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Wearing masks in the home

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Dontknowwhybut · 08/08/2020 17:23

I don't understand why we don't wear masks at home. Given that it is the most likely place to pass it on, and associated witha lot of community transmission, wouldn't it make sense to do this? Obviously there would be issues with enforcing, but why protect strangers and not our families. (if they are protective)

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ButterflyRuns · 08/08/2020 18:14

Why would I want to wear a mask in the comfort of my own home..?

Kaykay066 · 08/08/2020 18:14

I wear one for 12 hours at work my ward is roasting hot and I come home drained and feeling ill. I take all precautions I can but I will not wear a mask in my own home. Yes I do want to protect my family but wearing a mask in my house isn’t going to happen. You do it if you want but I certainly won’t be

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Dontknowwhybut · 08/08/2020 18:17

@Triangularbubble no, my point is that if masks work to reduce the spread we should wear them at home too. Some would say a true lockdown for less weeks would have eradicated it. Kind of short term pain long term gain. If masks stop it spreading or reduce it significantly then we could make a massive difference in two or three weeks.

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epythymy · 08/08/2020 18:17

@Dontknowwhybut

If masks reduce transmission we should wear them anytime we are indoors. And if the theory is we could all be asymptomatic carriers then we should do so at home. As well as in the pub and at school. There was a thread locally where everyone was discussing the plan to wear masks if you are standing, but not if you are sitting in a pub. Those refusing to wear one standing are viewed as socially irresponsible.
They don't reduce transmission. At best they're prolonging the inevitable.
QueenofmyPrinces · 08/08/2020 18:19

@QueenofmyPrinces a year ago you would have thought it totally reasonable not to let your child swing on a swing, or meet your Mum for coffee, or go into a shop without a face covering, or greet your best friend with a kiss on the cheek?

How in anyway does that answer my question?

I asked if you think it’s acceptable to tell people they can’t have any physical contact (kissing, cuddling, sex) with their spouses and children?

And that you think it’s ok for young children to go without physical contact/comfort from their parents? And that parents are forbidden from doing so?

delilahbucket · 08/08/2020 18:20

It is believed there is only a 50% chance of passing the virus on to those you live with. The only two people I know who have had Covid no one else in their household caught it. One person was asymptomatic and only got a test because her step son's wife had tested positive before he came to visit them. The other lives with her 93 year old mum and husband, both fine, although she caught it after shielding for weeks. None of it makes sense, but certainly doesn't give me grounds to think wearing masks at home with people I share towels, bathrooms, bed with, is of any use at all.

Barbie222 · 08/08/2020 18:21

They stop some particles, but not all, and not much of the aerosol, which is under scrutiny right now. So if you are in contact with people for a while, like over 15 mins, you're likely to inhale some of the particles that get through the mask anyway, so there isn't any point, you'll get it anyway.

Triangularbubble · 08/08/2020 18:21

I’m just not that bothered about stopping coronavirus that I’d comply with that, sorry.

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Dontknowwhybut · 08/08/2020 18:23

I don't think it's acceptable for the government to tell me it to hug or kiss my Mum, but they did.
Young children going without physical contact is clearly not acceptable, but the percentage of people in the country who live with young children would still mean we could reduce the spread.

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SueEllenMishke · 08/08/2020 18:23

Why aren't you answering any questions?
Are you really saying couples shouldn't have sex until the pandemic is over?

SueEllenMishke · 08/08/2020 18:23

@Dontknowwhybut

I don't think it's acceptable for the government to tell me it to hug or kiss my Mum, but they did. Young children going without physical contact is clearly not acceptable, but the percentage of people in the country who live with young children would still mean we could reduce the spread.
What about partners?
MashedSpud · 08/08/2020 18:24

No.

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Dontknowwhybut · 08/08/2020 18:24

@delilahbucketif that's true why were people jumping in the road to avoid coming within 2m of someone on a pavement?

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PurpleDaisies · 08/08/2020 18:25

Young children going without physical contact is clearly not acceptable, but the percentage of people in the country who live with young children would still mean we could reduce the spread.

What about couples?

KitKatastrophe · 08/08/2020 18:25

@Dontknowwhybut

If we all wore masks indoors for two weeks would there be a significant reduction in transmission? Would it be worth it? We all stopped our kids playing in parks and on beaches for months. Was that worth it?
The answer to all of these is "no"
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Dontknowwhybut · 08/08/2020 18:26

@SueEllenMishke if everyone complied including with your partner for two weeks it would be massively diminished. Two weeks of abstinence could save lives.

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SueEllenMishke · 08/08/2020 18:26

[quote Dontknowwhybut]@SueEllenMishke if everyone complied including with your partner for two weeks it would be massively diminished. Two weeks of abstinence could save lives.[/quote]
Why two weeks?
And no ...

WendyHoused · 08/08/2020 18:27

[quote Dontknowwhybut]@Triangularbubble no, my point is that if masks work to reduce the spread we should wear them at home too. Some would say a true lockdown for less weeks would have eradicated it. Kind of short term pain long term gain. If masks stop it spreading or reduce it significantly then we could make a massive difference in two or three weeks.[/quote]
Op, are you high?

I’ve heard a lot of dumb shit about C19 over the months, but this is a winner.

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Dontknowwhybut · 08/08/2020 18:28

The two weeks come from the potential incubation period. Personal sacrifice for the greater good.

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Fandajji · 08/08/2020 18:29

To be fair the government did forbid a lot of couples from kissing, having sex and just seeing each other as many couldn't live with their partners through lockdown.

But masks at home would be the stupid, we have too much physical contact and share too many spaces. I think could have a point if a very vulnerable relative was visiting, that would be plausible, but not possible to police

SueEllenMishke · 08/08/2020 18:29

@Dontknowwhybut

The two weeks come from the potential incubation period. Personal sacrifice for the greater good.
But what about going out shopping or to work? Why would it be okay to do that but not kiss my husband?
SimonJT · 08/08/2020 18:30

@Dontknowwhybut How long have you been wearing a mask at all times in your home?

Triangularbubble · 08/08/2020 18:30

Lots of far less onerous things could save lives. But I value money, convenience etc above them. Hence I drive a car. I haven’t given every penny I have to eliminate other causes of death like poverty, poor mental health, lack of sanitation etc. I eat far too much junk and don’t exercise enough. I haven’t donated a kidney.

Firefliess · 08/08/2020 18:30
Biscuit
KitKatastrophe · 08/08/2020 18:30

[quote Dontknowwhybut]@SueEllenMishke if everyone complied including with your partner for two weeks it would be massively diminished. Two weeks of abstinence could save lives.[/quote]
How effective do you think masks are? Because it's not 100%

And people wouldnt just have to wear masks for 2 weeks. They would have to eat, sleep and live separate from their whole families. They wouldnt be able to go out to work, shopping or exercise either.