Still no stories about Covid spread due to protests
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Dude it's going to take about 2 weeks to see, that's the lag time.
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@Loki said in Still no stories about Covid spread due to protests:
@Axtremus said in Still no stories about Covid spread due to protests:
Well, @Loki now we have the Associated Press writing about
“Massive U.S. Protests Raise Fears Of New Coronavirus Outbreaks”,
and it’s carried by the Huffington Post:https://www.huffpost.com/entry/protests-raise-fears-coronavirus-outbreaks_n_5ed3966bc5b6535fe4b8b3ca
“Health experts fear that silent carriers of the virus who have no symptoms could unwittingly infect others at protests where people are packed cheek to jowl, many without masks.”
Now that we’ve got this one covered, maybe you can go find another topic on which to blame the press of bias.
Oh, shame on Trump‘s CDC for not publishing any public health guidelines on how to safely protest/riot during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yeah. You found an article. I actually don’t believe you believe it proved your case so why would I?
Well, @Loki , you're in luck, there are more articles:
Rolling Stone: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/george-floyd-protest-covid-19-pandemic-safety-1008067/
Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/05/31/coronavirus-live-updates-us/
Philadelphia Inquirer: https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid19-protest-superspreader-outdoor-transmission-20200531.html
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@Horace said in Still no stories about Covid spread due to protests:
What's the epidemiological lesson if we don't see a spike? It seems silly to wait for data when we already think we know good vs bad practice.
That's when you dig into comorbidities.
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@Horace said in Still no stories about Covid spread due to protests:
What's the epidemiological lesson if we don't see a spike? It seems silly to wait for data when we already think we know good vs bad practice.
Nothing. If no spike, it'll mean mostly that more protesters than not were wearing masks.
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@Aqua-Letifer said in Still no stories about Covid spread due to protests:
@Horace said in Still no stories about Covid spread due to protests:
What's the epidemiological lesson if we don't see a spike? It seems silly to wait for data when we already think we know good vs bad practice.
Nothing. If no spike, it'll mean mostly that more protesters than not were wearing masks.
And Seasonality, and being outdoors, and...Everybody will be able to see what they want to see. No worries.
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@Axtremus said in Still no stories about Covid spread due to protests:
@Horace said in Still no stories about Covid spread due to protests:
What's the epidemiological lesson if we don't see a spike? It seems silly to wait for data when we already think we know good vs bad practice.
That's when you dig into comorbidities.
Am I right, @Loki ?Very few protesters are 80+ years of age. However if such a protester existed, I would be thrilled to see a long form CNN story written about their inspiring story of courage. Maybe RBG can make an appearance.
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@Axtremus said in Still no stories about Covid spread due to protests:
Oh, shame on Trump‘s CDC for not publishing any public health guidelines on how to safely protest/riot during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Where Trump’s CDC fell short, NYC’s Department of Health stepped up:
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I notice they don’t mention not throwing Molotovs...
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@LuFins-Dad said in Still no stories about Covid spread due to protests:
I notice they don’t mention not throwing Molotovs...
That’s what they mean by ‘use hand sanitizer’.
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It does seem inconsistent to ban beach going but be fine with the protests, from a virus-standpoint. This pretty much means the lockdowns are over. I guess we will know in 3 weeks of outdoor mass gatherings of young people with most wearing masks is ok virus-wise. If this is ok, outdoor concerts and sporting events should be ok, no?
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@George-K said in Still no stories about Covid spread due to protests:
https://babylonbee.com/news/churchgoers-avoid-arrest-by-disguising-themselves-as-rioters
Love the Bee.
Nowadays, better than The Onion.