Kelly Dodd has expressed her dangerous skepticism about the effectiveness of wearing masks, despite clear, scientific evidence that it may help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
In a preview of the upcoming reunion of Real Housewives of Orange County, the 45-year-old reality star complains that he has to abide by the coronavirus safety protocols, which are designed to protect lives.
“I hate wearing a mask,” the mother-of-one told host Andy Cohen, who struggled with the virus in March. ‘I think everyone is with me about it. I will wear it because I have to, but do your pants protect you from a shot? Does it help? ‘
Problem: Kelly Dodd has again expressed her dangerous skepticism about face masks, despite clear evidence that it may help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
She continues: ‘Do the masks help? I do not know.’
Her problematic statement questioning masks is contrary to the research of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which states that masks are a simple barrier to prevent your breathing drops from reaching others. ‘
Immediately, her costars Braunwyn Windham-Burke, Shannon Beador and Gina Kirschenheiter look terrified by her worrying confession against mask.
“Kelly, I know Braunwyn did an interview when she said you were not taking COVID seriously and that a lot of people were saying on social media,” Cohen asked. “What is your reaction to that?”
“I hate wearing a mask,” the mother-of-one told host Andy Cohen, who struggled with the virus in March
Defensive: When the 52-year-old Bravo host asked how many trips she made during the first six weeks of closing, Rick Leventhal’s wife admitted that she traveled regularly to New York to take care of ‘affairs’.
Dodd replies, ‘I said a few things I regret. I feel bad for everyone who has lost loved ones. I think it’s horrible. I think it’s awful. Did I take it seriously? Yes, but I was also frustrated. ‘
When the 52-year-old Bravo host asked how many trips she had made during the first six weeks of closure, Rick Leventhal’s wife admitted that she traveled regularly to New York to take care of ‘affairs’.
Over new years, Kelly and her husband were on vacation in Aspen.
Last month, she regretted months after being the center of controversy for making insensitive remarks about the COVID-19 pandemic.
In April, Dodd called the outbreak ‘God’s way of thinning the flock’ in Instagram stories that have since been removed.
During an interview on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, she said she regretted 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 who was not really my intention. I complained about it and in retrospect it was the dumbest thing I ever said. ‘
Take a stand: Cohen asked her in November if she believed 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 hurt or offend someone who was not really my intention. I raved about it and afterwards, it was the dumbest thing I’ve ever said. ‘
She apologized at the time, but weeks later in May, she boasted that she and her family did not wear masks when they went to a restaurant, while also claiming that “no one dies” in Orange County.
Cohen asked her if she believed people should wear masks, especially after her mother contracted COVID-19 and was in the ICU last month.
Dodd said: ‘Only now have I been misinformed. You must realize it was like in January when it happened. I was misinformed. ‘
Yikes: In April, Dodd calls the outbreak ‘God’s way of thinning the flock’ since Instagram stories were removed
“I did not realize I was not wearing a mask – I hate it. I’m claustrophobic. I can not wear a mask and now understand the science behind it and am ready, willing and able to wear a mask and I know it is important, ‘she said.
Her interview came amid reports that the U.S. reported the highest daily death rate from COVID-19 ever, with 117 Americans dying every hour in the past month, as an analysis of CDC data shows that total deaths from January can be up to 386,000. 14.
Back when she sparked controversy in April, the reality star responded to critics who asked why she was flying from New York to LA at such a time after posting photos of the empty airport and plane.
‘God’s way’: Bravo star responds to critics asking why she got a flight from New York to LA during the pandemic
‘If it’s dangerous, why are the airlines still flying? Do you think I want to fly? I had to come back, how about the elites? Kelly snapped back.
In a separate comment, the TV star claims that the people who fell victim to COVID-19 ‘would die this year that they were compromised,’
“Do you know how many people died from the H1N1, the swine flu or SARS?” she wrote. ‘It’s 25% to get your facts right; you only hear numbers, not reality! This is God’s way of thinning out the flock! ‘
Viral on Reddit: Kelly reacted to many of her followers who were angry at her comments and actions
She concluded the remark with a ‘common sense’ way in which vulnerable people can protect themselves.
‘If you’re vulnerable or compromised, stay inside. “If you do not protect others by wearing masks and gloves, keep your distance and do not go out when you are ill,” she said. “That’s common sense!”
When Kelly realizes how controversial her words were, she later apologizes in a selfie video and claims that her words were recorded incorrectly.
“I want to apologize publicly. When I wrote, it’s God’s way to thin out the flock, ‘I did not mean,’ she said.
“I want to apologize publicly. As I write, this is’ God’s way of thinning out the flock ‘, that’s not what I meant,’ Kelly said in her apology video later that day.
‘What I mean is is this pandemic happening because it’s God’s way? I am not God, I am not insensitive. I feel bad for all the families who have lost loved ones. ‘she tries to explain
Backtracking: ‘I want to apologize to everyone who is offended. I am sorry.’
‘What I mean is is this pandemic happening because it’s God’s way? I am not God, I am not insensitive. I feel bad for all the families who have lost loved ones. And I think we should all stay home and protect everyone. This is not what I meant, and I want to apologize to everyone who took offense. I am sorry.’
At the time, the Bravo star shared a video of her at the doctor’s office while being tested for coronavirus.
Kelly turned when the doctor pushed a swab high into her nasal cavity.
‘Get my test! It hurt. She was captioning the clip as she pulled her faces toward the camera.
Painful: On Monday, the RHOC was filmed and the coronavirus test done, despite no symptoms
Ouch: Kelly turned when the doctor pushed a swab high into her nasal cavity
Precautions: Kelly decided to get the test after flying back from New York to her home in Orange County, California
The move angered her fans of Kelly who questioned how she could be tested without showing symptoms of the disease – and many people who are very ill are still struggling to be tested.
One Instagram user asked, ‘How were you tested? People who have symptoms can not test [crying emoji]. ‘
“You can be tested if you know people!” Kelly answers.
She knows people! Kelly explained that she could get a coronavirus test because of her connections