What do anti-masking groups have to do with anti-vaccination groups and why are they joining forces?
I should be well condemned in the comments tomorrow. Thankfully, between the caterpillars that are twice the size of my index finger that are munching on my tomato plants and an office that is now 30 % busier than before COVID 19, I won't have time to read comments this week. Caterpillar advice greatly appreciated.
This just plain disturbs me. From an article in the CBC today:
"As more regions across the country adopt mandatory masking policies in an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19, some anti-masking groups are joining forces with anti-vaccination proponents and adopting their techniques to spread misinformation and amplify their message." You can find the article here: https://bit.ly/39wDI28
I did not write it, I am just quoting it but I have to ask, do these two groups have anything to do with one another other than the questionable purpose of disseminating mistrust in the scientific and medical communities? Just asking the question. I won't attempt to answer it except to say, if the reason you exist is to go against the established scientific evidence in order to create confusion and chaos, I question the motivation. I just don't get it. Creating distrust in medical guidance during a pandemic can have dire consequences. Like death. And by the way, no one on the planet has said the a COVID 19 vaccine will be mandatory. So why spread the rumour that it will be mandatory and because of that we had better fight for our rights if not our very existence? Just does not make sense. Thankfully, only 14 % of people in Canada are opposed to wearing a mask.
On the topic of masks, I have seen a lot of people wearing theirs hanging from one ear. Not a good idea. Here is a May 2020 youtube video that reviews the proper way to put a mask on and take a mask off:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PsMbDsAOi4
The number of cases of COVID 19 globally has doubled in the last 6 weeks to over 16 million. Many countries that had their virus under control are now struggling with a surge in numbers including Australia, Belgium and Spain. The pressure we put on the virus to keep it under control needs to be sustained. Once we turn our backs in complacency, even for just a moment, it takes off again.
Ontario reported 119 new cases which is not bad at all but the cases in BC are up along with cases in Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan. Nationally, the new case total was almost 700 which is higher than it has been in weeks.
Of the 119 in Ontario, 76 , or nearly 64 % were in people under age forty which seems to be the trend across the country. I have one intense plea to make concerning this; to all of you older young people, please, please follow the social distance, mask wearing, no gathering in large social group guidelines. Do it for the younger young people who would like to have a chance at getting an elementary and secondary school education. You know, the education you may already be taking for granted. Do it for the kids so that they can safely return to school in the fall. I think we need to sell T shirts that say, " Do it for the kids!"
I am hearing more and more infectious disease experts talk about a COVID 19 vaccine as if it is a sure thing, not just a dream and this is fabulous news. All bets are on that we will be watching the world roll out a COVID 19 vaccine in 2021. The largest vaccine trial in the world is taking place in the USA and will enrol 30,000 participants. YES. They will stand on their feet and lead the world again. After the election please. Kudos to you our beautiful neighbours. Takes a lot to keep you down!
Our present COVID 19 struggle will be over before you know it but not now. Don't take you eye off the ball, your hand off the wheel you ear off the track....you get what I mean. Stay solid in your resolve to adhere to the guidelines.
BE ever so amazed at the incredible scientific collaboration that will lead us to the end of this pandemic. I love scientists!
Anne-Marie
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