Absolutely zero scientific proof that a simple cloth covering does anything. A properly fitted N95, maybe, but the shit everyone is passing off as a "mask"? No way. If anything, the act of keeping people away from each other over the past year and limiting contact is what made a difference, but wearing a bandana around your face? Nope.
so you claim zero?
i claim not zero.
which statement is more likely correct?
and i'm willing to wear a mask for whatever that percentage is.
minimally, my mask kept me from spitting on stuff.
yes - staying away from each other was the larger factor, cause if i'm 100yds away without a mask, it has to be some bad luck...not to mention in my house
watching disney+ and buying crypto.
This is all such wild ass speculation and straw arguments it's not worth discussing.
Roughly 2 weeks ago NPR said that NJ was pretty much the worst in the country in terms of everything. The last week we have dropped like a brick. I would suggest that my WAG of vaccinations plus infection saturation is as valid an explanation as any.
fair.
revisit in two weeks to see if florida's new cases slow like NJ.
the difference in 11 and 10 % of the population in NJ and FL doesn't do it
if we had the demographic data, we might see the explanation
Especially when it's not true. SG says fully vaccinated no longer have to wear masks or social distance. Most people are still wearing masks.
sure, and since gov says the counties in the worst shape can't keep their own restrictions, then who it checking vax cards?
kinda should error on the conservative side.
I really have no problem with people making their own informed decision as long as they respect others.
ie - school has a mask policy, we are outside and vaccinated. we wear a mask.
one more thing
since it isn't going away, what is the daily pos rate that is acceptable?
if Israel has a population of 9MM and seeing under 1,000/wk, with 10ish deaths, it is now below the flu level ?? (i eyeballed worldometers, so its ROM)
is that the a reasonable target? result?