COVID-19, the fear of the flu

@mayofeb2020 Well said! Thanks for sharing that.

To All in this Discussion Group:

I just noticed that the title of this discussion is: COVID-19, the fear of the flu. It seems as if some of us, including myself, have veered off this topic. So, let's give it a try to go back to our original topic.

Thanks to all of you very thoughtful, kind people!

I understand that COVID19 is far more easy to catch...but, I also read that 80 per cent of people who catch it , recover....but I am guided by CDC and my own PCM...one problem for me is...the information seems to change a lot....mainly about wearing masks....since my last telemed, mask wearing went from optional to stay safe/wearing mask..thanks....just thought I’d throw in my 2 & 1/2 cents.

I suppose info changes a lot because we are all learning about the virus as well as doctors and CDC. I personally think masks will help if someone is coughing or sneezing but not 100%. I hope this virus burns off this summer. I just want to hug my grandkids!

@robbie1956- To say the least, about COVID-19, it has been a challenging and chaotic ride for everyone concerning all information that has been disseminated to the public. Even the most reliable sources of information sometimes have disagreed, testing has been either unavailable or not done by a well trained and competent technician. Since this is such a new group of viruses without standard guidance for everything concerning it I think that we have to trust our gut feelings as to whether to wear a mask or not.

Our Dr. Greg Poland helps to answer many of the latest questions which you might find helpful.

what have you decided to do, wear or not wear a mask?

@ret18- Hello. There is still so much more that we have to learn about SARS Cov-2. We just don't know if the virus will act as temperature rises, as it has in the south and southwest. I think that we shall just have to wait and see.

Missing family, and especially grandchildren is very very rough on everyone! Do you Zoom or skype with them? How old are they?

Hi, @ret18, I'll be wearing my mask for awhile yet; it just makes me feel better if approaching others but I could really use a haircut and a hug from my grands. I get to see and hear them occasionally on Zoom but not as often as a "greedy grammer" would like and it definitely not the same as a real person hug! Do you talk with yours or get to visit on Zoom or Skype?

@merpreb, Thank you, Merry, for sharing the helpful podcast from Dr. Poland. His manner and factual words are calming!

@fiesty76- Isn't he just great! I send all of his podcasts to FB and my family!

@merpreb Yes, he is! What a good idea to forward and share his excellent podcasts with others.