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Countries might be loosening lockdown restrictions, but the coronavirus hasn’t gone away. There are a total of 10.3 million confirmed cases of infected worldwide and 2.59 million of these are in the United States alone, according to Johns Hopkins University. Brazil stands in second place with over 1.37 million cases while Russia has 640k confirmed infections. Meanwhile, India has nearly 567k cases, and the United Kingdom has 313k.
A lot of people are asking the question: why is America number 1 in the world when it comes to Covid-19 infections? It’s a complicated issue with no easy answers. However, some people on the internet are posting anecdotal evidence about how "bad" some Americans are with following coronavirus guidelines. Scroll down to have a look, dear Pandas, and upvote your faves. Oh, and keep in mind that different sources provide slightly different numbers of people who have been infected with the virus.
You can see up-to-date details about the coronavirus pandemic by visiting the Johns Hopkins University Covid-19 dashboard right here. It’s a great tool to use for more in-depth understanding and wider context on this health crisis.
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In the US, more than 126k people have died with or because of the coronavirus. In some states, infection cases are soaring again, and plans to ease lockdown measures have been put on hold in some areas.
For example, even though the Fourth of July celebrations are approaching, Texas and some parts of California have ordered bars to close again.
On Saturday, June 27, the US recorded over 43k new coronavirus cases. Florida alone recorded 9,585 new cases in 24 hours on Saturday, which was a new daily record for the state. Georgia, Nevada, and South Carolina also reported new daily infection records.
Just to keep you on your toes, you ought to know that scientists in China have identified a new strain of flu that has the potential to become a new pandemic.
The new flu strain is carried by pigs but, according to researchers, it can infect human beings, too. There are fears that the strain could mutate even more and easily spread from human to human.
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ElusiveIntrovert 4 years ago
I agree that the medical staff needs better gear and equipment to fight this pandemic and I know that I might get trashed here but I think addressing police as killers is wrong, not every cop is a killer, most of them try to keep us safe.
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Electric Ed 4 years ago
The internet never forgets. But how does someone change 180 degrees like that in just a few years?
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troufaki13 4 years ago
I think it follows the logic of toddlers who close their eyes with their hands and think that no-one can see them
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Electric Ed 4 years ago
"if you are sick, still come, it's your right" does make it sound like an evil plot...
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Shelp 4 years ago
I think that it's Isaac Asimov who said that the US is a country where being smart and being dumb are equally worshipped. That anyone's opinion is worthy, no matter how dumb or ignorant. He said that that was the main difference between the US and the rest of the world. His words have never been truer.
Lynda Momalo 4 years ago
Is this the quote you were thinking of? "There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge."
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WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago
I do feel sorry for the intelligent US citizens that have to live with Tweety, the tangerine toddler and his Amazing Show of Totally Thoughtless Trumpturds. On the other hand: Lock down in Europe hasn't been that bad thanks to this hilarious freakshow. Mind-boggling comedy 24/7. And it's free to watch.
Parmeisan 4 years ago
My 12th grade English teacher said that every story is either Comedy or Tragedy. The US of A has proven you can do both at once.
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Grumble O'Pug 4 years ago
We sure have become a big joke with #PedoTrump at the helm
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Jo Choto 4 years ago
I have come to the conclusion that there are only two types of people in the world. The "I"s and the "we"s. The "I"s don't want to wear masks, don't want to isolate, don't want to protect others, don't care about the rights and lives of others, whether it's BLM, or LGBTQ. They are in it for themselves. And then when something bad happens to them, they want all the resources for themselves and expect to be prioritized. Then the "we"s care about everybody as much as they do about themselves. It also seems to me that the "I"s are frequently right wingers and the "we"s are often left wingers. There's my observation for the day.
deanna woods 4 years ago
Speaking as an American, not all of us behave this way. Some of us are complying with the safety protocols and doing our best to stop the spread of COVID19. What makes me mad about all of these who refuse to take it seriously is that my father, who is a kidney transplant patient, has been confined to his home for the past two months because of COVID19 and these people are running around complaining because they have to wear a mask. These people are the reason that people like my dad could get sick.
