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Originally Posted by XCR-700

Not that Wikipedia should be a reference for anything, but:

Influenza, commonly known as "the flu", is an infectious disease caused by an influenza virus

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)

So to some degree you are correct, the "flu" is not even just the flu, its an infectious disease in the same way COVID is an infectious disease.

Both with major respiratory impacts to humans.

Some times in America, we too commonly do not use the Queens English and tend to speak in American slang, hence the term flu, which should be limited to the Influenza virus.

But from laymans perspective the slang fits. Like gassing up the car even if it uses Diesel, or stepping on the gas even if its an electric car.

My apologies for the sloppy use of medical terminology.

As for my comments about Massachusetts, I stand by them. It is not a state to be held up as a role model example for anything.

And as for leaving, once I retire, I'll be gone to anywhere better so fast there is no chance of any door hitting anything, but I'm not particularly concerned, I seriously doubt that if Baker is still Governor that said door would even work,,, god knows it has not worked for the past 30 years I have been here.

If you are happy with Massachusetts, I am happy for you, please enjoy it, god knows someone should.

ATB

I've been here for 65 years and Ma has been very good to me. Although I don't want to retire here, but as a business owner and multiple property owner I can't complain one bit. NH is a great to retire to but I would not have been as financial stable if I invested my money there as opposed to Ma. I have no negatives for Ma. I think it's the best it's ever been!