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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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@hopefull33250 I have religious coloring books I post them in the lobby and I have one on my door . I hope these give some people comfort that we will get through this and are safe in HIS hands. Psalm 91 a very comforting chapter as is Job 11;18
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Hello Teresa, I think we're singing 2 slightly different choruses of the same song. I think we can agree about following trusted members of the medical/scientific community, but realizing even their opinions may change due to the fact that even they are learning new things daily about this very dynamic situation. As you said, in your state, there are now at least 4 strains.
I guess one of my biggest wishes (other than prevention of further deaths from the virus) is that people avoid frenzied panic created by sensationalistic media.
As your user same states, you are hopeful. That is a good trait from which we all benefit.
Be well,
Allison
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@hopeful33250, Thank you Teresa for your post. I had no idea that 4 diff. strains of the Covid virus have been detected. I'm completely relying on the information coming from our leading infectious disease experts. Opinions and actions shared by non-experts in the field are not only dangerous, because many are desperate to try anything, they are also creating shortages of meds proven to help specific-only conditions and needlessly putting vulnerable people in jeopardy of their lives.