gnomesayin
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You have drawn an incorrect conclusion that because Johnson's wife was the first of the two to self report symptoms and get tested, that means she was definitely the first to contract the virus. This is an assumption, and not a reasonable one.
A reasonable assumption would be that one contracted the virus from the other, though this isn't even 100% certain. Very likely though.
Again, Johnson tested positive for antibodies earlier this year. This is not definitive, but it indicates a possibility that he carried the virus months ago.
No authority figure in communicable diseases would claim that "following precautions" while still interacting with others is a foolproof method to avoid contracting the virus. There are myriad stories of people who were rigorously cautious and still tested positive.
Distancing, masks, and frequent sanitizing are recommended because they significantly / greatly reduce the rate of transmission. They do not eliminate it. It is impossible for Johnson to carry out his profession and eliminate the risk of contracting COVID-19. This is why at least one Hendrick employee is in quartantine due to close continued contact with Johnson.
There has been no information released to indicate that Jimmie Johnson was more careful than his wife, as your post stated. He credits his wife for seeking out another test upon experiencing irregular symptoms. If she hadn't, it seems that he would be racing this weekend while carrying the virus.
A reasonable assumption would be that one contracted the virus from the other, though this isn't even 100% certain. Very likely though.
Again, Johnson tested positive for antibodies earlier this year. This is not definitive, but it indicates a possibility that he carried the virus months ago.
No authority figure in communicable diseases would claim that "following precautions" while still interacting with others is a foolproof method to avoid contracting the virus. There are myriad stories of people who were rigorously cautious and still tested positive.
Distancing, masks, and frequent sanitizing are recommended because they significantly / greatly reduce the rate of transmission. They do not eliminate it. It is impossible for Johnson to carry out his profession and eliminate the risk of contracting COVID-19. This is why at least one Hendrick employee is in quartantine due to close continued contact with Johnson.
There has been no information released to indicate that Jimmie Johnson was more careful than his wife, as your post stated. He credits his wife for seeking out another test upon experiencing irregular symptoms. If she hadn't, it seems that he would be racing this weekend while carrying the virus.