I'm still finishing up a couple of projects with my company before I fully move on. Yesterday I was talking with co-worker about wrapping up some things and I guess word had gotten around that I'm leaving due to return to work policies. She, literally, whispered, "So you're still taking COVID seriously?"
"Yeah."
"I think you're right. My husband and son are both doctors, and they say that long COVID isn't real. They say it's for people who believe in UFOs and Big Foot."
"No, it's real. I could send you tons of research."
"I know. I read about it at night. I think you're doing the right thing."
She then changed the subject and we moved on, but, that's it. That's where this all is thanks to a feckless public health response. This is why people don't take it seriously.
@BE "Well, "Doctor', in the medical field, the term sequelae is used to define any complication or condition that results from a pre-existing illness, injury, or other trauma to the body.. Any medical Doctor would recognize this. But you don't, therefore you are not a medical Doctor,. But you are a quack, "Doctor'. And yes, the quotes around 'Doctor' are sarcasm quotes, 🦆."
@BE
It’s absolutely mind boggling. And it makes me despair for the future of humanity (especially the kids with Long Covid).