[RummyChick]

It boggles my mind why people dont understand the concept of viral load

Some people get Covid but it never reaches the stage of a positive Test because T cells fight it off according to one theory/study. There are T cells tests that can be done but I dont think many are done.

In 4 days your nose can grow 10 million of the virus.

So how about keeping the viral load as low as possible

That said, I do think masks are problematic and could cause issues for people that have to wear them all day

Luckily, I just wear my face shield and mask for a quick in and out at the store

. Underarmour has come out with a new mask to deal with microbe issues...that is getting good reviews but sold out.

meanwhile , checking in with Rebel Chaz who is 28 years old refuses to wear and mask and parties on... and has now lost his sense of taste and smell...still doing okay

[SoCal Pubbie]

Everything about the government’s response to the pandemic is a viral load of crapola.

[cherry]

"That said, I do think masks are problematic and could cause issues for people that have to wear them all day"

how about 12 hr shifts, required to wear the mask all day long?...

do you think I can sue for reparations after all this is done?

[Mom MD]

It boggles my mind that people continue with magical thinking that an improvised or other face mask will do anything to prevent a viral infection

[chajin]

You’ll have to forgive me, since my initial reaction to the picture was, “If you want to shoot, shoot, don’t talk!”

[CodeToad]

The taste and smell, also known as Anosmia, return within 9 days.

[Wonder Warthog]

"Luckily, I just wear my face shield and mask for a quick in and out at the store"

Bingo...which is all MOST people need. And you're right about viral load (same concept applies to bacteria and other pathogens like spores).

[Disambiguator]

That picture redlined my gaydarometer.