Although many of our readers expressed worries and took precautions, some said they rarely thought about the virus at all.
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wave might have some staying power,” he wrote. “Coronavirus levels in California wastewater have been ‘high’ or ‘very high’ for seven straight weeks, with no sign of cresting.” Infections are rising as the virus mutates and spreads more easily. The FLiRT subvariants now dominate the U.S. caseload. Hospitalizations have, thankfully, not spiked, and the risk of developing long
. The hundreds of responses you shared revealed a range of concern, from the extremely cautious to the “not at all” worried. “It's mostly an afterthought/inconvenience in my community now,” wrote Joseph S. of Hermosa Beach. “ ‘Oh sorry to hear, get well soon.’ I think the average person in my social group is about the same, with exceptions for people close to older/vulnerable family members.
and either how it was never a big deal or how 'oh, the first three times I got it were nothing but then the fourth time kicked my butt.'” — Sarah B., Los Angeles “The precautions I take are minimal compared to the height of the pandemic. I don’t wear a mask, although I’m always on alert for people who are coughing and sneezing. I do my best to avoid or step away from them. At restaurants or bars, I prefer sitting outside but if inside, I’m mindful of the ventilation system.' — Bob Z.
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