Masks

[tower912]

But thats a bit different than going into a store, out into your car, driving somewhere else...

Listen, if people want to wear them all the time, thats fine.  Maybe you forget once and awhile, I don't get it, but hey. 

But the idea that is "easier" to never take it off when driving around is what seems silly to some.

But then again Ive heard multiple people say they would be fine always wearing a mask on a plane or public transportation in the future, so who the F knows.

It had not occurred to me to do so before now,  but perhaps I will start to drive around with a mask on just to see what kind of road rage that could engender.

[Warriors4ever]

🤣🤣tower

[JWags85]

Right, but why do people want to label this as "silliness."  If someone wants to wear a mask, just let them do so.  They don't need to be judged.

I guess its because we've spent the last 18 months with some blend of very necessary caution, fear mongering, some excess of caution, and a whole lot of virtue signaling (WEAR A MASK!) that when we're in a position where lots of mask wearing has subsided, stuff that feels excessive is reminiscent of daily news items that sought to terrify people for eyeballs and had people wearing 2 masks and a faceshield to get the paper.

There is plenty of non-COVID stuff that people do that is illogical or silly to many people yet nobody feels the need to go out of the way to justify it.  And the idea that "oh they are protecting themselves and others" just seems excessive and this whole need to push back against the anti-mask/anti-vaxx crowd.  In my experience, the ones still with overabundance of caution are also the most vocal complaining about the actions of everyone else not mirroring their caution, some in my own extended family.

It had not occurred to me to do so before now,  but perhaps I will start to drive around with a mask on just to see what kind of road rage that could engender.

Enjoy!  And be sure to post complaining about anyone that makes a comment or gives you a look!

[tower912]

No complaining.  Stories.  Unless they shoot me.  In which case, enjoy the silence.

[Hards Alumni]

But thats a bit different than going into a store, out into your car, driving somewhere else...

Listen, if people want to wear them all the time, thats fine.  Maybe you forget once and awhile, I don't get it, but hey. 

But the idea that is "easier" to never take it off when driving around is what seems silly to some.

But then again Ive heard multiple people say they would be fine always wearing a mask on a plane or public transportation in the future, so who the F knows.

When I'm not required to wear one, I can't wait to rip mine off my face.  I will never understand wearing a mask alone in your car.

[MU82]

Federal judge says Abbott had no right to ban mask mandates in schools. Because, of course he didn't.

It would be nice if the governors of Texas and Florida actually worked as hard to keep their residents safe as they do to put them in harm's way.

[rocket surgeon]

Federal judge says Abbott had no right to ban mask mandates in schools. Because, of course he didn't.

It would be nice if the governors of Texas and Florida actually worked as hard to keep their residents safe as they do to put them in harm's way.

if he said NO MASKS ALLOWED, that would be putting people in harms way.  oh, and whatever happened to follow the science. 

[jesmu84]

if he said NO MASKS ALLOWED, that would be putting people in harms way.  oh, and whatever happened to follow the science.

What does the science say about masks?

[TSmith34, Inc.]

oh, and whatever happened to follow the science.

You mean like the science on ivermectin?

[MU82]

if he said NO MASKS ALLOWED, that would be putting people in harms way.  oh, and whatever happened to follow the science.

For months, the governors of Texas and Florida have actively, aggressively undermined measures that would have improved medical outcomes in their states ... and they've done so for purely political reasons.

But sure, roQQet, I'm looking forward to you starting to follow the science any day now.

[statnik]

What does the science say about masks?

That if you’re going to mandate them it’s pointless to have a lot of people use the cheap blue cloth masks, but our supply of N95 and K95 masks is probably not high enough for everyone to have one (or several as they’d need to be able to regularly use).

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Facts, data, science. I know they don't sway a certain faction, but here is more of what we already knew:


Mask-wearing cuts Covid incidence by 53%, says global study
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/nov/17/wearing-masks-single-most-effective-way-to-tackle-covid-study-finds

"Now a systematic review and meta analysis of non-pharmaceutical interventions has found for the first time that mask wearing, social distancing and handwashing are all effective measures at curbing cases – with mask wearing the most effective.

