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[Capt Spaulding]

In Texas, the Governor's mask mandate ended on 3/2. Cases declined for 2 weeks then hit a plateau and have begun to increase slightly. This despite the fact that many counties, particular densely populated places like Harris and Travis have maintained local mandates. Two weeks. The lag time is two to three weeks. I suspect pretty strongly this will bite us in the ass.

Reminds me of Abbott declaring the state "open for business" the week before Memorial Day 2020. On May 30th the state recorded 1100 cases. On July 15, we exceed 11,000 for the day. His life is a tribute to wishful thinking triumphing over intelligence.

Supposedly the Texas Rangers are going to fill the ballpark for their opening home game. Sounds like a perfect opportunity for a super-spreader event. 40+ thousand unmasked, anti-vaxing, boneheaded morons sitting shoulder to shoulder yelling like banshees. It'll be interested to see if Rona shows up and what she's wearing.

There is no shortage of idiots in my home state.

[Bonburner]

Originally Posted by Opie

TEXAS AND MISSISSIPPI CASES DECREASE AFTER MASK MANDATES LIFTED

Texas and Mississippi lifted their mask mandates at the beginning of March. Democrats and media of course framed this as stupid Republicans risking lives. In the nearly three weeks since the mask mandates were lifted, Texas and Mississippi's new case levels have decreased.

In Texas from March 10, when Governor Abbott's order went into effect, to the present:
New COVID cases dropped by more than 35%.
The weekly mortality average dropped nearly 50%.

In Mississippi from March 3rd to the present:
New Covid cases dropped by more than 57%.
The weekly mortality average dropped 65%.

Compare this to New York and Michigan, states that still have mask mandates and saw increases in cases.
In NY, new cases increased by 7% from March 3 to March 30.
In Michigan, new cases increased by nearly 300% from March 3 to March 30.

Florida never had a mask mandate.
Since the start of the pandemic, March 2020, there have been 33,337 deaths and 2.05M cases out of a population of 21.5 million.
By contrast, New York has had 49,790 deaths and 1.87M cases out of a population of 19.5 million.
Florida also has more seniors, at 20.9% of the population.
Compared to 16.9% of New York. SOURCES: US Census
So New York has had a mask mandate, an aggressive lockdown, a smaller population, AND fewer vulnerable seniors than Florida, yet has more deaths.

I don't live in any of those states, but there's a big statistical word called "confounder". It's definitely worthwhile assessing the differences amongst the state populants' behaviors if you were in the public health field.

I have seen splashes of article headlines regarding some businesses still requiring masks, and some counties still requiring masks despite state requirements laxing. But again, I haven't actively followed other states.

Originally Posted by Capt Spaulding

In Texas, the Governor's mask mandate ended on 3/2. Cases declined for 2 weeks then hit a plateau and have begun to increase slightly. This despite the fact that many counties, particular densely populated places like Harris and Travis have maintained local mandates. Two weeks. The lag time is two to three weeks. I suspect pretty strongly this will bite us in the ass.

Reminds me of Abbott declaring the state "open for business the week before Memorial Day 2020. On May 30th the state recorded 1100 cases. On July 15, we exceed 11,000 for the day. His life is a tribute to wishful thinking triumphing over intelligence.

Supposedly the Texas Rangers are going to fill the ballpark for their opening home game. Sounds like a perfect opportunity for a super-spreader event. 40+ thousand unmasked, anti-vaxing, boneheaded morons sitting shoulder to shoulder yelling like banshees. It'll be interested to see if Rona shows up and what she's wearing.

There is no shortage of idiots in my home state.

Thanks for confirming

[Capt Spaulding]

Originally Posted by JD001

Stay safe, and away from the crowds.. My wife and I have had the jabs and we are still maintaining the same regimes and will keep to the routines untill such a time when the risks have been completely dissolved..

My wife and I are following the same practice. Good for and on you. If everyone was as sensible as you are, this would 1) not have been nearly as bad as it has been and 2) pretty much over by now. Stay safe.

[spike021]

Originally Posted by Capt Spaulding

In Texas, the Governor's mask mandate ended on 3/2. Cases declined for 2 weeks then hit a plateau and have begun to increase slightly. This despite the fact that many counties, particular densely populated places like Harris and Travis have maintained local mandates. Two weeks. The lag time is two to three weeks. I suspect pretty strongly this will bite us in the ass.

Reminds me of Abbott declaring the state "open for business the week before Memorial Day 2020. On May 30th the state recorded 1100 cases. On July 15, we exceed 11,000 for the day. His life is a tribute to wishful thinking triumphing over intelligence.

Supposedly the Texas Rangers are going to fill the ballpark for their opening home game. Sounds like a perfect opportunity for a super-spreader event. 40+ thousand unmasked, anti-vaxing, boneheaded morons sitting shoulder to shoulder yelling like banshees. It'll be interested to see if Rona shows up and what she's wearing.

There is no shortage of idiots in my home state.

Not only that but some of the worst spots at ballparks are waiting in concession lines AND bathroom lines, especially because those areas are always under-ventilated.

[Capt Spaulding]

Originally Posted by Bonburner

I don't live in any of those states, but there's a big statistical word called "confounder". It's definitely worthwhile assessing the differences amongst the state populants' behaviors if you were in the public health field.

I have seen splashes of article headlines regarding some businesses still requiring masks, and some counties still requiring masks despite state requirements laxing. But again, I haven't actively followed other states.


Thanks for confirming

It started a substantial battle in TX. The Gov lifted the mandate and several counties refused. Our state attorney general (an indicted felon) sued to force the counties to remove the mandate. I think it was Thursday that a state court judge sided with the counties.

In my county, my estimate would be that well over 95% of the people I see are still masking. Almost every business I have been in still requires them.

[spike021]

My sister got her 2nd dose of Pfizer today. I think she didn't have much if any side effects for the first dose. Will post an update if there's any side effects reported for this one.

[soundman98]

indiana finally dropped down to anyone above 30, so i got mine scheduled! yay!

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by soundman98

indiana finally dropped down to anyone above 30, so i got mine scheduled! yay!

fuck yeah success kid meme

[wbradley]

In the meantime practice safe protocol.

[Capt Spaulding]

Lots of good news. Great to hear. I do hope they've taken care of the vulnerable and essential. I'm hoping for a coordinated pan to reach out to teachers.

One stumbling block is Federalism. We have 53+ governments trying to do the same thing, but doing it different ways. That can be a good thing, or sometimes, not.

[TommyW]

3 friends got jabs this week. All had negative reactions. One a really bad one. No thanks.

[Capt Spaulding]

Originally Posted by wbradley

In the meantime practice safe protocol.

That would be a great example if he stuffed a cigar sized Cheeto up each nostril.

[wbradley]

Originally Posted by Capt Spaulding

That would be a great example if he stuffed a cigar sized Cheeto up each nostril.

He did.

Like a surgeon. (Sung to the tune of like a virgin)

Despite this protocol, many people in his country are sikh.

PS- I picked homebrew. I dab a lot of resin while Im home.

[spike021]

Originally Posted by TommyW

3 friends got jabs this week. All had negative reactions. One a really bad one. No thanks.

Five friends and my sister got it this week, no reactions.

Yes, thanks.

I mean come on, we can play the same game on both sides here.

There's always going to be a margin of error.

Were those negative reactions due to undiagnosed allergies? If so, then if they'd have known about them then they wouldn't have gotten the vaccine and had those reactions. Which is actually what is recommended. They say if you know you have had allergic reactions to medicines/vaccines to wait....