Thread: Local news on Covid 19

Originally Posted by BobH

I do not consider the mandatory wearing of face masks as an assault on my freedom of choice as it is there to help protect others from being infected by a deadly disease and if they also wear a face mask it helps protect me too. Your right to freedom from wearing a mask stops when it infringes on mine and others right to life.

Even after you have been fully vaccinate you should continue to wear a face mask as you can still get infected and spread it to others even though you yourself may feel no symptoms, asymptomatic. I have not seen anyone wearing a face mask during regular flu season because, so far, there is herd immunity from that in Canada due to free yearly flu vaccines being available. Until herd immunity is reached against Covid 19 the wearing of face masks is a good practice.

I think we all have used a public washroom and observed people leaving without washing their hands. No, I do not trust people to follow even the most basic health and safety precautions. Not everyone is a responsible individual.

Bob

You're completely right Bob and i agree 100%.

I wasn't suggesting I didn't want to continue wearing a mask, just making the point that it is mandatory here anyway.

Originally Posted by STF

You're completely right Bob and i agree 100%.

I wasn't suggesting I didn't want to continue wearing a mask, just making the point that it is mandatory here anyway.

Sorry, I misunderstood. I am so sick and tired of the "cry freedom" over the face mask issue being constantly raised by people who should know better.

Bob

I'm wondering if we will see people wearing masks during flu season. I've also heard people talking about reduced pollen allergy symptoms due to masks. So, I think it is possible that it becomes more common.

Originally Posted by planeden

I'm wondering if we will see people wearing masks during flu season. I've also heard people talking about reduced pollen allergy symptoms due to masks. So, I think it is possible that it becomes more common.

They've been commonpace in China for a long time.

I tink you may be right, I've been wearing one long enough that i don't feel right without one now. I even have different colours to coordinate with my clothes.

Originally Posted by planeden

I'm wondering if we will see people wearing masks during flu season. I've also heard people talking about reduced pollen allergy symptoms due to masks. So, I think it is possible that it becomes more common.

You mean using common sense ????

In 2018 when we had the worst air quality in the world for 2 weeks due to fires on 4 sides of us, I stuck a N95 on my wife and made her wear it..

But then again properly fitted N95s actually work, to bad people don't read and learn about the differences and efficacy of real masks.

Most accurate info is available from NIOSH and OSHA dated pre 1/1/20... Of course then people might learn of the actual dangers of wearing non-vented masks

Yeppers info is valuable

Originally Posted by STF

They've been commonpace in China for a long time.

I tink you may be right, I've been wearing one long enough that i don't feel right without one now. I even have different colours to coordinate with my clothes.

My girlfriend made a matching mask with each dress she made. She will probably check the pollen count before she decides what to wear.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

You mean using common sense ????

In 2018 when we had the worst air quality in the world for 2 weeks due to fires on 4 sides of us, I stuck a N95 on my wife and made her wear it..

But then again properly fitted N95s actually work, to bad people don't read and learn about the differences and efficacy of real masks.

Most accurate info is available from NIOSH and OSHA dated pre 1/1/20... Of course then people might learn of the actual dangers of wearing non-vented masks

Yeppers info is valuable

An increase in common sense is way more than I was hoping for.

Originally Posted by STF

The Ontario Govt did a U-turn on the extended police powers yesterday, so they can't stop motorists or pedestrians at random, only if they suspect a person is heading for an illegal gathering.

1984 has been cancelled, George Orwell would be relieved.

Further to that:

When folks are given freedom to choose they usually make an unwise decision. Many regret it later.

The problem with freedom is that people very often get "can" and "should" mixed up. Just because you have the freedom to do something does not mean that you should.
Maybe not the best example in the world but take for instance this scenario. You're driving down the road and some kids dog gets off the leash and runs out in front of your car killing the dog and denting your fender? In Florida at least you have the right as a motorist to require the owner of the dog to repair your car but should you? I know I wouldn't. The problem with law or constitutional freedom is that we very often lose sight of the fact that it is intended to prevent oppression not so that we can think more about ourselves than others.