And he's running out of time to blame it on Trump.
Covid is right here, and it's getting bad fast.
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My mom had to get tested but she was negative so that's good. We continue to go out and practice safe hygiene, social distancing and wear masks into stores and restaurants. I dont like masks but I wear one more to make those around me more comfortable. It's not gonna kill me to wear one but I do believe it should be my choice to wear one or not. I prefer to err on the side of caution for now.
Paxilpapa
Serenity, through modern chemistry
Same here, better to have a mask and not need it , than need it and not have it. I kind of think it's a form of 'Lead by example', and it does make me a bit more comfortable to see other people wearing masks for my protection.
lotstodo
aka "The Jackal"
I do try to maintain 6 ft or more from non wearers. It makes it nearly impossible to navigate the Ellijay Walmart. Also as much as I like doing business locally, I've quit going to the Ellijay Ace Hardware. Their employees don't wear masks, in fact nobody wears a mask there, and it's an old crowded building with narrow aisles and an antique HVAC system.
These are country people and they have the attitude "we got through [insert bad winter or tornado] and we'll get through this". I'm afraid a lot of the folks up here obviously won't. The obits are drowning in Covid deaths. It reminds me of my grandmother who would say "so and so died of consumption". It was used as a catch all so you wouldn't have to think about if it could be avoided. TB, lung cancer, flu, COPD, it was all consumption. Basically if you didn't die in an accident, "consumption" got you. That seems to be the attitude up here, God's will and all that. It prevents taking reasonable precautions. Trump is also quite popular up here but I don't know how much that has to do with it.
These are country people and they have the attitude "we got through [insert bad winter or tornado] and we'll get through this". I'm afraid a lot of the folks up here obviously won't. The obits are drowning in Covid deaths. It reminds me of my grandmother who would say "so and so died of consumption". It was used as a catch all so you wouldn't have to think about if it could be avoided. TB, lung cancer, flu, COPD, it was all consumption. Basically if you didn't die in an accident, "consumption" got you. That seems to be the attitude up here, God's will and all that. It prevents taking reasonable precautions. Trump is also quite popular up here but I don't know how much that has to do with it.
Agreed, it’s bad in south GA too...but for most people the symptoms are mild and last for less than a week. Sure, some people get more serious complications but let’s not muddy that with many people also have pre-existing health issues.
BTW, is there a prize for being included into the list of those who test positive? Asking for a friend. It seems as many cheer the inclusion.
The Sound Guy
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Since I've been having sinus drainage, I like to walk next to non-mask wearers and start hacking up a hairball. I hope it makes them think twice.
We were out for Sushi last night and while we were inside eating I got choked and started coughing. You could just read people's mind.
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Good, about the same as we are in literacy. We're top 10 in consistency though.
The Sound Guy
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Daughter still hasn't felt sick, my sinuses are doing much better and my wife is feeling a little better.
Won't have her test results for a another couple of days but I'm doubtful it's covid.
Won't have her test results for a another couple of days but I'm doubtful it's covid.
The Sound Guy
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Georgia Senate Republican Leader Mike Dugan says he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at home.
The Carrollton Republican’s results came early Tuesday after taking the COVID-19 test that all Georgia General Assembly members must undergo during the legislative session. He said he was tested last Thursday, and those results were negative.
“My symptoms are minor and I plan to follow the guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and isolate at home until the virus passes,” he said in a statement on Twitter.
He said he was tested on Monday before experiencing any symptoms.
Dugan is one of two state senators who received positive results after taking COVID-19 tests on Monday, the first day of the 2021 legislative session, officials said.
House Speaker David Ralston chastised nearly half of his 180 members for not taking the pandemic seriously as the chamber convened Tuesday. The chamber requires every member to be tested twice a week, and Monday was the first required test.
“Imagine how I felt when I came in today and I found that that, yesterday, 74 members of this body did not get tested and were present in the building,” the Blue Ridge Republican told lawmakers. He said that includes members of both parties.
“We’re doing everything we possibly can to keep you safe,” Ralston said. “But it takes a little bit of initiative on your part in following the rules. Because if you don’t want to keep yourself safe, I want you to keep your neighbor safe and me safe and those around you safe.”
Ralston’s spokesman Kaleb McMichen refused to give any information about positive or negative results for members of the chamber who took the test on Monday. McMichen said he would not comment on the health of House members.
The General Assembly exempted itself and its offices from the Open Records Act, which cities, counties and most state agencies are legally bound to follow.
Senate and House leadership announced last month that lawmakers and staff would undergo COVID-19 testing at the Capitol on Mondays and Thursdays during the legislative session, which typically lasts through March. Masks are mandated in both chambers and in all committee rooms.
At least four legislators did not attend the first day of the legislative session on Monday after either previously testing positive for COVID-19 or being in contact with someone who had the virus.
The Carrollton Republican’s results came early Tuesday after taking the COVID-19 test that all Georgia General Assembly members must undergo during the legislative session. He said he was tested last Thursday, and those results were negative.
