COVID-19 Megathread 6: Return of the Omicron

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Covid is over.

Nope, not even close.

For vaccinated Americans, COVID is over.

Also a nope.

It's very much a yes. Let me guess, you're a "long COVID" alarmist? lmao

Or do you just distrust vaccine efficacy like most eternal maskers?

It’s very much a no because people are still being infected and there are still too many who are not vaccinated. Classy of you to just assume things about me that are 100% incorrect.

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Let me be clear, it will be over, but it isn’t yet.

[cg41386]

Covid is over.

Nope, not even close.

For vaccinated Americans, COVID is over.

Also a nope.

It's very much a yes. Let me guess, you're a "long COVID" alarmist? lmao

Or do you just distrust vaccine efficacy like most eternal maskers?

It’s very much a no because people are still being infected and there are still too many who are not vaccinated. Classy of you to just assume things about me that are 100% incorrect.

Got it so you're in the zero COVID camp? That's even less logical.

COVID is endemic. It will be infecting people for the rest of our lives. If you are fully vaccinated, it is over for you as much as the flu is, if not moreso.

Nope, not in that camp either. You’re doing really well here!

It’s just too early for anyone to declare it being over. This won’t go on forever, I’m pretty sure of that.

[cg41386]

Covid is over.

Nope, not even close.

For vaccinated Americans, COVID is over.

Also a nope.

It's very much a yes. Let me guess, you're a "long COVID" alarmist? lmao

Or do you just distrust vaccine efficacy like most eternal maskers?

It’s very much a no because people are still being infected and there are still too many who are not vaccinated. Classy of you to just assume things about me that are 100% incorrect.

Got it so you're in the zero COVID camp? That's even less logical.

COVID is endemic. It will be infecting people for the rest of our lives. If you are fully vaccinated, it is over for you as much as the flu is, if not moreso.

Nope, not in that camp either. You’re doing really well here!

It’s just too early for anyone to declare it being over. This won’t go on forever, I’m pretty sure of that.

It's over when society decides it's over. Obviously we have different definitions of over because for me and my loved ones, it is. You can wait for your impossible to reach and always changing benchmarks if you'd like.

There you go again with an incorrect assumption. My benchmarks haven’t changed at all and aren’t impossible to reach. We are slowly getting to a certain point, we just aren’t quite there. I don’t necessarily enjoy wearing a mask, but it’s not the end of the world. Eventually, we won’t have to wear them.

[cg41386]

Covid is over.

Nope, not even close.

For vaccinated Americans, COVID is over.

Also a nope.

It's very much a yes. Let me guess, you're a "long COVID" alarmist? lmao

Or do you just distrust vaccine efficacy like most eternal maskers?

It’s very much a no because people are still being infected and there are still too many who are not vaccinated. Classy of you to just assume things about me that are 100% incorrect.

Got it so you're in the zero COVID camp? That's even less logical.

COVID is endemic. It will be infecting people for the rest of our lives. If you are fully vaccinated, it is over for you as much as the flu is, if not moreso.

Nope, not in that camp either. You’re doing really well here!

It’s just too early for anyone to declare it being over. This won’t go on forever, I’m pretty sure of that.

It's over when society decides it's over. Obviously we have different definitions of over because for me and my loved ones, it is. You can wait for your impossible to reach and always changing benchmarks if you'd like.

There you go again with an incorrect assumption. My benchmarks haven’t changed at all and aren’t impossible to reach. We are slowly getting to a certain point, we just aren’t quite there. I don’t necessarily enjoy wearing a mask, but it’s not the end of the world. Eventually, we won’t have to wear them.

Eventually is now. I don't wear my mask much of anywhere. Just the doctor and the airport.

And "not quite there" is a far cry from "not even close" which is what you were saying yesterday.

Well good for you. I’ll declare it “over” when I’m no longer required to wear a mask at work. And I’m not expecting that to happen for a little while.

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Are there people out there who are vaccinated but still actively trying to avoid getting Omicron?
If this is you…why???  What exactly are you afraid of?

Some people (like me) are immunocompromised and are just acting out of caution. I'm not afraid of anything, but thanks for the concern.

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Exactly! This forum has seriously lost its mind on the subject of COVID. They claim to be "pro-freedom", but they've already won that battle in the US; there are no government policies causing any business shutdown or restricting any behavior.

There's mask mandates all over the place now.

For the thousandth time, mask mandates don't prevent anyone from doing anything. Exceptions are always carved out for food/drink serving establishments.

They obstruct people from breathing, and they tell toddlers not to wear them.  At least they did when I was an EMT.  Hasn't obstructed my breathing, don't know anyone else it has

They can cause headaches from a build up of carbon dioxide, particularly the N95 see above

They fog my glasses which impairs my vision and ability to work, and they can mess with the site of people that don't wear glasses.  there are ways to get around that

They cause psychological issues for children. I work with children, and not one is showing any psychological issues due to mask wearing

Seriously, how uninformed are you guys that still don't that masks have side effects.  This has been settled science for decades.  And the new studies on kids are particularly distressing.  You should post these "studies" as most of your claims seem like BS or grossly exaggerated

Don't get F-ing mad us cause you don't read anything of scientific substance. Sure thing, boo.

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Exactly! This forum has seriously lost its mind on the subject of COVID. They claim to be "pro-freedom", but they've already won that battle in the US; there are no government policies causing any business shutdown or restricting any behavior.

There's mask mandates all over the place now.

For the thousandth time, mask mandates don't prevent anyone from doing anything. Exceptions are always carved out for food/drink serving establishments.

I am so whiny and entitled I can't tolerate minor inconveniences to contain a deadly pandemic.

Fixed it for you.

