The ‘I’ve Got The COVID Shot Club’!

[KarynVA]

Okay, sure I can see that. But the main way masks work - at least for Covid, since the particles are so small - is it blocks the droplets from our mouths and nose from flying outward toward other people. The covid virus 'rides' on the larger particles that we expel.

The virus is so small that, by itself, it can penetrate most face coverings to some extent (although this varies greatly depending on the type of mask - some are good at filtering). But it's rare for a virus particle to be floating in the air all alone; they need a larger droplet to travel any distance.

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[DickMidnight]

Okay, sure I can see that. But the main way masks work - at least for Covid, since the particles are so small - is it blocks the droplets from our mouths and nose from flying outward toward other people. The covid virus 'rides' on the larger particles that we expel.

The virus is so small that, by itself, it can penetrate most face coverings to some extent. But it's rare for a virus particle to be floating in the air all alone; they need a larger droplet to travel any distance.

yeah i understand the mechanics of the whole thing. i just have an issue as to why protecting Johnny NoVax becomes my responsibility. he's the one choosing to drive without a seatbelt. maybe he gets home just fine. maybe he doesn't. either way, i'll sleep soundly.

 

[KarynVA]

I respect your view; I'll just say that for me, being inconvenienced by wearing a mask the few times I am out in public spaces where I encounter people I don't know is really not a hardship. And if it means our economy gets back to normal sooner, I'm happy to do it.

In that way, I have a selfish motive for looking out for others. I want to live in a country that is doing well economically, socially, medically, etc.

 

[Thetinyfarm]

Who doesn't think the pandemic is real?

Me

 

[casportpony]

Me

Seriously?

 

[Thetinyfarm]

Never, never will I get this shot.

 

[Thetinyfarm]

Seriously?

Yes

 

[chickentrains]

oh jeez. ok,,

 

[casportpony]

Yes

Would you feel differently if there were no ICU beds left in the hospitals in your area?

 

[Uwish]

I will not be getting it. Just to point out I am a (high risk) person and I have not at any point changed the way I live.. haven’t worn a mask at all except at dr apts because I had to. Haven’t worn gloves haven’t stayed 6 feet away and have still gathered with friends fam in large groups.