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I absolutely agree one should be cautious of COVID 19 and other airborne viruses but unless the other person is obviously sick or has had contact with another sick person, it doesn't make sense to mask up. Coming from someone who had COVID while birthing my first child after having it previously, the symptoms of it were of the common cold. Of course it affects everyone differently. My daughter has been sick ONCE in the last two years. Literally all of once. Again, everyone's immune system is different and my daughter doesn't go to daycare. But I still don't allow her around anyone who is sick to avoid spreading the germs and what not. You are absolutely allowed to your views. Just thought I'd share mine as well on the topic.

Hi:) I can address what u said just to clear up any misinformation: 1. Illnesses (including Covid) can be asymptomatic. That means that they don’t have to show symptoms in a person for them to pass on the illness to another person. In addition, there’s something called an “incubation period” this is when the virus is first settling into the body and that’s typically before the infected person starts showing symptoms but they can still be contagious. That’s why it definitely does make sense to mask up bc a person with covid can spread the virus whether it is obvious they have Covid or not. Here’s a link to this information: https://www.verywellhealth.com/incubation-period-meaning-8420756

2. I’m sorry to hear u had Covid during birth. And it’s nice to hear that ur infection was mild. Unfortunately even mild cases can lead to long COVID which can affect any and all organs in the body including the brain, heart, and lungs. In addition, even one Covid infection weakens the immune system making us more susceptible to other illnesses. That’s why this particular virus is so insidious bc it can create so many long-term issues that aren’t always discussed or noted when speaking of Covid. Here’s a link to this information: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/heart-problems-after-covid https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/does-covid-19-damage-the-brain https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/study-sheds-new-light-severe-covids-long-term-brain-impacts

3. I appreciate ur anecdote of ur daughter being sick once (all caps!) in the last two years. That’s great news! I will however reference the asymptomatic note in the first response to say that she’s been sick once that you’re aware of, which is a really scary thing to acknowledge! That this particular virus could have infected her multiple times already as a young person who’s still forming her immune system, brain, and personality could be influenced by a viral pathogen. It’s scary to think about how this virus might affect her throughout the years! I know it’s scary for me and that’s why I created this group: to create some harm reduction and allow my kids to socialize in a space that recognizes the long-term effects of Covid and centers community care.

Lastly I will say thank you for giving me the opportunity to fill u in with some info on why Covid is still a big deal. And to share this info with anyone who might read these comments! Our government has truly failed us in this matter which is why I’m taking my health and my family’s health into my own hands :) Additionally, feel free not to join the group if it doesn’t align with ur values! ❤️

@M'ele I definitely think one should be cautious with any virus, definitely. I understand your views on the subject and I respect it even if I don't completely agree with it. Although I do appreciate you for taking the time to explain.