Just like any endemic, COVID is making a resurgence as summer ends and fall is ready to begin. Just like the flu, or just like RSV or any other virus. The difference is, many liberals still have PTSD from the 2019-2020 COVID pandemic, and some of these liberal-run entities – like Hollywood or many college campuses – are now revisiting mask mandates.
According to The Hill, nationally, hospitalizations due to COVID-19 have been rising the past few weeks. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), however, shows that hospital admission rates are still considered low in 97 percent of the U.S.
Yes, COVID is still dangerous to many people. I have a childhood friend who contracted it back in July and ended up in the ICU on a ventilator. He is recovering, thankfully.
But, have we not learned ANYTHING from the last round of mask mandates? The people of this country, by and large, will not stand for another round of mask mandates or shutdowns. It’s foolhardy.
Certainly, individuals should have the freedom to mask up if they see fit. Some people are already masking up in stores or in large gatherings, and that certainly is their right and prerogative, and they should not be harassed about it.
However, even bringing up the possibility of mask mandates again is tilting at windmills. Despite some in the CDC saying they believe resistance to masking has been overstated, I believe the majority of Americans will resist mask mandates and will make their voices loudly heard. And, it will continue to be divisive.
Here’s my non-medical but common-sense advice. Know your own health situation and consult with your doctor if you’re concerned. If you are vulnerable, make the choice about whether to mask or where to mask. If you believe in the vaccine and boosters, get them. If you don’t, be vigilant and know the symptoms of COVID, and if you contract it, get medication immediately.
Two things we have now that we didn’t have when COVID started – the vaccine and medication to treat it. For the vast majority of Americans, masks are not needed.
Cindy Allen 
Dear Cindy
Hello from the UK. Many thanks for your post. Masks have always been pointless for Covid 19 which is the ‘flu rebranded to make more money for big pharma/mask manufacturers etc.
Masks can help reduce particulates such as diesel fumes and dust, but not the ‘flu which is an internal poisoning. I only came to understand this in 2020.
Should you be interested I wrote this about masks. I use humour to try and wake people up. And far too many ignore the harms of masking, especially social interaction.
As regards your last line I would add that vaccines are not needed for anybody. They have always been poisons/foreign bodies. They can only harm or kill and should be avoided like the plague.
Kind regards
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