Augie RayJan 11, 2023

Many people are desperately afraid of “forever masking.”

I'm afraid of #COVID19 remaining a top five cause of death indefinitely.

I'm scared COVID will leave billions with lasting damage to their heart, brains, and immune systems.

I'm frightened that children infected three, four or nine times will have lifelong health issues.

I'm worried that a rapidly mutating virus could yet spin off a deadly new variant.

Why is it so hard to do something so simple to possibly save a life? #WearAMask

Show threadPurpleWitch
@augieray
We still do, still wash the shopping, still quarantine deliveries, still careful where we go.
Jan 11, 2023 at 8:20pmWeb
Show threadDavid John CrookJan 11, 2023
@PurpleyWitch @augieray Yes, we are with you Purple. We have developed a way of life that we will socialise outdoors, but keep indoors activities to a minimum. Indoors we wear masks; every time unless it is impossible e.g. dental treatment, passport photo.
It is a bit like an episode of The Prisoner, but a lot better than Covid. A lady near us had Covid last spring, and is a long way from her old self even now. Long Covid is a lot more scary than managing the risk.
Show threadFiona BolgerJan 11, 2023
@PurpleyWitch @augieray I thought it was generally accepted that covid is airborne, not spread by surface contact
Show threadPurpleWitchJan 15, 2023
@fabtknz @augieray
As I understand it Covid can remain on surfaces for varying amounts of time. Cardboard and plastics are worse than metal. We just wash stuff in hot soapy water. Not had flu for ages either, so think it's worthwhile.
Show threadAutisticMumTo3 She/herJan 12, 2023
@PurpleyWitch
Us too
@augieray