Coronavirus spreads. But don't panic! (topical thread)

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It would be good if they had more tests available for precisely that reason. Our symptoms were so mild that I thought it was a mild cold or even allergies.  We had tests and so luckily I knew.  But I wonder how many without access to a test just think meh it’s just a cold and go and pass Covid on to others.

I took a luxurious few weeks after my jab to go without a mask, but when delta hit the waves I figured fuck it, I'm masking up again -- and I still do, precisely because of a sense of social responsibility.

No doubt some asshole would say that I'm virtue-signalling ... but that's only because they don't understand the thing about looking out for your fellow human.

I wear a mask out in public too and social distance as much as I can.  It really is such a simple thing to do.  That said, I can understand the physical discomfort of masks when wearing for long durations.  I think we need to figure out more comfortable mask wear for those who wear masks for long durations.