After a couple years of this, what we've found is that:
With all that, vaccine mandates really aren't a good idea.
Now that the virus has evolved to be less severe, and now that anti-viral treatments are widely available, we've reached a point where most vulnerable or immune-compromised people can protect themselves with N95 masks, and by controlling their home environment with air filtration & good hygiene.
Masks are still a great way to limit the spread of the virus.
Unfortunately, people who choose to protect themselves by wearing a mask in public are still criticized and derided for doing so.
- The MRNA vaccines aren't quite as safe as they were purported to be;
- They aren't nearly as effective in preventing Covid as first thought (thought they are somewhat effective);
- They ARE very effective at preventing serious cases of Covid, especially for older people;
- They're much safer than the anti-vax zealots assert;
- They're unnecessary for those who have had the disease & recovered.
With all that, vaccine mandates really aren't a good idea.
Now that the virus has evolved to be less severe, and now that anti-viral treatments are widely available, we've reached a point where most vulnerable or immune-compromised people can protect themselves with N95 masks, and by controlling their home environment with air filtration & good hygiene.
Masks are still a great way to limit the spread of the virus.
Unfortunately, people who choose to protect themselves by wearing a mask in public are still criticized and derided for doing so.
