Open Letter to Governor Newsom and Senator Feinstein:

Open letter to Governor Newsom and Senator Feinstein:

Please follow the science and remove the mask MANDATE in the state!

There are more than 10 variations of COVID; Omicron is no more serious than previous ones. Compared to flu and other risks, COVID is not among the most severe, especially among children. Those with underlying medical conditions are more at risk of getting COVID, not the general population. Under age 70, you have a 99% chance of surviving COVID. Over age 70, you have a 95% chance of surviving COVID.

Vaccines are not the only thing to consider. Those who are going to get the vaccine have likely already done so. Treatments are available and successful. Taking Vitamin D and Zinc supplements can help avoid getting the virus.

The focus should be on EARLY treatment - doctors should not tell people to go home without giving them the drugs to prevent lingering effects. Monoclonal antibodies are approved by the FDA and should be promoted for early treatment. This will likely prevent the need for hospitalization and even death.

COVID is now less deadly then the seasonal flu. We never closed down the economy or mandated masks or vaccines for the flu. It has always been a choice.

The goal for zero infections is unattainable - we must get used to having COVID cases and live with it - concentrate on treatment.

You must pay attention to the facts. Stop the fearmongering.

This is the land of the free and home of the brave - if someone is concerned about COVID or any other risk, they have the choice of wearing a mask - without denying the rest of the population their freedom to go without a mask.

Remove the mask MANDATES immediately.

–Ken Owen, Castro Valley