Katinka Min 4 years ago
I am pretty sure the rest of the world is not unhappy to watch dumb Americans curl up and die. But, unfortunatley, there are tons of nice and normal peeps in the US and they suffer from this idiocy, too.
Liam Walsh 4 years ago
I feel really sorry for the perfectly intelligent US citizens who have to put up with not just Trump and covidiots but also US bashing. I have always liked the Americans I have met both in the UK and when in the US.
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FABULOUS1 4 years ago
My friend died a month ago from Covid-19. Her son who is now 12 was adopted by her but prior to that he had been adopted by my best friend who died when he was 5 after being abandoned by his birth mother. I am sad that my friend died but it has been very hard knowing this little boy has known so much death in such a short life. Even if we dont think this effects us directly it is very selfish to not do you best to keep yourself and others around you protected. The idea that this is being done to destroy peoples lively hoods and small business is really stupid to me. If you dont want to wear a mask fine, keep your but at home. The cases in my area have sky rocketed since every started opening back up and I am sure part is due to back logged testing but I dont think that most of it is. I would love to get back to normal but I am not willing to risk my life, the life of my family or any strangers because I need a damn haircut or something so menial.
onitsuka 4 years ago
It's simple. American culture is predicated on individualism. This unfortunately overlaps significantly with "selfishness". Too many Americans don't take it seriously, think they know better, or just don't care about issues that can affect the collective population if it impacts them individually.
Viviane 4 years ago
I don't blame you, but the border's closed, probably for the next several months. Please vote out the MAGAt. Thanks.
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Cori 4 years ago
Less than 25% of the people in my local Walmart were wearing masks the last time I was there. It makes shopping extremely stressful, especially when they ignore social distancing and get in my bubble. Covid isn't super prevalent in my county, but it IS here. And even if it wasn't, it could show up at any time. It blows my mind that people are so flippant about this. The fact that something I can't even see could potentially kill me or my children terrifies the hell out of me. I don't care how slim the chances are, I'm wearing a mask, keeping my distance and taking every other precaution I can think of. If we had ALL done this from the start, this s**t would be over and done with and we really could go back to life as normal. Instead I get to make the difficult decision of whether or not to send my child to what will qualify as public school in a few months. And it's all because of idiots like these. I'd slap them, but that would mean getting close to them.
Heidi Zimmermann 4 years ago
I am so sorry for all those who have to deal with such "specialists" every day anew. The worst thing about it is that these people don't understand that they play Russian roulette not only with their own lives but also with the lives of every person they pass by.
von Funnyname 4 years ago
Anyone in Canada have a spare room for my girl and I to crash at for a month or so? I can't facepalm hard enough anymore.
Laura Maeflower 4 years ago
We're going to have to start a refugee program
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Hiker Chick 4 years ago
I am having my house painted. I received estimates from 4 painting companies a few weeks ago. Of the 4, only one person wore a mask. Guess which company I hired to paint my house? The prices were comparable but the fact the owner actually seemed to care about safety issues was the deciding factor.
Izuna Kazuki 4 years ago
To future America please stop makin a movie about American saving the world, please STOP!
Michelle Muirhead 4 years ago
I just gave up. The utter stupidity of these clowns is just unbelievable. First world country? Seriously? I think we are looking for at the next fall of the Roman Empire but should call it the fall of Make “Umerica “Great Again empire.
B 4 years ago
I was very fortunate to beta-read a novel called 10:59 that's being released on Amazon etc in August. Addresses this issue so well. I highly recommend it.
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Paul Martin 4 years ago
How can someone think that politics and a virus are related? If the medical body is telling the world that we all should be wearing a mask to protect other people, put your mask on and shut up. If you infect someone and they die because you are not wearing a mask, that is murder.
