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Hide Ya Wives, Hide Ya Kids: Worldwide Coronavirus Pandemic!
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The only ones I have empathy for are those who have already been infected and recovered who can show measurable antibody and/or T cell immune responses. IMO, these people should at least be allowed to work without being vaccinated (while masked, obviously) until their antibodies have waned significantly.
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If you have time, listen to today's "In The Bubble" podcast by Andy Slavitt with guests Peter Hotez and Richard Corsi. It's all about kids, school, and Delta.
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A check left hook to your Father in Law's jaw is very appropriate in this situation
A check left hook to your Father in Law's jaw is very appropriate in this situation
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ha! unfortunately, he's a big beast with super fast hands and good grappling. overall a pretty nice guy too.
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Most conservatives are but it has to be done.
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COVID-19 cases in metro Atlanta schools: Aug. 9, 2021
School districts in Cherokee, Cobb and Gwinnett counties reported the highest numbers.
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First two weeks of school for a lot of districts and already seeing a ton of cases being reported. This is heading straight back to remote learning.
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Imagine the potential chaos that would've went down if the orange man got a second term in the president's seat. The Governor of Florida's nad sack would've swollen to the size of two grapefruits from the rush of testosterone that must come from the sadistic power trip he would get from having ... absolute power. Ish would be worse in every red state.
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There are some obvious problems that I have already noticed at my kids' school that are likely not unique, but could be easily addressed if the school actually cared enough to bother. They are all common sense and nothing that would even require money, but I get the sense that they are simply things that the school is doing to try and normalize the in-person experience.
#1 most important is keeping classroom doors and windows wide open for ventilation. In an effort to keep kids from being distracted and maintain a nice cool temperature, the first thing teachers do is close all the doors and windows. Especially in the morning hours before it gets hot, doors and windows should be open with a fan at each corner of the room circulating air.
#2 and nearly as important is keeping all students facing the same direction with as much spacing between desks as possible. In both of my kids' classes, students are in groups of 4 - 2x2 side by side and face to face, with zero separation between desks. This is such an obvious recipe for disaster. If 1 of those kids is sick, all 4 will get sick.
#3 they are allowing parents, guardians, and siblings on campus without masks. Students are required to wear masks indoors, but do not have to wear masks outdoors and there is no distancing requirement or even suggestion. If you want to create an environment that is as safe and healthy as possible, masks should be required from the moment anyone steps on school grounds. All snacks and meals should be eaten outdoors with appropriate distancing encouraged.
I'm sure there are more, but these are low hanging fruit that could be implemented immediately with no cost. Instead, they will wait for cases to accumulate and be reactive instead of proactive. It's a Catholic school, so I'm sure they would rather pray that the Holy Spirit keeps the kids healthy than take the necessary effort.
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wow! that’s crazy to allow other people on campus, let alone mask-less. my son starts later this month and they will still be wearing masks inside and out, lunch without masks will be held outside. kids are isolated by pods/homeroom. i think all staff have been vaccinated as well as students who meet the age requirement. i’m sure there will still be issues. again, i can’t ******* believe we are back at square one. idiots.
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I’m ready to leave the classroom. I’ve been updating my resume and am going to start applying to jobs next week. I came to terms with school shootings but having to watch out for gunmen AND infectious diseases??
I’ll pass don’t get paid enough. Especially when I have the credentials to make 2-3x my salary.
I’ll pass don’t get paid enough. Especially when I have the credentials to make 2-3x my salary.
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My wife is a teacher so I hate this time of the year and these anti vaxxers and anti maskers are making this year worse. These people should just move to Florida and leave the rest of us alone.
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I don't disagree that RSV is a serious illness for children. The part he seems to fail to understand is that the same restrictions that would work to keep kids from contracting RSV would also help keep kids safe from COVID. You know, the ones that he won't allow Florida schools to mandate...
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RSV is spread through the droplets of nose/throat. Best way is combat it is...you guessed it, MASKS
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