AFAICT, changes over time in population COVID prevalence are of the same general magnitude of protection as •masking and vaccination•!
Maximal isolation comes with costs. I like seeing my friends. I like being out in my community. But…long COVID is awful! I’m at risk! What to do?
Simply changing the •timing• of what I do when is a significant layer of protection. And I find knowing that I won't •always• be at maximum is psychologically helpful when I am taking more stringent precautions.
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