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Originally Posted by Acey
We're likely looking at a COVID spike in the next fortnight regardless, as a result of shops, hair salons, etc. opening up... given the much higher transmission likelihood in enclosed spaces. This is the highest percentage of mask usage out here that I've seen at any public space in Calgary thus far.
I'd have wagered we're heading for a second lockdown before Floyd was even killed and people started assembling in masses.
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If that were true, Edmonton would have started spiking already seeing as they have been opened up for over two weeks. These protests, as well intentioned as they may be, may end up prematurely ending the lives of elderly and immuno compromised people simply because of the concentration of people.
On the bright side, if we don't spike in two weeks, maybe we can fast track more economic recovery and outdoor activities, but I hope everyone there realizes they are taking a big gamble with someone else's lives to protest how others callously treat human life. I agree with the sentiment of this rally, but its ill timed and ill conceived right now.