Mask mandates back everywhere here.

chic said:
I'm not happy about it. I still have broken/fractured bones in my hand from that fall I took last spring because I can't see a doctor without a mask and I can't wear one due to a medical condition. I can't accompany my 89 year old mom to her doctor either. And, she's deaf and needs to read lips so she needs me to interpret for her and help her get through simple tasks especially shopping! She can't hear the store clerks and she does the wrong things then gets upset and her blood pressure is soaring lately. Also, after constant mask wearing for 13 months, first time around, she can no longer breath normally with a mask on.

There are exceptions and exemptions for everything and I think it's a form of discrimination against us both not to at least be able to buy food and shop for necessities without a mask.

After I shoveled yesterday I took her shopping everywhere buying everything before the mask mandate descends on just about everywhere tomorrow. She had a blast and we had lunch too. It's important to a person's mental health to live normally and enjoy what life you have, especially for seniors.
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Why can’t you wear a face shield instead of a mask?
 

Here, too (upstate New York). Every public place has a notice on the doors that masks are required no matter vaccination status. Bank lobby and village clerk's office are closed. COVID cases are soaring here according to local news.
 
I have no problem wearing my masks in church, stores, or other places. I feel like it is necessary for protection and I do want to exercise protection. As a senior, I am going to face weaknesses enough as it is, so why not do the best that I can that is in my power to do so and protect others and myself. Vaccinations are also something I get willingly.
 
debodun said:
Here, too (upstate New York). Every public place has a notice on the doors that masks are required no matter vaccination status. Bank lobby and village clerk's office are closed. COVID cases are soaring here according to local news.
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Yes, they are, I’m in Chenango county and they’re rising daily.
 
Our rural area has seen minimal impacts from Covid....knock wood. Masks aren't mandated in the stores, etc., but the majority of people wear a mask at the grocery stores, Walmart, etc., and stay a bit distant at the checkouts. It appears that our locals are taking this illness seriously, and trying to avoid getting ill.
 
I went into stores today without a mask to shop and get some errands done. I have a valid medical exemption which I will show if anyone challenges me but no one did. Many shoppers were masked, some were not which surprised me. I was prepared to stand alone if need be but it worked out well. I'm happy to feel in control of this aspect of my life again. 🤗
 
chic said:
I went into stores today without a mask to shop and get some errands done. I have a valid medical exemption which I will show if anyone challenges me but no one did. Many shoppers were masked, some were not which surprised me. I was prepared to stand alone if need be but it worked out well. I'm happy to feel in control of this aspect of my life again. 🤗
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Even here, where masks are mandated now, people show without them. No one cares anymore. Facci said on CNN, everyone will get OMICRON. Yup, I would bet on that, it is so contagious.
 
Aneeda72 said:
Even here, where masks are mandated now, people show without them. No one cares anymore. Facci said on CNN, everyone will get OMICRON. Yup, I would bet on that, it is so contagious.
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Like I said, my neighbor's son and his girlfriend got it so you are probably right.
 

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