Wearing mask for two years is not a minor inconvenience.  That's a huge life change for someone that wears a mask for 8 hours a day.

I'm listening to the Democrat arguing with Justice Alito, because she won't answer any questions.  Alito asks him to repeat the question and she says something completely different.  Then he gets her to admit that the vaccines have side effects, because she can't lie in court.   

It is a minor inconvenience. There are so many other things that are inconveniences, this isn't one of them. And, god willing. it won't be necessary sooner than later.

[cg41386]

Exactly! This forum has seriously lost its mind on the subject of COVID. They claim to be "pro-freedom", but they've already won that battle in the US; there are no government policies causing any business shutdown or restricting any behavior.

There's mask mandates all over the place now.

For the thousandth time, mask mandates don't prevent anyone from doing anything. Exceptions are always carved out for food/drink serving establishments.

I am so whiny and entitled I can't tolerate minor inconveniences to contain a deadly pandemic.

Fixed it for you.

Wearing mask for two years is not a minor inconvenience.  That's a huge life change for someone that wears a mask for 8 hours a day.

I'm listening to the Democrat arguing with Justice Alito, because she won't answer any questions.  Alito asks him to repeat the question and she says something completely different.  Then he gets her to admit that the vaccines have side effects, because she can't lie in court.  

It is a minor inconvenience. There are so many other things that are inconveniences, this isn't one of them. And, god willing. it won't be necessary sooner than later.

Exactly! This forum has seriously lost its mind on the subject of COVID. They claim to be "pro-freedom", but they've already won that battle in the US; there are no government policies causing any business shutdown or restricting any behavior.

There's mask mandates all over the place now.

For the thousandth time, mask mandates don't prevent anyone from doing anything. Exceptions are always carved out for food/drink serving establishments.

I am so whiny and entitled I can't tolerate minor inconveniences to contain a deadly pandemic.

Fixed it for you.

Exactly! This forum has seriously lost its mind on the subject of COVID. They claim to be "pro-freedom", but they've already won that battle in the US; there are no government policies causing any business shutdown or restricting any behavior.

There's mask mandates all over the place now.

For the thousandth time, mask mandates don't prevent anyone from doing anything. Exceptions are always carved out for food/drink serving establishments.

I am so whiny and entitled I can't tolerate minor inconveniences to contain a deadly pandemic.

Fixed it for you.

IT'S NOT DEADLY OR DANGEROUS IF YOU'RE VACCINATED. GET THAT THROUGH YOUR THICK SKULL ALREADY!

No need to get angry. Unfortunately for too many who choose to be unvaccinated, it can be deadly/dangerous. I guess that's their problem, but oh well.

[cg41386]

Exactly! This forum has seriously lost its mind on the subject of COVID. They claim to be "pro-freedom", but they've already won that battle in the US; there are no government policies causing any business shutdown or restricting any behavior.

There's mask mandates all over the place now.

For the thousandth time, mask mandates don't prevent anyone from doing anything. Exceptions are always carved out for food/drink serving establishments.

I am so whiny and entitled I can't tolerate minor inconveniences to contain a deadly pandemic.

Fixed it for you.

Wearing mask for two years is not a minor inconvenience.  That's a huge life change for someone that wears a mask for 8 hours a day.

I'm listening to the Democrat arguing with Justice Alito, because she won't answer any questions.  Alito asks him to repeat the question and she says something completely different.  Then he gets her to admit that the vaccines have side effects, because she can't lie in court.   

It is a minor inconvenience. There are so many other things that are inconveniences, this isn't one of them. And, god willing. it won't be necessary sooner than later.

Wearing a mask is a minor inconvenience.  If you are vaccinated, so is getting covid.   And I’d much rather experience a minor inconvenience for a week than for two years.

I'd rather not take that very small chance

Exactly! This forum has seriously lost its mind on the subject of COVID. They claim to be "pro-freedom", but they've already won that battle in the US; there are no government policies causing any business shutdown or restricting any behavior.

There's mask mandates all over the place now.

For the thousandth time, mask mandates don't prevent anyone from doing anything. Exceptions are always carved out for food/drink serving establishments.

I am so whiny and entitled I can't tolerate minor inconveniences to contain a deadly pandemic.

Fixed it for you.

Wearing mask for two years is not a minor inconvenience.  That's a huge life change for someone that wears a mask for 8 hours a day.

I'm listening to the Democrat arguing with Justice Alito, because she won't answer any questions.  Alito asks him to repeat the question and she says something completely different.  Then he gets her to admit that the vaccines have side effects, because she can't lie in court.   

It is a minor inconvenience. There are so many other things that are inconveniences, this isn't one of them. And, god willing. it won't be necessary sooner than later.

Wearing a mask is a minor inconvenience.  If you are vaccinated, so is getting covid.   And I’d much rather experience a minor inconvenience for a week than for two years.

It's a freaking piece of cloth, and you're not wearing it *everywhere*. Good lord.

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Yes, it's all the left's fault.

Well the left handled covid EXTREMELY poorly.

No, they didn't, TROLL. See, I can randomly CAPITALIZE, too.

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Nobody was "locked down." That phrase is so annoying when used incorrectly. The GOP response was reckless in some states, we didn't know exactly what we were dealing with for quite a while.

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You were allowed to leave your home, nobody arrested you and forced you to stay in your home. Restrictions were necessary while we figured out what was going on and how bad things were.

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You were allowed to leave your home, nobody arrested you and forced you to stay in your home. Restrictions were necessary while we figured out what was going on and how bad things were.

Unconditionally?

I literally said there were (necessary, at the time) restrictions in that post.

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If someone wants/needs to wear a mask, so what? Get a grip.