So, after 15 months of COVID lockdowns and social distancing, California is lifting most restrictions today. Looking at recent cases and deaths data, it does seem that the vaccines are working, and the pandemic is under control, in California anyway.
This is cases data for Los Angeles and Orange counties. The trend is very similar to statewide results.
As for vaccinations, data shows 55% of California population are fully vaccinated with an additional 11% partially vaccinated. Assuming that there is some protection with partial vaccination, that is 66%. Not sure if this part is legit but if you add the total number of COVID cases, that gives another ~11%. Of course, there are likely many people that are vaccinated who previously contracted COVID, but maybe we are at 70% “immunity” already? Is that enough for herd immunity?
Personally, due to the anti-rejection medications, I will still need to wear a mask in most situations. Since most people will not be wearing masks, I need to start using the KN/N95 masks. I have been using a KN95 mask more and more, and it is not too bad. The only thing I am worried about is being harassed by anti-vaxx/anti-mask idiots that are harassing people that are still wearing masks.
Actual domestic Chinese KN95 masks from China. Employees from my friend’s company in Chengdu sent a bunch over when there was a huge shortage in the US.
Life with chronic diseases 