Ann Jeppesen 4 years ago
It never ceases too amaze me how dumb many Americans are. They're so caught up on "you don't tell me how to live my life" to think a little about others. So what if it even was a hoax (what it definitely ISN'T) what harm do it do to distance yourself from others and wearing face masks? It's not like it hurts. It's saving lives instead.
Catlady6000 4 years ago
It is very sad how all these "freedom fighters" forget that with freedom comes responsibility and consequence
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Csaba Hegedűs 4 years ago
To every picture you should've asked 'Guess the country', and every time you would've been right.
Podunkus 4 years ago (edited)
The United States has become one big, fat all-you-can-eat buffet for both SARS-CoV-2 and H1N1. Just wait until the next flu season rolls around.
Catlady6000 4 years ago
It will make this summer look like the bloom of health. Covid will likely still be rampant. These people are definitely not thinking long term, they're lack of care will just make it take longer for the pandemic to end. Wouldn't be surprised if we are the last country to be Covid free by some months
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Eric Soliday 4 years ago
When making a chart though you have to make sure that you adjust for the curve of the population. Unfortunately the first one may not be accurate
Electric Ed 4 years ago
Reading all this makes the slogan "Make America Great Again" sound like a good idea. So confusing.
Orillion 4 years ago
Why do some of these shop owners think wearing a face mask is an actual danger for their employees?
Richard Brown 4 years ago
I wonder how long it will take before America becomes an empty country ready for re-colonisation
BedaH 4 years ago
I feel pity for all the reasonable people who just have to cope with all these idiots. Hopefully COVID will take mostly these idiots, so it may be for the better in the end.
Miklós Nagy 4 years ago
People got coronavirus when they are gathering in large crowds. Except when they protest because it's a biological fact that covid-19 respects the BLM movement...
Jasmine Reid 4 years ago
Most protesters tried their best to social distance, wear masks, and use hand sanitizer. As a result, very few COVID cases have been traced back to the protests (https://www.businessinsider.com/black-lives-matter-protests-are-not-fueling-coronavirus-outbreaks-2020-6; https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/24/us/coronavirus-cases-protests-black-lives-matter-trnd/index.html, among other articles), while significantly more cases are from the anti-mask protests and the premature reopening of public spaces.
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TheDivineMs.M 4 years ago
Hey! Feel like pissing yourself off and losing all hope in humanity??? Read this!!
gaston caffaratti 4 years ago
I know they may be ignorant,dumb or reckless; but what really really troubles me is how some of these people are just so direspectful and even mean towards other people who are being cautious
*sigh*, The Yellow Teletubby 4 years ago
the only part of this that I will consider a "plan"demic is the part where we find all the people who believe COVID-19 is a hoax, and all the people who believe the bs that the people here (the example people, like the pics of people. Don't remember the word lmao) believe in, and we yeet them onto a deserted island with a suitcase each. Let them spread their diseases, and when they have a kid, we gotta bring 'em back to the mainland and raise them and educate them correctly. Please. The people that learn their lesson while on the island get to come back.
Ian Sirota 4 years ago
We live in a country where ignorance and stupidity are prized. It is beyond disheartening.
Mark Fuller 4 years ago
As with any major world event, we will continue to reflect upon it and discuss for generations. But can you imagine the great, great grand children of current Americans being taught in history classes of "The Great Plague" that persisted for a decade, wiped out 40% of America's population and destroyed the economy of a once great world power... While the rest of the planet teach their kids about "the very serious virus that had the potential to kill many more people, but was brought under control and eliminated within 18 months because the public followed strict advice from scientific and medical experts, that helped keep everyone safe." Then the kids leave the history class and head off to biology, to learn all about Darwinism.
Samantha Tej 4 years ago
I wonder how some people make it home every day. They're clearly idiots.
