willtravel
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I do not know or understand all the in's and out's of this virus but when you get back from vaca , would you get tested right away? Does this virus show up that quickly even after say a week of waiting before test?
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Casper Gutman
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The post was not baseless. If you are going to WDW - or any place where large groups of people congregate - you are substantially increasing your risk and the risk of everyone you come in contact with for several weeks - and everyone they come in contact with. If you are flying to WDW, it’s significantly riskier.
This is a lousy situation. People shouldn’t panic, but they should behave sensibly and minimize risk. The worst thing do to, however, is to put your hands over your eyes and pretend the lousy situation isn’t there.
Andrew C
You know what's funny?
The poster said there is a good chance of getting COVID by going to WDW. What does good chance mean? And where does this information come from? Again. Unnecessary exaggeration. I think it is safe to say going out of your home around others will increase risk. But there is not a clear way to say how much of an increase it is by leaving your home and going to WDW. Increased risk? Sure. A good chance of getting it? Hardly. Posting nonsense doesn’t do any good. And defending nonsense is ridiculous. The threat is real. No need to talk baloney.
Casper Gutman
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How about this truthful formulation: visiting WDW - especially if you fly - is one of the riskiest things you can legally do at the moment.
Andrew C
You know what's funny?
That’s a fine opinion to have. I wouldn’t agree. But neither of us can prove it.
GoofGoof
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The incubation period for symptoms to show up is up to 14 days, but you are contagious before the symptoms show up. They say to self quarantine for 14 days because if you have no symptoms by then you most likely either were not infected or are already over it. I think It is possible to get infected and not test positive immediately but I think within a few days you would test positive even without symptoms. I wouldn’t rush to get tested right away the next day after I got back, but if you go a few days later it cuts short your 14 day period waiting for symptoms. In my case I was planning to go last week of August and my kids start school a week later so rather than missing a week of school quarantining for 14 days I was going to get them tested and same for myself for going back to work.
TrainsOfDisney
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Not that it’s being enforced in this country but that’s not what the quarantine laws say. It doesn’t say quarantine for 14 days OR get tested.
oceanbreeze77
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DisneyDebRob
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I think we all should call out misinformation on both sides, even if you find it’s someone that usually sides with you. (not you, generally speaking) Right now facts is what we all need. Misinformation, if it’s a opinion, still not good.
Chi84
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This is so true. The CDC estimates that the actual number of infected Americans is 10 times the number confirmed. The number they gave was 24 million, which put the rate of infected at about 6%. That means 94% of Americans have not been infected. Anyone who thinks those numbers somehow minimize the danger posed by this virus is not thinking clearly.
The 6% number effectively shut down the economy for 4 months and nearly overwhelmed our healthcare systems. The 6% number means that herd immunity is not going to happen without a vaccine and that if and when one is available, a whole lot of doses are going to be needed and the government is going to be faced with a large number of people who just will not get it. The fact that 94% of Americans have not yet been infected means it's more important than ever to be vigilant about measures to prevent the spread of the virus because the vast majority of Americans can still get it. Social distancing is the thing that works best, although most people are tired of it and would rather just put on a mask and get back to doing things the same way they did before. I have no doubt masks help prevent the spread, but not if they're being worn under someone's chin or hanging off their ear. These are masks, not some kind of magic talisman.
The actual facts and real numbers are scarier than some guy running around with his hair on fire about having to walk through air where someone may have yawned an hour ago. Regardless of theory or laboratory experiments, the CDC is not saying that this is how the virus is actually being spread. The evidence is still being gathered, and more information becomes available every day, but writing nonsense in order to create panic does no good.
Kingoglow
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Here is the latest data on the idea of a herd immunity:
Spain's coronavirus antibodies study adds evidence against herd immunity
Spain's large-scale study on the coronavirus indicates just 5% of its population has developed antibodies, strengthening evidence that a so-called herd immunity to Covid-19 is "unachievable," the medical journal the Lancet reported on Monday.
Spain's coronavirus antibodies study adds evidence against herd immunity
Spain's large-scale study on the coronavirus indicates just 5% of its population has developed antibodies, strengthening evidence that a so-called herd immunity to Covid-19 is "unachievable," the medical journal the Lancet reported on Monday.
GoofGoof
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I’m not saying anyone has to be tested, it has nothing to do with any laws. I’m just saying if I were to go somewhere where there’s a higher chance of infection I would not return home and just go about my life. I would either quarantine for the 14 days or if that’s not practical get a test. It’s my prerogative to not want to infect people I know and/or love. I’m sure other people don’t care and will just go about their life assuming they are fine. I couldn’t do that. Just my personal opinion.
Jrb1979
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Its not nonsense what I posted. Where I live there has been NO new cases of Covid. The chances of me getting it is very low. Now if I were to go to Disney where cases are skyrocketing my chances, even with all measures in place, are very high that I will get it. Yeah you are right you are better off staying home
Miss Bella
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Why aren’t people getting reinfected then?
Andrew C
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define “very high”
DisneyDebRob
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Andrew C
You know what's funny?
View attachment 481845This is from the Texas medical Covid staff and others ranking most risky to less risky. I’m not saying this is whatevs real. Always has to be a disclaimer it seems anymore when you post.
attending a wedding is only moderate-high risk? Now, that depends on the type of wedding, and the fun that ensues, eh?
kong1802
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View attachment 481845This is from the Texas medical Covid staff and others ranking most risky to less risky. I’m not saying this is whatevs real. Always has to be a disclaimer it seems anymore when you post.
What if you go to a bar at an amusement park? Do they cancel out?
TrainsOfDisney
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I was saying for states that require a 14 day quarantine getting a test doesn’t mean you and your kids wouldn’t also need to quarantine for 14 days. The test doesn’t cancel the quarantine.
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