07-14-2020, 06:03 PM
(07-13-2020, 09:50 PM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote: It is, but that is essentially what wearing a face covering does. We have done a poor job of explaining why people should wear masks. It shouldn’t be the problem it has become.
Here we are seeing up to 30% of our results are positive for Covid 19. I’m seeing a minimum of 10 patients with Covid 19 per shift. Wearing a mask for me is a personal responsibility to keep others safe in case I get infected. It’s not wrong to ask me to do what I should already do to keep others safe.
That is true when discussing molecules. The virus is larger than a molecule. Plus it is mainly spread through droplets of spit or snot which won’t pass through. Think of the slo mo videos of people sneezing. That’s what face covering stop.
True. But, again the CDC recommends a face covering which helps decrease the chance if you giving your germs to someone else. Only masks for healthcare providers like a N95 would prevent the wearer from getting sick. The CDC isn’t asking the public to wear N95 masks.
If you look at the GA public health website you’ll see our curve is worse than it was previously. I expect it to continue to worsen. And it’s going to be a real problem when flu season starts again.
Good post, cannot disagree with anything you say here Breech, well said.
(07-14-2020, 09:55 AM)Earendil Wrote: Good thing we're not forced to wear seat belts.
Come on, that is a bit different Earendil.
I wear my seat belt every time I go anywhere but to mandate you wear a mask when you are going anywhere is a bit much.
The whole point is to be responsible and keep the people safe who it would affect the most.