DisneyDebRob
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bestcoastracer
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Huh? The news is fairly accurate, information and stories change with the most up to date information. If you wanna cut through the cable spectacle just read print journalism like AP or Reuters---where all cable news gets their sources from.
Masks were first recommended only to be worn in public if you had symptoms of the virus/presumed you had it. When they discovered that the virus was more widespread than originally thought because of an increase in cases/deaths outside of those diagnosed, they realized the number of people who were asymptomatic carriers was larger than expected.
Because widespread testing nationally is not there yet, to further prevent the spread of Covid-19 masks are here to decrease the potential spread of asymptomatic carriers.
Chi84
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Yes, along with a statement that the best way to protect yourself is to avoid crowds, stay 6 feet away from others, avoid touching your face and wash your hands properly and frequently. People are relying far too much on masks.
Do you have a recent like tonight quote for that. Because according PBSnewshour "National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci told lawmakers on May 12 that people should maintain social distancing guidelines, when possible, and wear face coverings in public. "
I think he might have said something like that much earlier but since at least April 3rd he has said that people should wear face masks.
Flugell
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Last time we were at Disney
we befriended a couple, also from the U.K., and the gentleman had a prosthetic leg- above the knee and a prosthetic arm above the elbow, he was desperate to ride flight of passage and went to the disability access to ask if he could join the queue and be given an approximate time to return which was comparable to the length of the queue. He was told that as he didn’t have “evidence” of his disability they couldn’t help! Ridiculous or what! By the way he was wearing shorts and a t shirt so his disability was totally obvious. The story gets sadder, he queued up for 3 hours, in great discomfort and was then turned away because the calf muscle on his remaining leg was too large for the safety grip! You couldn’t make it up!! He remains a huge Disney fan despite this!
DisneyDebRob
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Well I figured out the drinking around the world problem in Epcot. On to the next thing.
Peter Pan's Shadow
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Looking for some wisdom.....the mask concept....is it really intended to protect the wearer of the mask or others? I can see this going either way and would love some direction.
Flugell
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Ty yes it isAwesome picture of you and the Fonz!!
ImperfectPixie
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The Real Reason to Wear a Mask
Much of the confusion around masks stems from the conflation of two very different uses.
www.theatlantic.com
GoofGoof
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L.A. Coronavirus Update: Mayor Eric Garcetti Says All Retail Will Be Allowed To Reopen For Curbside Pickup This Week
On Tuesday, in his second appearance on CNN in 4 hours, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said that online, phone order and curbside pickup would expand to "all retail establishments" sometime this week. "In the coming week," he said, "it'll be opened up to all retail establishments." On May 6...
LA mayor confirms that the article posted earlier today was in fact clickbate.
Quote from the mayor:
“I think there was a lot of panic suddenly the headlines said we’re all going to stay exactly as we are for three more months when that is not the case.” Garcetti insisted that Ferrer simply meant that the county would not “fully reopen” by August.
Flugell
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They do. The seat wasn’t the issue it was fastening the leg safety grip which isn’t there (as far as I recall on the test seat). The cm monitoring the outside seat thought he would be fine so.......
GoofGoof
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Some good news on an other wise dreary day:
www.yahoo.com
California man with 1% chance of survival released from hospital after two-month COVID-19 battle
Garfield, 54, was "patient zero" at one California hospital. He had a 1% chance of survival. He went home on Friday, and is continuing to recover.
NelleBelle
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Hope they gave him a FP for waiting in that atrocious line without being able to ride (somehow I doubt it though)
Flugell
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To be honest I don’t remember. I was more angry that his disabilities hadn’t been acknowledged by the disability services. I think I was more incensed than he was!!
Animaniac93-98
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For anyone who flies to Florida, wearing a mask will be mandatory on planes, except for young children.
At some point of your WDW trip you will have to wear a mask. Whether that's before you leave your hometown or while doing some activities on property, it's going to be required.
At some point of your WDW trip you will have to wear a mask. Whether that's before you leave your hometown or while doing some activities on property, it's going to be required.
solidyne
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Neither is yours.
Commas should not precede the open parethesis.
The "i.e." usually is followed by a comma.
Nobody likes grammar Nazis.
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I BELIEVE @Peter Pan's Shadow WAS JOKING!The Real Reason to Wear a Mask
Much of the confusion around masks stems from the conflation of two very different uses.
TrainsOfDisney
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That’s a really odd occurrence. I’m not saying it didn’t happen, since I’ve seen some crazy things but I would say it’s rare that it happens.
When I’ve gone to Disney with someone with a simple ankle cast CM’s have been very proactive in assisting even when not asking for special seating etc.
SoFloMagic
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Put a t-shirt in front of your face and try to spit. We know it does something to stop droplets from coming out of your mouth. It may not be perfect, but its something. It's not designed to keep you from getting it, though it may help a bit. It's to keep others safe from you if you have it and don't know/ignore it and go out anyway.
We can't encourage the general public to use medical masks because we don't have enough for doctors.
Peter Pan's Shadow
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Rumor -
New social distancing headgear that will be required at wdw.
New social distancing headgear that will be required at wdw.
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