DIYbanter - View Single Post - Protective gear for medical workers begins to run low again

Bob F

On 7/11/2020 8:04 PM, wrote:
On Sun, 12 Jul 2020 04:56:08 +1000, "Rod Speed"
wrote:

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On Fri, 10 Jul 2020 19:10:18 -0400, FromTheRafters
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Bob F explained :
On 7/10/2020 12:28 PM, wrote:

I have managed to live a long and fruitful life without ever attending
a political rally, demonstration or convention.
OTOH it is not much different than going to a movie, a sports event or
a make out bar. It is just more politically charged.

We still haven't seen anyone talking about the bloom of cases from the
BLM riots.
Maybe there is something about being outside or maybe tear gas and the
smoke from burning buildings does kill the corona.

Maybe wearing masks and being outside both make a big difference. I have
read
that there were not many indications of mass spreading from the
protests. One
person said that they had larger spread for a single bar than protests
at the
same time.

The less we breathe each other's exhalations, the better. Outside is
better, in a room well ventilated with fresh air is not too bad.
Recirculated air is worse and worse still is a closed crowded room.

Our second wave is expected to hit as people go indoors more and
breathe in each other's exhalations more as northern Winter approaches.
The problem is we are still on the first wave.

I don't know where you are from but in most of the country, people
will be indoors. Air conditioning and 90+ degree days assures that.
The few outdoor things that people might be tempted to do are going to
be banned if we continue the lockdowns. (Beaches, pools, golf courses,
boat ramps etc).

I see little difference between winter and summer.

More fool you in the cooler parts of the USA in summer.

What cooler parts?
There are a few places, usually up in the mountains but my kids in
Michigan are complaining about the heat and they were raised in
Florida.

It is usually hotter in DC than it is in most of Florida in July and
August.

The reality is, even if it is only 85, those snowflakes would melt if
they went outside so they are hunkered down in the AC. The thing I
hear from all of them is they can dress for the cold and go out in it
but there is nothing they can do for the heat but stay in the AC.

We squandered most of the spring outdoor
activity opportunities hiding under the bed.

That is in fact what reduced the infection rate, stupid.

The difference is they were staying inside alone. Now they are having
covid parties ... inside.
They would be better off if they went to the beach or the pool as long
as they were not all huddled together passing a joint or something.

A bit cooler than normal here. Few days over low 70's. So comfortable.