South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem insists that people take their emotions out of the entire COVID situation and follow the science to prevent the spread of the disease. Okay, we’re game. A simple Google question, “Best way to prevent spread of COVID:”

What are some preventative measures for COVID-19?

Preventive measures include physical or social distancing, quarantining, ventilation of indoor spaces, covering coughs and sneezes, hand washing, and keeping unwashed hands away from the face. The use of face masks or coverings has been recommended in public settings to minimize the risk of transmissions.

Someone hasn’t done her research. According to Mediaite:

Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) appeared on Wednesday’s edition of Hannity with guest host and Pete Hegseth and claimed that hand-washing is the best way to slow the spread of viruses, including Covid-19.

“I tell people consistently: take the emotion out of this discussion. Start studying the science and the facts and let’s get back to the basics. Still, Pete, the number one thing that people can do to slow down the spread of a virus? Go wash your hands. Go wash your hands. I’m shocked by the amount of times that I have to go remind people of that. And if you’re sick, stay home.”

Yeah, but, Kristi? You just said “a virus,” and we’re talking about a very specific one, and it sort of matters which virus one is discussing. Is washing hands the best way to prevent the spread of AIDS? No, and it’s not the best way to prevent the spread of COVID, either.

Noem went on to say to stop listening to “the White House” (which has now apparently learned to talk):

“Walk the streets. Talk to the people. Visit with the small business owners. Visit with the moms who just want their kids in school and life to go back to normal.”

Dads want life to go back to normal, too, Kristi. But closing our eyes and pretending things are normal will not keep you out of the ICU. Many people consider being on a ventilator to be abnormal, too.

Jesus, these people.

Noem: The number one thing that people can do to slow down the spread of a virus: Go wash your hands pic.twitter.com/Ef9Swj0ktl

— Acyn (@Acyn) December 30, 2021

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