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In Germany (and other countries) masks must be worn whenever distance can't be kept, so they are widely worn. Doctor's offices, public transport, work (typicall
by blub 6y ago
In Germany (and other countries) masks must be worn whenever distance can't be kept, so they are widely worn. Doctor's offices, public transport, work (typically not at one's desk), religious gatherings, retirement homes, etc.
Many people are nowadays wearing FFP2 masks, which are available everywhere.
- clairity 6y agomasks don't absolve individuals of situational awareness (and worrying about the type of mask is a non sequitur in this regard), as we each still need to understand the actual risks of various common situations, ignorance of which is what is driving infection rates, not flouting arbitrary masking rules. mask messaging makes that worse by masking (ha) the real, actionable information and issues. people have been relentlessly messaged to think that wearing a mask in public is all they need to do, but that's diametrically opposed to the real infection threats we typically face (e.g., people we know gathering privately). we shouldn't accept mindless rules from our "superiors", especially incorrect and politically motivated ones, but rather demand timely and correct information devoid of political intent, so that we can internalize the risks appropriately and act accordingly.