So Mr Lavine signed an order masks mandatory when you leave your home

[father-of-five]

well to define asymptomatic it probably says simply "no symptoms" but i'm going with it being more likely that they had a minor symptom they disregarded as a variety of other normal causes.

if masks work for you, have at it. during cold season i usually wash my hands more, hourly which is just coincidental as it lines up with another activity. also i'll ensure i only touch public/shared things with my non dominant hand.

I have found that the precautions I have taken recent have probably been more effective than the mask mandate. Things are a little more dictatorial in New Jersey these days on this issue as well. I have also been more focused on which hand touches what too.

[ett]

I have found that the precautions I have taken recent have probably been more effective than the mask mandate. Things are a little more dictatorial in New Jersey these days on this issue as well. I have also been more focused on which hand touches what too.

I've said the following multiple times, in multiple threads. But I'll repeat it anyway:
"Wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands, stop picking your nose, and you'll probably fine."

[pacomdiver]

Tacgunner,

michigan just passed a law last week making worker microchips "voluntary"

https://www.popularmechanics.com/tec...crochips-rfid/

[streaker69]

Tacgunner,

michigan just passed a law last week making worker microchips "voluntary"

https://www.popularmechanics.com/tec...crochips-rfid/

Sure, it's voluntary. But the few employees that won't do it will be the first to be cut as a "cost savings initiative". When most employers institute a similar policy, those that resist will no longer be able to be employed.

[Frizratz]

As a contractor , I see the same shit will happen.
If you get the job at XYZ company you will need to prove that you and your employees have the vaccination or phone cert or chip to work here for the safety of the XYZ employees.
The XYZ company is only trying to keep their employees safe and in turn buying into the big brother mentality.

[Tacgunner]

Sure, it's voluntary. But the few employees that won't do it will be the first to be cut as a "cost savings initiative". When most employers institute a similar policy, those that resist will no longer be able to be employed.

I believe what's happening is called an: "Overton Window" effect. Normally, a nudge and a wink towards a certain "direction" that government policy wants, but can't mandate, but "steers" public opinion towards. Now it is more like a "kick in the pants" instead of a nudge. But then, this is the 21st century and things move faster (they also end faster and are uncovered faster).

[pacomdiver]

Sure, it's voluntary. But the few employees that won't do it will be the first to be cut as a "cost savings initiative". When most employers institute a similar policy, those that resist will no longer be able to be employed.

thats one of the first things i thought too

[theshadow]

You Lebanon guys need to get out and support this place: https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/0...ying-crap.html

Them and Heiey's diner, we support both.

[alpacaheat]

Americans won't "buy" the implanted chip idea easily. In Europe they already have started the smart phone app ID certificate thing. Easier to get the masses to do. Bet they say: "no phone, then you get chip. Pick one or the other." In that case everyone will go with phone app.. Later, government can say that phone app is "not secure/good enough", and you must have chip. It all comes in little steps. Once they app./chip for virus, somebody will say: "why can't we do that with drivers licensees and gun permits?" And off to the races we go.........

Some will. There are people who actually want chips implanted in their wrist to make credit card payments for purchases without the "hassle" of carrying a wallet.

[Walleye Hunter]

Today's update. Had to go to Leslie's Pool Supplies 'cause the pool blew a hose. If you don't have a pool you would not believe the junk hose they sell and if you do own a pool you must share my sympathies that there is little or no availability of quality hose out there. Anyway...Leslie's and Aldi's I was the only one around with no mask on, outside of a woman in the parking lot at Aldi's and she didn't have one on her but she wasn't inside at the moment either. My club/watering hole finally announced that they would be open at 0900 today with CDC restrictions, blah, blah, blah. Bartender was the only one around but me and he chased me off because I wouldn't mask up. They have paper covering the windows, I was the only customer around and couldn't get anything. I don't drink that early but wanted to toss them a bone while I was out but they didn't want it. I do hope they survive as beers are cheap, their wings are best around and their other food is good too.