A 4 years ago
Watching from Canada as America crumbles is heartbreaking and frustrating. So much potential, but so little progress.It's the only country in the world where wearing a mask has become a political issue. Is science not taught in school? Does these idiots not understand how germs are spread because they've had very little education or do they just not care? My heart goes out to the intelligent Americans who are doing their part having to live amongst absolute idiots.
c smith 4 years ago
This article is amusing but saying the US is number 1 is misleading. We're number one because we have a large population, in terms of cases per capita, we're actually around 10th place.
Joran Quinten 4 years ago
Dude, covid has caused more casualties than the Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan wars COMBINED! Over a period of a couple of months!
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Frieder Leimenstoll 4 years ago (edited)
Reason 1) America is lying, to itself, constantly ...
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Malakai 4 years ago
What point, exactly, are they trying to make? Do tell. Is it that COVID-19 is fake and 125,000+ people have NOT died in the US alone? Is it that 5G towers spread the virus? Is it that wearing a mask is, in fact, NOT to protect others but a government conspiracy to silence people? What point are any of these people making except their own selfishness and ignorance? If you're so enlightened, do share what's really going on in the world that these people AREN'T idiots for acting the way they do, that they aren't recklessly and needlessly endangering lives.
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Shelp 4 years ago
I think that it's Isaac Asimov who said that the US is a country where being smart and being dumb are equally worshipped. That anyone's opinion is worthy, no matter how dumb or ignorant. He said that that was the main difference between the US and the rest of the world. His words have never been truer.
Lynda Momalo 4 years ago
Is this the quote you were thinking of? "There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge."
Load More Replies... WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago
I do feel sorry for the intelligent US citizens that have to live with Tweety, the tangerine toddler and his Amazing Show of Totally Thoughtless Trumpturds. On the other hand: Lock down in Europe hasn't been that bad thanks to this hilarious freakshow. Mind-boggling comedy 24/7. And it's free to watch.
Parmeisan 4 years ago
My 12th grade English teacher said that every story is either Comedy or Tragedy. The US of A has proven you can do both at once.
Load More Replies... Grumble O'Pug 4 years ago
We sure have become a big joke with #PedoTrump at the helm
Load More Replies... Jo Choto 4 years ago
I have come to the conclusion that there are only two types of people in the world. The "I"s and the "we"s. The "I"s don't want to wear masks, don't want to isolate, don't want to protect others, don't care about the rights and lives of others, whether it's BLM, or LGBTQ. They are in it for themselves. And then when something bad happens to them, they want all the resources for themselves and expect to be prioritized. Then the "we"s care about everybody as much as they do about themselves. It also seems to me that the "I"s are frequently right wingers and the "we"s are often left wingers. There's my observation for the day.
deanna woods 4 years ago
Speaking as an American, not all of us behave this way. Some of us are complying with the safety protocols and doing our best to stop the spread of COVID19. What makes me mad about all of these who refuse to take it seriously is that my father, who is a kidney transplant patient, has been confined to his home for the past two months because of COVID19 and these people are running around complaining because they have to wear a mask. These people are the reason that people like my dad could get sick.
Katinka Min 4 years ago
I am pretty sure the rest of the world is not unhappy to watch dumb Americans curl up and die. But, unfortunatley, there are tons of nice and normal peeps in the US and they suffer from this idiocy, too.
Liam Walsh 4 years ago
I feel really sorry for the perfectly intelligent US citizens who have to put up with not just Trump and covidiots but also US bashing. I have always liked the Americans I have met both in the UK and when in the US.
Load More Replies... FABULOUS1 4 years ago
My friend died a month ago from Covid-19. Her son who is now 12 was adopted by her but prior to that he had been adopted by my best friend who died when he was 5 after being abandoned by his birth mother. I am sad that my friend died but it has been very hard knowing this little boy has known so much death in such a short life. Even if we dont think this effects us directly it is very selfish to not do you best to keep yourself and others around you protected. The idea that this is being done to destroy peoples lively hoods and small business is really stupid to me. If you dont want to wear a mask fine, keep your but at home. The cases in my area have sky rocketed since every started opening back up and I am sure part is due to back logged testing but I dont think that most of it is. I would love to get back to normal but I am not willing to risk my life, the life of my family or any strangers because I need a damn haircut or something so menial.
onitsuka 4 years ago
It's simple. American culture is predicated on individualism. This unfortunately overlaps significantly with "selfishness". Too many Americans don't take it seriously, think they know better, or just don't care about issues that can affect the collective population if it impacts them individually.
