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Fil1957

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16. I've had all the vacinations and boosters, and wear a KN95 mask when indoors in public places with lots of people. I got

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Sat Aug 16, 2025, 08:38 PM

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a mild case of covid in early 2024. Otherwise I have not had any infectious disease for at least the last 5 years. No colds, no flu, no nothing. I've never in my life gone this long without any disease. Masks work! Not only for covid, but also for other airborne pathogens. I heard somewhere during the outbreak in 2020 that if everybody wore a N95/KN95 mask for 2 weeks, that would eradicate covid. I believe that's true, based on my experience.

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"Very high" levels of the virus were detected in Texas last week, including in Harris County, per CDC data [View all] LetMyPeopleVote Aug 16 OP

Stay safe, All! SheltieLover Aug 16 #1

I am so glad you are feeling better, LMPV. sheshe2 Aug 16 #2

Wastewater surveillance for COVID-19 has become incredibly useful and a true early warning system. hlthe2b Aug 16 #3

Doesn't surprise me a bit. Susan Calvin Aug 16 #4

Yes, same here in PA biophile Aug 16 #5

I always ask for the first appointment of the week, early in the morning. n/t SidneyR Aug 16 #8

Good idea. Susan Calvin Aug 16 #14

Reposting blm Aug 16 #6

I hope those of us who were vaccinated will have some residual immunity protection IronLionZion Aug 16 #7

I have had 9 or 10 vaccinations LetMyPeopleVote Aug 16 #11

Mahalo for the news and the warning, LMPV... Cha Aug 16 #9

Cue Trump: "Stop the testing!" Midnight Writer Aug 16 #10

I'd sure like to wait until the newest one is available... vanlassie Aug 16 #12

WHat virus? The fascist pig nazi virus??? Jack Valentino Aug 16 #13

And the only people wearing masks will be ICE. Tom Dyer Aug 16 #15

I've had all the vacinations and boosters, and wear a KN95 mask when indoors in public places with lots of people. I got Fil1957 Aug 16 #16

Mask up, wash hands Clouds Passing Aug 17 #17

Sounds like trump needs to fire some people at the CDC. Turbineguy Aug 17 #18

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