Originally Posted by
j0hnbarker
Very few people have the relevant medical or scientific training to be able to appraise the evidence base for masks as a method of suppressing transmission. Even those that do still have to abide by the legislation (when it applies) or guidance (likewise).
The issue has been confounded by some of the hard hitting public health messages that were used earlier in the year, which to my mind crossed the line into sowing fear, rather than a heightened sense of caution, into the population.
I have to wear one at work because my employer mandates it. Where I have a choice, I choose not to. I do not judge others for wearing a mask in those settings and I hope this is reciprocated. So far it seems to be, at least in my experience this week so far.