Will You Continue To Mask?
@danishcanadian (28955)
Canada
April 24, 2022 8:06pm CST
I find that I’ve gotten used to wearing a mask, and plan to keep doing so even though most masking restrictions have lifted here in Ontario after Covid. If I am around a person who is hard of hearing and they need to read my oops I’ll take it off, but bring legally blind I can’t see faces, so I’m not that hung up on folks seeing mine. I’m actually quite comfortable with the mask. I can also wear different masks and be expressive.
Will you continue to mask, or are you happy to see them go?
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@Vikingswest1 (6304)
• United States
25 Apr 22
No. The type of mask needed to prevent the spread of a virus would be cumbersome, restrictive and expensive.
The cloth and medical masks aren't effective for viruses and misuse is common. It seems to have been only a placebo by the CDC at the height of the pandemic. They recently returned to their pre-Covid statements on mask use being ineffective for the virus.
If it helps people feel more protected, then it makes sense that they will continue to use them after mandates expire.
Masks are still better than no masks for those at risk but don't offer much protection vs. viruses.
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@DaddyEvil (137636)
• United States
25 Apr 22
Masks were never mandatory where I live but my daughter and I LIKE not catching every cold and flu bug floating around. We started wearing masks when Covid was announced and are still wearing them.
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@danishcanadian (28955)
• Canada
25 Apr 22
Agreed. I haven’t been sick since cobid 19, whereas before I caught every big that came my way.
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@DaddyEvil (137636)
• United States
25 Apr 22
@danishcanadian I'm still having allergic reactions but haven't had any other problems.
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@danishcanadian (28955)
• Canada
25 Apr 22
@DaddyEvil I’m glad I don’t have allergies. My hubby deals with them every year, and it’s heck on him.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
25 Apr 22
I'm happy things better, so restrictions easing, but for me, I'll mask up and wear a shield too. Covid ever evolving, dangerous unseen for that it is, so, mask it is with shield.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
26 Apr 22
@MarieCoyle
Good. I agree, to each their own decisions.
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@MarieCoyle (38697)
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25 Apr 22
Those of us who, even though vaccinated, could be hit hard if they got Covid, agree with you. Ever evolving is right. Viruses mutate and always have. I don't wear a mask just around friends or family, of course. But I do always wear one in congested places, stores, and so forth. I would like to live longer, and any virus hits me hard. It seems to help keep me from getting colds? Not sure but I haven't had a cold in over 2 years. To each his own, I know it's not mandated right now, although there are still some places that require them. All medical visits. If my son who has been so ill gets Covid I don't know if he would survive it. Even if I didn't feel I personally needed a mask still, I would do that for his safety.
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@MarieCoyle (38697)
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26 Apr 22
@oahuwriter
I truly do resent people who make fun of other people who choose to wear a mask. They don't know what that person is going through, they could be getting cancer treatments, or have a severe medical condition, or have someone who might not make it if they caught any form of the virus. Like you said, to each his own.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
25 Apr 22
I will continue to wear a mask. In fact I double mask.
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@toniganzon (72535)
• Philippines
25 Apr 22
Well, I miss not wearing a mask in a public place but somehow I have gotten used to it and I find it useful especially inside an air-conditioned public place to wear it. I have allergic rhinitis and synthetic scents can trigger my allergies. And I can't tell people not to wear perfumes. So a mask is useful for me.
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@mynameiskate (2574)
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25 Apr 22
I've stopped wearing a mask and stopped having conversations about them. Free choice. Live and let live.
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@much2say (56043)
• Los Angeles, California
25 Apr 22
We have worn masks from the beginning of the pandemic and still. No matter what they say about it, we are comfortable and fine with it. We haven't really gotten sick at all these past couple years! Plus the mask kept me warm during winter.
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@58lordstreet (1668)
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28 Apr 22
I do in shops because the people serving have to wear them so its good manners to do the same ,public transport yes , large gatherings yes, the rest of the time no probably
