COVID-19 Megathread 6: Return of the Omicron

[John Forbes Kerrygold 🧈]

Just went to Chicago for the 1st time in 2 years. It is a completely different planet regarding covid compared to anywhere else I have been. I had a meeting with the Dean of my Alma mater and I and I planned on getting a haircut from my old Barber beforehand. When when I walked in for my appointment the 1st thing they did was shove a mask in my face, and it turned out they are not even offering beard trims. I ended up having to get a haircut somewhere else, which was no problem because it was a very good haircut anyway. And then last night when I went to to get a hotel karma they were not even allowing people into the Robbie because of "covid concerns on" oh. When I said I was surprised that the county was still making them do that, they said it was not the county and that was their own choice because" covid is out of control right now on" . Of course that might have had something to do with the fact that both the people working there probably weigh 400 pounds. While on campus I saw a petition from petition from a group called "students for disability Justice" or something along those lines calling for the school to return it's old mask mandate and go back to remote learning.. The petition said in its text that even if covid were to cease to exist they Still think universal masking should be required because of the cold and flu.

I feel like I just walked through a portal into an alternate universe. I have not seen anything like this in a long time, even in very liberal places.

This is what it feels like to live here right now, it’s a totally different universe. Went to a movie tonight and to a bar for drinks afterward and I was in the minority not wearing a mask in either. Also lots of outdoor masking, lots of people wearing useless bandanas and thin cloth masks. It’s clear to me that the neuroses just hit this city like a ton of bricks and I don’t see a world where that improves.

[Frodo]

Just went to Chicago for the 1st time in 2 years. It is a completely different planet regarding covid compared to anywhere else I have been. I had a meeting with the Dean of my Alma mater and I and I planned on getting a haircut from my old Barber beforehand. When when I walked in for my appointment the 1st thing they did was shove a mask in my face, and it turned out they are not even offering beard trims. I ended up having to get a haircut somewhere else, which was no problem because it was a very good haircut anyway. And then last night when I went to to get a hotel karma they were not even allowing people into the Robbie because of "covid concerns on" oh. When I said I was surprised that the county was still making them do that, they said it was not the county and that was their own choice because" covid is out of control right now on" . Of course that might have had something to do with the fact that both the people working there probably weigh 400 pounds. While on campus I saw a petition from petition from a group called "students for disability Justice" or something along those lines calling for the school to return it's old mask mandate and go back to remote learning.. The petition said in its text that even if covid were to cease to exist they Still think universal masking should be required because of the cold and flu.

I feel like I just walked through a portal into an alternate universe. I have not seen anything like this in a long time, even in very liberal places.

This is why, despite my political allegiance, I feel more cultural affinity for (outside Atlas) red America than blue America at times.  I have stopped wearing my mask altogether outside the office (and only because it is still required), but I always feel judged for it.  

[Bandit3 the Worker]

It does seem as if urban areas are worse than rural areas in regard to COVID. On Monday, I was all over the rural areas on the east side of Cincinnati, and almost no masks were seen.

Also, since this has been going on for over 2 years, and everyone just seems to keep doing the same things that don't even work, I think it's time to wrap things up. I am absolutely gobsmacked that this has been allowed to go on for this long despite all the evidence that we need to wrap it up. I look at the numbers each day, and I don't care how the media spins it to try to keep it going.

[jamestroll]

https://dailycaller.com/2022/07/11/masks-useless-in-schools-covid-prevention-study-finds/

masks were useless in schools. Surprise surprise.

it was all about controlling children.

Just went to Chicago for the 1st time in 2 years. It is a completely different planet regarding covid compared to anywhere else I have been. I had a meeting with the Dean of my Alma mater and I and I planned on getting a haircut from my old Barber beforehand. When when I walked in for my appointment the 1st thing they did was shove a mask in my face, and it turned out they are not even offering beard trims. I ended up having to get a haircut somewhere else, which was no problem because it was a very good haircut anyway. And then last night when I went to to get a hotel karma they were not even allowing people into the Robbie because of "covid concerns on" oh. When I said I was surprised that the county was still making them do that, they said it was not the county and that was their own choice because" covid is out of control right now on" . Of course that might have had something to do with the fact that both the people working there probably weigh 400 pounds. While on campus I saw a petition from petition from a group called "students for disability Justice" or something along those lines calling for the school to return it's old mask mandate and go back to remote learning.. The petition said in its text that even if covid were to cease to exist they Still think universal masking should be required because of the cold and flu.

