[Massachusetts-NFB] our open list and Covid

Sun Dec 18 00:00:14 UTC 2022

To Shara
Well done
Mark Paquette

On Sat, Dec 17, 2022 at 1:32 PM Jeanette Kutash via Massachusetts-NFB <
massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> I know of three people who wore masks at an event and they still got
> Covid, so keep that in mind. And I think this notion of equal exposure is
> bologna. Your risk for exposure and ability to catch is determined by many
> factors, and I would respectfully suggest that you tell people when not
> eating and drinking keep the masks on and if you visit someone at another
> part of the room, mask. It will cut down on this kind of problem and
> hopefully eliminate it.
>
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>
> jeanette
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> *From:* Massachusetts-NFB [mailto:massachusetts-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org] *On
> Behalf Of *Rashad Saadieh via Massachusetts-NFB
> *Sent:* Saturday, December 17, 2022 12:32 PM
> *To:* NFB of Massachusetts E-mail List
> *Cc:* Rashad Saadieh
> *Subject:* Re: [Massachusetts-NFB] our open list and Covid
>
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>
> What do respect, you guys missing the point. The point here if you have
> symptoms and you're not sure what it is, please don't expose other people
> do it specially around holiday time. We all suspicious of a person, and I
> did not wanna disclose it via email. I requested a phone call to see how
> close I was to that person, because I'm suspicious of who has it.
>
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> I do respect everybody's privacy, but this is a lesson learned for people
> to be considerate.
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> Thank you,
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> Rashad.
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> Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse brevity and typos.
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> On Dec 17, 2022, at 11:17 AM, BASIL MAURICE via Massachusetts-NFB <
> massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> 
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> Hi Shara:
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>
> I agree with you.  An open forum like this is not a good place to be
> discussing a particular person's health status.  I respect anyone who comes
> forward and voluntarily discloses whether they have covid or not.  One does
> not have to disclose that fact.  They should not be compelled to do so
> because of peer pressure.  In most cases, especially employment, for
> example, it is not legal to disclose this information unless the individual
> involved consents to it.  If this member chooses to remain annonymous, that
> is their right and none of us sould be judging them.
>
>
>
> Thank you for letting me share my thoughts and I hope you and yours have a
> very Merry Christmas and a Happy New year.
>
>
>
> Basil
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> P. S.  by the way, I wanted to let you know that Carol Ann And I have
> already booked our train and hotel for the Washington Seminar.  We will be
> leaving Springfield on Saturday January 28, 2023 and returning on February
> 2, 2023.
>
>
>
> See you in D. C.
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>
> On 12/16/2022 9:19 PM Shara Winton via Massachusetts-NFB <
> massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Happy Holidays Everyone!
>
> I hope everyone is  happy and keeping healthy. We know for sure that we
> have at least one member who tested positive for Covid, let’s keep this
> person in our prayers. A stomach virus, the influenza and many other bugs
> are all around us.
>
> Each of us, when   entering any public event are at risk of catching any
> of these and even more undesirable things from the people we encounter.
> Those who are at high risk, do not usually expose themselves at all.
>
> Currently the CDC nor the state of Massachusetts is requiring that anyone
> prove their COVID status, their vaccination status or to wear a mask. We
> the NFB, are  following these standards of practice.
>
> We have many other members with serious medical issues, dealing with
> family loss and tragedy, and going through many very difficult times. I ask
> that we all practice compassion, understanding, and patience with each
> other.
>
> The most important thing that we can give each other,  is kindness,
> empathy, love and understanding.
>
> Anyone who was at the Cambridge  Holiday party was exposed. Thankfully, as
> soon as this person knew of their positive status, they reached out, to ask
> us, to let everyone know that they were exposed. There is not one of us in
> that room that was more exposed than any other. I happen to know that this
> person and some others did wear masks during the gathering. Therefore, it
> is not likely that any of us got the virus. Again, if it had been a server,
> an Uber driver or someone else, none of us would know that we  were
> absolutely exposed. Our member was gracious and responsible enough to let
> us know. The identity of the person is  irrelevant and revealing their
> identity is an invasion of privacy.
>
> I opened this list so that everyone could post about NFB matters and other
> events that might be of interest to this community. However, if debating,
> squabbling, name calling or anything unpleasant occurs,  we will be forced
> to make it an announcement list only again. I don’t want this to happen,
> because I like that we can all post about things that are important to us.
>
> So if you have an issue, please contact your chapter president, a member
> of the board or me privately to discuss the matter. I believe in all of you
> and I feel strongly that we are all capable of being respectful, kind and
> mature. This doesn’t mean that our emotions are not important, because they
> are, but this list is not the place to display them.
>
> We do not require vaccination or testing before you come to our events,
> but both are suggested. Anyone who is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should
> test themselves, and if positive cancel their plans to join us. If you
> begin to experience symptoms and /or test positive, or if you just aren’t
> feeling well, we kindly ask that you do not join us, so that we all may
> stay healthy and we can continue to meet in person.
>
> I hope each of you have a fantastic Holiday Season and we will see you in
> the New Year!!
>
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> Warmly,
>
>
>
> Shara Winton
>
> President, National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts
>
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