Covid-19

[ErnestTurnip]

Work cancelled our Xmas do, made me think it might have all been worthwhile.

[DazBob]

10 minutes ago, bolton_blondie said:

I wouldn't say I'm a antimasker, it just doesn't make sense? Why can I go into a packed out bar/Christmas do this weekend but I need put one on for nipping in asda or tesco? I don't get it. 

Because there will be people who are going into the supermarket who AREN'T going into packed out bars.

You'll have some people going into the supermarket and that will be pretty much their only trip out of the house for the week. 

[Rudy]

7 minutes ago, bolton_blondie said:

Piss off you. I plan on being completely and utterly shit faced 😊

Haha I didn’t mean that, they’re obviously expecting a Spike in cases now though

[bolton_blondie]

3 minutes ago, DazBob said:

Because there will be people who are going into the supermarket who AREN'T going into packed out bars.

You'll have some people going into the supermarket and that will be pretty much their only trip out of the house for the week. 

So old people then? What about when they go bingo? 

[DazBob]

Just now, bolton_blondie said:

So old people then? What about when they go bingo? 

Ha, don't you start going down the whataboutery path. I think you know my point is a valid one.

[bolton_blondie]

10 minutes ago, DazBob said:

Ha, don't you start going down the whataboutery path. I think you know my point is a valid one.

😂😂😂

[royal white]

29 minutes ago, bolton_blondie said:

I'm not. I just won't be wearing a mask in a supermarket. I shan't be crying all over twitter about it. 

Why wouldn’t you wear a mask? 

[stevieb]

If I've had covid and recovered do I have to wear a mask or can I go about life with an air of superior invincibility only the triple jabbed can previously enjoy? 

[Sweep]

43 minutes ago, Rudy said:

I’m surprised Christmas shindigs haven’t been binned 

Ours at work just has.....

[gonzo]

4 minutes ago, Sweep said:

Ours at work just has.....

Sounds like an excuse rather than genuine safety concerns.

Bunch of fannies.

[MickyD]

13 hours ago, stevieb said:

Ah right. 

Did they pass this law before or after the jolly boys slap up meal? 

They're all cunts. Law change needed or not. 

 

Just a point, there was never, in the last 20 months, a requirement to wear a mask whilst eating a meal. I know they aren’t usually medical-grade masks and will let certain size particles in or out but a beef dinner with Yorkshires isn’t small enough to get through. Find a photo of them walking into the dining area without masks and then let’s all get jointly upset about things we have no control over.

[Sweep]

1 minute ago, gonzo said:

Sounds like an excuse rather than genuine safety concerns.

Bunch of fannies.

I don't think it's an excuse, as they'd put loads of planning into it. I wasn't going anyway, as I'm supposed to be in Poland for a few days (we'll see if that happens)

Hopefully this new variant isn't too bad, and we can get back to normal this side of Christmas.......

As for wearing masks in shops, it's really not that much of a hassle, I can't see why folk won't do it

[Sweep]

19 minutes ago, stevieb said:

If I've had covid and recovered do I have to wear a mask or can I go about life with an air of superior invincibility only the triple jabbed can previously enjoy? 

Not if you've got the entire top of your head covered in tinfoil

[royal white]

2 minutes ago, MickyD said:

 

Just a point, there was never, in the last 20 months, a requirement to wear a mask whilst eating a meal. I know they aren’t usually medical-grade masks and will let certain size particles in or out but a beef dinner with Yorkshires isn’t small enough to get through. Find a photo of them walking into the dining area without masks and then let’s all get jointly upset about things we have no control over.

Even then there’s no requirement for them to be worn (or am I wrong?)

[stevieb]

Just now, Sweep said:

Not if you've got the entire top of your head covered in tinfoil

Dunno what you mean. 😉

[Spider]

SOme of you would have been a fucking massive help in the trenches.

"I'm not wearing that helmet, my head has never been struck by a bullet yet so why the fuck should I bother?"

I'd have sent the anti-vax/anti-mask fuckers over the top in a pair of high viz swimming trunks armed with a Nerf gun and a bullseye painted on their chests.

[bolton_blondie]

57 minutes ago, royal white said:

Why wouldn’t you wear a mask? 

Don't want to? 

[stevieb]

Just now, bolton_blondie said:

Don't want to? 

No. You are not allowed choice. You've got to have unwavering dedication to our great leader. 

No matter how ridiculous the rules or how hypocritical those who impose them are at actually following them. 

All hail chairman Johnson

[Rudy]

47 minutes ago, Sweep said:

Ours at work just has.....

cocaine sales are gonna take a hit 

[stevieb]

15 hours ago, Mr Grey said:

She has a point

 

We're now being told by the health chief "don't socialise before Christmas unless you need to"... 

Just bring this one back up.

[Winchester White]

3 minutes ago, stevieb said:

No. You are not allowed choice. You've got to have unwavering dedication to our great leader. 

No matter how ridiculous the rules or how hypocritical those who impose them are at actually following them. 

All hail chairman Johnson

Or, alternatively a bit of cloth might just help old Ethal see out this winter.

Don't see the issue myself.

[Not in Crawley]

I hope they keep these mask rules every winter on the tube. It's a joy not to be coughed and sneezed on as you crush yourself onto the Victoria line of a morning.

Personally I have no idea why folk wouldn't want to to even protect someone else, even if it helps a bit.

[radcliffe white]

1 hour ago, bolton_blondie said:

I'm not. I just won't be wearing a mask in a supermarket. I shan't be crying all over twitter about it. 

I get what you mean tbh I hate the fuckers last year I felt shitty wearing them constantly bunged up sore nose etc I just try and avoid situations where I have to put one on.

[bolton_blondie]

1 minute ago, Winchester White said:

Or, alternatively a bit of cloth might just help old Ethal see out this winter.

Don't see the issue myself.

I will wear my mask when I'm at work in close proximity to vulnerable patients in their houses. Not in Tesco to get a loaf and my value chicken nuggets. I'm nowhere near anyone so Ethel will be safe. Unlike Saturday where I will be grinding 'owd fellas for a free drink 👍

[kent_white]

Here's a systematic review and meta analysis of global research into whether wearing face masks is a good idea in preventing transmission of COVID published on the 18th November this year.

TLDR - The answer is yes......

https://www.bmj.com/content/375/bmj-2021-068302