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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(108,035 posts)
Sun Jul 12, 2020, 01:49 PM Jul 2020

Surgeon general says U.S. can reverse coronavirus surge in a few weeks 'if everyone does their part'

Surgeon General Jerome Adams said Sunday the U.S. can reverse course and control the latest outbreaks of the coronavirus in just a few weeks if people follow social distancing and hygiene guidelines to prevent the spread of the potentially fatal virus.

"Together we can turn this thing around in just two to three weeks if everyone does their part, more studies coming out showing the effectiveness of face coverings," Adams said on CBS's "Face the Nation," adding that the disease course is about two to three weeks.

"Just as we've seen cases skyrocket, we can turn this thing around in two to three weeks if we can get a critical mass of people wearing face coverings, practicing at least 6 feet of social distance, doing the things we know are effective," he said. "And it's important for the American people to understand when we're talking about the fall, we have the ability to turn this around very quickly if people will do the right thing."


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CBS's Margaret Brennan asked Adams if he regrets comments he made in March urging Americans to stop buying masks, claiming then that they were not effective.

"I was saying that then because everything we knew about coronaviruses before that point told us that people were not likely to spread when asymptomatic," he said.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/surgeon-general-says-us-can-reverse-coronavirus-surge-in-a-few-weeks-if-everyone-does-their-part/ar-BB16DZe0?li=BBnb7Kz

Problem is everyone has to participate. There are always a few selfish assholes who'll fuck it up for everyone else.
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Surgeon general says U.S. can reverse coronavirus surge in a few weeks 'if everyone does their part' (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2020 OP
Until Trump and Fox News orders this we will remain in this shithole. Kablooie Jul 2020 #1
You're right. These guidelines won't be followed or enfor3as long as Trump is in office. Arkansas Granny Jul 2020 #13
Good luck with that. Turbineguy Jul 2020 #2
Masks are very important . . . Iliyah Jul 2020 #3
It matters greatly what type of mask. Ghost Dog Jul 2020 #18
The CDC has lost all credibility under Trump. liberalmuse Jul 2020 #4
Trump and his Magats are more concerned about using Covid to kill blacks and Latinx people DSandra Jul 2020 #5
Might happen IF everyone does their part, but THAT won't happen elleng Jul 2020 #6
Fuck him malaise Jul 2020 #7
"If everyone does their part" needs to start at the top. Talk to Trump first. Midnight Writer Jul 2020 #8
I haven't had to deal with anyone mouthing off to me about my mask (maybe because Arkansas Granny Jul 2020 #15
We have a Surgeon General? Iggo Jul 2020 #9
You want to root for this guy, him being a black surgeon general and all... brush Jul 2020 #10
Trump and the GOP let the country get overrun by virus. C_U_L8R Jul 2020 #11
I live in Florida Chainfire Jul 2020 #12
Hey jerome....bullshit. spanone Jul 2020 #14
Gumbah!1 UTUSN Jul 2020 #16
Um, Dr. Adams... ProfessorGAC Jul 2020 #17

Kablooie

(18,634 posts)
1. Until Trump and Fox News orders this we will remain in this shithole.
Sun Jul 12, 2020, 01:52 PM
Jul 2020

And Trump can't order it because it would make him look weak to order it so late.

We will have to wait for the next administration before we get it under control.

Turbineguy

(37,343 posts)
2. Good luck with that.
Sun Jul 12, 2020, 01:53 PM
Jul 2020

Until Trump's supporters start dying in droves, and, Trump figures out what that could mean, we'll stay in the shit.

 

Ghost Dog

(16,881 posts)
18. It matters greatly what type of mask.
Sun Jul 12, 2020, 03:01 PM
Jul 2020

A simple cloth mask, black or not, is potentially worse than useless.

A simple but proper surgical mask will help prevent you from spreading the virus to others if you have it. This is the best option

N95/N98 masks will not prevent you from spreading the virus but will help you not to receive the virus from others.

Only full hospital quarantine-type medical face - coverings provide anything close to full protection.

Physical distancing is the most important measure, but be aware that the virus can travel more than six feet in droplets /aerosols outside in a breeze or indoors through aircon, and especially if projected by a sneezer/cougher/shouter/singer/trumpet-player...

liberalmuse

(18,672 posts)
4. The CDC has lost all credibility under Trump.
Sun Jul 12, 2020, 01:56 PM
Jul 2020

The CDC should have come out with this months ago, but instead, seem to back off when Trump gives them the word.

DSandra

(999 posts)
5. Trump and his Magats are more concerned about using Covid to kill blacks and Latinx people
Sun Jul 12, 2020, 01:57 PM
Jul 2020

And killing old people is ok for them because “they were going to die anyway.”

If you look at who is getting the disease and dying from it, it heavily skews latinx, blacks, and Native American.

elleng

(130,974 posts)
6. Might happen IF everyone does their part, but THAT won't happen
Sun Jul 12, 2020, 01:59 PM
Jul 2020

because 'their' 'leader' did

Sorry, Doc, too late.

Midnight Writer

(21,768 posts)
8. "If everyone does their part" needs to start at the top. Talk to Trump first.
Sun Jul 12, 2020, 02:16 PM
Jul 2020

I am already doing "my part", but I am surrounded by MAGAts who not only refuse to mask up, but mouth off to me when I do.

Arkansas Granny

(31,518 posts)
15. I haven't had to deal with anyone mouthing off to me about my mask (maybe because
Sun Jul 12, 2020, 02:39 PM
Jul 2020

I'm an old lady), but I have had people tell me it's not that bad and I shouldn't worry about it.

brush

(53,788 posts)
10. You want to root for this guy, him being a black surgeon general and all...
Sun Jul 12, 2020, 02:19 PM
Jul 2020

but sorry, either he's not too bright saying we can beat this in 2-3 weeks, or he's drank the purple Kool-Aid all the other trump sycophants drink.

Two weeks? Who scripted that for him, Stephen Miller?

ProfessorGAC

(65,076 posts)
17. Um, Dr. Adams...
Sun Jul 12, 2020, 02:56 PM
Jul 2020

...why would you have EVER told people to stop buying masks?
Even if the "data" didn't confirm asymptomatic transmission, it didn't have the power to refute it, either.
And, many viral diseases ARE known to be transmitted in the presymptomatic period. You know, Jerome, there's DATA THAT SHOWS THAT!
Why anybody in his position would ever discourage preventative measures is distressing.
His judgment and competence are both called into question.
So,

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