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Coronavirus and Walt Disney World general discussion
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Wendy Pleakley
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There's also the stress of getting a cold and not knowing if it's COVID or not.
I've had a cold at WDW in the past. It's just something one deals with, and does their best not to make anyone else sick.
Now one might wonder if they have a cold or just minor COVID. Should they get tested? Should they isolate for two weeks?
Disney Analyst
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I fully agree, but I would hope they have plans to help businesses that invested a ton of money to reopen by the dates given, this is another big blow and the government should be assisting them thoroughly when necessary delays are enacted.
willtravel
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Could this also be that people had not been going out like they were pre Covid or more people worked from home or social distancing? I don't think anyone can say this was all because of masks.Just some food for thought. Could have sworn I heard some folks talking about this here this weekend
If someone doesn't want to wear a mask, that's up to them, and I certainly won't oppose that position. However, let's not pretend masks offer no benefit at all.
The downside of ditching masks: the return of colds, flu - The Boston Globe
Since the state’s mask mandate was lifted, face coverings have started to come off — and stay off. But according to infectious diseases doctors, the return of facial freedom might come with some downsides, like a resurgence in cases of the common cold and the flu.www.bostonglobe.com
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DisneyCane
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During the time of mask mandates and policies, I've heard plenty of people that sounded like they had a cold. Coughing, sneezing and/or sounding congested. It is a myth that there has been no other respiratory illness during COVID mitigations.Just some food for thought. Could have sworn I heard some folks talking about this here this weekend
If someone doesn't want to wear a mask, that's up to them, and I certainly won't oppose that position. However, let's not pretend masks offer no benefit at all.The downside of ditching masks: the return of colds, flu - The Boston Globe
Since the state’s mask mandate was lifted, face coverings have started to come off — and stay off. But according to infectious diseases doctors, the return of facial freedom might come with some downsides, like a resurgence in cases of the common cold and the flu.
The flu season was practically zero but I still posit that that has more to do with travel from Asia (where the yearly flu outbreak originates) being restricted than anything else.
DisneyDebRob
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Yeah.. no. When it drops to 3-6% of a usual year you have to look at the biggest reasons for it. It was virtually non existent this year. Again, doctors seem to disagree with you about the main reasons for that. Of course international travel helped in cases, but masks, social distancing and washing and sanitizing and kids not being in school, which is huge for flu transmissions were the main reasons.
A sharp drop in flu cases during COVID-19 pandemic
Precautions taken to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, including wearing masks and distancing, are likely the major reason for a steep decline of flu cases in the U.S., according to experts. The Centers…
www.hsph.harvard.edu
What Happened To The Flu?
CDC data show 2020-2021 was the mildest flu season on record.
www.forbes.com
Kevin_W
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That's a good point I had not thought of. My company sells composites resins that are used in construction (often ceiling panels) and there is quite a bit of work that goes into UL certification and fire testing for these panels. The acrylic plexiglass that has popped up everywhere probably doesn't reach those same standards.
ABQ
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Agreed. It does seem that every article similar to this, and there are many, seem to focus so hard on the mask aspect, and it certainly has its merits. But social distancing, not going out to dinner at all, working from home, not traveling. Keeping to yourself is easily as attributable to not catching a cold or flu than just wearing a mask. No one can say for sure, but if the majority of the population wear masks but behave exactly as they did in 2019, you'd see cold and flu spread again. How much, unknown, but masks are/were just 1 important factor in the entire mitigation plan.
Animaniac93-98
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Millions of Ontarians became eligible to get their second dose today. Trying to get an appointment was about as easy as getting a BG for Rise of the Resistance...
But I got one!
But I got one!
Incomudro
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The happiest place on earth closed, as did every other theme park, bars, schools, concerts, plays, movie and television production, sports events in stadiums, beaches, weddings, restaurants, churches and other religious gatherings, much public transportation to work - for those that even went to work (many still haven't gone back) - came to a stop, and masking is given virtually all the credit for reductions in rate of spread.
Fine, I'll start a COVID Awards committee and we can give out awards to the masks, the social distancing, the staying home, the everything. I can't say Plexiglass is in the running but I'm sure voters will bend if pressed.
Wendy Pleakley
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With the mention of aliens this thread has officially gone off topic for the first time ever.
But what a derailment!
Wendy Pleakley
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When I said I wanted them to bring back Alien Encounter this is NOT what I meant.
You know aliens took one look at Earth and were like... "Yeah, WDW isn't worth it anymore. Maybe if we choose another planet, they'll lower their prices."
Disney Analyst
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Look at that second dose line rising on up, yay Canada!
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Animaniac93-98
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Did I not say it would ramp up in June?
Should we assume more than 50% of 12+ with both doses by end of July? It's about 15% as of today.
Also, up to 74% of 12+ with first dose now.
Disney Analyst
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Did I not say it would ramp up in June?
Should we assume more than 50% of 12+ with both doses by end of July? It's about 15% as of today.
Also, up to 74% of 12+ with first dose now.
I do think so, just based on how fast we ramped up in May, and if most provinces are following the 8 week schedule now, definitely end of July should be a big boon.
davis_unoxx
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I love southern women
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