After three years of pandemic living, it should be second nature for us to mask up when unwell, but this has not been the case, says Vivian Teo.
One camp is rejoicing and ready to throw away their masks while the other camp feels wary and will continue masking up on public transport.
Recently, a friend, X, told me about a lunch gathering with friends. Her friend, Y, had just returned from overseas and was having a sore throat. But because she tested negative for COVID-19 with an ART kit, Y decided to attend the lunch. While my friend can’t say for sure that the old folks caught the germs from the coughing kids, the bottom line is that if her cousin was socially responsible, he would have kept his kids at home, or at the very least have them wear masks and keep their distance.Commentary: A quieter Chinese New Year celebration for my family, even with no COVID-19 restrictions
I get it that there are times when one needs to be out even though one is unwell, but if that’s the case, at least wear a face mask. Haven’t we learnt from the pandemic?The problem is some people seem to have the mentality that when you’re sick, so long as it’s not COVID-19, it’s okay to not wear a mask and go about one’s usual activities. As if other germs and viruses don’t count.
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