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The latest wave of the virus in Bangladesh began about six weeks ago. On 15 May there were 261 new cases and 22 deaths reported. On Friday there were 5,869 new cases and 108 deaths - the country's second-highest daily death toll of the whole pandemic. - BBC

After the CDC director’s statement about “imminent doom” here in the US, I gave 4 days notice at my job rather than two weeks. This type of jump in cases is exactly why. It didn’t happen here but I wasn’t wrong to be concerned.

Oh, and for context, people in my last job did not wear masks. They did not wear masks and would get right in my face so not even a pretense at social distancing.

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aaronlisa

I can't say as I blame you for quitting. I am quite concerned with how my province is opening up so quickly, especially in light of that particular variant.

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dragonyphoenix

I have that same concern here.

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gillo

If you were in an environment where nobody took this disease seriously I think getting the hell out was a wise move. I hope you find something else soon where you can both feel and be safer.

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dragonyphoenix

I left to start a coding bootcamp which is almost finished. *fingers crossed* that I can work remotely.

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silveradept

A sound and sensible decision to get out, since none of those people seemed very interested in keeping themselves and each other safe.

Edited Date: 2021-06-28 07:26 am (UTC)

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dragonyphoenix

Tina's son was exposed twice. Each time she bolted out of the office, freaking. When they didn't test positive, she came back with that same pretending COVID isn't an issue attitude. Bizarre.

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silveradept

Very. We know that it's difficult to change people's minds, though, when they have investment in their narrative or who they're choosing to trust.

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dragonyphoenix

Truth. I'm still wearing my mask when I go outside. Even though the CDCs saying it's OK to go maskless, I'm not changing my mind.

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silveradept

Right. I have the paperwork filed so I don't have to wear one when I'm doing programming way the hell away from everyone else and it would be good for the kids on Zoom to see my face, but otherwise, no, I'm still keeping it on.