tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334003635770012.post7529585898194116225..comments2024-03-28T07:49:57.011-05:00Comments on LDH Blog: Q&A with the RMDs: Dr. William 'Chip' RigginsLouisiana Department of Healthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10043097334770785722noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334003635770012.post-89598400837998405072020-06-29T14:48:52.890-05:002020-06-29T14:48:52.890-05:00If someone test POSITIVE for Covid-19 and want to ...If someone test POSITIVE for Covid-19 and want to work, what is the law to protect others?<br />Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05145942595603735205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334003635770012.post-83569001260919731592020-06-25T16:08:34.897-05:002020-06-25T16:08:34.897-05:00Dr. Riggins,
Your info is useful, but some of us n...Dr. Riggins,<br />Your info is useful, but some of us need to hear strict guidelines, complete with positive and negative outcomes if we do or don't follow them. We have lost friends to this virus and know people who may be permanently incapacitated. Public service messages from recovered victims might help. Recovery is not always complete. <br /><br />The 4th of July is approaching. On June 23rd the Louisiana Department of Health reported 1,356 COVID-19 cases to the state since the previous day. As stated in your June 24th report, "Our region has the fewest hospital and ICU beds and ventilators per capita in Louisiana. That means that our region is more vulnerable to having this virus overwhelm our emergency rooms, hospitals and healthcare system." So why aren't our healthcare and community leaders prohibiting public gatherings so close to this spike in virus cases? We should be encouraged to isolate and mask to protect ourselves, neighbors, seniors, and the immune compromised. Tearing down the fort when we are surrounded by the enemy, albeit invisible, isn't logical.<br /><br /> Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04907420719247738777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334003635770012.post-7789790029557169212020-06-25T13:54:36.390-05:002020-06-25T13:54:36.390-05:00I like the optimism (emphasize the positives, rein...I like the optimism (emphasize the positives, reinforce the good practices/behavior, save lives) and the reality perspective-- hospital capacity. hard situation for nursing home residents and their caretakers. Thank you Dr. Riggins!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13815519060333874648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334003635770012.post-54668504080978399292020-06-25T13:34:50.729-05:002020-06-25T13:34:50.729-05:00I have observed the use of masks and social distan...I have observed the use of masks and social distancing DECREASED drastically with the reopening of businesses. This is really troubling. I am not sure why so many people equate reopening with reduced risk of infection. It will increase risk as more of us go out in public places. I think the state officials need to STRESS that re-opening does NOT mean the risks have been reduced and that the success of reopening our economy is tied to social distancing and using masks more diligently than before. REGARDLESS of what people believe are their personal rights, they DO NOT have the right to make me ill. These folks are impacting our economy by their selfish reckless disregard for their community. Wearing masks and social distancing cannot hurt and can only help. Would these same people who refuse to wear masks go out in public with the flu and knowingly infect others? I do not think so. However, they think not knowing if they are infected relieves them of their personal responsibility to the public. Ignorance in this is not bliss and cannot be used as an excuse to uphold their civil liberties. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00118351359326964001noreply@blogger.com