Coronavirus - how is it/has it affected you?

[RichA]

It’s a commentary on us all. The peasants and the pious. I wear a mask when appropriate. I just don’t wear it like a badge of honour

It's not. It's your commentary on the 2 extremes.
Most of us quietly pop on a mask to protect more vulnerable people, comply with conditions of carriage on public transport or because we're asked to by the people who own the shop we're using.
I certainly don't think it's any kind of class struggle.

 

[SammmeBee]

It's not. It's your commentary on the 2 extremes.
Most of us quietly pop on a mask to protect more vulnerable people, comply with conditions of carriage on public transport or because we're asked to by the people who own the shop we're using.
I certainly don't think it's any kind of class struggle.

I think many go out of their way to not have to wear…..the I forgot it route being the easiest!

 

[Fade and Die]

Then skip to page 106 to realise what a complete waste of time the whole report is. I guess if you are being paid to do something, you have to show some results even if they are completely meaningless. I wonder if all scientific papers are translated into English, the study relied on doing English language searches and I suspect that there would be better quality studies done on this in the far eastern countries. The conclusion about travel is based on zero scientific studies.

So dismissed because it is mainly English language studies (+ a saudi one)? Righto.

Plus the article and its research is about flu, not Covid. I think we're still prioritising the Covid pandemic.

Its not an article, its a report by the WHO. Obviously its about Influenza as it was published in 2019 but its surely relevant? Maybe it understates things as Corona virus is more virulent.

 

[Pathetic Shark]

I don't need to look at what anyone else is doing to judge and know what it is right for me to do. I'm not buying the "they don't, so I won't" argument or "I haven't been told I have to so I don't have to". I take full responsibility for my decisions and actions and I choose mask, having considered how easy it is to do. Whether or not it has a huge benefit I don't know for sure but even the teensy weensy positive impact then why wouldn't I choose to take that option...

So on that basis I'll give the hardest stare I can behind my mask to those not bothering and also loudly say the word "selfish" as I pass them by.

Yeah you do that. And I'll take absolutely no notice at all of you or all the other self-appointed mask police out there.

 

[road2ruin]

So on that basis I'll give the hardest stare I can behind my mask to those not bothering and also loudly say the word "selfish" as I pass them by.

Until you do it to the wrong person and end up in a potentially dangerous situation of your own making. I get that morally you are correct however legally you're not, people will make the decision and whilst you don't agree with it they aren't actually do anything that is against the rules.

I stick a mask on to go into the supermarket etc, it's no great hardship however I'm certainly not going to risk getting into a fight with a non wearer over something so trivial.

We are getting very close to the point where it will come completely down to the individual, no shows will request masks. You do what you feel is right and others will do what they want however neither side should go on the crusade to force others to do as they do IMO.

 

[Imurg]

Mask policing works both ways.....

If people want to wear masks then simply let them
If people don't want to wear masks then simply let them...
Creating tension either way is stupid....
Neither is wrong.
I wear a mask when it's appropriate, when I'm asked to and there's no good reason not to.
Life is hard enough as it is at the moment....

 

[Deleted member 15344]

So - Daughter back to school today !!! ??? bless her she sprinted in to see her friends and was just a touch happy to be back at school she was nearly a touch overwhelmed, the house is really quiet now

Wife on day 8 tested positive still but the line if barely noticeable so she hopefully should be clear

And I still testing negative ?‍

the worst thing was we got an old testing kit so had to do the tonsils as well ??

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Mask policing works both ways.....

If people want to wear masks then simply let them
If people don't want to wear masks then simply let them...
Creating tension either way is stupid....
Neither is wrong.
I wear a mask when it's appropriate, when I'm asked to and there's no good reason not to.
Life is hard enough as it is at the moment....

Summed up very well

I’ll wear masks at certain times and where it’s deemed a requirement ie the school during drop off etc

But it’s time for people to stop making judgments on others

Shouting out stuff because they are not wearing a mask ?! That’s just poor

 

[theoneandonly]

Of course this is right. I mean, all the Drs and nurses on Covid wards wearing masks etc are all mistaken and unthinking "sheep"- duped by the manufacturers of these masks ???
Jeez!

Are you seriously comparing a nurse in full on ppe to shitty cloth masks worn by the masses. ???

 

[road2ruin]

So - Daughter back to school today !!! ??? bless her she sprinted in to see her friends and was just a touch happy to be back at school she was nearly a touch overwhelmed, the house is really quiet now

Wife on day 8 tested positive still but the line if barely noticeable so she hopefully should be clear

And I still testing negative ?‍

the worst thing was we got an old testing kit so had to do the tonsils as well ??

