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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2021 8:03:36 GMT -6
I’ve been one of the biggest advocates for in person school in the fall after our experiences last year with it. But I’ll admit I think I’m more nervous this year than last. And I’m trying to find a freaking mask that Ds1 likes that he’ll keep over his dang nose without a thousand reminders.
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Post by fatpony on Aug 3, 2021 8:04:35 GMT -6
I had a this fucking guy moment at the dentist this morning.
Old white dude walks in after me, complains to front desk ladies about having to wear a mask. Then he says he was vaccinated by "the Democrats lied" to him about it.
I locked eyes with the front desk lady and we both raised eyebrows and had a THIS FUCKING GUY moment together.
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Post by abs on Aug 3, 2021 8:07:13 GMT -6
Like WTF do I do with my kids? The virologists on social media have me thisclose to talking to H about pulling them out of school It’s really fun feeling like you have to choose between health and education, There are no wrong answers here but I’ll remember how young children were treated during this forever and vote accordingly.
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Post by dc2london on Aug 3, 2021 8:09:21 GMT -6
I think it's really important for kids to be in school and CDC has told schools how they can do that safely. The problems is that so many schools can't or won't follow those guidelines.
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Post by dc2london on Aug 3, 2021 8:10:12 GMT -6
NYC is taking the France approach. Vaccination required for indoor dining, theaters and gyms
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Post by byjove on Aug 3, 2021 8:10:48 GMT -6
Work today: it's everywhere. You're going to be exposed. Where's my paper bag? Wait what? This was their message to us as employees and to plan accordingly.
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Post by willow on Aug 3, 2021 8:38:14 GMT -6
A case on our court calendar got continued today because one of the parties is in the hospital ICU with Covid. 50 years old but chose not to get vaccinated. I don't feel bad for him but I do feel for his young kids, if the worst happens.
Ugh.
We live in a pretty good area by vaccine numbers, I think we are just over 60% fully vaxxed of our total county population. I still can't shake my worry though.
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Post by addymac on Aug 3, 2021 9:10:55 GMT -6
A case on our court calendar got continued today because one of the parties is in the hospital ICU with Covid. 50 years old but chose not to get vaccinated. I don't feel bad for him but I do feel for his young kids, if the worst happens. Ugh. I…. Like I feel similarly in that I don’t even feel bad for the anti-vax CV+ people. And I don’t even care or feel badly if they get super sick and even die. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. Like my CWer- if her mom dies I hope she realizes how fucking stupid they were to not get the vaccine. And I won’t feel badly for her that her mom died because she probably had a part in her mom not getting the vaccine. I feel a bit heartless but I don’t even care anymore.
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Post by addymac on Aug 3, 2021 9:11:09 GMT -6
This was their message to us as employees and to plan accordingly. 😭😭😭😭😭
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Post by nelzie on Aug 3, 2021 9:21:03 GMT -6
Apparently there was an exposure on my unit last week over a 5 day period. Thankfully I was called off my only shift that fell during that time frame. Of course they don't really do anything besides have us monitor for symptoms, no quarantine or anything like that.
There is a petition going around and parents are planning a sit in at the capital building next week to try to get the governor to get rid of the anti-mask law for schools. She has completely dug her heels in though and I really don't think there is a chance she will willingly change.
I wish they could do a federal mask mandate for schools. I'm so worried about school but I really feel like they need to go. Especially my youngest.
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Post by nelzie on Aug 3, 2021 9:25:57 GMT -6
My city is 62.4% partially or fully vaccinated for ages 10 and up, which is 49.5% of total population. Not nearly enough but it did raise a full percentage point this week instead of less than half a percentage point like the past few weeks so hopefully that's a good sign.
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Post by mc13 on Aug 3, 2021 10:02:29 GMT -6
NYC is taking the France approach. Vaccination required for indoor dining, theaters and gyms I can’t find it, but did they say anything about kids who can’t be vaccinated yet? We have a trip to NYC planned in December - already bought our Rockettes tickets. My girls are 6yo and 5yo twins so hopefully they will be vaxed by then but what happens if they still can’t be?
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Post by clucky on Aug 3, 2021 10:11:43 GMT -6
So are we saying it’s not safe to go inside even if vaccinated (assuming you are wearing a mask(? Is it safe to do outdoor activities with kids? I think we’re saying you just need to always wear a mask? And if you can avoid taking your kid inside places bc not everyone wears masks, do that? This is our plan and what we will continue to do. We also limit our external interactions to friends who are also being covid cautious.
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Post by clucky on Aug 3, 2021 10:13:06 GMT -6
This was their message to us as employees and to plan accordingly. Isn’t it your office that was planning on desk/space sharing?
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Post by dc2london on Aug 3, 2021 10:14:35 GMT -6
NYC is taking the France approach. Vaccination required for indoor dining, theaters and gyms I can’t find it, but did they say anything about kids who can’t be vaccinated yet? We have a trip to NYC planned in December - already bought our Rockettes tickets. My girls are 6yo and 5yo twins so hopefully they will be vaxed by then but what happens if they still can’t be? I have to assume it doesn't apply to those under 12 but nothing I can find explicitly states that. The NY Mayor web page is not great!
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Post by starbuck on Aug 3, 2021 10:43:26 GMT -6
I really need us to shift the onus from vaccinated folks to the anti-vax ninnies.
Like when kids can get the vaccine it needs to be "vaccinate or mask at school" - those are your choices. Exemptions only for those who medically can't. Rather than how it is now where we force parents who do the right thing and take it seriously to shoulder all of the burden.
