Beth's Ponderings
There have been so
many new norms we are living with as a result of the pandemic.
One of the more
controversial recommendations is the wearing of non-medical masks, and whether
they should be mandatory.
While I believe
there are some individuals who require masks, and situations where they are
necessary, I disagree with mandatory mask wearing in public, and my main
reasons are:
• humans tend to relax their vigilance when
they think they are “safe” due to perceived safety features, and take more
risks and stop social distancing which we know is effective If people think there is a risk, they act
with more caution and common sense.
• too many people
don’t wear masks properly and tend to touch them and remove them numerous times
(ie to adjust the fit or touch their face or to speak to others) totally
negating the safety aspect.
• also, masks are
not meant to be worn long-term and should be changed often, and that is not
always feasible for people when out.
Making mask wearing
mandatory (without extensive supplies, and proper usage education) will not
make any of us safer or healthier. On
the other hand washing (with soap and water, not hand sanitizing) and social
distancing DO work.
* my garden labyrinth (below) Just needs weeded now! Thanks
to my next door neighbour for taking the picture.
Beth
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