Covid-19 Controversy

2020 is the year of Covid-19. So much turmoil. So many rumors. So many deaths. I myself am not a total believer that Covid-19 is anything more than a new strain of the flu, like the pandemic of the Swine Flu. My husband had the Swine Flu and nearly died since he has Asthma. I personally have an insight through my Sister in CA who is a Nurse. So I believe that Covid is a new strain of flu, just worse than Swine Flu. All those deaths are not truly a result of Covid. Hospitals are getting extra money for marking deaths from other illnesses as Covid. Other hospital deaths are on the low side then they normally are so this supports that theory. It's normal for people to die in Nursing Homes. If a pandemic of the flu is introduced it would easily affect many of the residents even causing more deaths. To wear a mask or not wear a mask? I believe this is personal choice. I reside in the Commonwealth of Virginia and many people don't like being told to wear a mask. Mostly because it treads upon their rights. So it's like a mix of 50/50. However, employees are required in every establishment, if not they lose their jobs which I view as unfair. I often see older people wearing masks. I wear one because I hated getting the Swine Flu and don't want to get a stronger strain of the flu and miss going on outings with family. I also have a compromised immune system so it makes sense for me to wear one. There have been times I have forgotten. I don't get all stressed out and Lysol everything. Only once in a while do I even use hand sanitizer when leaving a place. However, if you feel safer always wearing a mask and using tons of Lysol then so be it. Each person has their personal beliefs and choices. This piece, I feel, is going to gander alot of criticism. Let's see who's reading my blog.