I feel like I just walked through a portal into an alternate universe. I have not seen anything like this in a long time, even in very liberal places.

Can't those morons see they will be dealing with this the rest of their lives?? Do not live in fear.

They make me so angry that I feel like slamming doors, rolling around the floor screaming, and breaking all my plates. (I would not though).

[jamestroll]

Many school districts increased their virtual learning option. Horrifying trend!

https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2022-07-23/online-schooling-is-the-bad-pandemic-idea-that-refuses-to-die

Another reason to #terminatefauci

[emailking]

Jimmie he's retiring actually, just for you!

[It’s so Joever]

Online schooling actually does work for some people. I am a terrible learner when I’m just listening, I have to have visuals and prefer to be doing the work as well while learning, so online actually is perfect for me for pretty much any non language classes (obviously I still need to socialize outside of learning)
It has a place for certain types of students and for of course those who have no other option (think a kid bedridden from chronic illness)
The expansion should not be dismissed, it’s just not an alternative for the vast majority of students.

[ꙮ]

Many school districts increased their virtual learning option. Hoffifying trend!

https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2022-07-23/online-schooling-is-the-bad-pandemic-idea-that-refuses-to-die

Another reason to #terminatefauci

Fire a man who is already retiring because schools are making bad decisions independent of him. jimmie logic at work.

[politicallefty]

Many school districts increased their virtual learning option. Hoffifying trend!

https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2022-07-23/online-schooling-is-the-bad-pandemic-idea-that-refuses-to-die

Another reason to #terminatefauci

Fire a man who is already retiring because schools are making bad decisions independent of him. jimmie logic at work.

I don't put much stock in someone who calls themself "Mask burner" or the even worse predecessor "Breathe the omicron". What about not getting COVID, especially the prospect of getting long COVID? Who cares, right? Wearing a facial covering is fascism (or maybe communism or socialism) and quite literally the worst thing I've ever had to deal with in my entire life!

[jamestroll]

Many school districts increased their virtual learning option. Hoffifying trend!

https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2022-07-23/online-schooling-is-the-bad-pandemic-idea-that-refuses-to-die

Another reason to #terminatefauci

Fire a man who is already retiring because schools are making bad decisions independent of him. jimmie logic at work.

I don't put much stock in someone who calls themself "Mask burner" or the even worse predecessor "Breathe the omicron". What about not getting COVID, especially the prospect of getting long COVID? Who cares, right? Wearing a facial covering is fascism (or maybe communism or socialism) and quite literally the worst thing I've ever had to deal with in my entire life!

The mask I wear is surely much better and more effective than the nasty cloth masks yall hide behind 24 hours a day.

The American Public was on my side.

[Pericles]

Many school districts increased their virtual learning option. Horrifying trend!

https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2022-07-23/online-schooling-is-the-bad-pandemic-idea-that-refuses-to-die

Another reason to #terminatefauci

If they're just offering it and people want it I don't see why that's a problem. Are they forcing students to learn online?

[Хahar 🤔]

Many school districts increased their virtual learning option. Horrifying trend!

https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2022-07-23/online-schooling-is-the-bad-pandemic-idea-that-refuses-to-die

Another reason to #terminatefauci

If they're just offering it and people want it I don't see why that's a problem. Are they forcing students to learn online?

This is not a decision that children get to make themselves.

[jamestroll]

Online learning for let's say ..... offering elective courses to rural or urban underprivileged schools that the local school district can't offer is one thing..

What much of the reddit online left wants is completely insane and disruptive to a child's development.

To be fair much of the white collar working world and college requires much sitting around behind a computer screen. And for college that was prior to covid well. I wouldn't be opposed to more virtual options for high schools. Those should be limited and not mandatory obviously.

