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Epidemiologist. Writer (Guardian, Observer etc). "Well known research trouble-maker". PhDing at @UoW Host of @senscipod Email gidmk.healthnerd@gmail.com he/him

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    1. Health Nerd‏Verified account @GidMK Jan 10

      GETTING SICK IS NOT A MORAL FAILING

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    2. Health Nerd‏Verified account @GidMK Jan 10

      Yes, this applies to COVID-19 as well. Stop blaming people for being sick

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      Health Nerd‏Verified account @GidMK Jan 10

      "But they didn't wear a mask" lots of people who DID wear a mask got COVID-19, it's not perfect protection, you can't apply morality to something that is largely out of your control

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        1. Health Nerd‏Verified account @GidMK Jan 10

          It is exactly the same vibe as "they ate cheeseburgers and now they've got diabetes", it is both more complex than that and totally unreasonable to blame physical illness on someone's moral stance

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        1. Stephen *get vaccinated* Murphy 💚 💙‏ @stevemur67 Jan 10
          Replying to @GidMK

          Agree. It is important however for people who develop symptoms of Covid to do their level best not to spread the infection to other people or groups. Self Isolate immediately Wear a mask if near other people Frequent hand washing.

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        2. Melissa‏ @Melissa2664 Jan 10
          Replying to @GidMK

          I know someone that got extremely sick and was hospitalized. She was very careful and practiced all mitigation suggestions. Even worked from home and did not go out except for groceries etc ( she is in her 40s and has diabetes). She got Covid. Nothing is 100% effective yet.

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        3. Melissa‏ @Melissa2664 Jan 10
          Replying to @Melissa2664 @GidMK

          People who blame the patient without knowing the whole story need to be educated more. Masks and distancing DO work. They substantially reduce risk of infection, but nothing is guaranteed.

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        1. (((bugs))) xo‏ @Psyllobora22 Jan 10
          Replying to @GidMK

          Totally agree, I'm grossed out by some of the stuff I've seen on this. There is a big stigma around getting and having covid as it is.

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        1. barryjohnreid2‏ @barryjohnreid21 Jan 11
          Replying to @GidMK

          Masks offer limited protection for the wearer... it’s mainly to help reduce transmission... people don’t seem to grasp this... you wear masks to help others... not yourself.

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        1. Steve Blake‏ @SteveEpiGroupie Jan 12
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          Wearing a mask certainly is in one's control.

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