I imagine there are also people who self-diagnose their symptoms as something else. “I don’t have symptoms. *cough cough* That’s just my allergies, they’re really bad this year.”
This is where the social acceptance of masks can be a benefit beyond the current pandemic. Sure, a cold is easy to handle but wear a mask and limit how much you are sharing with your co-workers.
True. Of course, there are legit cases where some of us do know and recognize our seasonal allergy symptoms. For example, I've coughed more lately. But I've also sneezed more, which is not a COVID-19 symptom and I've had itchy, watery eyes, which is not a COVID-19 symptom. And I've never had a fever or shortness of breath. I think it's a fair assumption that I have the regular seasonal allergies I've had every year and not COVID-19. I could be wrong. But the odds are that I'm not.
A co-worker recently told me that he won't go into a barber shop to get a haircut because he won't go along masks. A family member who is a medical professional herself has said she won't go in anyplace that requires masks because she wears them all week at work and isn't going to wear them outside of work.
The media has its own bias...the virus is fatal and serious for certain sets of the population, no doubt.
I don’t disagree with masks - my family doctor made all “sick” patients wear masks in the waiting room upon arrival long before covid19.
The sentiment varies from area to area...I’m from SC and work in Charlotte...hardly any masks. Go to Chapel Hill, Raleigh, or Durham...everyone has a mask.
I believe you're right. I'm in a suburb of Houston and I've noticed a rapid decline in participation. I think some people notice others not doing it and feel dumb, so they don't either. Here it depends on neighborhood and area, but I'd say mostly a losing battle. I'll keep doing my part, but it's all I can do. I'm glad Disney is making them a requirement.
I think the masks will be harder to enforce than the 6’ distancing.
I get annoyed when someone is too close driving or waiting to checkout at the store.
I'm not a medical professional, but I have read quite a bit about the effectiveness of masks - in many cases the underlying sources, not just the articles or headlines. And I'm not convinced that they do much, if anything at all, to stop the spread of the virus, especially given the manner in which people are wearing them. Maybe that's why your family member is not so concerned about wearing one.
Mask compliance was overall quite positive over the weekend at Universal. I even noticed several team members reminding guests to wear their mask when they did let theirs slip down.
