[michael21]

I will

[LeatherTrumpet]

NO

[bitontheslide]

i will in indoor crowded situations

[Cherie]

yes in supermarkets and if I am public transport which is pretty infrequent

[LaLaLand]

In certain situations yeah. Busy shops, buses etc. Just common sense really.

Otherwise no.

[ThomasC]

Nope.

Do I wear a face mask because of the flu? Nope, which kills more people trebled the numbers.

[joeysteele]

Yes, for the foreseeable future I will.

[Vanessa]

Only in crowded closed spaces. Not outside.

[bitontheslide]

the safest thing that people can do is continue on as they were until we see what the knock on effects are likely to be. I see it as simply managing personal risk, same as i did from february last year

[AnnieK]

Yes...in the supermarket etc.

[Liam-]

Of course, because I’m conscientious of myself and others

[AnnieK]

Originally Posted by ThomasC

Nope.

Do I wear a face mask because of the flu? Nope, which kills more people trebled the numbers.

If people still wore masks though particularly if they are sick, flu deaths would decrease too.

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

If people still wore masks though particularly if they are sick, flu deaths would decrease too.

and if people just stayed home 24/7 they would go down more. If people all scrapped their cars road deaths would plummet and if people stopped going abroad for their holidays climate change would be greatly reduced. If they stopped drinking and smoking and eating take-aways the pressure on the NHS would be HUGELY reduced..

[AnnieK]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

and if people just stayed home 24/7 they would go down more. If people all scrapped their cars road deaths would plummet and if people stopped going abroad for their holidays climate change would be greatly reduced. If they stopped drinking and smoking and eating take-aways the pressure on the NHS would be HUGELY reduced..

And? I'm not saying people SHOULD wear masks, just that if they did, flu deaths would decrease. Just like people know that not smoking will decrease your chance of lung cancer but they still smoke.

Its personal choice. I haven't had the usual heavy cold I get twice a year, I put that down to masks and keeping away from people so I personally, will continue in crowded areas. I'm not particularly arsed about what anyone else does

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

And? I'm not saying people SHOULD wear masks, just that if they did, flu deaths would decrease. Just like people know that not smoking will decrease your chance of lung cancer but they still smoke.

Its personal choice. I haven't had the usual heavy cold I get twice a year, I put that down to masks and keeping away from people so I personally, will continue in crowded areas. I'm not particularly arsed about what anyone else does

I understand Annie but i am just highlighting the way in most other areas people dont give monkeys but for some reason, they have this covid virtue

Its an odd contradiction

[GoldHeart]

In public at times for precaution

[ThomasC]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

I understand Annie but i am just highlighting the way in most other areas people dont give monkeys but for some reason, they have this covid virtue

Its an odd contradiction

That's because of mainstream media.

Do you know the number of deaths caused by poverty?

A hugely staggering amount in comparison to COVID.

I'm not saying COVID is any less important, but media, doom and gloom would.

Perspective is needed.

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

NO

Are you moving to England LT? fare thee well.

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by ThomasC

That's because of mainstream media.

Do you know the number of deaths caused by poverty?

A hugely staggering amount in comparison to COVID.

I'm not saying COVID is any less important, but media, doom and gloom would.

Perspective is needed.

totally agree Thomas

Each day in the UK 450 people die from heart disease - yet look down your high street at the fast food outlets or see who is advertising to you 24/7..

[ThomasC]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

totally agree Thomas

Each day in the UK 450 people die from heart disease - yet look down your high street at the fast food outlets or see who is advertising to you 24/7..

Yep and the rest.

COVID is not even in the top 10.

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by ThomasC

That's because of mainstream media.

Do you know the number of deaths caused by poverty?

A hugely staggering amount in comparison to COVID.

I'm not saying COVID is any less important, but media, doom and gloom would.

Perspective is needed.

I agree in ways and to an extent HOWEVER wearing a facemask has zero economic impact so it's a poor argument for this specific scenario; if the science says facemasks help reduce trasmission, then wearing them reduces NHS burden, and thus is economically sensible. If anyone can offer me an example of how wearing a mask in shops/on public transport in any way increases poverty or hinders the economy, I'm all ears, but it seems unlikely.

Therefore, mask refusal is performative vitrue (freedom) signaling and nothing to do with other concerns.

[ThomasC]

It's all bull**** and it winds me up.

You can't see dying relatives, but you're allowed 60,000+ in a stadium.

The same stadium that Prince William and that twat Doris went.

Makes me sick.

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by ThomasC

It's all bull**** and it winds me up.

You can't see dying relatives, but you're allowed 60,000+ in a stadium.

The same stadium that Prince William and that twat Doris went.

Makes me sick.

I will 100% agree that the hospital visiting situation (especially palliative and Neonatal ICU) is absolutely dire. Really, really grim, needless, and traumatic for families.

[ThomasC]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

I agree in ways and to an extrent HOWEVER wearing a facemask has zero economic impact so it's a poor argument for this specific scenario; if the science says facemasks help reduce trasmission, then wearing them reduces NHS burden, and thus is economically sensible. If anyone can offer me an example of how wearing a mask in shops/on public transport in any way increases poverty or hinders the economy, I'm all ears, but it seems unlikely.

Therefore, mask refusal is performative vitrue (freedom) signaling and nothing to do with other concerns.

Cause it doesn't increase poverty, but that is missing my point.

My point being, I am just as likely to suffer heart disease or die from the flu than catch and die of COVID.

Lots of things can reduce the NHS burden, don't stop people.

Yep, I agree, it is freedom signalling. I'll take my chances of catching COVID and dying from it. I find it unnecessary. Those who want to protect themselves can do otherwise.

[Jordan.]

Nope. Wearing one for hours on end every day at work for the past year has made me sick of them.