“My symptoms are minor and I plan to follow the guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and isolate at home until the virus passes,” he said in a statement on Twitter.
He said he was tested on Monday before experiencing any symptoms.
Dugan is one of two state senators who received positive results after taking COVID-19 tests on Monday, the first day of the 2021 legislative session, officials said.
House Speaker David Ralston chastised nearly half of his 180 members for not taking the pandemic seriously as the chamber convened Tuesday. The chamber requires every member to be tested twice a week, and Monday was the first required test.
“Imagine how I felt when I came in today and I found that that, yesterday, 74 members of this body did not get tested and were present in the building,” the Blue Ridge Republican told lawmakers. He said that includes members of both parties.
“We’re doing everything we possibly can to keep you safe,” Ralston said. “But it takes a little bit of initiative on your part in following the rules. Because if you don’t want to keep yourself safe, I want you to keep your neighbor safe and me safe and those around you safe.”
Ralston’s spokesman Kaleb McMichen refused to give any information about positive or negative results for members of the chamber who took the test on Monday. McMichen said he would not comment on the health of House members.
The General Assembly exempted itself and its offices from the Open Records Act, which cities, counties and most state agencies are legally bound to follow.
Senate and House leadership announced last month that lawmakers and staff would undergo COVID-19 testing at the Capitol on Mondays and Thursdays during the legislative session, which typically lasts through March. Masks are mandated in both chambers and in all committee rooms.
At least four legislators did not attend the first day of the legislative session on Monday after either previously testing positive for COVID-19 or being in contact with someone who had the virus.
honeybunny
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Virus gonna virus... what we are seeing is seasonality and yes, it is pretty bad out there at the moment.
In a normal year, this is a death season.
Add in the extra strain of Covid (2pts.) and we have the current storm.
My step Mother (Kansas) went to the hospital a couple of days ago with Covid dehydration,
she is an otherwise pretty healthy 70+ and it has hit her pretty hard over the past week...
My almost 70 year old Father on the other hand, has had nothing more than the sniffles and a bit of fatigue.
So much depends on your risk profile and in addition to the vaccine, herd immunity is growing.
I remain profoundly disappointed in the media and public health officials for not emphasizing measures to
to improve your chances of beating Covid should you catch it... Exercise, Vitamins, sleep habits, best practices, etc.
Don't worry, spring is just around the corner, and Biden will get the credit for warm weather...
In a normal year, this is a death season.
Add in the extra strain of Covid (2pts.) and we have the current storm.
My step Mother (Kansas) went to the hospital a couple of days ago with Covid dehydration,
she is an otherwise pretty healthy 70+ and it has hit her pretty hard over the past week...
My almost 70 year old Father on the other hand, has had nothing more than the sniffles and a bit of fatigue.
So much depends on your risk profile and in addition to the vaccine, herd immunity is growing.
I remain profoundly disappointed in the media and public health officials for not emphasizing measures to
to improve your chances of beating Covid should you catch it... Exercise, Vitamins, sleep habits, best practices, etc.
Don't worry, spring is just around the corner, and Biden will get the credit for warm weather...
I wonder if the environmentalists will hold him accountable and demand he resign.
The Sound Guy
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Still waiting for the Wife's test results, but she was like your mom and mine has sounded like your dad with a lot of stuffyness added.
None of us ever seemed to have a fever, which most places check for.
The Sound Guy
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Great. Wife's test came back positive. Guess the rest of the family will now get tested.
Mine was so mild I wonder if I really did have it Last Jan and still had a bit of the immunity.
Mine was so mild I wonder if I really did have it Last Jan and still had a bit of the immunity.
The Sound Guy
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Got a test scheduled for Friday. Maybe I'll be clear by then and can get back to life.
Really am tempted to go cough on a bunch of maskless people right now.
Really am tempted to go cough on a bunch of maskless people right now.
Far West
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Date Jan 9, 20211.39 today.
I smell politics. Today's slide shows CA at 1.0, and actually now shows that we have been in the green since December 28. Just in time for Newsom to lift the ban since the "recall" is getting real. People are so pissed at the ever changing rules at this point due to Newsom's ever changing lockdowns and hurdles that cities must meet. I think they are and have been manipulating numbers.
It also shows that CA never had a spike after Thanksgiving like they showed and ALL the news stations said happened, nor did it spike since Christmas. The new numbers show we have not been above a 1.4 since December 25!!!! The info on this Graph is DRAMATICALLY different than it was a month ago, heck last week!!!!! CA was as high as 1.29 as I recall.
I think the numbers are manipulated. Remember (above) we were looking at 1.39 for Georgia on December 9th... now look at that date 1.16!
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Boss 302
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It seems like the majority of people here in White County are the same way. On a community FB page they keep posting how the pandemic is a hoax, nobody is going to make them wear a mask, and "I ain't gettin' no shot." The positive Covid cases here is high. Gee, I wonder why?