Does a mask limit me? Decide for yourself

Finishing up an hour of training from 7am.

45 days ago the lockdown was lifted in Hungary.

<10 cases per day, 58 deaths per 1m vs 356 in the US which is ascending fast

c/c @ChristianAssad

The secret? thread

0/ Hungary DIDN’T have a great outlook by any standards of measuring healthcare

Eg.
- 0.6% of the population dies each year in CVD (huge risk for COVID-19)
- the age-tree is similar to Italy

https://viktor.doklist.com/ultimate-summary-for-friends-and-family-science-and-global-situation-about-covid-19/#my-experience-in-hungary

1/ on avoiding being stupid

“It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent.” - [[Charlie Munger]]

2/ the pandemic wasn’t downplayed, mass gatherings weren’t encouraged as a virtue signaling of ignorance

Just 3 days after the first case, national celebrations were canceled: https://hirado.hu/belfold/kozelet/cikk/2020/03/07/elo-a-koronavirussal-kapcsolatban-tajekoztat-az-operativ-torzs

3/ covering face on public transport by
- mask
- scarf
- or any textile
was MANDATED, and this is still in effect

in spite of PPE shortage, “masks don't work” BS wasn’t mindlessly parroted: https://mobile.twitter.com/ViktorTabori/status/1245327401896247301

4/ this is it. nothing fancy.

I) cover your face in closed areas
II) limit mass gatherings

+1/ Is Hungary all set now? Nope

There CAN be a mass spreading event in the future. Just look at Arizona or Florida.

But with a VERY basic effort, the pandemic is under control.

+2/ fun facts
- gyms were NOT forced to close down, at all
- exercising outdoor was NOT limited, at all
- restaurants were limited with indoor seating, but you could always ask for takeaway or delivery

+3/ why I wear mask?
- ZERO +cost: mandatory for public transport
- permanent adverse health effect risk is >0
- dose: like a bottle of sleeping pill, viral particle count matters
- conscience: limiting chance to unwillingly kill someone
- privacy: facial recognition doesn't work