Life How long do you plan on wearing a mask in public?

ThaVirus · 03-18-2021, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

I have barely been wearing a stupid mask since last summer... only in the few stores that still require it and of course when flying on an airplane (which is a disgusting experience, having to wear a mask in that environment).

By end of this summer, the mask thing will be over.

Wearing a mask is a minor annoyance at worst.

You're a crybaby.

FloridaMan88 · 03-18-2021, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

Wearing a mask is a minor annoyance at worst.

You're a crybaby.

Masks were not part of our society until April 2020 as evidenced by the fact that many cities/states have long standing ANTI-mask laws on their books.

Some people like yourself may consider that dramatic change to be "minor", but most people understand the importance of getting our way of life back to pre-pandemic normal as soon as possible.

ThaVirus · 03-18-2021, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

Masks were not part of our society until April 2020 as evidenced by the fact that many cities/states have long standing ANTI-mask laws on their books.

Some people like yourself may consider that dramatic change to be "minor", but most people understand the importance of getting our way of life back to pre-pandemic normal as soon as possible.

COVID wasn't a "part of our society" until March 2020 so the mask thing sort of makes sense, no?

You can agree that we need to work to get back to our normal ways as soon as possible and also not be a little baby about wearing a mask.

TwistedChief · 03-18-2021, 10:21 AM

My mother has severe respiratory issues and is labeled 'immunocompromised.' She's had both shots of the Moderna vaccine. My father wanted to double check on her antibody level so they both got tested. My father's antibodies came back ~180 while my mother's were <0.8. I.e., it was essentially as if my mother had never taken the vaccine in the first place. There's only one study out there, but it seems like the vaccine (at least the mRNA versions of Moderna/Pfizer) only stick with about 1 in 5 people who are immunocompromised.

My mother did nothing wrong. She did everything right. She's just vulnerable and may be for the rest of her life. I'll wear a mask for quite some time until the covid incidence rate falls meaningfully to protect people like her.

TLO · 03-18-2021, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TwistedChief

My mother has severe respiratory issues and is labeled 'immunocompromised.' She's had both shots of the Moderna vaccine. My father wanted to double check on her antibody level so they both got tested. My father's antibodies came back ~180 while my mother's were <0.8. I.e., it was essentially as if my mother had never taken the vaccine in the first place. There's only one study out there, but it seems like the vaccine (at least the mRNA versions of Moderna/Pfizer) only stick with about 1 in 5 people who are immunocompromised.

My mother did nothing wrong. She did everything right. She's just vulnerable and may be for the rest of her life. I'll wear a mask for quite some time until the covid incidence rate falls meaningfully to protect people like her.

What test did they take? Many of the antibody tests available are notoriously unreliable

TwistedChief · 03-18-2021, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TLO

What test did they take? Many of the antibody tests available are notoriously unreliable

Sure, but it squares entirely with this:

https://www.medpagetoday.com/infecti...ng_News_Active

TLO · 03-18-2021, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TwistedChief

Sure, but it squares entirely with this:

https://www.medpagetoday.com/infecti...ng_News_Active

From your article.

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Our study is ongoing, and soon we will have data from the second dose, as well as deeper studies of T-cell and B-cell responses, which can confer immunity even when antibodies are not present

We hope for a strong T and B cell response my man. Not only for people like your Mom, but for all of us.

FloridaMan88 · 03-18-2021, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by TwistedChief

My mother has severe respiratory issues and is labeled 'immunocompromised.'

Which means she is also susceptible to complications from the flu, pneumonia, the common cold... pretty much any type of respiratory virus/infection.

Did you wear masks around her before COVID-19, during flu season?

TwistedChief · 03-18-2021, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

Which means she is also susceptible to complications from the flu, pneumonia, the common cold... pretty much any type of respiratory virus/infection.

Did you wear masks around her before COVID-19, during flu season?

Do those disease have the same fatality rates for people like my mom? Are they as transmissible? No and no.

FloridaMan88 · 03-18-2021, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TwistedChief

Do those disease have the same fatality rates for people like my mom? Are they as transmissible? No and no.

You are implying that the flu, pneumonia and even the common cold aren’t dangerous for someone with “severe respiratory issues” as you described your mom’s condition?

Those are all dangerous/contagious respiratory diseases for someone with “severe respiratory issues”.

So again, did you and/or your mom wear a mask before COVID-19 to protect against those contagious respiratory illnesses?

It’s a simple yes/no question.

**Donger** · 03-18-2021, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

Which means she is also susceptible to complications from the flu, pneumonia, the common cold... pretty much any type of respiratory virus/infection.

Did you wear masks around her before COVID-19, during flu season?

COVID-19 isn't the flu. And March 2020 says "Hi!!"

vailpass · 03-18-2021, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Donger

COVID-19 isn't the flu. And March 2020 says "Hi!!"

Being a prick about it doesn’t help though. Especially in America.

Pasta Little Brioni · 03-18-2021, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

COVID-19 isn't the flu. And March 2020 says "Hi!!"

Go back to your cave

**Donger** · 03-18-2021, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

Masks were not part of our society until April 2020 as evidenced by the fact that many cities/states have long standing ANTI-mask laws on their books.

Some people like yourself may consider that dramatic change to be "minor", but most people understand the importance of getting our way of life back to pre-pandemic normal as soon as possible.

Mask usage was actually quite high during the Spanish Flu, actually. Required, too.

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03-18-2021, 10:21 AM	#4
TwistedChief Why so serious? Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Chicago Casino cash: $2160415	My mother has severe respiratory issues and is labeled 'immunocompromised.' She's had both shots of the Moderna vaccine. My father wanted to double check on her antibody level so they both got tested. My father's antibodies came back ~180 while my mother's were <0.8. I.e., it was essentially as if my mother had never taken the vaccine in the first place. There's only one study out there, but it seems like the vaccine (at least the mRNA versions of Moderna/Pfizer) only stick with about 1 in 5 people who are immunocompromised. My mother did nothing wrong. She did everything right. She's just vulnerable and may be for the rest of her life. I'll wear a mask for quite some time until the covid incidence rate falls meaningfully to protect people like her.
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