Are You Going to Continue Wearing a Mask Indoors After the Ban Was Lifted?

Are you still wearing a Covid mask indoors?

  • Yes

    Votes: 19 76.0%

  • No

    Votes: 6 24.0%
  • Total voters
    25
This is from US News & World Report as of May 14th...Oh, and don't forget to take the poll. I'm curious.

These are the U.S. states and territories with mask mandates: 29 in all (4 territories)
American Samoa | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | District of Columbia | Guam | Hawaii | Illinois | Kentucky | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Nevada | New Jersey | New Mexico | New York | North Carolina | Ohio | Oregon | Pennsylvania | Puerto Rico | Rhode Island | U.S. Virgin Islands | Vermont | Virginia | Washington | West Virginia
These are the U.S. states and territories without mask mandates: 26 in all (one territory)
Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas | Florida | Georgia | Idaho | Indiana | Iowa | Kansas | Louisiana | Minnesota | Mississippi | Missouri | Montana | Nebraska | New Hampshire | North Dakota | Northern Mariana Islands | Oklahoma | South Carolina | South Dakota | Tennessee | Texas | Utah | Wisconsin | Wyoming
 
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I voted Yes an will do so if the store/business I am entering have a sign that request it. Otherwise, probably not. Even if I don't share their concerns, I still respect theirs.

I take SO's little yapper to a local vet that only works by curb side drop off and pick up. And, yes they want you to wear your mask in the car or on the sidewalk. It really is just no big deal.
 
Furryanimal said:
Weā€™ve never had to wear them outdoors here but the moment we donā€™t have to wear them at all mine are confined the draw.Us glasses wearers are spending a small fortune in fog wipes.
Sadly,in Wales, this is unlikely to be this year.Unlike in England where it is likely to be next month.
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If you place a folded tissue inside your mask Furryanimal,
it will stop your glasses from misting, you need to put it
near the top of the mask.

Many years ago when I drove holiday coaches, in wet or
cold weather, we would wipe the inside of the coach windows
with methylated spirits, this stopped them misting, but I never
tried it on my glasses, I don't have any meths available.

Mike.
 
Mike said:
If you place a folded tissue inside your mask Furryanimal,
it will stop your glasses from misting, you need to put it
near the top of the mask.

Many years ago when I drove holiday coaches, in wet or
cold weather, we would wipe the inside of the coach windows
with methylated spirits, this stopped them misting, but I never
tried it on my glasses, I don't have any meths available.

Mike.
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Thanks..but I tried that and I think my face is the wrong shapefor it to workšŸ˜€šŸ˜…
 
The N95 masks come up high on your nose.
Then just place your glasses on top of the edge.
That works to keep my glasses from fogging up.

Speaking of N95 masks....I don't think they're the ones used in hospitals unless they say "medically approved" on the package they come in. But they are pretty close I would think because they're made with thick paper, clamp tightly over your nose, and fit well all around. I have that type and feel safe. But the bag they came in said "not approved for medical use"....in light blue fine print.

EDIT: My Mask says KN95 on it. I just read that mine is equivalent to N95 in quality but mine is made in China. there is also one made in Korea with a different model number.

The N95 is made in America but I think it's requested to be used only for hospital use so there will be enough. But supplies may have picked up and that request may have been dismissed.
 
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OK, it is almost official in NY State. Gov. Andrew Cuomo will lift his executive order on Wednesday. So, following CDC guidelines, all who are fully vaccinated can go without a mask. Caviats are in close crowds such as busses and, I think, planes. I am happy to go without. That being said, I think if I were to visit a hospital or nursing home, I will wear a mask. Not sure where doctors offices fit in this scenario.
The only thing is, we have to trust people to be honest about their vaccination status.
 
I was in a grocery store today and everyone was masked. I said to the bagger and cashier, "Nothing has changed has it" and the bagger said, "Oh yes, I've seen 6 unmasked people come through the line today". She had a look of such disdain I can't describe...but it wasn't good
 
I went to one grocery store yesterday and another one today. (Whole Foods, which has better produce). In both stores, absolutely everyone wore a mask. I put mine on also, not wanting to be the only person without one.
 