[jamestroll]

Watch this! This is a bigger threat to the United States than Covid ever was.

[jamestroll]

Even if yall like fauci.. yall gotta admit "fire fauci" has a nice ring to it.

If monkey pox gets really bad with the GAY community in the United States, it would be funny if some gays started to make #firefauci rallies irl and posts online.


Kinda like what happened during AIDS.

[emailking]

No I don't admit that. Nor is any of this funny.

[Horus]

Many school districts increased their virtual learning option. Horrifying trend!

https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2022-07-23/online-schooling-is-the-bad-pandemic-idea-that-refuses-to-die

Another reason to #terminatefauci

If they're just offering it and people want it I don't see why that's a problem. Are they forcing students to learn online?

It shouldn't be offered at all. Online learning is an easy out for kids with social anxiety.

[jamestroll]

Many school districts increased their virtual learning option. Horrifying trend!

https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2022-07-23/online-schooling-is-the-bad-pandemic-idea-that-refuses-to-die

Another reason to #terminatefauci

If they're just offering it and people want it I don't see why that's a problem. Are they forcing students to learn online?

It shouldn't be offered at all. Online learning is an easy out for kids with social anxiety.

My middle school did sequester students with social anxiety and speech impediments.

Hence why this became a large issue for me.

A few posts above, I have a narrow set of circumstances in which online learning is appropriate.

[jamestroll]

Another thing about CLOTH MASKS is that they have limited effectiveness when worn CORRECTLY. it is so much easier to wear CLOTH MASKS incorrectly and under your nose. Rendering them useless in real life effect.

Yes, n-95 and kn-95 can be worn incorrectly technically. But not to the extend that they are useless. Hard to wear those under your nose.

Now, expecting everyone to have and wear n95 masks all the time is just completely unrealistic. It is not happening. Best not to have mask mandates.

[Frodo]

Hopefully this puts an end to all those conspiracy theories about this virus being lab-grown:

New studies bolster theory coronavirus emerged from the wild

[Ferguson97]

Another thing about CLOTH MASKS is that they have limited effectiveness when worn CORRECTLY. it is so much easier to wear CLOTH MASKS incorrectly and under your nose. Rendering them useless in real life effect.

Yes, n-95 and kn-95 can be worn incorrectly technically. But not to the extend that they are useless. Hard to wear those under your nose.

Now, expecting everyone to have and wear n95 masks all the time is just completely unrealistic. It is not happening. Best not to have mask mandates.

I think you probably spend more time thinking about covid than the people your critisizing.

I live in liberal New Jersey and when I go to the story, maybe 10% of people maximum are wearing masks. I haven't worn one myself all year (with the exception of doctor's offices). You're going out of your way to criticize a minority of a minority just to rile yourself up. It's not healthy bro.

[emailking]

Weird that they think there are 2 patient 0's (in humans).

[Koharu]

https://twitter.com/gregggonsalves/status/1552296188514369548?s=20&t=plhFYRO...

The article discusses COVID as well as America's failure at healthcare in general.

The concluding lines of the article sum it all up pretty well:

We have no interest in combating this pandemic any longer, nor do we really show any ambition in American competitiveness in saving lives overall. We are happy to live with death. It’s the American way of life.

[jamestroll]

https://twitter.com/gregggonsalves/status/1552296188514369548?s=20&t=plhFYRO...

The article discusses COVID as well as America's failure at healthcare in general.

The concluding lines of the article sum it all up pretty well:

We have no interest in combating this pandemic any longer, nor do we really show any ambition in American competitiveness in saving lives overall. We are happy to live with death. It’s the American way of life.

I am sure you and I can agree on that the United States should have universal health care or at least a public option. I would accept the latter option as sufficient.

But unless we all hide inside the rest of our lives, there is no way to avoid covid. So there is no point in trying to avoid it.

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

Thought I had covid a few days ago. Wore a mask outside my apartment (which did suck but it was temporary), stayed indoors when I could, got tested, not really a problem for me.