Wear Your Masks!

[lizzywednesday]

... Although I have noticed A lot of people don’t wear them properly. There needs to be a huge education campaign around HOW to wear it, on TV, online, whatever...

Agreed. Dude at the thrift shop where I donated a bunch of stuff was another "nose is hanging out" person and I didn't lose my sh!t with him, but there has to be a compliance campaign. We managed that with handwashing, why not this? (Also, as an aside, can we also remind folks that disposable masks/gloves aren't flushable? And leaving them in the parking lot after you've taken them off is disgusting?)

[NCGrandma]

Also, as an aside, can we also remind folks that disposable masks/gloves aren't flushable? And leaving them in the parking lot after you've taken them off is disgusting?)

Good grief! The local sewage treatment folks already have an ad campaign reminding people not to flush wipes. Masks and gloves now, too? And in parking lots? Yet another reason I’m glad that I’m still staying home!


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[jgenie]

Agreed. Dude at the thrift shop where I donated a bunch of stuff was another "nose is hanging out" person and I didn't lose my sh!t with him, but there has to be a compliance campaign. We managed that with handwashing, why not this? (Also, as an aside, can we also remind folks that disposable masks/gloves aren't flushable? And leaving them in the parking lot after you've taken them off is disgusting?)

They’re all over the trails in our parks too. People can be so inconsiderate!!

[Kestrel]

People said upthread that's it's "the law". I know it's been "mandated" or "ordinance" or health department "recommendations". I don't know anyplace that has actually made wearing masks into law, with all the red tape that involves. Until an actual, real law is passed, it's not enforceable.
Public/government offices can make rules about their building. Private companies can say you are not allowed in without a mask (ie Costco). But honestly, I don't think mask rules are enforceable, and until they are - there will be idiots. Some places have more than their share - but some everywhere. Until there are penalties, there will be rule breakers.

[wendibird22]

People said upthread that's it's "the law". I know it's been "mandated" or "ordinance" or health department "recommendations". I don't know anyplace that has actually made wearing masks into law, with all the red tape that involves. Until an actual, real law is passed, it's not enforceable.
Public/government offices can make rules about their building. Private companies can say you are not allowed in without a mask (ie Costco). But honestly, I don't think mask rules are enforceable, and until they are - there will be idiots. Some places have more than their share - but some everywhere. Until there are penalties, there will be rule breakers.

NY has executive orders which are enforceable. Businesses can be fined, lose their liquor license, or be shut down for violating the requirement that employees must wear masks. Executive orders in NY state are not statutes but have the force of law.


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[dogmom]

OK, I admit. I cheat and loudly say “I’m an ICU nurse working in a Covid surge unit, it’s really for YOUR safety.” People are fairly good here, but there are defiantly mixed messages given about wearing them outside. You should always have one on you.

[lizzywednesday]

NY has executive orders which are enforceable. Businesses can be fined, lose their liquor license, or be shut down for violating the requirement that employees must wear masks. Executive orders in NY state are not statutes but have the force of law.

In NJ this is also the case. There's even a form at the state COVID-19 page to report people/businesses who've violated the EO's.

[PZMommy]

California also has a place to report businesses not following rules. They cited over 1000 businesses already. If people would just follow the rules we might not be in this bad of a predicament. Of course if we had some federal guidance and didn’t just let every state do their own thing, we’d be in better shape, but that is a whole separate BP.

[wendibird22]

California also has a place to report businesses not following rules. They cited over 1000 businesses already. If people would just follow the rules we might not be in this bad of a predicament. Of course if we had some federal guidance and didn’t just let every state do their own thing, we’d be in better shape, but that is a whole separate BP.

And if we didn't have a president holding in-person campaign rallies that fly in the face of all sound medical guidance for mitigation...

[lizzywednesday]

Good grief! The local sewage treatment folks already have an ad campaign reminding people not to flush wipes. Masks and gloves now, too? And in parking lots? Yet another reason I’m glad that I’m still staying home!

I haven't been out many places that I have to get out of the car yet (donations for the thrift shop being the exception; I wore a bandana tied over my mouth & nose - I have asthma and DD has heart issues, so we are both in higher-risk groups for severe cases) and haven't seen it by me, but Billy Penn posted about the situation in the Philadelphia area back in April. This has been confirmed anecdotally for parts of NYC by my brother Joe, who lives on the Upper West Side.

Philly media also posted about flushed wipes the same day.

It blows my mind.