DOJ Goes Maskless Indoors, Will Not Ask Vaccination Status: Read this on the wires.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) will not ask employees to confirm their vaccination status after allowing them to go maskless indoors following updated guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to a report by the Hill. In a Friday memo, the DOJ warned its managers not to ask employees about their vaccination status. According to the report, ā€œThe new policy, however, is a departure from DOJ guidance in February that said employers have the right to ask employees about their status.ā€ In an email sent to employees Friday, the DOJā€™s assistant attorney general for administration said.​
 
JonDouglas said:
DOJ Goes Maskless Indoors, Will Not Ask Vaccination Status: Read this on the wires.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) will not ask employees to confirm their vaccination status after allowing them to go maskless indoors following updated guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to a report by the Hill. In a Friday memo, the DOJ warned its managers not to ask employees about their vaccination status. According to the report, ā€œThe new policy, however, is a departure from DOJ guidance in February that said employers have the right to ask employees about their status.ā€ In an email sent to employees Friday, the DOJā€™s assistant attorney general for administration said.​
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Sounds like they would be breaking HIPPA laws. That's like asking anyone if they have HIV/AIDS, Cancer, etc.. I would inform them to consult with my attorney and leave it at that.
 
I took my dog to the vet for a rabies shot and of course they require a full physical to do that even though I know she's healthy. Not only are their signs still up that say Do Not Enter and Masks Required, but they wouldn't let me come in the front door nor be with my dog while they examined her, weighed her, gave her a shot, and who knows what else. The poor thing was so scared when they dragged her away from me.

It cost me $165 and I saw nothing of what they said was done. I do trust my Vet but this was a new young Vet. I didn't like them pulling her away from me and shutting the door on me. I asked why they aren't lifting their ban a little and he just replied that he would relay my concerns.

Well, I do kinda' think that this lifting of the ban is going to blow up if we don't continue to at least wear our masks. People are not taking this lightly.
 
Lara said:
I took my dog to the vet for a rabies shot and of course they require a full physical to do that even though I know she's healthy. Not only are their signs still up that say Do Not Enter and Masks Required, but they wouldn't let me come in the front door nor be with my dog while they examined her, weighed her, gave her a shot, and who knows what else. The poor thing was so scared when they dragged her away from me.

It cost me $165 and I saw nothing of what they said was done. I do trust my Vet but this was a new young Vet. I didn't like them pulling her away from me and shutting the door on me. I asked why they aren't lifting their ban a little and he just replied that he would relay my concerns.

Well, I do kinda' think that this lifting of the ban is going to blow up if we don't continue to at least wear our masks. People are not taking this lightly.
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Oh, that must have been so hard for doggy and you. I had almost the same experience at one Vet who has curbside pick up only and felt so bad I could not take Suzy in myself. I have since found another Vet in the area that allows me to go in with her and has social distancing and masks inside. We will go in this month.
 
Lara said:
I'm going to change my Vet too. I was talking to a woman in the parking lot outside the Vet and she said she usually uses a Vet who makes house calls. That's an idea!
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That would be ideal! I want to have lab work done this time, though and not sure if they could do that at a house call.
 
Lara said:
I took my dog to the vet for a rabies shot and of course they require a full physical to do that even though I know she's healthy. Not only are their signs still up that say Do Not Enter and Masks Required, but they wouldn't let me come in the front door nor be with my dog while they examined her, weighed her, gave her a shot, and who knows what else. The poor thing was so scared when they dragged her away from me.

It cost me $165 and I saw nothing of what they said was done. I do trust my Vet but this was a new young Vet. I didn't like them pulling her away from me and shutting the door on me. I asked why they aren't lifting their ban a little and he just replied that he would relay my concerns.

Well, I do kinda' think that this lifting of the ban is going to blow up if we don't continue to at least wear our masks. People are not taking this lightly.
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We are also not permitted to enter our vet's premises. He told us that he misses the animal "parents" handling and calming their pets nearly as much as the parents and animals miss miss their presence.

Since some dogs and other animals have contracted Covid, I understand vets wanting to minimize the possibility of spreading the virus within their walls. Animals that are placed on the ground will sniff everything, including any Covid droplets that find their way to the floor after being exhaled by humans. :eek:
 
I do miss taking my dogs inside myself. My vet has curbside pick-up but she told me another vet in the area who didn't, had an outbreak of Covid at their practice. My dogs do well at the vet but the Chihuahua is very territorial. She does not like strangers in the house. I don't think she would do well with a vet who came to the house. The Bulldog would be fine. Maybe they take the dogs out to an RV or something? That would probably work but then they probably don't want the owner in the RV with them either.
 
Taking the advice from most forums and newsgroups, I'm skipping all advice from physicians and other medical professionals and going straight to conspiracy theorists and my local politicians.

They seem to have the loudest voices and new revelations (that usually happen with the advent of any new disease) never seem to cause them to waver.
 
If a store doesnā€™t require it, Iā€™m not wearing a mask. Since advice from the CDC changes all the time (or ā€œevolvesā€ depending on which way the political wind is blowing) and Iā€™m vaccinated, I feel safe.
 

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