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Masks are essential to "Business as Usual"
Businesses are re-opening across the USA and officials are lifting Stay-At-Home Orders. Bars are starting to see patrons again; nail salons are reopening their doors and people are rushing back to feel a sense of normalcy that had been lost as a result of being stuck at home for two months. Naturally, the people of America want to return to life as usual before the pandemic. People want to visit friends, and not fear if they are keeping six-feet between them. However, the laxing of Stay-At-Home Orders does not imply the laxing of personal responsibility. Coronavirus has not been eliminated. Crowded public spaces still pose a tremendous health risk. If you do not wear PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) in public, then you put your life at risk as well as everyone around you.
The incubation period of the Coronavirus is still a lurking danger in our return to public spaces. Many infected individuals do not experience immediate symptoms and can spread the disease to others without knowing that they are COVID-positive. While most people know how to seclude themselves from work and home when they are sick, individuals who are unaware that they are sick have no perceived reason to do this. Asymptomatic carriers will continue to live their daily lives and spread their germs to others, potentially endangering their health. But there is a solution to this unwitting spreading of germs. A recent study and simulation from an international team of researchers concluded that “If 80% of a closed population were to don a mask, COVID-19 infection rates would statistically drop to approximately one-twelfth the number of infections.” If everyone were to wear masks, then asymptomatic carriers would actively reduce the spread of coronavirus by blocking the droplets they spread through your mouths and nose. Additionally, you can continue to make a conscious effort to keep your distance from other people whenever possible and wash your hands regularly.
People in the United States must continue to follow personal protection guidelines. COVID-19 is not a common disease, and it calls for uncommon protocol. The virus’ ability to spread poses a great risk to public health and to those who do not take the initiative to protect themselves and others. As of May Fifteenth,, 1,412,121 cases of Covid19 have been reported in the United States with 85,990 deaths (hyperlink) since the CDC began keeping public record in late January. The mortality rate equating a little higher than six percent. In contrast, the CDC has reported that from October 1, 2019, through April 4, 2020 there have been (at most) 56,000,000 cases of Influenza with high estimates of mortality being 62,000 equating to a mortality rate that does not even crack one-half of a percent. COVID-19 is especially deadly to individuals with heart conditions, asthma, and obesity, all of which are wide-spread medical issues among the American population. The flu and COVID-19 are not the same. Personal precautions are essential to protecting yourself and those around you. Coronavirus is still a dangerous threat to public safety. Unwillingness to wear PPE in public is a danger to yourself and your loved ones.
Individuals must take personal responsibility in order to ensure the safety of both themselves and others by wearing a face mask as businesses re-open. Even if you feel that you personally can deal with the effects of the virus, you can responsibly protect your neighbor by following simple safety measures. This is not a time for Americans to let their guard down. We owe it to one-another to keep each other safe.
Businesses are re-opening across the USA and officials are lifting Stay-At-Home Orders. Bars are starting to see patrons again; nail salons are reopening their doors and people are rushing back to feel a sense of normalcy that had been lost as a result of being stuck at home for two months. Naturally, the people of America want to return to life as usual before the pandemic. People want to visit friends, and not fear if they are keeping six-feet between them. However, the laxing of Stay-At-Home Orders does not imply the laxing of personal responsibility. Coronavirus has not been eliminated. Crowded public spaces still pose a tremendous health risk. If you do not wear PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) in public, then you put your life at risk as well as everyone around you.
The incubation period of the Coronavirus is still a lurking danger in our return to public spaces. Many infected individuals do not experience immediate symptoms and can spread the disease to others without knowing that they are COVID-positive. While most people know how to seclude themselves from work and home when they are sick, individuals who are unaware that they are sick have no perceived reason to do this. Asymptomatic carriers will continue to live their daily lives and spread their germs to others, potentially endangering their health. But there is a solution to this unwitting spreading of germs. A recent study and simulation from an international team of researchers concluded that “If 80% of a closed population were to don a mask, COVID-19 infection rates would statistically drop to approximately one-twelfth the number of infections.” If everyone were to wear masks, then asymptomatic carriers would actively reduce the spread of coronavirus by blocking the droplets they spread through your mouths and nose. Additionally, you can continue to make a conscious effort to keep your distance from other people whenever possible and wash your hands regularly.
People in the United States must continue to follow personal protection guidelines. COVID-19 is not a common disease, and it calls for uncommon protocol. The virus’ ability to spread poses a great risk to public health and to those who do not take the initiative to protect themselves and others. As of May Fifteenth,, 1,412,121 cases of Covid19 have been reported in the United States with 85,990 deaths (hyperlink) since the CDC began keeping public record in late January. The mortality rate equating a little higher than six percent. In contrast, the CDC has reported that from October 1, 2019, through April 4, 2020 there have been (at most) 56,000,000 cases of Influenza with high estimates of mortality being 62,000 equating to a mortality rate that does not even crack one-half of a percent. COVID-19 is especially deadly to individuals with heart conditions, asthma, and obesity, all of which are wide-spread medical issues among the American population. The flu and COVID-19 are not the same. Personal precautions are essential to protecting yourself and those around you. Coronavirus is still a dangerous threat to public safety. Unwillingness to wear PPE in public is a danger to yourself and your loved ones.
Individuals must take personal responsibility in order to ensure the safety of both themselves and others by wearing a face mask as businesses re-open. Even if you feel that you personally can deal with the effects of the virus, you can responsibly protect your neighbor by following simple safety measures. This is not a time for Americans to let their guard down. We owe it to one-another to keep each other safe.
Written by Sean Clay Walker, worker-owner of Influencers for Action inc.
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We hosted an invite-only event in New York City on the evening of November 6th, 2019!
We are pivoting our growth strategy in the face of COVID-19. At the outset of 2020, we planned a large voter registration promotion with our new and original influencer-members! Our New York City influencer recruitment event yielded progress for the co-op with the addition of our most popular influencer-member yet: Eileen Rhein (@lighttravelsfaster) with 200,000 followers. However, we will now use our assets to promote public mask usage in the interest of public health. Stay tuned for updates as we develop new options for businesses to utilize influencer marketing in a cost-effective manner that supports our media promotions, and stay safe!