Sports_Freak

Nice thread on masks;

People with short memories need to be reminded. The vaccine was developed for the Alpha and Delta variants of covid. And the vaccine worked very good against the early variants. It's why such a huge % of hospitalizations and deaths were the unvaxxed. And the vaccine protects against hospitalizations and deaths from the omicron variant.. I really can't believe you didn't know these basic facts.

Testing and 5 days, huh? My anti-vax, anti-mask neighbor had a "cold" for about a week. Never got tested, still hasn't worn a mask and didn't isolate for a day, let alone 5 days. I suspect there's a lot of people like that. Real tough guys don't get sick. And if you do, it's your fault for having high blood pressure or an autoimmune problem.

It would be interesting to see post-omicron. I hear stories about how much more contagious it is and it would totally change those numbers. Plus, with the vaccines, many people don't get tested if the don't have symptoms. But they can still have it and pass it on.

Maybe he meant indoors. The last time I was at the grocery store, it was about 50-50. We don't have a mask or vaccine state mandate like Illinois does. It sounds like it may be ending soon, it's pretty restrictive. https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2022/2/1/22913203/illinois-coronavirus-vaccine-masks-mandate-chicago-pritzker-omicron-surge-vaccine

And all the games with 100,000 fans at UM stadium. People maskless (mostly) and screaming. Yeah, it's outdoors but that's a lot of people. I don't have any children or grandchildren, so I don't have a horse in that race. But if I did, I would want everyone masked. If not, keep my child at home.

The governor of Virginia lost his first court case WRT face masks in schools; https://www.foxnews.com/politics/virginia-judge-grants-temporary-restraining-order-allowing-mask-mandates-to-remain-in-schools

Last month, my son came home to visit (from Chicago). He couldn't believe all the people walking around the Detroit area with no mask. And he's a healthy 34 year old personal trainer. I was pretty proud that somehow I raised a kid with common sense....😅

Well said. People are wearing cloth masks as a fashion accessory. Mask has to match your belt which has to match your shoes....

I just follow the science. Cloth masks will protect you and stop the spread of the Alpha and Deltra variants. Omnicron, not so much. It's SO contagious, it can enter thru the mask and around any part of the mask that isn't sealed. It's why they call for people to wear N95 masks. Cloth masks are better than no mask but if you really want protection, wear a tight fitting N95. Here's just one link of 100's; https://people.com/health/why-health-experts-recommend-retiring-cloth-masks-in-the-fight-against-omicron/

Should point out its the Omicron variant that cloth masks are useless against. It's so contagious, it can get thru the edges of a non-tight fitting mask. But cloth masks are still useful against the Alpha and Deltra variants.

In some places, you're correct. My son lives in Chicago and told me that some establishments require a vaccine record and masks to be worn for entrance. He said these places were very crowded, people are very eager to go out and have fun again. But they also wanna be safe. So yeah, if you wanna stay home, you can. 😁

I should ad that cloth masks are useless against Omicron. So says the "experts". A tight fitting N-95 mask is what they recommend. But using one for weeks and weeks? I don't agree, they are supposed to be disposable.

I was kinda worried about the vaccine. The last vaccine I had was Shinglix (or some name, for shingles). It was a 2 shot vaccine. The 2nd shot knocked me on my butt for 3 days. Yes, I hear that getting shingles is worse but that vaccine was horrid.

People are done with covid but unfortunately, covid isn't done with people.

That's a bummer. People hear stories like that and decide not to get vaccinated. I'm not sure what I would do if I had a pregnant wife or toddlers at home. TBH, I would worry about getting vaccinated. But then I would worry about not getting vaxxed. I guess I'm glad I'm old....for once...lol

I had my booster and flu shot at the same time and had a rough couple of days. Most people I asked, at the time, never heard of any issues.

Claims he was offered money to lose games. Wow, that would really make the NFL look bad. This guy's coaching career is over.

My son lives in Chicago. On West Addison. Funny story...my son's g-friend has worked with charities for years. She landed a job with the Chicago Cubs, working with their charity programs. Her first day, she got on the elevator and heard someone ask her to hold it. She told the guy the floor she was going to and he said he was also in the meeting. She introduced herself, as did he. Said his name was Ryne. She asked him how long he worked for the Cubs for. He said 20+ years and she was impressed. He then told he his name was Ryne Sandberg and he had played for the Cubs. And...he was in the Hall of Fame. Her response? "Well, that's nice" she got home and told my son and he freaked out. He had to explain to her who Ryne was and what the HOF is. She didn't/doesn't know anything about baseball. She's a Chicago native, too. She said she told Ryne she was embarrassed and he is a really nice guy and he understood. Now...can you imagine your significant other working with AL Kaline and not even knowing who he is? Lmao

That's why I question the need to send tests out. The unvaxxed and unmasked are the ones who need to be tested and they will not only refuse to, but if they somehow do get tested, they will not quarantine for 1 day, let alone 5 days. They....just don't care. About themselves or others. They're still telling people to take zinc and vitamin C to improve their immune system. Like a strong immune system will fight off a novel virus. Idiots.

I guess it wasn't Matthew Stafford's fault the Lions never won a big game.

And Chicago was having trouble scoring...

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