So now the govt is going to drop mask mandates at long last!

[C_T_Russell]

Just heard this on the radio.
About time, since they have been shown not to work and less people are wearing them.

It has been on the radio since the beginning of the month - the traffic light system is due to be reviewed. You are right that FEWER people are wearing them now, but that's their stupidity. Case numbers are reducing well, however, so it's possible that by the middle of the month when the decision is due to be released it will be reasonably safe for the mandate to change, but will still be common sense in many settings for people to take care of themselves and those around them by wearing a mask. The risk of catching covid - or another virus - is likely to go up though as people rush out without masks.

I'll still be wearing one in high risk situations like the supermarket. In spite of what you think, they do help to avoid contagion - if they are worn properly. And that's the crux of it. The unintelligent don't get that the mask is there to protect what goes in and out of your nose, not just your mouth. And they don't get that if it's been doing its job of protecting the wearer, it will be contaminated and dangerous to touch. We would likely have had a lot less disease (of all kinds) if people just did what they should for the right reason - wear the mask properly when appropriate. Then we wouldn't have needed the mandate.

Well thats just it! Many I see (especially staff) dont wear them properly and have their nose exposed.