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If wearing a Mask keeps Covid from being transmitted, why are we shut down?
Posted on 5/8/20 at 10:42 pm
Posted on 5/8/20 at 10:42 pm
Can we just have a common sense talk.
States and cities are demanding you wear a mask. WHY?
Either they work or they don't.
- If they work, WHY are we shut down. Just have people wear them to work.
- If they don't... why are you forcing people to wear them? Why are DRs and Nurses wearing them...
States and cities are demanding you wear a mask. WHY?
Either they work or they don't.
- If they work, WHY are we shut down. Just have people wear them to work.
- If they don't... why are you forcing people to wear them? Why are DRs and Nurses wearing them...
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Posted on 5/8/20 at 10:45 pm to Jjdoc
Because contract tracing is THE solution to this issue.
Just like flattening the curve.
And sheltering in place.
And testing.
Just like flattening the curve.
And sheltering in place.
And testing.
Posted on 5/8/20 at 10:48 pm to Jjdoc
Mostly to destroy the economy.
Posted on 5/8/20 at 10:56 pm to Jjdoc
"God, you stupid Trumpers. Don't you know anything? The masks don't prevent transmission but you have to wear the masks everywhere you go, otherwise you're going to responsible for killing everyone in the store. Just because you don't feel sick doesn't mean you aren't getting everyone else sick. And just because everyone else is wearing a mask, that doesn't protect them from you. That's why you have to wear a mask too. And that's why we can't open everything up. Trumpers are so dumb when it comes to science!"
Posted on 5/8/20 at 10:59 pm to Jjdoc
Wear a mask indoors. Limit time spent indoors. Limit the density of people around you and the contact time with them. Clean your hands often. You can still catch it with a mask but it probably helps somewhat and you cant be a super spreader as easily.
Outside....chances are very slim you catch this. Every place should be figuring out a way to get outside somehow and move on with life a little differently.
Mask indoors makes sense to prevent you from sneezing or coughing as an asymptomatic carrier to a bunch of people.
Outdoor church should be the summer norm. Outdoor restaurant seating should be the summer norm. Beer gardens. Turn those parking lots into spread apart seating. Beaches and boats all good. Swimming pools probably fine. Just get into open air.
Outside....chances are very slim you catch this. Every place should be figuring out a way to get outside somehow and move on with life a little differently.
Mask indoors makes sense to prevent you from sneezing or coughing as an asymptomatic carrier to a bunch of people.
Outdoor church should be the summer norm. Outdoor restaurant seating should be the summer norm. Beer gardens. Turn those parking lots into spread apart seating. Beaches and boats all good. Swimming pools probably fine. Just get into open air.
Posted on 5/8/20 at 11:05 pm to Jjdoc
Masks aren't necessary.
If you're elderly, obese or have medical conditions that make you susceptible to death if you catch the virus, then quarantine in place and stay safe.
Otherwise, go on about your business. If you catch it, you'll be sick for a week, then move on.
This entire ordeal has been a massive waste of taxpayers dollars. Not to mention I have to listen to pussy arse bitches talk about how we need to stay home for 12 months, rent/mortgage free and getting stimulus every month.
If you're elderly, obese or have medical conditions that make you susceptible to death if you catch the virus, then quarantine in place and stay safe.
Otherwise, go on about your business. If you catch it, you'll be sick for a week, then move on.
This entire ordeal has been a massive waste of taxpayers dollars. Not to mention I have to listen to pussy arse bitches talk about how we need to stay home for 12 months, rent/mortgage free and getting stimulus every month.
Posted on 5/8/20 at 11:07 pm to Jjdoc
quote:
If wearing a Mask keeps Covid from being transmitted, why are we shut down?
Can we just have a common sense talk.
States and cities are demanding you wear a mask. WHY?
Either they work or they don't.
- If they work, WHY are we shut down. Just have people wear them to work.
- If they don't... why are you forcing people to wear them? Why are DRs and Nurses wearing them...
The answer is that this isn't a binary situation. Masks, assuming everyone is wearing one all the time, diminish but do not eliminate the risk of contagion. So some businesses are closed because if they were not, they'd contribute to the spread of the virus, with or without universal masking, though masking would mitigate the spread to some degree. Of course, assuming everyone is wearing one all the time is doing a lot of work in that explanation.
Incidentally, it is sort of bizarre that the folks who are most eager to "open things back up" are often the most hostile to masks, enhanced testing, and contact tracing and all of the other things that would enable said opening...
