My first statement was meant to provide an answer that delivers the same benefits as isolation without the isolation, regardless of the merits of isolation.
My second statement was meant to argue that isolation might be less warrated today. I see no reason for a leper colony attitude today, when there’s plenty of effective vaccines, antivirals (maybe there’s still a limited supply of these?), and PPE available. So, where one draws the line should be left up to each individual.
Want a ventless respirator to protect yourself and others? Fine.
Want a vented respirator to protect only yourself? That’s okay too.
You don’t live with high-risk people, don’t think that long covid is a risk worth worrying about, and don’t want to wear a mask, respirator, or isolate? Go for it (unless there are legal issues involved like mask mandates).
My first statement was meant to provide an answer that delivers the same benefits as isolation without the isolation, regardless of the merits of isolation.
My second statement was meant to argue that isolation might be less warrated today. I see no reason for a leper colony attitude today, when there’s plenty of effective vaccines, antivirals (maybe there’s still a limited supply of these?), and PPE available. So, where one draws the line should be left up to each individual.
Want a ventless respirator to protect yourself and others? Fine.
Want a vented respirator to protect only yourself? That’s okay too.
You don’t live with high-risk people, don’t think that long covid is a risk worth worrying about, and don’t want to wear a mask, respirator, or isolate? Go for it (unless there are legal issues involved like mask mandates).