Still no stories about Covid spread due to protests
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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.
Please love yourself.
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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.
Education is extremely important.
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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...
Me/rry/Christmas
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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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"Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08
The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.
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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.
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@jon-nyc , you beat me by that much, LOL.
In Show Of Solidarity, COVID-19 Vows Not To Infect Anyone Protesting Inequality
In a powerful show of solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, COVID-19 has vowed not to infect anyone protesting inequality.
The official COVID-19 account tweeted out, "In solidarity with those protesting inequality, I hereby vow not to infect anyone at BLM rallies."
"We need to take a moment to pause and hear what these people are saying," the virus said in a statement. "All infectious activities will be put on hiatus until Republicans start protesting lockdowns or second amendment issues -- then we will resume."
"It wouldn't be fair for us to continue business as usual when liberals want to protest."
The virus vowed to stay put in infected individuals, lying dormant until the pandemic became convenient for the media to cover once again.
It also posted a black square on its Instagram account.