I'm just so fucking sick of 50% of the population living on another planet taking absolutely no responsibility for anything and making us bow to their whims.
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Post by byjove on Aug 3, 2021 10:45:14 GMT -6
This was their message to us as employees and to plan accordingly. Isn’t it your office that was planning on desk/space sharing? YEP, but that was supposed to be in the after covid era.
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Post by enchanted on Aug 3, 2021 11:03:56 GMT -6
My anti vax CV+ CWer stopped posting stories on iG about natural juice remedies. Turns out her mom is also positive and in the ICU now. But she’ll be ok bc they have faith. Like I get being religious. But at what point do people acknowledge the DOCTORS and NURSES and RTs that are risking their lives to care for your dumbass? And maybe God’s way of saving you was getting a vaccine out that you refused!!! I could rant about "God will provide" as an excuse to not use medicine for hours.
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Post by Tlex on Aug 3, 2021 11:04:52 GMT -6
I really need us to shift the onus from vaccinated folks to the anti-vax ninnies. Like when kids can get the vaccine it needs to be "vaccinate or mask at school" - those are your choices. Exemptions only for those who medically can't. Rather than how it is now where we force parents who do the right thing and take it seriously to shoulder all of the burden. I'm just so fucking sick of 50% of the population living on another planet taking absolutely no responsibility for anything and making us bow to their whims. I feel this way too, and the ones who medically are exempt are never going to be the ones asking for exemptions from public health measures like masking. It’s the ones who are making “their own choice” who will be applying for exemptions for masking etc. I’m so out of empathy for people who can’t even drum up enough themselves to do it for, literally, the children.
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Post by enchanted on Aug 3, 2021 11:04:58 GMT -6
I think it's really important for kids to be in school and CDC has told schools how they can do that safely. The problems is that so many schools can't or won't follow those guidelines. Yep.
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Post by enchanted on Aug 3, 2021 11:05:27 GMT -6
The virologists on social media have me thisclose to talking to H about pulling them out of school It’s really fun feeling like you have to choose between health and education, There are no wrong answers here but I’ll remember how young children were treated during this forever and vote accordingly. Also yep.
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Post by dc2london on Aug 3, 2021 11:11:05 GMT -6
My anti vax CV+ CWer stopped posting stories on iG about natural juice remedies. Turns out her mom is also positive and in the ICU now. But she’ll be ok bc they have faith. Like I get being religious. But at what point do people acknowledge the DOCTORS and NURSES and RTs that are risking their lives to care for your dumbass? And maybe God’s way of saving you was getting a vaccine out that you refused!!! I could rant about "God will provide" as an excuse to not use medicine Snip
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Post by jkjacq on Aug 3, 2021 11:12:32 GMT -6
I could rant about "God will provide" as an excuse to not use medicine Snip dc2london, beat me to this.
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Post by piratecat on Aug 3, 2021 11:12:32 GMT -6
I think it's really important for kids to be in school and CDC has told schools how they can do that safely. The problems is that so many schools can't or won't follow those guidelines. If states can make mask mandates by local governments and school districts illegal, can the federal government override and mandate masks? I don't know anything, but the republicans are always crying about "big government" but only when it suits them.
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Post by Minerva on Aug 3, 2021 11:13:28 GMT -6
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Post by dc2london on Aug 3, 2021 11:19:41 GMT -6
I think it's really important for kids to be in school and CDC has told schools how they can do that safely. The problems is that so many schools can't or won't follow those guidelines. If states can make mask mandates by local governments and school districts illegal, can the federal government override and mandate masks? I don't know anything, but the republicans are always crying about "big government" but only when it suits them. www.cnn.com/2020/11/01/politics/mask-mandate-fact-check/index.html
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Post by nelzie on Aug 3, 2021 11:19:46 GMT -6
My anti vax CV+ CWer stopped posting stories on iG about natural juice remedies. Turns out her mom is also positive and in the ICU now. But she’ll be ok bc they have faith. Like I get being religious. But at what point do people acknowledge the DOCTORS and NURSES and RTs that are risking their lives to care for your dumbass? And maybe God’s way of saving you was getting a vaccine out that you refused!!! This is what I don't get about these people. As a Christian I don't believe you just do nothing and everything will be fine. God provides through the doctors and nurses and scientists and vaccines, etc.
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Post by blurnette989 on Aug 3, 2021 11:20:35 GMT -6
I can’t find it, but did they say anything about kids who can’t be vaccinated yet? We have a trip to NYC planned in December - already bought our Rockettes tickets. My girls are 6yo and 5yo twins so hopefully they will be vaxed by then but what happens if they still can’t be? I have to assume it doesn't apply to those under 12 but nothing I can find explicitly states that. The NY Mayor web page is not great! i do know here that if a child is with a vaccinated parent or guardian they are allowed to enter anywhere the parents can enter.
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Post by nelzie on Aug 3, 2021 11:20:40 GMT -6
I think it's really important for kids to be in school and CDC has told schools how they can do that safely. The problems is that so many schools can't or won't follow those guidelines. If states can make mask mandates by local governments and school districts illegal, can the federal government override and mandate masks? I don't know anything, but the republicans are always crying about "big government" but only when it suits them. I really really wish they could. Our governor is a lunatic.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2021 11:24:50 GMT -6
Tlex thank you for pointing out the medical exemption piece. Those that are legitimately medically exempt will most likely be the last to ditch their masks. They have to rely on others to do the right thing and as we can see that’s not going so well.
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