p_toad Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 Been avoiding covid like the plague. Actually got my 2nd shot last tuesday. Link to comment
Gene Howe Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 Statewide, we're at around 40% vaccinated. Our county is at 35%. We've got a ways to go for that "herd immunity" thing. Link to comment
Fred W. Hargis Jr Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 I hear 2 numbers for Ohio, one is we are 40% vaccinated as well...the other is 38%. My county is (I think) right on with the state average...whatever that is. But demand has slowed drastically, and the state's campaign to get more folks in for the shots doesn't seem to be working as well as it should. Link to comment
HandyDan Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 Some places are offering incentives to vaccinate. Go figure. Link to comment
Al B Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 Great news ! "0" deaths in Massachusetts from covid today. Link to comment
Gene Howe Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 That is indeed good news. Link to comment
Fred W. Hargis Jr Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 It seems that even on a national level we are gaining on it. My fear is that collectively we let our guard down too soon. As I look around the places I frequent, it seems that is the case; more people disregarding any of the precautions that we should probably still be following. But that is indeed good news about Mass. Hope things continue going that way! Link to comment
Cal Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Fred W. Hargis Jr said: As I look around the places I frequent, it seems that is the case; more people disregarding any of the precautions that we should probably still be following. Fred, we were in Columbus a couple weeks ago. I can state unequivocally that folks in Ohio seem to be taking this much more seriously than here in Georgia. Went to Lowes a couple times, almost a shock to see everyone masked up. Link to comment
Fred W. Hargis Jr Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 I suspect Columbus behaves differently than the rest of the state because our governor Link to comment
Gene Howe Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 Around here, employing precautions vary widely from county to county. Even within our county, the urban area folks adhere to the guidelines fairly strictly. The rural area businesses and patrons are much more lax. AZ is about 45% vaccinated. That knowledge has likely affected the way folks view those guidelines. The"expert" opinions are all over the map regarding one's post vaccination responsibilities. I guess you just pick one that suits ya. Link to comment
HandyDan Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 Ohio's numbers are twice what they were this time last year. We're supposed to wear the masks until more people are vaccinated but so many people are refusing the vaccine. So what's next? Link to comment
Larry Buskirk Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 2 hours ago, HandyDan said: but so many people are refusing the vaccine. So what's next? .. .. Link to comment
John Morris Posted May 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 4 hours ago, HandyDan said: We're supposed to wear the masks until more people are vaccinated but so many people are refusing the vaccine. So what's next? I don't know what's next Dan, I am getting my first shot today, have always planned on it since day one of the virus, once something comes out, we are in. Unfortunately for us, my wife came down with the Covid just days before her scheduled vaccine, our demographic in our area just became eligible at the beginning of April. That being said, personally I harbor no negative feelings towards those who decide not to get vaccinated. It's a freedom thing with me, I don't like the idea of a government telling its citizens that they must put something in their body, that they don't want in their body, whatever the individuals reason may be. I don't harbor negative feelings towards families who decide not to vaccinate their own kids since birth either. Our kids shot records have always been up to date, and they have enjoyed the privileges of being vaccinated, such as attending public schools. And for the non vaccination families who don't want to be told what they must put in their own child's body, there is always home schooling, and that is a choice, and a consequence, and many may consider home schooling a positive consequence of not having your children vaccinated, and I somewhat agree with that sentiment regarding home schooling. There are consequences to those decisions although, not to vaccinate for a virus, I also support a privately owned business to tell its employees that if they don't vaccinate, then they must find work elsewhere. Because that business owners rights are just as important as the employee's rights to choose vaccination or not. Because we are free in that regard, I feel, we choose our own paths, we make our own decisions, and if we don't vaccinate, then there are consequences, and those consequences could be positive, could be negative, but that individual chose for themselves, and their family, and that is I feel ingrained in our American way, it's not perfect, but it's US. Imagine if we can, if the govt. can tell us that we must vaccinate, or else, then what else can they demand we have to put into our own God given bodies, our own beings with inalienable rights endowed by our creator? This is not directed at you my friend Dan, my long winded diatribe here, but I just tagged on to your concerns is all. Wrapping it all up, I respect individual rights and freedoms, and why they choose to vaccinate, or not too, is not my business really, all I know is that we are getting vaccinated, and we will be protected. Link to comment
Gerald Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 Failure to get the Covid vaccine is not the same as failing to get kids the basic shots. As an example Polio which was thought eradicated is coming back. All vaccines and medicines can have catastrophic side effects but most risks are minor. The FDA requires manufacturers to report even if there is one severe side effect in one person. Now for the lay public to read medical literature on a drug will make you feel like no one should have to take this, but there are many things in there that should be taken with a grain of salt . Here in Mississippi we are running under 300 for the last two weeks and the Governor has lifted restrictions but like others have said there are business still using the mask required signs. Link to comment
John Morris Posted May 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 18 minutes ago, Gerald said: Failure to get the Covid vaccine is not the same as failing to get kids the basic shots. I disagree with the premise that it's a "failure" though Gerald, choosing for oneself what we think is best for our selves, is not a failure. As far as I know the Polio vaccine was not required by law either, as neither is the Covid. Back to my original philosophy, if you don't want something put in your body, nothing or nobody should be able to force it. And I do draw a parallel with the societal pressure to have the Covid vaccination, as I do the societal pressure to have our children vaccinated from birth forward, and those are not basic shots, those are very important shots our kids receive, just as the Covid vaccine is a very important shot. We are not at the point of vaccines becoming law, and I pray that our govt. never does, that would open up a huge can of worms that infringe on our liberties as free humans. I am ok with societal pressures and public service announcements to get the vaccine, but the second the govt. steps in, we are in a very bad place. Link to comment
HandyDan Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 1 hour ago, John Morris said: It's a freedom thing with me, I don't like the idea of a government telling its citizens that they must put something in their body, that they don't want in their body, whatever the individuals reason may be. I agree wholeheartedly but I can't believe how many people haven't a good reason not to vaccinate since there really isn't one. Most people I talk to have a "friend" who told them not to get it yet the science says the opposite. I tell them as a "friend" I wish they had a better reason and and as a "friend" I wish they would listen to their friends who have gotten the vaccine and go for it. Link to comment
Gerald Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 1 hour ago, John Morris said: I disagree with the premise that it's a "failure" though Gerald, choosing for oneself what we think is best for our selves, is not a failure. Maybe I did not clarify that on covid I agree it is personal choice and a risk you will run. However for childhood diseases which you are not old enough to have seen firsthand there is NO excuse for not vacinating. Guess this is the difference between talking Southern and Californian. Link to comment
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