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B117 Can We Get Rid Of It?

KarenQVC — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 01:52:07 GMT

I hear this type of covid is on the move in the US. It spreads fast and tends to infect those age 20-49.

Do you think we can avoid a new wave? Of course, I know we can but WILL we?

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minimalistWF — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 02:14:22 GMT

Unfortunately no ... it's too widespread across our country and with many states rolling back mask mandates and other safety restrictions, we are putting ourselves in a situation that will allow for this new variant to continue to spread. We are always a few weeks behind Europe and look at what is happening there.

Just wish people could wear masks for awhile longer so we can just get through this. Masks will end this whole ordeal faster ... seems like people who object to masks just don't want this pandemic to end.

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On It — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 02:17:21 GMT

@KarenQVC wrote:
I hear this type of covid is on the move in the US. It spreads fast and tends to infect those age 20-49.

Do you think we can avoid a new wave? Of course, I know we can but WILL we?

I fear we won't, but hope we will. Wearing a mask, physical distancing, avoiding large groups, and washing hands would certainly help. We are heading toward beating this thing but a lot of states including mine have fumbled the ball at the 20 yard line.

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happycat — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 02:19:00 GMT

@KarenQVC wrote:
I hear this type of covid is on the move in the US. It spreads fast and tends to infect those age 20-49.

Do you think we can avoid a new wave? Of course, I know we can but WILL we?

It is a worry to me. A lot of people I know in that age group are not planning on getting the shot or haven't decided if they are going to get it or not.

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AnjalenaQVC — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 02:20:36 GMT

This post has been removed by QVC because it is political.

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Drythe — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 22:43:43 GMT

Returning to the OP -

No, I do not think we will.

The past year has demonstrated that 1/3 of America is willing to regard personal freedoms more highly than the overall welfare of the country - even in a matter as significant as a pandemic.

Hope This is wrong, but don’t think so.

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KarenQVC — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 03:25:56 GMT

I'm trying to understand the 20-49 group. Will they or won't they run wild this summer--without masks?

My son is in that group and he takes the threats very seriously, even the threats to my husband and me. But in general that group has always been so focused on freedom and experiences...

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minimalistWF — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 03:57:18 GMT

@KarenQVC Don't bucket everyone in this age group as "running wild". I am in my mid-30s and the majority of my friends have taken this situation very seriously and will definitely continue to wear masks. That is quite a generalization to assume that everyone younger just doesn't care and really not true.

My friends and I have started going to restaurants again, outdoor dining only, and doing a bit of shopping and so on, but always with masks and being conscientious of others.

I know several people in the 65+ group that never even wore masks and still think this situation is a hoax, so there are all kinds of opinions.

Either way, no matter the age, there will be people that continue to wear a mask and take this seriously and then there will be others that could care less and worry about "freedoms" instead of human lives.

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Carmie — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 04:05:55 GMT

No, it will spread just like all the other variants. No matter how many people wear masks and social distance and get vaccines, it will continue to spread.

I don't want to be political, so I won't say why I think this, but we the people have nothing to do with this and we can't stop this train wreck.

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chessylady — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 04:15:28 GMT

@Carmie Your comment is very defeatest. Look how many vaccines have been given in the last two months. We know what to do, we just have to convince enough Americans to get vaccinated.

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Carmie — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 04:23:30 GMT

@chessylady There isn't not enough vaccine for everyone right now. Yes, most of us will be eligible for vaccines in a week or two, but being eligible and having vaccine available are two different things. And, if the vaccines don't last very long, how in the. World will we repeat this in a year and every year?

I answered the OP's question as to what my opinion was. This is going to be with us for a long time, IMO.

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on the bay — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:50:41 GMT

I don't know. If we look at all the posts here, it is way beyond just the young who feel they don't want to restrict their "freedoms" or wear masks or restrict any of their before covd activities.

I know my children's inlaws who are elderly who are in this type of group.

Anyway, esp with the new variants esp b117 or whatever the heck its called, it is so depressing and frightening.

I go between really feeling like ok just waiting for my children to die, won't be surprised and trying to keep a lid on this worry and think oh just a nice normal day around here.

When I read about the b117 on here of course first! I just got depressed all over again because one child has decided she can't spend another year not traveling and doing the things she wants while still trying to be safe about it all , but how can you?!!, while all of us in different states are hoping we will see each other again. It is all so discouraging. It feels like no matter what we do to remain safe, we have to take a step back!

I never worry about myself dying all my life, but my children, that would be the end. I'm just so tired of the worry and now feel like, oh well it was a nice life knowing them. I can't protect them anymore. Then the next day I think I will keep doing everything to at least protect one.

Oh you can tell ,I'm definitely losing it

and trying not to!

And my goodness! There is so much conflicting information about how to remain safe and the threat level.

Some say kids can go to camp probably (Dr Fauci?!!) but other reprts CDC director, really worried. Great!! Not!!!

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CrazyDaisy — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:50:56 GMT

At some point we will just need to accept people cannot control everything. Perhaps it is time to just let this virus run its course. We have a vaccine to protect the most vulnerable. Treatments have been developed and recovery is much quicker and common. No one wants to get sick but we need to stop "chasing your tails" and move on. As always those not comfortable with that can do what they want to keep themselves safe while the rest move on.

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teganslaw — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:24:35 GMT

I agree, we cannot control everything. Variants will continue to happen becasue that's what viruses do. We will have to learn to live with it. Despite masks and social distancing, etc. we might be able to limit it, but we need to accept that moving on the best thing to do right now. Get rid of it? No.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:12:25 GMT

Some people believe that viruses are responsible, to some degree, for evolution. If that's true I want to evolve back to being a dolphin. They had it right when they went back into the oceans.

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goldensrbest — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:26:47 GMT

It does really concern me, with all the opening up in our country,and no wearing of mask,it will continue to be of concern.

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goldensrbest — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:29:58 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
Some people believe that viruses are responsible, to some degree, for evolution. If that's true I want to evolve back to being a dolphin. They had it right when they went back into the oceans.

I am scared of water,can not swim!!!!

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hckynut — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:48:06 GMT

@KarenQVC wrote:
I hear this type of covid is on the move in the US. It spreads fast and tends to infect those age 20-49.

Do you think we can avoid a new wave? Of course, I know we can but WILL we?

@KarenQVC

I don't really care about "what if's/mights" some idiots in the media say about anything. Had I? The world has ended 3 times during my life time and here I am thinking I am still living on planet earth.

hckynut

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minimalistWF — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:31:58 GMT

@teganslaw

Actually variants happen when there is a very high spread of the virus, allowing for it to mutate. If we could have followed the basic guidelines, instead of this "freedom" mentality, and significantly reduced the infection rate, then there would be less incidence of variants.

The goal of vaccinating the world and lowering the infection rate is to stop more mutations. This is especially why the situation in Brazil is so concerning, because it could cause more variants, and at some point, one of those variants could be really bad (not protected by current vaccines, highly transmissible and more deadly).

Just moving on and letting things as they are, with no masks, etc., will only cause more problems for our country, and the world.

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goldensrbest — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:43:01 GMT

@hckynut wrote:

@KarenQVC wrote:
I hear this type of covid is on the move in the US. It spreads fast and tends to infect those age 20-49.

Do you think we can avoid a new wave? Of course, I know we can but WILL we?
@KarenQVC

I don't really care about "what if's/mights" some idiots in the media say about anything. Had I? The world has ended 3 times during my life time and here I am thinking I am still living on planet earth.

hckynut

I do not consider the medical people ,as idiots.