This post was edited on 5/8/20 at 11:09 pm
Posted on 5/8/20 at 11:10 pm to Jjdoc
Why do you have to wear a mask if you practice social distancing?
If I’m not getting close to anyone how are they going to get my spit drops?
If I’m not getting close to anyone how are they going to get my spit drops?
Posted on 5/8/20 at 11:19 pm to Jjdoc
Masks are only necessary for close contact.
When wearing a mask, unless it's a fit tested N95, you're not protecting yourself. The surgical masks protect others against you. But again, if you're not in close proximity, it doesn't matter.
Common sense answer: It's an overreaction and probably recommended by the CDC for those times when people aren't paying attention in Lowe's or Kroger and bump into each other.
I have yet to wear one and don't plan on it.
When wearing a mask, unless it's a fit tested N95, you're not protecting yourself. The surgical masks protect others against you. But again, if you're not in close proximity, it doesn't matter.
Common sense answer: It's an overreaction and probably recommended by the CDC for those times when people aren't paying attention in Lowe's or Kroger and bump into each other.
I have yet to wear one and don't plan on it.
Posted on 5/9/20 at 8:30 am to Jjdoc
quote:
States and cities are demanding you wear a mask. WHY?
I will be arrested if they make me wear one
I am not doing it
I fundamentally think it's retarded to do so...
Posted on 5/9/20 at 8:35 am to Jjdoc
Why is this even on the poli board?
My wife has an auto-immune disorder. We live in a building with elevators, often crowded with several people. We need to go out and buy things, run errands, etc. I would prefer people wear masks for the time being, regardless of my political beliefs.
The end.
My wife has an auto-immune disorder. We live in a building with elevators, often crowded with several people. We need to go out and buy things, run errands, etc. I would prefer people wear masks for the time being, regardless of my political beliefs.
The end.
This post was edited on 5/9/20 at 8:36 am
Posted on 5/9/20 at 8:39 am to Jjdoc
models, models, models - fake news
beds, beds, beds - fake news
vents, vents, vents - fake news
social distancing - fake news
stay at home - fake news
testing, testing, testing - fake news
masks, masks, masks - fake news
flattening the curve - fake news
fake, fake, fake, fake... questions?
beds, beds, beds - fake news
vents, vents, vents - fake news
social distancing - fake news
stay at home - fake news
testing, testing, testing - fake news
masks, masks, masks - fake news
flattening the curve - fake news
fake, fake, fake, fake... questions?
Posted on 5/9/20 at 9:50 am to Jjdoc
quote:They don't. But they do lower the risk.
If wearing a Mask keeps Covid from being transmitted
quote:Different question. We should not be at this stage, not even in NYC. We should proceed straightaway to the Swedish model. Everything should be open with distancing, cleaning precautions.
why are we shut down?
We have caught up enough to avoid overwhelming medical facilities. That was the single concern driving the shutdown. So at this stage the shutdown makes no sense.
Posted on 5/9/20 at 10:12 am to Jjdoc
If we make it to flu season in the fall, are we going to quarantine everything again?
Posted on 5/9/20 at 10:59 am to Jjdoc
quote:
Can we just have a common sense talk. States and cities are demanding you wear a mask. WHY? Either they work or they don't. - If they work, WHY are we shut down. Just have people wear them to work. - If they don't... why are you forcing people to wear them? Why are DRs and Nurses wearing them...
Here's a better question. If we know +90% of the people who contract COVID19 have no serious complications from the virus and we also know the folks who comprise the demographic that tend to have complications from the virus ......wouldn't it make more sense to put the COVID19 guidance restrictions on the vulnerable demographic and the rest of society carry on?
Posted on 5/9/20 at 11:00 am to Jjdoc
quote:
If they work, WHY are we shut down. Just have people wear them to work. - If they don't... why are you forcing people to wear them? Why are DRs and Nurses wearing them...
Depends on how you identify “work”.
Most masks are not guaranteed to stop a viral particle. Only N95 do.
But.... wearing a does provide a barrier that can restrict how far they go when you breathe or cough. They also keep your hands away from your mouth.
So they do blunt the ability for the virus to transmit across distance in open air.
Posted on 5/9/20 at 11:06 am to Jjdoc
quote:
Either they work or they don't.
They work to reduce transmission, not eliminate it
quote:
Can we just have a common sense talk.
We should be open, but some of these ridiculous takes on masks around here are almost as bad as the idiots keeping us shut down
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