The Coronavirus Is Here Forever

Re:The Coronavirus Is Here Forever by unityByFreedom on Monday August 23, 2021 @12:43PM (#28278556)

Long-term we should just adopt the practice of wearing one if you're symptomatic. It helps reduce spread. This is what Asia started doing after SARS. It's considered a courtesy, just as we consider it a courtesy to cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing.

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Re:The Coronavirus Is Here Forever by kmeisthax on Monday August 23, 2021 @03:00PM (#28280419)

Japan kept doing it after Spanish Flu.

Unfortunately, given that 1910s America and 2020s America both had significant (and in my mind, unwarranted) resistance to wearing face masks; I would not be surprised if "wear a mask if you feel sick" fails to make it into common understanding in America a second time.

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Re:The Coronavirus Is Here Forever by foxfluff on Monday August 23, 2021 @07:32PM (#28283392)

I'd be much much happier with "stay home if you feel sick" but I don't think we're getting there :(

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