diff --git a/_posts/2021-01-27-Covid.md b/_posts/2021-01-27-Covid.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..8f19119723f7 --- /dev/null +++ b/_posts/2021-01-27-Covid.md @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +--- +layout: post +title: Fact vs Fear +--- + +Why aren't I going out? +What's the risk of + 1. Getting a mild Covid case (a few days home in bed) + 2. Getting a severe Covid case (need to be hospitalized) + 3. Getting a fatal Covid case + +How do I mitigate the risk? + +What are the trade-offs of the mitigation? Is the trade-off worth it? + +Wish I could go back in time and choose to have two (separate) weeks of being home sick in bed instead of the choice I did make of: + - No Travel + - No Socializing + - No Going Out to Hear Music + +I think I made the wrong trade-off. I gave up a lot the last two years. I would have rather had the two weeks of being sick. + +## Social Responsibility + +I want to be a good citizen and + - Not spread Covid to any one else + - Not add to overwhelming hospitals + +Peter Attia podcast: + +One-way masking. People should mask to protect themselves. + +Osterholm podcast: + +He wants his grandkids in school, but not if there's a huge snow storm. Better to stay home for a week until the storm passes. + +--