Viviane 4 years ago
I don't blame you, but the border's closed, probably for the next several months. Please vote out the MAGAt. Thanks.
Load More Replies... Cori 4 years ago
Less than 25% of the people in my local Walmart were wearing masks the last time I was there. It makes shopping extremely stressful, especially when they ignore social distancing and get in my bubble. Covid isn't super prevalent in my county, but it IS here. And even if it wasn't, it could show up at any time. It blows my mind that people are so flippant about this. The fact that something I can't even see could potentially kill me or my children terrifies the hell out of me. I don't care how slim the chances are, I'm wearing a mask, keeping my distance and taking every other precaution I can think of. If we had ALL done this from the start, this s**t would be over and done with and we really could go back to life as normal. Instead I get to make the difficult decision of whether or not to send my child to what will qualify as public school in a few months. And it's all because of idiots like these. I'd slap them, but that would mean getting close to them.
Heidi Zimmermann 4 years ago
I am so sorry for all those who have to deal with such "specialists" every day anew. The worst thing about it is that these people don't understand that they play Russian roulette not only with their own lives but also with the lives of every person they pass by.
von Funnyname 4 years ago
Anyone in Canada have a spare room for my girl and I to crash at for a month or so? I can't facepalm hard enough anymore.
Laura Maeflower 4 years ago
We're going to have to start a refugee program
Load More Replies... Hiker Chick 4 years ago
I am having my house painted. I received estimates from 4 painting companies a few weeks ago. Of the 4, only one person wore a mask. Guess which company I hired to paint my house? The prices were comparable but the fact the owner actually seemed to care about safety issues was the deciding factor.
Izuna Kazuki 4 years ago
To future America please stop makin a movie about American saving the world, please STOP!
Michelle Muirhead 4 years ago
I just gave up. The utter stupidity of these clowns is just unbelievable. First world country? Seriously? I think we are looking for at the next fall of the Roman Empire but should call it the fall of Make “Umerica “Great Again empire.
B 4 years ago
I was very fortunate to beta-read a novel called 10:59 that's being released on Amazon etc in August. Addresses this issue so well. I highly recommend it.
Load More Replies... Paul Martin 4 years ago
How can someone think that politics and a virus are related? If the medical body is telling the world that we all should be wearing a mask to protect other people, put your mask on and shut up. If you infect someone and they die because you are not wearing a mask, that is murder.
Ann Jeppesen 4 years ago
It never ceases too amaze me how dumb many Americans are. They're so caught up on "you don't tell me how to live my life" to think a little about others. So what if it even was a hoax (what it definitely ISN'T) what harm do it do to distance yourself from others and wearing face masks? It's not like it hurts. It's saving lives instead.
Catlady6000 4 years ago
It is very sad how all these "freedom fighters" forget that with freedom comes responsibility and consequence
Load More Replies... Csaba Hegedűs 4 years ago
To every picture you should've asked 'Guess the country', and every time you would've been right.
Podunkus 4 years ago (edited)
The United States has become one big, fat all-you-can-eat buffet for both SARS-CoV-2 and H1N1. Just wait until the next flu season rolls around.
Catlady6000 4 years ago
It will make this summer look like the bloom of health. Covid will likely still be rampant. These people are definitely not thinking long term, they're lack of care will just make it take longer for the pandemic to end. Wouldn't be surprised if we are the last country to be Covid free by some months
Load More Replies... Eric Soliday 4 years ago
When making a chart though you have to make sure that you adjust for the curve of the population. Unfortunately the first one may not be accurate
Electric Ed 4 years ago
Reading all this makes the slogan "Make America Great Again" sound like a good idea. So confusing.
