To Meet or Not to Meet

[finnian3]

In the age of Covid, we must always weigh the risks to meet or not to meet. As the acting president of the CPCC we have had to cancel meetings as the disease dictates. If and when possible, with reasonable social distancing, I encourage y'all to meet.
Smoking is a can be a pastime of solitude but it is also social. Smoke, and be social but be safe as well.

 

[Chasing Embers]

it is also social

I could never imagine that. Whichever form of tobacco I'm indulging, I couldn't fully enjoy it with others around.

 

[sablebrush52]

What little socializing I do these days is done outdoors, which is relatively safe. I'm in an age group that gets hit harder so I'm more vigilant.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

I've had it so I'm safe both ways. Aside from what the laws, rules, etc have forced me to do, I've done little to avoid covid. Could explain why I caught it. LOL I decided a long time ago to live each day to the fullest, you never know when it will be your last. F COVID.

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

If the venue is outside, then I’d take the chance. I’d still maintain some distance. Inside...nope. Being an RN, I work with Covid patients all the time. A trend as to how the patients recount the possible transmission of the ? is that they went to a family function, And let their guard down. Some get Covid and walk around without a care...asymptomatic . Others get it and they are vented in the ICU on deaths door in a matter of hours. The point is ya never know who has the virus. And a reason we should all be vigilant is not only can we protect ourselves, but it helps protect others as well. I enjoy our seniors and want to keep them around as long as possible most of the time.
Also, I use the whole RN/COVID thing to get out of family get togethers that would annoy the hell out of me. ??️

 

[Chasing Embers]

Being an RN

Had no idea you were on the front line. Bless you!❤

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

J

Had no idea you were on the front line. Bless you!❤

Just doing my job. Thanks!?️

 

[Chasing Embers]

J

Just doing my job. Thanks!?️

Having the choice though makes you a hero in my book.?

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

Having the choice though makes you a hero in my book.?

Thanks again Cap!?️

 

[3rdguy]

Friend of mine had it twice..lost his taste this time around.

 

[gamzultovah]

I've had it so I'm safe both ways. Aside from what the laws, rules, etc have forced me to do, I've done little to avoid covid. Could explain why I caught it. LOL I decided a long time ago to live each day to the fullest, you never know when it will be your last. F COVID.

+1. My grandmother told me what it was like during the Spanish Influenza outbreak of 1917, and this is in no way comparable. I respect the wishes of others and the laws of the state/county/city that I’m in, but COVID will not stop me from living my life. The All Mighty will take me when He chooses. Besides, if I was so worried about my health, I wouldn’t be smoking in the first place.

 

[tschiraldi]

Well, working in a state prison, I am around COVID positive people every day. I get tested weekly and have had the first vaccine, second is scheduled, so I am not afraid of gathering with others. I've survived this long, so...

 

[BROBS]

I've had it so I'm safe both ways. Aside from what the laws, rules, etc have forced me to do, I've done little to avoid covid. Could explain why I caught it. LOL I decided a long time ago to live each day to the fullest, you never know when it will be your last. F COVID.

I’m not trying to be a dick but this is horrible advice. Safe as in how? You can be reinfected.. especially with a mutated strain. Even reinfected with the same one after just a few months. So I’m not sure where you are getting your information.

 

[BROBS]

If the venue is outside, then I’d take the chance. I’d still maintain some distance. Inside...nope. Being an RN, I work with Covid patients all the time. A trend as to how the patients recount the possible transmission of the ? is that they went to a family function, And let their guard down. Some get Covid and walk around without a care...asymptomatic . Others get it and they are vented in the ICU on deaths door in a matter of hours. The point is ya never know who has the virus. And a reason we should all be vigilant is not only can we protect ourselves, but it helps protect others as well. I enjoy our seniors and want to keep them around as long as possible most of the time.
Also, I use the whole RN/COVID thing to get out of family get togethers that would annoy the hell out of me. ??️

Thank you sir!!!! On all counts. For both your intelligent reasoning besides “IMMA LIVE MAH LIYFE”. And for being on the frontline of this horrible battlefield. God bless you. ?

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

I’m not trying to be a dick but this is horrible advice. Safe as in how? You can be reinfected.. especially with a mutated strain. Even reinfected with the same one after just a few months. So I’m not sure where you are getting your information.

Why are people getting vaccinated then? The reoccurrence rate has been so low it is almost non-existent.

 

[jvnshr]

Why are people getting vaccinated then?

Not to become sick or sick again if you had it few months ago. Also, vaccination will reduce the spread rate of the virus, if they manage to reduce it then the probability of it mutating to a different variant will be reduced as well.

The reoccurrence rate has been so low it is almost non-existent.

Because it hasn't been around for that long. Nothing is clear yet, we will have somewhat useful data at least in a year or so.

“IMMA LIVE MAH LIYFE”

One of my colleagues' parents had that attitude. Both got the virus, his mom passed away in 3 days, his father is still having breathing problems. There are doctors dying everyday who try to save lives of others if you pay attention.

 

[finnian3]

One must ply their own course through this storm. There is no rhyme or reason to this disease. It strips away the illusion of control. I know people who have done everything right and still managed to get infected. These people have not left their houses in over year. They have had supplies delivered and could only have picked up the disease from a delivery person.
In turn, I have a few friends who have taken minimal, mandated precautions, and have yet to contract the disease.

My only point, seek ways to be social if that is your want, and if you are not so social, then keep on keeping on.

 

[jvnshr]

I know people who have done everything right and still managed to get infected. These people have not left their houses in over year. They have had supplies delivered and could only have picked up the disease from a delivery person.

Probability of getting virus 10%

In turn, I have a few friends who have taken minimal, mandated precautions, and have yet to contract the disease.

Probability of getting virus 70%

 

[finnian3]

Then there are the studies that show nicotine may hinder Covid.
The studies were not perfect and are far from solid evidence, but there is an odd link between nicotine and Covid.

 

[BROBS]

Why are people getting vaccinated then? The reoccurrence rate has been so low it is almost non-existent.

The vaccine is not getting infected with the virus. It does not work like a smallpox or mmr etc vaccine. Check into it.

the reinfection rate is most likely so low due to people being more careful if they have had it once already. Having been infected MAY protect you up to 6 months. Possibly less, down to 2 months.

Study: COVID antibodies may fend off reinfection for 6 months

www.cidrap.umn.edu