getting infected your primary concern then you CAN NOT infect someone else.

Yes we all know we are at risk of spreading COVID-19 because we can be infected and not know it as is your point.

Yep, that's my concern. I wonder if those infected know when/where they got it? In my World I don't think I would. So I try to act like I am already. It would be devastating to me to find out I had spread this to anyone.

 

[tradosaurus]

Surely not!

Florida college students test positive for coronavirus after going on spring break - CBS News

Probably STD's. :laughing:

 

[rswyan]

Yep, that's my concern. I wonder if those infected know when/where they got it? In my World I don't think I would. So I try to act like I am already.

I would think it would be doubtful ... unless one had very, very limited contacts over a somewhat prolonged period of time.

It would be devastating to me to find out I had spread this to anyone.

One would hope that would be the case with everyone.

OTOH, you have folks like this out there:

Twitter

 

[rekees4300]

So, the efficacy of a mask is not in protecting yourself, but in protecting others. So, wearing it yourself does very little. But, if everyone else wears one, YOU will be protected.

CDC Guidelines:

Wear a facemask if you are sick

- If you are sick: You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a healthcare provider's office. If you are not able to wear a facemask (for example, because it causes trouble breathing), then you should do your best to cover your coughs and sneezes, and people who are caring for you should wear a facemask if they enter your room. Learn what to do if you are sick.

- If you are NOT sick: You do not need to wear a facemask unless you are caring for someone who is sick (and they are not able to wear a facemask). Facemasks may be in short supply and they should be saved for caregivers.


Prevention of Coronavirus Disease 219 (COVID-19) | CDC

 

[ovrszd]

I would think it would be doubtful ... unless one had very, very limited contacts over a somewhat prolonged period of time.



One would hope that would be the case with everyone.

OTOH, you have folks like this out there:

Twitter

We have a member here that has repeatedly said he hoped others would get infected. Said it looked silly for people to wear PPE that might protect others. Actually sent a PM to another member saying he hoped he caught the virus and died.

So, don't have to go to Twitter to see that attitude.

 

[ruffdog]

"But, if everyone else wears one, YOU will be protected."

I agree that if EVERYONE wore masks, we would bend the curve and be much safer. Problem is, where are the masks?

 

[rswyan]

We have a member here that has repeatedly said he hoped others would get infected. Said it looked silly for people to wear PPE that might protect others. Actually sent a PM to another member saying he hoped he caught the virus and died.

So, don't have to go to Twitter to see that attitude.

Wow ...

 

[rekees4300]

Has anyone else noticed a reduction in tele-market and spam calls?

We've had zero scam calls since March 19. Normally get around 5 of those a day. Perhaps the scammers have shutdown their call centers due to Covid-19? :confused3:

 

[k0ua]

Has anyone else noticed a reduction in tele-market and spam calls?

Man!. You are right!. I hadn't notice, but you are right. They have evaporated!. Silver lining!