“Masks are a very cheap approach (very cheap in many ways) and should definitely be used, since masks do not hinder moving around, working, shopping...”
Oh no another mask shill. Ok wear your mask. You do that. You’re helping.
The bug has to spread throughout our population and it has to run its course. Let the healthy folks catch it and isolate the weak, at-risk. Obama ignored the swine flu and it ran its course.
Masks are a placebo. They make people feel safe while providing almost no real protection. People wearing masks are more likely to break social distancing and actually get infected.
It's the opposite. People wearing masks are more mentally geared toward protecting themselves and others. They're the ones who wash their hands with alcohol more often, and keep a safe distance. The mask is just the cherry on top.
I can't say I agree with that. You should both practice social distancing and wear a mask when among others. Crappy home-made masks help a bit against droplets, and only a very small amount against aerosols. I don't feel safe when wearing a mask, and I still follow social distancing.
If masks were not useful, why would doctors and nurses wear them? The rumours and statements that were spread early (including from officials) that they are not useful were hopefully a dishonest attempt at attempting to get the quality masks to where they were most needed, namely doctors and nurses. But that could have been handled by telling people that doctors and nurses should be prioritized reg. masks.
“Not certain it only affects the elderly and weak.”
What the fuck?
It nearly exclusively kills the fat, sick and old. We know this.
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/covid19/index.htm
“Masks are a very cheap approach (very cheap in many ways) and should definitely be used, since masks do not hinder moving around, working, shopping...”
Oh no another mask shill. Ok wear your mask. You do that. You’re helping.
The bug has to spread throughout our population and it has to run its course. Let the healthy folks catch it and isolate the weak, at-risk. Obama ignored the swine flu and it ran its course.
what's a mask shill?
Masks are a placebo. They make people feel safe while providing almost no real protection. People wearing masks are more likely to break social distancing and actually get infected.
It's the opposite. People wearing masks are more mentally geared toward protecting themselves and others. They're the ones who wash their hands with alcohol more often, and keep a safe distance. The mask is just the cherry on top.
I can't say I agree with that. You should both practice social distancing and wear a mask when among others. Crappy home-made masks help a bit against droplets, and only a very small amount against aerosols. I don't feel safe when wearing a mask, and I still follow social distancing.
If masks were not useful, why would doctors and nurses wear them? The rumours and statements that were spread early (including from officials) that they are not useful were hopefully a dishonest attempt at attempting to get the quality masks to where they were most needed, namely doctors and nurses. But that could have been handled by telling people that doctors and nurses should be prioritized reg. masks.
So far. Hopefully that is all it will be. Hopefully.