Rumor Disney Mask Update?

[Trauma]

CNN’s medical analyst Dr Leana Wen has said that cloth masks are useless in the fight against the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, instead encouraging viewers to wear three-layer medical masks.



So now that even CNN is saying that cloth masks do not work is Disney going to update the mask policy?

If so we should expect an announcement immediately requiring N95 or surgical masks.

 

[seascape]

Forget the advice from anyone. Wear N95 masks both inside and outside in crowds. We dont need the government to tell us what to do. Be safe and have a Merry Christmas.

 

[dreday3]

Bored?

 

[rogerrabbitfan9]

The CDC is still recommending fabric masks. I think Disney would only change their requirements if there was a change from the CDC.

 

[HairyChest]

Is the omricon variant smaller then the original and delta variant? Because we were always told masks help, not only n95 masks. Unless it’s not the size of the virus that makes regular masks useless? This is confusing.

 

[LittleBuford]

Is the omricon variant smaller then the original and delta variant? Because we were always told masks help, not only n95 masks. Unless it’s not the size of the virus that makes regular masks useless? This is confusing.

The new variant is easier to transmit and catch, so masks now have a tougher job to do. The better the mask, the more effective it will prove at stopping its wearer from spreading or being exposed to the virus. That’s always been the case, of course; Omicron has just raised the level at which masks need to perform.

 

[JoeCamel]

Is the omricon variant smaller then the original and delta variant? Because we were always told masks help, not only n95 masks. Unless it’s not the size of the virus that makes regular masks useless? This is confusing.

Same size

The new variant is easier to transmit and catch, so masks now have a tougher job to do. The better the mask, the more effective it will prove at stopping its wearer from spreading or being exposed to the virus. That’s always been the case, of course; Omicron has just raised the level at which masks need to perform.

The Omicron requires less viral load to infect so the plain cloth masks will pass some portion of the virus which with Omicron is enough to infect. The better masks filter more out so you get less viral load.

 

[TehPuddingMan]

I believe she said that cloth masks were “no more than facial decorations,” which is what I’ve been telling y’all all along. Wearing a cloth mask walking 15 feet to my table at Brown Derby does absolutely nothing to stop the Rona.

 

[LittleBuford]

The Omicron requires less viral load to infect so the plain cloth masks will pass some portion of the virus which with Omicron is enough to infect. The better masks filter more out so you get less viral load.

This is what I was saying, though you said it better than I did.

 

[PaulZ]

I’m not telling anyone what to do. All I hear in the newz is if you are double vaxxed and have the booster, if you get this if will likely be asymptomatic or mild because it’s not as deadly, especially to those with the aforementioned vaccines. I’ve had all that. So, I’m going to live my life as I did before Covid as long as I can help it.

If rules change and I go, I’ll follow them whatever they are. I only wear N95 mask because they are the most comfortable and easiest for me to breathe through.

 

[GhostHost1000]

Disney will only do what they think looks best for PR. It’s not about safety as much as it is safety theater (whatever appears is making people feel safer even though it probably isn’t doing much at all).

you can’t convince me wearing a mask in an queue line or ride and then gathering in a wad of people surrounding you for fireworks without a mask makes any sense

 

[doctornick]

you can’t convince me wearing a mask in an queue line or ride and then gathering in a wad of people surrounding you for fireworks without a mask makes any sense

Believe whatever you want to believe but outdoor transmission for COVID just isn’t a thing.

 

[JoeCamel]

Believe whatever you want to believe but outdoor transmission for COVID just isn’t a thing.

How would you know? If you walk through a cloud someone is coughing or sneezing without a cover or an elbow it isn't long enough to get enough Omicron to be infected? Pretty bold to make a blanket
outdoors - good
indoors - mask
Seems more situation oriented than wall dependent

 

[Trauma]

With omicron, you need a mask that means business

To block a variant this transmissible, scientists say you need an N95 or other high-filtration mask. Here's how to find a good one and when to wear it.

www.npr.org

Here is some further information from npr.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Believe whatever you want to believe but outdoor transmission for COVID just isn’t a thing.

It actually is, if you’re in close proximity to others for more than a certain number of minutes.

 

[Jrb1979]

Disney will only do what they think looks best for PR. It’s not about safety as much as it is safety theater (whatever appears is making people feel safer even though it probably isn’t doing much at all).

you can’t convince me wearing a mask in an queue line or ride and then gathering in a wad of people surrounding you for fireworks without a mask makes any sense

TBH the mask rules should be like we had at my local amusement park. Mask on at all times unless you are in an area thats not congested.

 

[WDWTrojan]

CNN’s medical analyst Dr Leana Wen has said that cloth masks are useless in the fight against the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, instead encouraging viewers to wear three-layer medical masks.



So now that even CNN is saying that cloth masks do not work is Disney going to update the mask policy?

If so we should expect an announcement immediately requiring N95 or surgical masks.

Disney doesn't make its policy based on the opinion of a CNN medical expert, it does so based on CDC recommendations. Masks aren't perfect, but they have been proven time and time again to cut down transmission by a meaningful percentage. There's still lots of traffic fatalities but we still wear seatbelts.

 

[Lilofan]

Disney doesn't make its policy based on the opinion of a CNN medical expert, it does so based on CDC recommendations. Masks aren't perfect, but they have been proven time and time again to cut down transmission by a meaningful percentage. There's still lots of traffic fatalities but we still wear seatbelts.

Seat belts are necessary even though some hated the automatic ones in the cars in the mid 1980s. One still had to manually buckle the lap belt too.

 

[danv3]

Let's be honest, the loose fitting cloth masks most people wear, often not even covering their noses, do almost nothing with respect to COVID mitigation and never really have.

A KN95 mask will probably offer some actual protection, but Disney isn't going to mandate them (unless ordered to do so) because they aren't going to want to train cast members to verify that people are wearing the right kind of mask. Imagine the CM-guest confrontations if CMs have to enforce not just mask wearing, but type of mask.

 

[mikejs78]

Disney will only do what they think looks best for PR. It’s not about safety as much as it is safety theater (whatever appears is making people feel safer even though it probably isn’t doing much at all).

you can’t convince me wearing a mask in an queue line or ride and then gathering in a wad of people surrounding you for fireworks without a mask makes any sense

Every single study has shown that outdoor transmission isn't a thing.

How would you know? If you walk through a cloud someone is coughing or sneezing without a cover or an elbow it isn't long enough to get enough Omicron to be infected? Pretty bold to make a blanket
outdoors - good
indoors - mask
Seems more situation oriented than wall dependent

Every single study has shown that outdoor transmission isn't a thing.

It actually is, if you’re in close proximity to others for more than a certain number of minutes.

Every single study has shown that outdoor transmission isn't a thing.