Amelia PA Blog

It is known that the Covid vaccines have not been effective at stopping transmission in its tracks but how about a low tech thing called a mask? The flu and RSV are here now too. Why not try for this winter to put the masks back on? We want to be able to keep working, sending our children to daycare/school/college etc. We all want the same thing – for life to go on. What if life with these viruses this winter is so miserable – no flu and cold medications in the pharmacy, doctor’s offices filled with sick people, waiting more than 5 hours on average to be seen at your local ER – are these things we are willing to accept?

Why can’t American individualism also include risk mitigation? Did we survive cholera two centuries ago by ignorantly drinking contaminated water? Government worked with Public Health for the good of the citizens and procured safe water supplies – NYC is a good case in point. It is evident that indoor air pollution is something to be fixed. Vaccinating and masking are modalities that are transient. The way forward is cleaner air and ventilation practices. Sick office buildings need to be revamped. Indoor dining facilities should have at a minimum air purifiers to assist in making dining a safer experience.