@MWZH1 @mattlargey My earlier point covered that partially. The science has overall pointed to effectiveness of masks (various degree of various types). It’s notable the absolute lack of flu this…

@myplates coming up on my first renewal after a 10-yr term. Is there a way to renew for a multi-year period instead of just the annual to the county?

@MWZH1 @mattlargey You’ll have to forgive those on this site with poor reading comprehension as this analogy sounds like you’re inferring a rain dance and a mask during a pandemic…

@Brendan_m_Hodge The reason is both RSV admits and COVID admits are straining the system. Just one, probably could handle. With both, it is at a breaking point in some areas.

@Brendan_m_Hodge Another aspect of it, which is tangential but not at the same time, is—in TX at least—there is an unusual summer surge of RSV. Usually a Dec/Jan season here,…

@MWZH1 @mattlargey In either case, we wear masks pointlessly. The harm is annoyance. If the masks are effective and we don’t wear them, the harm is severe. In the scheme…