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Kelly Dodd continued to downplay the coronavirus pandemic via social media over the holiday weekend. On Monday, the “Real Housewives of Orange County” star — who has gotten heat for her controversial comments about COVID-19 — appeared celebratory when she saw mall patrons not wearing face masks while out to eat in her California hometown. …
Kelly Dodd continued to downplay the coronavirus pandemic via social media over the holiday weekend.
On Monday, the “Real Housewives of Orange County” star — who has gotten heat for her controversial comments about COVID-19 — appeared celebratory when she saw mall patrons not wearing face masks while out to eat in her California hometown. Per the Centers for Disease Control, masks could help stop the spread.
“Yay, we finally get to have a meal out,” Dodd said on her Instagram Stories. “Yay, no one is wearing a mask. I love it. Yay!”
Once inside the restaurant, Dodd, 44, repeated, “No one is wearing masks here in Orange County. Yup, because no one is dying here of the virus.” Meanwhile, servers wearing masks were clearly visible in the shot.
Earlier this month, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced modifications to California’s stay-at-home order that would allow restaurants and malls to re-open in accordance with specific guidelines.
Despite Dodd’s claim that “no one is dying here,” Orange County recorded 14 new coronavirus-related deaths last Thursday — the most in a single day in the area since the pandemic began — according to The Los Angeles Times. The county’s total death toll was up to 133 as of Monday.
Dodd shared a quote on her Instagram that said, “It’s not the government’s job to protect my health. It’s the government’s job to protect my RIGHTS. It’s my job to protect my health. When you trade liberty for safety you end up losing both.”
The reality star has been outspoken about her views on the outbreak that has claimed the lives of more than 346,000 people worldwide.
The “RHOC” star was first blasted on social media for saying coronavirus is “God’s way of thinning the heard.” She then apologized profusely for her comment.
However, Dodd soon made a controversial remark again by comparing the virus to the flu and adding, “Well, people are going to die! I’m sorry to tell ya.”
