kilroy69 994 Posted June 2, 2020 Anyone think these protests are going to lead to a second wave of covid 19? I mean just a month or 2 ago the super spreader events were funerals and small gatherings. Now suddenly we have 100k people in the streets in different locations. Sweating on each other. Running around breathing heavy. Even if they are wearing masks that still can only help so much because paper masks are not meant to be worn and protested/rioted in. When I look a the protests I see mass super spreader events. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 994 Posted June 2, 2020 Why not? I can't see a way that this would not happen unless covid19 is fake. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted June 2, 2020 Yes, it could happen. We still don’t know enough about how transmission happens to say it won’t. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,647 Posted June 2, 2020 It’s overwhelmingly spread indoors, in places like nursing homes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 994 Posted June 2, 2020 Just now, Hardcore troubadour said: It’s overwhelmingly spread indoors, in places like nursing homes. or jails? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,647 Posted June 2, 2020 1 minute ago, kilroy69 said: or jails? Yeah. If they actually start arresting and jailing these people instead of catching and releasing them I guess it would be a problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 994 Posted June 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Yeah. If they actually start arresting and jailing these people instead of catching and releasing them I guess it would be a problem. I know. I sound paranoid. But the idea that just a few months ago we shut the economy down and was not allowing gatherings of any outside family and now its ok to be side by side within inches of each other? Something is not right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,854 Posted June 2, 2020 I would think there would some kind of spike but nothing too crazy. From what I've been told, people need to be within 6 feet of a contagious person for more than 15 minutes to really be concerned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,380 Posted June 2, 2020 No. Turns out COVID19 does not spread as easily as previously thought. You need prolonged exposure to get infected in most cases. And that's from the CDC so take it for what it's worth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,647 Posted June 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, kilroy69 said: I know. I sound paranoid. But the idea that just a few months ago we shut the economy down and was not allowing gatherings of any outside family and now its ok to be side by side within inches of each other? Something is not right We didn’t know. But now we do. Time to cut the nonsense. But now we have zoo animals running amuck in the streets so that has to be dealt with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 994 Posted June 2, 2020 Man I hope that is the case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted June 2, 2020 If it leads to a second wave, the media and democrats will try to blame it on Trump, saying his tough talk made them riot more than they would have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lickin_starfish 1,480 Posted June 2, 2020 The second wave will be bad enough to make us hunker down and vote from home. It will miraculously clear up on November 4th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drobeski 3,061 Posted June 2, 2020 They enemy media and the enemy governors will certainly go that route if the latest shenanigans don't result in the ability to steal the election. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted June 2, 2020 1 hour ago, kilroy69 said: Anyone think these protests are going to lead to a second wave of covid 19? I mean just a month or 2 ago the super spreader events were funerals and small gatherings. Now suddenly we have 100k people in the streets in different locations. Sweating on each other. Running around breathing heavy. Even if they are wearing masks that still can only help so much because paper masks are not meant to be worn and protested/rioted in. When I look a the protests I see mass super spreader events. Your governor promised that everyone protesting against her policies a few weeks would cause a second wave and force her to extend the lock down. What does she have to say about the current protests? Or maybe MDC. He was an expert on the subject a few weeks ago. Does he have an opinion? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted June 2, 2020 I hope so. If all these looters die from covid so be it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted June 2, 2020 That’s entirely up to Bezos or if he thinks that well has run dry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,647 Posted June 2, 2020 6 minutes ago, tanatastic said: That’s entirely up to Bezos or if he thinks that well has run dry. Nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baker Boy 1,485 Posted June 2, 2020 2 hours ago, kilroy69 said: I know. I sound paranoid. But the idea that just a few months ago we shut the economy down and was not allowing gatherings of any outside family and now its ok to be side by side within inches of each other? Something is not right Maybe the shutdown wasn’t right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted June 2, 2020 I doubt it. I bet most of the people protesting/rioting weren't following social distancing guidelines to begin with. Many probably have unknowingly already had it too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,559 Posted June 2, 2020 8 minutes ago, Gladiators said: I doubt it. I bet most of the people protesting/rioting weren't following social distancing guidelines to begin with. Many probably have unknowingly already had it too... As I watch all the looting and pillaging and rioting footage, I am always so disturbed by the lack of Karens around to lecture them on social distancing protocols. