"If you’re at high risk of serious illness or death from Covid-19, it’s time to dust off those N95 masks and place them snugly over your nose and mouth to protect yourself from a recent uptick of the virus, according to a growing number of experts.
"That advice should go all the way up to 80-year-old President Joe Biden, said Dr. Jonathan Reiner, a cardiologist.
"'Octogenarians comprise the highest-risk group for complications following Covid infection,' Reiner said.
"'At least until the numbers start to drop again, it would be appropriate for President Biden to take some precautions and wear a mask in crowds.
"Other high-risk groups include people with diabetes, cancer, chronic liver, kidney or lung disease, organ or stem cell transplants, HIV or other immunocompromising conditions, a history of heart disease or stroke, dementia or mental health issues.
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"Are Americans in the mood for masks?
"Despite the concern among experts and some institutions, Americans don’t appear to be worried enough about the recent rise in cases to change their behavior. Covid-19 was at the bottom of their list of key public health threats, according to the latest Axios/Ipsos American Health Index poll*.
"Long Covid cases in US adults are on the decline, but many continue to struggle with symptoms, studies show
"The number of adults who say they wear a mask in public sometimes or at all times continues to decline, the poll found, while 82% haven’t taken a home Covid-19 test in the past week.
"Regardless of how you may feel about wearing a mask, the reality is that Covid-19 is here to stay, experts said, and we will need to continue to adapt."
* Axios/Ipsos American Health Index poll.
On COVID, 50% somewhat or strongly agree the pandemic is over, compared to 62% in May.
The percentage of people who wear a mask some or all of the time has dropped by half over the past six months, to 15%.
69% say contracting COVID poses small or no risk to their health and well-being.
95% say they've taken one or fewer COVID tests at home in the past week.
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Now, what is making people so defiant when it comes to wearing a simple thing like a mask? If you are coughing or sneezing, the mask blocks the germs so that other people won't catch it. COVID is airborne. COVID is contagious. So you want to try to prevent others from getting it. What is so terrible about that?
Just because 80 year old Joe Biden infamously said that COVID is over, it doesn't mean it is over. Just because he doesn't wear a mask doesn't mean you shouldn't wear one.
You wear a mask, get vaccinated, and keep your distance from large groups because it's the right thing to do. After nearly 4 years and millions of deaths, you'd think Americans would be smarter.
Instead they are whining and saying "We will not comply" and throwing childish tantrums like the headline seen on Fox Business that said "Uproar as voters ask are botched COVID mandates coming back." The only "uproar" I see is coming from anti-maskers and anti-vaxxers, who haven't stopped resisting since 2020.
Be smart. Set an example. Do the right thing.
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