Orillion 4 years ago
Why do some of these shop owners think wearing a face mask is an actual danger for their employees?
Richard Brown 4 years ago
I wonder how long it will take before America becomes an empty country ready for re-colonisation
BedaH 4 years ago
I feel pity for all the reasonable people who just have to cope with all these idiots. Hopefully COVID will take mostly these idiots, so it may be for the better in the end.
Miklós Nagy 4 years ago
People got coronavirus when they are gathering in large crowds. Except when they protest because it's a biological fact that covid-19 respects the BLM movement...
Jasmine Reid 4 years ago
Most protesters tried their best to social distance, wear masks, and use hand sanitizer. As a result, very few COVID cases have been traced back to the protests (https://www.businessinsider.com/black-lives-matter-protests-are-not-fueling-coronavirus-outbreaks-2020-6; https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/24/us/coronavirus-cases-protests-black-lives-matter-trnd/index.html, among other articles), while significantly more cases are from the anti-mask protests and the premature reopening of public spaces.
Load More Replies... TheDivineMs.M 4 years ago
Hey! Feel like pissing yourself off and losing all hope in humanity??? Read this!!
gaston caffaratti 4 years ago
I know they may be ignorant,dumb or reckless; but what really really troubles me is how some of these people are just so direspectful and even mean towards other people who are being cautious
*sigh*, The Yellow Teletubby 4 years ago
the only part of this that I will consider a "plan"demic is the part where we find all the people who believe COVID-19 is a hoax, and all the people who believe the bs that the people here (the example people, like the pics of people. Don't remember the word lmao) believe in, and we yeet them onto a deserted island with a suitcase each. Let them spread their diseases, and when they have a kid, we gotta bring 'em back to the mainland and raise them and educate them correctly. Please. The people that learn their lesson while on the island get to come back.
Ian Sirota 4 years ago
We live in a country where ignorance and stupidity are prized. It is beyond disheartening.
Mark Fuller 4 years ago
As with any major world event, we will continue to reflect upon it and discuss for generations. But can you imagine the great, great grand children of current Americans being taught in history classes of "The Great Plague" that persisted for a decade, wiped out 40% of America's population and destroyed the economy of a once great world power... While the rest of the planet teach their kids about "the very serious virus that had the potential to kill many more people, but was brought under control and eliminated within 18 months because the public followed strict advice from scientific and medical experts, that helped keep everyone safe." Then the kids leave the history class and head off to biology, to learn all about Darwinism.
Samantha Tej 4 years ago
I wonder how some people make it home every day. They're clearly idiots.
A 4 years ago
Watching from Canada as America crumbles is heartbreaking and frustrating. So much potential, but so little progress.It's the only country in the world where wearing a mask has become a political issue. Is science not taught in school? Does these idiots not understand how germs are spread because they've had very little education or do they just not care? My heart goes out to the intelligent Americans who are doing their part having to live amongst absolute idiots.
c smith 4 years ago
This article is amusing but saying the US is number 1 is misleading. We're number one because we have a large population, in terms of cases per capita, we're actually around 10th place.
Joran Quinten 4 years ago
Dude, covid has caused more casualties than the Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan wars COMBINED! Over a period of a couple of months!
Load More Replies... Frieder Leimenstoll 4 years ago (edited)
Reason 1) America is lying, to itself, constantly ...
Load More Replies... Malakai 4 years ago
What point, exactly, are they trying to make? Do tell. Is it that COVID-19 is fake and 125,000+ people have NOT died in the US alone? Is it that 5G towers spread the virus? Is it that wearing a mask is, in fact, NOT to protect others but a government conspiracy to silence people? What point are any of these people making except their own selfishness and ignorance? If you're so enlightened, do share what's really going on in the world that these people AREN'T idiots for acting the way they do, that they aren't recklessly and needlessly endangering lives.
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