Results from more than 30 studies from around the world were analysed in detail, showing a statistically significant 53% reduction in the incidence of Covid with mask wearing and a 25% reduction with physical distancing.

Handwashing also indicated a substantial 53% reduction in Covid incidence, although this was not statistically significant after adjusting for the small number of handwashing studies included.

Detailed analysis was not possible for other measures, including quarantine and isolation, universal lockdowns, and closures of borders, schools, and workplaces, due to differences in study design, outcome measures and quality, the researchers said."

[tower912]

Masking and distancing.  Huh.  Who knew?

[Hards Alumni]

https://www.channel3000.com/dane-co-health-officials-change-course-extend-mask-order-into-new-year/?alert=3228171&alert_type=banner

neat.

[tower912]

Smarter than most.

[Skatastrophy]

I can't tell if my new eye doctor is hot or not because of the mask. I'm considering changing my views on public health.

[tower912]

Pretend she is.

[4everwarriors]

Orr ax 'im, hey?

[Skatastrophy]

Orr ax 'im, hey?

Gottem, lol

"Are you hot? Cause I'm like 50/50 on if you're hot."

[BrewCity83]

https://www.channel3000.com/dane-co-health-officials-change-course-extend-mask-order-into-new-year/?alert=3228171&alert_type=banner

neat.

How does this affect the MU-UW game next week?  Are fans required to be masked at all times?  Proof of vaccination required?

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

How does this affect the MU-UW game next week?  Are fans required to be masked at all times?  Proof of vaccination required?

Masks are required at the Kohl Center.  No vaccine requirement.

[Hards Alumni]

Smarter than most.

Sooooooooo we're never going to move on then?  What is the criteria for ending this?

Obviously, you work in a unique situation and run into the worst of humanity on a daily basis.  But for a county that is 72.4% fully vaccinated, and 75.5% with at least one dose... and 98% of residents 65+ who are partially vaccinated.... Where does this end?  Pfizer Covid19 vaccine was approved for children 5-11 on 10/29.  Nearly a month ago.  Long enough for people to have ample time to get their children vaccinated if they so choose to.

There are 86 people who are hospitalized in Dane County.  In a county with a population of 546,695 (as of 2019).  15 people died in October.  5 so far in November.

Again, I ask.  What is the threshold to say masks aren't needed?  Pick a number.  Instead, Dane Co has moved the mandate back, month after month without giving any scientific reason for doing so.  Unless they plan to extend this mandate until the year 2100 they need to pick a threshold to give their constituents a finish line.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

Sooooooooo we're never going to move on then?  What is the criteria for ending this?

Obviously, you work in a unique situation and run into the worst of humanity on a daily basis.  But for a county that is 72.4% fully vaccinated, and 75.5% with at least one dose... and 98% of residents 65+ who are partially vaccinated.... Where does this end?  Pfizer Covid19 vaccine was approved for children 5-11 on 10/29.  Nearly a month ago.  Long enough for people to have ample time to get their children vaccinated if they so choose to.

There are 86 people who are hospitalized in Dane County.  In a county with a population of 546,695 (as of 2019).  15 people died in October.  5 so far in November.

Again, I ask.  What is the threshold to say masks aren't needed?  Pick a number.  Instead, Dane Co has moved the mandate back, month after month without giving any scientific reason for doing so.  Unless they plan to extend this mandate until the year 2100 they need to pick a threshold to give their constituents a finish line.

They did give them a finish line.  Then promptly moved it again. 

[tower912]

Local hospitals are again turning people away.    Highest numbers ever.  Highest daily number of cases statewide since a year ago. 80 deaths a day, statewide. 
 School districts shutting down, too many teacher and student illnesses to even go virtual.  Why on  earth would anyone think it is safe to  be unmasked and unvaccinated?

Dane County is choosing prudence.

[pacearrow02]

Local hospitals are again turning people away.    Highest numbers ever.  Highest daily number of cases statewide since a year ago. 80 deaths a day, statewide. 
 School districts shutting down, too many teacher and student illnesses to even go virtual.  Why on  earth would anyone think it is safe to  be unmasked and unvaccinated?

Dane County is choosing prudence.

Are you talking about Wisconsin or Michigan?  The dooms day scenario you’re describing doesn’t match the day to day reality here in Wisconsin at least.