Kelly Dodd voiced his dangerous skepticism about the effectiveness of wearing masks, despite clear scientific evidence that they can help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
In a preview of the Real Housewives of Orange County meeting, the 45-year-old reality star complained about having to adhere to coronavirus safety protocols, which were designed to protect lives.
“I hate wearing a mask,” the mother of a son told host Andy Cohen, who fought the virus in March. ‘I think everyone is in this with me. I’ll wear them because I need to, but does your pants protect you from a fart? Like, is that helping? ‘
Troubled: Kelly Dodd expressed his dangerous skepticism about the masks again, despite clear evidence that they can help prevent the spread of COVID-19
She continued: ‘Are the masks helping? I do not know.’
His problematic statement questioning the masks conflicts with research by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, which considers so-called masks a ‘simple barrier to help prevent their respiratory droplets from reaching other people’.
Immediately, his supporting Braunwyn Windham-Burke, Shannon Beador and Gina Kirschenheiter were horrified by their troubling anti-mask confession.
‘Kelly, I know that Braunwyn gave an interview when she said you weren’t taking COVID seriously and a lot of people expressed it on social media,’ Cohen asked. – What is your reaction to that?
“I hate wearing a mask,” said the mother of a son to host Andy Cohen, who fought the virus in March
Defensive: When Bravo’s 52-year-old host questioned how many trips she made during the first six weeks of the blockade, Rick Leventhal’s wife admitted that she traveled frequently to New York to take care of “business”
Dodd replied, ‘I said some things that I regret. I feel bad for anyone who has lost loved ones. I think it’s awful. I think it’s awful. Did I take this seriously? Yes, but I was also frustrated. ‘
When Bravo’s 52-year-old host questioned how many trips she made during the first six weeks of the blockade, Rick Leventhal’s wife admitted that she traveled frequently to New York to take care of ‘business’.
At New Year’s, Kelly and her husband were seen vacationing in Aspen.
Last month, she regretted months after being at the center of the controversy for making insensitive comments about the COVID-19 pandemic.
In April, Dodd called the outbreak ‘God’s way of reducing the herd’ in deleted Instagram Stories.
During an interview on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, she admitted to regretting her ‘insensitive’ words.
She said, ‘It was a stupid thing for me to say. It was insensitive and I apologize if I hurt or offended someone because it wasn’t really my intention. I was scared of that and, on second thought, it was the stupidest thing I ever said ‘
Taking a position: in November, Cohen asked her if she believes people should wear masks, especially after her mother contracted COVID-19 and was in the ICU
“It was a stupid thing for me to say,” she admitted. “I apologize if I have hurt or offended someone because it was not really my intention. I was scared of it and, on second thought, it was the stupidest thing I ever said. ‘
She filed an apology at the time, but weeks later, in May, she boasted that she and her family were not wearing masks when they went to a restaurant, while claiming that “no one is dying” in Orange County.
Cohen asked if she thinks people should wear masks, especially after her mother contracted COVID-19 and was in the ICU last month.
Dodd said, ‘Well, at first I was misinformed. You have to realize that this was, as in January, when it happened. I was misinformed. ‘
Damn: in April, Dodd called the outbreak “God’s way of reducing the herd” on Instagram Stories that he deleted
‘I didn’t know I wasn’t wearing a mask – I hate it. I am claustrophobic. I can’t stand wearing a mask and now I understand the science behind it and I’m ready, willing and able to wear a mask and I know it’s important, ‘she said.
Her interview came amid reports that the US reported the highest number of COVID-19 daily deaths, with 117 Americans dying every hour on the last day last month – as an analysis of CDC data shows that the total fatalities can reach 386,000 on January 14
By the time it sparked controversy in April, the reality star was responding to critics who asked why she was flying from New York to Los Angeles at a time like this, after posting empty pictures of the airport and plane.
‘God’s way’: the Bravo star was responding to critics who questioned why she got a flight from New York to Los Angeles during the pandemic
‘If it’s dangerous, why are airlines still flying? Do you think I want to fly? I had to go back, how is this elitist? Kelly replied.
In a separate comment, the TV star stated that people who were victims of COVID-19 ‘would have died this year because they were compromised’,
‘Do you know how many people died from H1N1, swine flu or SARS?’ she wrote. ‘It is 25% to clarify the facts, you only hear numbers, not reality! It is God’s way of reducing the flock! ‘
Viral on Reddit: Kelly had an answer to many of her followers who were annoyed by her comments and actions
She ended the comment with some ‘common sense’ ways that vulnerable people can protect themselves.
‘If you are vulnerable or compromised, stay indoors. If you don’t protect others by wearing masks and gloves, keep your distance and don’t go out if you’re sick, ‘she said. ‘It’s common sense!’
Realizing how controversial his words were, Kelly later apologized in a selfie video, claiming that his words were misinterpreted.
‘I want to give a public apology. When I wrote that this is’ God’s way of reducing the flock ‘, that is not what I meant,’ she said.
‘I want to give a public apology. When I wrote that this is’ God’s way of reducing the flock ‘, that’s not what I meant’, said Kelly in her apology video later in the day
‘What I meant was, do these pandemics happen because it’s God’s way? I am not God, I am not insensitive. I feel bad for all the families that have lost loved ones. ‘she tried to explain
Going back: ‘I want to apologize to those who took offense. I’m so sorry.’
‘What I meant was, do these pandemics happen because it’s God’s way? I am not God, I am not insensitive. I feel bad for all the families that have lost loved ones. And I think we should all stay home and protect everyone. That is not what I meant, and I want to apologize to those who took offense. I’m so sorry.’
At the time, star Bravo shared a video of her at the doctor’s office while testing for the coronavirus.
Kelly winced when the doctor placed a cotton swab at the top of her nasal cavity.
‘Taking my greedy test !! That hurt, ‘she subtitles the clip as she grimaces at the camera.
Painful: on Monday, RHOC was filmed with the coronavirus test done, despite having no symptoms
Ai: Kelly winced when the doctor pushed a cotton swab high in her nasal cavity
Caution: Kelly decided to take the test after flying back from New York to her home in Orange County, California
The move angered Kelly’s fans, who questioned how she could get tested without showing any symptoms of the disease – and many people who are very sick still have trouble getting tested.
An Instagram user asked, ‘How did you get tested? People with symptoms cannot get tested [crying emoji]. ‘
– You can take the test if you meet people! Kelly replied.
She knows people! Kelly explained that he got a coronavirus test because of his connections