[bryanwb]

LA and Miami have similar # of deaths to covid while LA has way more restrictions. The difference? The difference? The restrictions can't stop the spread of a respiratory disease. They never could. We just copied China on the masks, social distancing, and lockdowns. That's it. Virus gonna virus whatever you do.

[api]

I used to live in LA and people really flouted the restrictions. They worked in China because the Chinese actually followed them.

[bryanwb]

I currently live in a SE asian country w/ very few covid deaths and few restrictions. The most likely reason is prior immunity due to exposure to other coronaviruses.

[bryanwb]

My family and friends in LA are all wearing masks and social distancing. Doesn't seem to be making a big diff.