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Sure, and in isolation, it's even a reasonable guideline. The issue is that combined with most of the other covid guidance, the incentives are misaligned. The

Sure, and in isolation, it's even a reasonable guideline. The issue is that combined with most of the other covid guidance, the incentives are misaligned. The choices become 1. Follow the majority guidance, wear masks, avoid large gatherings, get vaccinated, get tested often. In which case you will have to continue paying for testing to travel (and risk not being able to travel at the last minute) OR... 2. Intentionally go get covid (usually by neglecting all the above guidance). Get a positive result. Avoid expensive testing, have easier travel, get easier access to gatherings.

mmastrac 5y ago
Speaking only from my pre-Omicron experience, even mild breakthrough COVID was no joke. I spent a month extremely tired, was prescribed a steroid inhaler and only now feel about 95% back to normal (about a month later). Choice 2 is valid, yes, but unless Omicron is much, much more mild for most people I wouldn't make that choice for myself. Luckily I got an official PCR test confirming positivity at the very end of my COVID journey so I can take advantage of that horrible month.
- pgalvin 5y ago
  Out of curiosity, are you in an at-risk group (age, health, etc.)? No need to disclose specifics, if you’re happy to answer.
  - mmastrac 5y ago
    Not at-risk by any means, but it was a terrible experience. Worse than any flu I've had. I think that it would have been very serious if I didn't have two shots in me.