Coronavirus

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Number24

Thunderpussy

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8624033/Wisconsin-government-agency-orders-employees-wear-masks-Zoom-calls-HOME.html

"Wisconsin government agency orders employees wear masks on Zoom calls at HOME " )

Number24

Speaking of masks: today Norwegian authorities encouraged people for the first time to use masks in some situations such as in crowded buses.

Thunderpussy

Like many I've been wearing a mask for days now. I do find it funny though
as some people, still keep them on when driving alone in their car

Bond44

Thunderpussy wrote:

Like many I've been wearing a mask for days now. I do find it funny though
as some people, still keep them on when driving alone in their car

I don’t mind that you can never be to careful
It’s those who wear them inside I really worry about - that’s when you realise the human race has problems!

Cheers :007)

Higgins

I‘ve had friends in my car today and of course, we all wore masks.

Thunderpussy

Barbel

) ) )

Sir Miles

Higgins wrote:

I‘ve had friends in my car today and of course, we all wore masks.

In England (different rules for other parts of the UK, but it’s probably the same) we are not supposed to share a car ride with anyone outside our ‘bubble’...in that instance a mask is a complete waste of time...

Higgins

That‘s not the case here.

I wonder, if driving lessons are still happening in the Uk though.
Here pupil and instructor must wear masks.

Besides this, let‘s take us back to February and March.
The assumption was that the virus is transmitted only by people with symptoms (wrong) and by coughing, sneezing and unhygenic behavior ( such as lack of hand washing etc).

We know little more but do we know all?

So, I really can‘t blame people wearing masks as often as they can - instead of some folks not wearing them when it‘s absolutely essential.

It‘s better to be safe than sorry.

Sir Miles

Higgins wrote:

That‘s not the case here.

I gathered that...but you are in close contact, I’m assuming for more than 10 minutes with someone...I’m guessing this is one reason why coronavirus is on the increase in Germany take care.

Higgins wrote:

I winder, if lessons are still happening in the Uk though.
Here pupil and instructor must wear masks.

I didn’t know, so searched for the answer...and it would appear so - which would appear to be at odds with what the government are saying 8-)
Lessons may have stopped here locally as I currently live in an area where Covid-19 cases are rising - despite the increased lockdown measures.

Higgins

I am in close contact when I am sitting next to them on a train, subway and in a restaurant as well.

I can‘t see anything wrong wearing masks in my car when I share it with them, while I agree that it would be better not sharing the car with them at all

Sir Miles

Higgins wrote:

I am in close contact when I am sitting next to them on a train, subway and in a restaurant as well.

I can‘t see anything wrong wearing masks in my car when I share it with them, while I agree that it would be better not sharing the car with them at all

I’m not saying there is anything wrong with wearing masks at all...although seats in trains/subway/restaurants should be spaced out by a metre at least...I’m genuinely shocked that that isn’t the case in Germany.

Higgins

Sir Miles wrote:

In England (different rules for other parts of the UK, but it’s probably the same) we are not supposed to share a car ride with anyone outside our ‘bubble’...in that instance a mask is a complete waste of time...

So those people I see gathering in pubs are all from the same household?
I‘ve learnt something new today.....

Sir Miles

Higgins wrote:

Sir Miles wrote:

In England (different rules for other parts of the UK, but it’s probably the same) we are not supposed to share a car ride with anyone outside our ‘bubble’...in that instance a mask is a complete waste of time...

So those people I see in pubs are all from the same household?
I‘ve learnt something new today.....

Do you regularly check out British pubs? :v

Same rules SHOULD apply...a minimum of a metre away and table service only following a one way system...some pubs/restaurants have been closed for not following these rules - also the owners/managers have been fined and/or sacked...
It’s almost impossible to police though...hence the rise in coronavirus cases

Number24

I think there are two reasons why Norwegian authorities have waited so long before reccomending masks are the low popuation density in the country (keeping a distance of more than one meter is twice as effective as a mask) and the low level of infection here.
Until today the only countries in Europe where the authorities don't reccomend or order the wearing of masks are the Nordic countries and Belarus. Sweden still has a very high level of infection even though it has delined a lot lately, the other countries have a low level of infection and Belarus of course has no infection at rall :v

Higgins

Sir Miles wrote:

.I’m genuinely shocked that that isn’t the case in Germany.

Well, we always appreciate getting advise and criticism from countries that are so better off in terms of every single number that applies to Covid 19

Seriously, there is always room to improve regulations to fight this virus and exchanging ideas and experiences it always good and productive.

Rules and limitations are necessary in those times but it‘s a fine balance as they take away rights of freedom in a free society.

However how some people consider mandatory facemasks as an act of supression can only be explained by the power of Social Media

Thunderpussy

One facial sartorial victim of the times, is my facial hair. Mask wearing doesn't
go well with a beard, so I'm once again clean shaven, also my mask is made from
a recycled male stripper's posing pouch, so every time I breath out, .... People think
I'm Lying

Sir Miles

Higgins wrote:

Sir Miles wrote:

.I’m genuinely shocked that that isn’t the case in Germany.

Well, we always appreciate getting advise and criticism from countries that are so better off in terms of every single number that applies to Covid 19

There was no advice and certainly no criticism ?:)

But if you want some...?... :v

Higgins

Just have seen Taiwan's Digital Minister Audrey Tang in an interview about Taiwan's response to Covid and the related technology as assistance.
Incredible bright and smart person and - I could not believe it, she parted with the Vulcan Salute "Live long and prosper" - including "the hand"

How cool is that?

Barbel

That IS cool!

0073

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ECN8QKcevw

The Finnish way explained by Dutch journalist.

Number24

Finland has closed its borders to Norway and Germany and a couple of other countries.





Well, Norway handled the first wave of Corona competently. But like so many others we opened up too early and the number of infected has gone up some - at least in some areas.

danjaq_0ff

Higgins wrote:

Just have seen Taiwan's Digital Minister Audrey Tang in an interview about Taiwan's response to Covid and the related technology as assistance.
Incredible bright and smart person and - I could not believe it, she parted with the Vulcan Salute "Live long and prosper" - including "the hand"

How cool is that?

The history of that Vulcan salute is Jewish -{

0073

Number24 wrote:

Finland has closed its borders to Norway and Germany and a couple of other countries.

Believe me, it is just as painful to us.... :v


) ) )

Thunderpussy

Finlands obviously is the place to go for a Holiday, less tourists taking up those
Hotel rooms

0073

Thunderpussy wrote:

Finlands obviously is the place to go for a Holiday, less tourists taking up those
Hotel rooms

That's true, we don't even need the 'rona to have empty streets and available hotel rooms in Helsinki in the middle of the season!

Higgins

My 85 year old parents are seeing their grandkids (school - not my kids) regularly indoors, they go to church, my father went to bavaria 10 days ago to hike and eat in restaurants. Now my mother tells me that they met friends indoor to have coffee and days later they visited 100 year old auntie in the retire home.

And my mother has no idea why I have exploded.
She told me „ you can‘t lock us up forever“ and I‘ve replied her that this was not my decision and if she had complaints, she should tell the virus X-(

Asp9mm

Now we know where all your stupid comes from )