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COVID-19, the fear of the flu

Healthy Living | Last Active: May 31, 2020 | Replies (50)
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@team4travis

@merpreb, I appreciate you not wanting to pursue any type of political discussion on Connect. This is completely over-politicized (I'm hoping that's a word). Regardless of on which side of the fence one sits, while only following experts at the Mayo Clinic, CDC and NIH is a good practice, even that can seem confusing at times, as even the experts don't have 100% accurate facts about this ever-changing situation (just look at how the esteemed Dr. Fauci's opinions have changed from January until now). I think the best we can do is avoid hysteria and reliance on unchecked media, all the while practicing good hygiene and kindness. If anyone feels so inclined, may they include our world leaders in their prayers, praying for strength, wisdom, and good old-fashioned common sense and kindness.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | May 23, 2020

@team4travis

I do agree with most of what you say, but it is important for us to rely on the medical/scientific community for guidelines about COVID-19. While even doctors have changed their opinions about what to do in this situation it is because this is a more complex virus than it was first thought to be. For example, at one time the elderly or those who are immune-compromised were considered to be the most vulnerable. Lately, however, children are found to be extremely vulnerable as well.

This very complex virus has many different strains. Here in Michigan, we have at least four different strains of COVID-19, which makes this virus different from all the rest. Some of these strains appear to be super-spreaders. In other words, they can spread to others and infect a greater group than other strains.

I have a great deal of respect for state and national leaders who make policies based on scientific-based knowledge. Prayer for wisdom is certainly not be to negated. I believe, as I think that you do, that we need the help of the Creator in this matter.

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