[Carl99]

Originally Posted by gatorbill1

They just eliminated me from any activities when they changed from requiring you to wear a mask to "requesting" you wear one. I think I am free of virus, but I don't trust everyone else. Better safe than sorry if someone else does not care about you.

W.H.O. Said this morning that we no longer need to wear the mask unless you are taking care of someone that has the virus, or if you are sick.

[cheweycat]

Where are you getting your information about face masks? I hope it is not Fox news?

[cheweycat]

Please cite the reference from the WHO?

[Buckeye Bob]

Originally Posted by JoelJohnson

Each year about 45-50% of the population get flu shots and we still have a high number of deaths. But that number is an estimate from the CDC, COVID 19 is a real count (probably low since people that die at home aren't tested if they had another condition like a heart problem).
Also the number of flu deaths are over the full year, so far we have over 100,000 in about 3 months.

If you don't want to wear a mask, then I can only guess that you are being selfish or foolish. Wearing a mask DOES help (maybe not 100%, but it's better than nothing). It keeps most of the moisture from your mouth getting into the air.

Now, you may think that you don't have the virus, but it has been shown that many people that have the virus carried it for several days. They may have it without symptoms and never get sick or have a mild version of it.

So the mask is not to protect you (I'll do that by wearing my mask), it's to protect those that may die if they get the virus.

The COVID19 death count is inflated. When a person dies from heart attack, cancer, etc., it is being counted as a Covid death because the hospital gets an extra $13,000 for each one.😡😡

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Villages Kahuna

If you refuse to wear a mask, I agree that you should have been kicked out. The scientific evidence is incontrovertible—wearing a mask will definitely flatten and reverse the curve of new cases of coronavirus.

If you refuse to wear a mask to protect yourself, please wear one to protect the rest of us!

I agree with you, unfortunately the "I refuse to wear a mask" folks will vehemently defend their position against the best of evidence, using any supposed evidence (out-dated, manufactured, out of contex, etc) which they can cling to that they believe supports their position.
As to your plea to wear a mask to protect others, they won't because it would mean they would have to appear weak or scared or caring of others. That is what scares them the most.

[Traderjo]

No it is the Middle Ages
The flu
Really!!
We are closing in 130,000 deaths
In 3 months from this “flu”
More Americans that died in the Korean and Vietnam wars

[Windguy]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

I do not wear gloves but do wash my hands frequently and thoroughly. Today I pumped gas and visited an ATM. Just used a baggy over my right hand.

I keep a baggie with a sanitizing wipe in it in my pocket and I use the wipe to open doors and push buttons when in public places. I never wear gloves. That not only protects me, but it cleans things for the next person who comes along.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Robbie0723

A simple experiment

The thumbnail photo with your post is eloquent in its simplicity. Proves the point for masks, and for may situations other than covid, too.

[Windguy]

Originally Posted by speedo8357

Dr Russell Blaylock — google his information — states that they provide no protection. My own experience (admittedly non-scientific) bears out his believe that I am re-breathing and ingesting my carbon dioxide. I get a headache when wearing them, and have been unable to head to the rec centers as a result.

Apparently you are wearing a mask intended to protect yourself. There are many ways to cover your face and still allow easy breathing that protect others from you. They are for people who don't care only about themselves.

[JonWilliams]

Originally Posted by gatorbill1

If we don't test we will never have a case - just dead people from natural sources

Who ir where is it that is not testing? If you want a test, 441 Urgent Care is offering them free, both the test that determines whether you have COVID-19 now and the anti-body test to show whether you have ever had it.

[Windguy]

Originally Posted by merrymini

What baloney! Stay home! I refuse to wear a mask for the rest of my life. If vaccines are so effect against the flu, why do you have to get one every year and why is it only about 50 percent effective? How long will it take, if ever, to have a vaccine for this? This thing is here to stay. All you can do is be as careful as you can and stop buying into the fear mongering.

They say ignorance is bliss...

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by cheweycat

Where are you getting your information about face masks? I hope it is not Fox news?

Ahem! Nothing wrong with Fox News if you stay away from political opinion shows. When it comes to hard news they are quite good.

I am troubled by Florida's change in reporting of statistics about the Virus. (At least I am having difficulty finding how many are recently infected in Sumter County) Can anybody link me?

[Arlington2]

Originally Posted by cheweycat

Please cite the reference from the WHO?

From the latest WHO advice from their website. Look at community settings.

Advice on the use of masks in the community, during home care and in healthcare settings in the context of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

[Windguy]

Originally Posted by diva1

I am a mask wearer. Hate them, but do it when in public places where I can't stay 6' away. I want to get along. BUT, at what point will we be able to stop this?? When will people feel safe enough to go into a rec center maskless? 1 month, 2 months, 3 months? I won't wear this thing forever so there has to be something reasonable. And that can't be 'when they have a vaccine' because who the heck knows when that will be a reality?

I'm hoping they come up with ways to treat the disease so the fatality rate is no so high. That could happen quicker than a vaccine.

[Windguy]

Originally Posted by Timothyimitchell

With a 99 plus survival rate, let's get on with life. Much is overblown by this corrupt media. A media with an agenda. This is not the way to live.

If you are tired of watching media with an agenda, then please quit watching Fox "News!"