Same here, we walked her to the top of the drive and she was taken by another parent in the class. She was up and dressed in uniform at 7:00am!!

Wife has just tested negative so another tomorrow and she's free. I'm still positive although only very faintly so I expect I'll be released on Monday or Tuesday.

 

[Ethan]

Summed up very well

I’ll wear masks at certain times and where it’s deemed a requirement ie the school during drop off etc

But it’s time for people to stop making judgments on others

Shouting out stuff because they are not wearing a mask ?! That’s just poor

Shouting out stuff is unwise and unlikely to end well, but I will continue to make judgements of those who are advised by Govt to wear masks, asked by the owner of a private establishment to do so, but choose not to do so when entering that private establishment. At the very least, it is highly discourteous.

 

[AmandaJR]

Loudly say becomes shouting out...

Plus my loudly say, behind my mask was already a slight exaggeration

Calm down folks.

 

[Fade and Die]

Summed up very well

I’ll wear masks at certain times and where it’s deemed a requirement ie the school during drop off etc

But it’s time for people to stop making judgments on others

Shouting out stuff because they are not wearing a mask ?! That’s just poor

Me and my Brother had to have a word with our Dad, he was becoming a real Zealot about people not wearing masks in Sainsburys, telling them to keep away from him and how selfish they were! Asked him what would he do if these poor woman's son or husband was waiting outside to confront him? Its just not worth it.

Reminded him its optional now and they have as much right to not wear a mask as he has wearing one.

 

[road2ruin]

Loudly say becomes shouting out...

Plus my loudly say, behind my mask was already a slight exaggeration

Calm down folks.

Once masks are fully done for I will miss the ability to mouth swear words at those who annoy me. Petty I know.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Shouting out stuff is unwise and unlikely to end well, but I will continue to make judgements of those who are advised by Govt to wear masks, asked by the owner of a private establishment to do so, but choose not to do so when entering that private establishment. At the very least, it is highly discourteous.

I don’t think anyone will be here the day you don’t make judgments on people ?

If it’s just advice then it’s up to people to process that advice for what is best for them and you should allow people to make their own choice without fear of judgment and being looked down on by people who believe their are superior

If a private establishment has deemed masks must be worn then that’s up to them and people will be required to wear them or not being allowed to enter.

 

[AmandaJR]

Once masks are fully done for I will miss the ability to mouth swear words at those who annoy me. Petty I know.

Ditto. Plus the mask makes my hair a mess so why bother getting it ship shape. Also don't have to worry if the golf has left my with a slightly red nose and cheeks - nobody can see them anyhow!

 

[bobmac]

If it’s just advice then it’s up to people to process that advice for what is best for them

Hence Amanda's 'selfish' comment?

 

[Ethan]

I don’t think anyone will be here the day you don’t make judgments on people ?

If it’s just advice then it’s up to people to process that advice for what is best for them and you should allow people to make their own choice without fear of judgment and being looked down on by people who believe their are superior

If a private establishment has deemed masks must be worn then that’s up to them and people will be required to wear them or not being allowed to enter.

I don't make judgements on people. I make judgements on their behaviour. So do you.

Tesco is a private establishment. They ask people to wear masks as a matter of courtesy and regard for others. Many people ignore that request. You can decide for yourself what you think that says about them, whether that makes them freedom loving libertarians or people who think it is just a cold, and I will reach my own verdict.

 

[PNWokingham]

I don't make judgements on people. I make judgements on their behaviour. So do you.

Tesco is a private establishment. They ask people to wear masks as a matter of courtesy and regard for others. Many people ignore that request. You can decide for yourself what you think that says about them, whether that makes them freedom loving libertarians or people who think it is just a cold, and I will reach my own verdict.

Or.. people who respect the law and medical advice that has deemed masks not necessary. End of. The judgemental mask police need to wind their necks in and respect the right of everyone to do as they see fit. I do not like very crowded places and avoid wherever possible. On a rammed tube, I will still wear a mask. In Tesco, I will not. And anyone having a moral judgement of me in person in a shop will politely be told the rules at first and not so politely if they want to continue on that front.

 

[Neilds]

Or.. people who respect the law and medical advice that has deemed masks not necessary. End of. The judgemental mask police need to wind their necks in and respect the right of everyone to do as they see fit. I do not like very crowded places and avoid wherever possible. On a rammed tube, I will still wear a mask. In Tesco, I will not. And anyone having a moral judgement of me in person in a shop will politely be told the rules at first and not so politely if they want to continue on that front.

But what about the rules that Tesco puts in place? Is it right to ignore these?