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In reply to the discussion: Are You and Your Loved Ones Still Masking Up? [View all]maxsolomon
(33,432 posts)30. Why do we keep having these threads?
It's not a binary question, Mask/No Mask.
You wear one when it's appropriate: enclosed spaces with employees are exposed to hundreds of strangers every day: the grocery, public transportation, picking up carry out food.
You DON'T need to wear one walking your dog around the block. It's OUTSIDE. Sure, you can, because you're immune-compromised and there is a non-zero chance (.00000001% is not zero) of outdoor transmission, but you're the exception. Most people are not immune-compromised.
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You aren't aware that most experts believe it will never be fully eradicated?
BannonsLiver
Aug 2022
#27
I know, and I find it very curious. I can't remember what White House function I saw recently
BlackSkimmer
Jul 2022
#13
Oh, hell yeah! Waaay too risky not to! Plus now we have monkey pox in NYC. Sigh.
electric_blue68
Aug 2022
#19
Very rarely these days. Mainly when going to Dr's offices. Other than that, mask free here.
beaglelover
Aug 2022
#40