Masks, distancing 'could last years'

[LGHunter 1,501]

My discostick is literally in lockdown for several months and it wants to go out of lockdown

[Mother of Puppies 36,615]

1 hour ago, LGHunter said:

Which country you live in?

 

Germany

[gypsy101 5,453]

4 hours ago, Rj Barker said:

This just won't happen. People will not stand for it. Light restrictions still tank certain aspects of the economy. 

how will wearing a mask in public rank the economy?

[Better Day 5,766]

Tbh, I have been a little bit sceptical of the vaccines with the reports on the news. Now this news, I am just wondering are they any point in taking the vaccine if we will have to endure lockdown after lockdown with social distancing and masks for years to come. 

[Awakened M 3,239]

I love wearing my masks. 

[Princess Diana 24,487]

why are u guys making this social distancing thing sound so tragic because in my country even with social distancing we can still meet friends, meet grandma, going to the movies AND the restaurants. Y’all are annoying 💀 

[Rj Barker 3,331]

16 minutes ago, gypsy101 said:

how will wearing a mask in public rank the economy?

Well it's more the social distancing that's the issue, but also to an extent masks as they actively remind people that you are in a possible unsafe environment, some people are scared and will remain scared therefore not go out, and in turn the economy suffers.

[Rj Barker 3,331]

2 minutes ago, Luna Lovegood said:

why are u guys making this social distancing thing sound so tragic because in my country even with social distancing we can still meet friends, meet grandma, going to the movies AND the restaurants. Y’all are annoying 💀 

Erm... because people want a normal life? People crave touch with their friends and family.

People want normal social interactions without fear. And they shouldn't be vilified for wanting it. People are allowed to express their disdain for something without being labeled annoying.  Social distancing is annoying, and as soon as it is safe to do so it should be gone.

[gagaisitalian 3,573]

Can we stop taking everything one, single "professional" says and blowing it up as if it's fact?

1/4 of Americans have received their first dose of a vaccine. Once we reach herd immunity, there's no logical explanation as to why we should keep the protocols in place. I'm all for masks if a business requests it, but when herd immunity is reached, it's time to return to events and normal gatherings. It's crucial for people's livelihood and mental health (even more so if their career is in live entertainment).

[Rj Barker 3,331]

2 minutes ago, gagaisitalian said:

Can we stop taking everything one, single "professional" says and blowing it up as if it's fact?

1/4 of Americans have received their first dose of a vaccine. Once we reach herd immunity, there's no logical explanation as to why we should keep the protocols in place. I'm all for masks if a business requests it, but when herd immunity is reached, it's time to return to events and normal gatherings. It's crucial for people's livelihood and mental health (even more so if their career is in live entertainment).

I agree, but the issue is that this was headline news here in the UK, blasted on primetime 6pm. And they word it in such a way that it can send people in a tail spin. My mum rang me after watching the news crying because she's so fed up, she's a carer has seen over half of her residents die over the year. Hasn't seen me or my brother in a year and is basically a broken woman. And now she thinks she wouldn't be able to hug her children for years. That's the issue, why on earth did they broadcast this as headline news. I wouldn't be shocked if somebody somewhere committed suicide after reading it. The media has alot to answer for with the way its handled this.

[gagaisitalian 3,573]

Just now, Rj Barker said:

I agree, but the issue is that this was headline news here in the UK, blasted on primetime 6pm. And they word it in such a way that it can send people in a tail spin. My mum rang me after watching the news crying because she's so fed up, she's a carer has seen over half of her residents die over the year. Hasn't seen me or my brother in a year and is basically a broken woman. And now she thinks she wouldn't be able to hug her children for years. That's the issue, why on earth did they broadcast this as headline news. I wouldn't be shocked if somebody somewhere committed suicide after reading it. The media has alot to answer for with the way its handled this.

I said that was the issue in my post, lol. I agree with what you're saying...stuff like this needs to stop going mainstream.

[Morphine Prince 109,683]

8 minutes ago, Rj Barker said:

Hasn't seen me or my brother in a year and is basically a broken woman. And now she thinks she wouldn't be able to hug her children for years. 

May I ask why? 

Can't you guys just get tested and meet up? Not trying to be insensitive or rude but not seeing each other for a whole year sounds awful.

[Rj Barker 3,331]

1 minute ago, Morphine Prince said:

May I ask why? 

Can't you guys just get tested and meet up? Not trying to be insensitive or rude but not seeing each other for a whole year sounds awful.

For the first 6 months of the pandemic my mum never left work. She moved into the residential home to look after them. And after she was finally out, she was scared that if she did meet up with people she would then pass it on to the residents who are all 90+ and major risk. Also I live on the other side of the country and travel for the most part was barred/reduced. Now that all her residents are vaccinated I intend to go visit her, but she's just like exhausted from it, and the news today tipped her over the edge. 

[Morphine Prince 109,683]

1 minute ago, Rj Barker said:

For the first 6 months of the pandemic my mum never left work. She moved into the residential home to look after them. And after she was finally out, she was scared that if she did meet up with people she would then pass it on to the residents who are all 90+ and major risk. Also I live on the other side of the country and travel for the most part was barred/reduced. Now that all her residents are vaccinated I intend to go visit her, but she's just like exhausted from it, and the news today tipped her over the edge. 

Ah, I see. She sounds like a wonderful woman who cares about the people she cares for.

I know people in healthcare who didn’t care at all. 

I hope you can meet up soon  

[Rj Barker 3,331]

Just now, Morphine Prince said:

Ah, I see. She sounds like a wonderful woman who cares about the people she cares for.

I know people in healthcare who didn’t care at all. 

I hope you can meet up soon  

I've been trying to convince her for a while to let me come see her and pay for tests etc. But she was adamant she wanted all her residents vaccinated first just incase, she wouldn't be able to forgive herself. When the pandemic started. They lost about 40 residents in the space of 6 weeks, just dropping like flies. So I can understand why she has been super anxious about it.