Insurance companies have been doing similar things for ages. Smokers pay higher rates, while enrolling in exercise and wellness programs can lower them. Some insurers won't cover injuries if you were doing something illegal at the time. It's a short jump from there to not cover/charge more for those who won't get a shot that mitigates the vast majority of COVID's bad effects.
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I hope my company doesn't find out about that cigar I have while BBQ-ing.Many USA employers have stopped hiring smokers entirely, both private companies and government agencies.
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I smoked socially when I was young and up until many decades ago. I still put out a couple nice ashtrays and marble lighters at big parties, when a guest or two might want to take them out on the patio or deck for a smoke. But I think it's entirely appropriate for an employer to not hire smokers; it's just economics at this point.
Quite frankly, I think it would be smart if employers did the same thing with the chronically obese. Obesity is the leading cause of death in Covid patients, amonth other diseases. MSNBC said the other day that in the USA in the last 18 months 78% of Covid deaths were patients who were obese. That's a key driver of dying with Covid; obesity. Obesity is a killer in general, but Covid is brutal with obesity.
Actually it does appear that OC does have a mask mandate in place but just doesn't publicize it well:
Is it not obvious?
Actually it does appear that OC does have a mask mandate in place but just doesn't publicize it well:
Masking Requirements.
COVID-19 Resources | Orange County California - Health Care Agency
While the Emergency response has ended with the end of the National Public Health Emergency in May 2023, COVID continues to circulate and affect many in the community. Prevention, testing and treatment remain important in controlling the spread and severity of illness. Vaccines will remain...occovid19.ochealthinfo.com
It was updated on August 20th to include the following which applies to ALL indoor businesses:
The neighborhoods are nice, yes. Orange County is beautiful. The people, on the other hand…
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And as I posted an article previously there are starting to be major venues in OC that are requiring masks even for the vaccinated. So a change to countywide mask mandate that includes the vaccinated is likely not far behind.
Yes, every single one.All 3.3 Million people in OC? Every single person in a county of 3.3 Million?
Or just the botoxed real housewives in Newport Beach with a leased Mercedes, a triple-mortaged home, and a maxed out Nordstrom card?
Well if the following places in OC can require proof of vaccinations to be seated then surely Denny's can too:Sure. You just show your Federal Vaccine Card to the restaurant hostess who scans the card's QR code on her scanner and it automatically lets the restaurant know you are fully vaccinated and may be seated indoors.
Oh, wait... none of that exists.
Just like always, it's the honor system on vaccinated and not.
Orange County is highly vaccinated.
USA = 51.6% Fully Vaccinated
California = 54.6% Fully Vaccinated
LA County = 55.8% Fully Vaccinated
Orange County = 57.7% Fully Vaccinated
Orange County coronavirus tracker: Cases, vaccines, maps and more
Orange County coronavirus tracker: Cases, vaccines, maps and more The coronavirus pandemic continues to take a toll across Orange County. Here is the latest information available from the county an…