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,647 Posted June 2, 2020 23 minutes ago, Baker Boy said: Maybe the shutdown wasn’t right. Maybe it was. I don’t know. But once that curve was flattened they should have begun easing up and moving towards reopening immediately. And the areas that were not part of the curve to begin with should have been opened sooner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tubby_mcgee 686 Posted June 2, 2020 I now have personally known 3 with Covid. All said "meh. a little tired-- that's it" . One had loss of taste and smell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 3,455 Posted June 2, 2020 Hmmm, I would be entertained by these whiney little babies getting them some COVID.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,854 Posted June 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, tubby_mcgee said: I now have personally known 3 with Covid. All said "meh. a little tired-- that's it" . One had loss of taste and smell. It varies from person to person, just like most viruses. I know some were over it quick with just fatigue, headache and fever. I know another person was very ill but he also has other health issues that made it worse. As long as you're in good health it shouldn't be all that bad. It's just a matter of not spreading it to those who are not in as good of health. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tubby_mcgee 686 Posted June 2, 2020 6 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said: It varies from person to person, just like most viruses. I know some were over it quick with just fatigue, headache and fever. I know another person was very ill but he also has other health issues that made it worse. As long as you're in good health it shouldn't be all that bad. It's just a matter of not spreading it to those who are not in as good of health. Bingo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,206 Posted June 2, 2020 4 hours ago, Hawkeye21 said: I would think there would some kind of spike but nothing too crazy. From what I've been told, people need to be within 6 feet of a contagious person for more than 15 minutes to really be concerned. Cmon man, they have no idea. 6 feet, 15 minutes... they are pulling numbers out of their ass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiffTannen 651 Posted June 2, 2020 Hopefully just enough to kill off the riff raff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drobeski 3,061 Posted June 2, 2020 22 minutes ago, jerryskids said: Cmon man, they have no idea. 6 feet, 15 minutes... they are pulling numbers out of their ass. No covid cooties have little watches that after 14 min 59 sec they are free to attack. Science man, come on don't be a denier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,380 Posted June 2, 2020 4 hours ago, vuduchile said: Your governor promised that everyone protesting against her policies a few weeks would cause a second wave and force her to extend the lock down. What does she have to say about the current protests? Or maybe MDC. He was an expert on the subject a few weeks ago. Does he have an opinion? She opened the state up 2 weeks early is her response. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,206 Posted June 2, 2020 1 minute ago, drobeski said: No covid cooties have little watches that after 14 min 59 sec they are free to attack. Science man, come on don't be a denier. My wife and I were joking (kinda) about this magical 6 ft number. We've probably invested billions of dollars in infrastructure to adapt places to this spacing. It would be funny (kinda, not really) if Fauci or some other doc came out and said "ya know... 7 ft would be better!" This would never happen of course because the powers that be know that the new number is made up as well, and they would get eviscerated if we had to redo all of the stickers on the floors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank 2,145 Posted June 2, 2020 27 minutes ago, BiffTannen said: Hopefully just enough to kill off the riff raff. Ho, ho, ho, I kicked in the door yall act like you never see riff raff before Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted June 2, 2020 A guy I know says he knows someone in the medical field who says their hospital was told to report as many deaths as possible as COVID to get some kind of funding or insurance or whatever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted June 2, 2020 1 minute ago, tanatastic said: A guy I know says he knows someone in the medical field who says their hospital was told to report as many deaths as possible as COVID to get some kind of funding or insurance or whatever. Well, if that isn't a smoking gun, I don't know what is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,854 Posted June 2, 2020 55 minutes ago, jerryskids said: Cmon man, they have no idea. 6 feet, 15 minutes... they are pulling numbers out of their ass. I think they’re are just going by probability of getting sick. There are so many people trying to get tested for no other reason than fear. That makes it harder for those who are actually sick to get tested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,067 Posted June 2, 2020 2 hours ago, RLLD said: Hmmm, I would be entertained by these whiney little babies getting them some COVID.... Well that would be Trump's fault of course! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,854 Posted June 2, 2020 5 minutes ago, DonS said: Well that would be Trump's fault of course! I completely agree that Trump is not responsible for everything that happens, even though that goes against what Trump said about being President, but, what is he actually responsible for then? It seems he's only responsible for whatever anyone finds to fit their agenda. Stock market goes up - Reps credit Trump Stock market goes down - Dems blame Trump Job numbers up - Reps credit Trump Job numbers down - Dems blame Trump COVID - Reps blame Dem leadership and Dems blame Trump No matter what, it's the other party's fault. Everyone sucks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites