I am not afraid of the virus, but I am getting the vaccine. That could also be a question to ask, right? Why get the vaccine, if you aren't afraid of the virus?
I am not afraid of the virus because I am healthier than I have been in 25 years, having lost 82 pounds over the last 18 months. Plus, we had it on 3/1 of last year. Rick and I both got sick after traveling from Hawaii through SFO, then to Denver. We had all of the symptoms, got them at exactly the same time, but it wasn't as discussed in the media as it is today. Then we both found out we had the immunity, probably from that illness. We don't know how long the immunity lasts.
A second reason I am not afraid of the virus, I have faith. Faith is something you can acquire, too. It's a door that you open to free yourself from earthly fears.
A third reason, I believe in science and the brilliant people who developed this vaccine. I am wearing a mask, too.
What I do not understand is why my friends who are in their 70's and have had both doses of the vaccine and still have to get the Covid test before traveling to Oahu, and now from Oahu to Maui. That I do not get. That is not following the science.