[Mystic Mock]

These people are morons.

[bots]

the issue comes from the fact that early on science was telling us that masks didn't stop us catching the virus so it sent out the wrong message, but the priority at the time was to not catch the virus so it was correct. Add to this, the fact that we had a PPE shortage and the government wanted to discourage any talk of masks being important to our health.

Fast forward to now and the facts remain the same, a mask wont stop you getting the virus, but it will stop you spreading it. We are just at a different stage in the lifecycle of dealing with the virus, so the emphasis has changed. However, some less intelligent people don't understand that advice can evolve, so they stick with the original directive

That's what we are seeing happening now

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

the issue comes from the fact that early on science was telling us that masks didn't stop us catching the virus so it sent out the wrong message, but the priority at the time was to not catch the virus so it was correct. Add to this, the fact that we had a PPE shortage and the government wanted to discourage any talk of masks being important to our health.

Fast forward to now and the facts remain the same, a mask wont stop you getting the virus, but it will stop you spreading it. We are just at a different stage in the lifecycle of dealing with the virus, so the emphasis has changed. However, some less intelligent people don't understand that advice can evolve, so they stick with the original directive

That's what we are seeing happening now

So basically they lied and now they are not lying, masks are beneficial and do aid in reducing the spread by using some form of face covering as a precautionary measure.

All I see at this protest are selfish people, they themselves may be willing to risk infection but the vulnerable also need to shop in a sense this is just a civic duty for them.

It should have been implemented at the start imo.

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

So basically they lied and now they are not lying, masks are beneficial and do aid in reducing the spread by using some form of face covering as a precautionary measure.



All I see at this protest are selfish people, they themselves may be willing to risk infection but the vulnerable also need to shop in a sense this is just a civic duty for them.



It should have been implemented at the start imo.

There are still expert scientists and bacteriologists saying that they’re not convinced about the effectiveness of masks though ...


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[user104658]

Originally Posted by Zizu

There are still expert scientists and bacteriologists saying that they’re not convinced about the effectiveness of masks though ...


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It would be strange if it's bacteriologists, as Covid has nothing to do with bacteria.

But anyway - it's not conflicting information, misinformation or lying. There hadn't been studies into whether or not masks were effective in blocking Covid spread and there were varying hypotheses on whether it would help, do nothing, or make matters worse. We're now 4 months into this pandemic, people have been doing the research, and it has been convincingly proven that wearing masks makes a significant difference in community transmission. There's not much more to it than that. The information hasn't "changed" - it just wasn't available before.

[Nicky91]

the masks are for your own safety, but apparently these people don't care about safety from the virus then if they are against the masks


as for the vaccine, i am not too keen on that either, same goes for my mom also not quite sure what to do when that is ready

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

the masks are for your own safety, but apparently these people don't care about safety from the virus then if they are against the masks


as for the vaccine, i am not too keen on that either, same goes for my mom also not quite sure what to do when that is ready

I thought the masks protect others from your germs ... apparently offers minimal protection to the wearer - in fact it supposedly lets you drop your guard so can be seen as detrimental.


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[bots]

Originally Posted by Zizu

I thought the masks protect others from your germs ... apparently offers minimal protection to the wearer - in fact it supposedly lets you drop your guard so can be seen as detrimental.


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it certainly applies to any old face covering. I have medical grade face masks that might provide a bit of protection, but i wouldn't bet on it

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by Zizu

I thought the masks protect others from your germs ... apparently offers minimal protection to the wearer - in fact it supposedly lets you drop your guard so can be seen as detrimental.


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still better to wear a mask for protection too

[arista]

This Lady want's to shop for 2 hours
in John Lewis
but will not spend 2 hours in a mask.