Breaking news: Montgomery Co revises mask order, crushing the hopes of the mask police

[Anonymous]

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RedTailHawk wrote:Clarification released today: https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=28174" target="_new" rel="nofollow"> https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=28174

Whether you are out walking or jogging, wearing a mask when you are likely to be within six feet of someone, even if it is solely in passing, is required.

I don't know how this could be more clear - it's *required*, not just "suggested" or "recommended" that walkers and joggers wear a mask even if they are within 6 feet of others for only brief moments when passing.

Unfortunately, DCUM tells me that many runners, breathing heavily, will continue to think it's okay to not have a mask on sharing a path or sidewalk with others.

I think Gayles needs to look up the definition of "fleeting."

A press release isn't a legal order.

Correct. Here is the directive. That is what counts:
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/Resources/Files/health-officer-directive-AM-201124.pdf

[Anonymous]

Ugh -still not clear, which means people won't wear masks when they should. Like walking on crowded sidewalk - maybe passing is fleeting, but walking behind someone who isn't wearing their mask may be risky. And what about waiting at the light where people are standing still. Do those count as fleeting?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just wear a mask. It’s not a big deal and certainly not worth parsing death.

I hope you’re wearing a mask at home to, right?

Right?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ugh -still not clear, which means people won't wear masks when they should. Like walking on crowded sidewalk - maybe passing is fleeting, but walking behind someone who isn't wearing their mask may be risky. And what about waiting at the light where people are standing still. Do those count as fleeting?

Right. If those things scare you, stay home.

[Anonymous]

As predicted, DCUMs are debating on what “fleeting” means. With the usual suspects arguing that it constitutes being within eyesight of another person.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ugh -still not clear, which means people won't wear masks when they should. Like walking on crowded sidewalk - maybe passing is fleeting, but walking behind someone who isn't wearing their mask may be risky. And what about waiting at the light where people are standing still. Do those count as fleeting?

How close do you need to stand? There isn't a "good spot" when waiting for a light.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Persons leaving their residences shall wear a face covering when they are likely to come into contact with another person, such as being within six feet of another person for more than a fleeting time.

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/Resources/Files/health-officer-directive-AM-201124.pdf

Isn't that what was already in place?

OP here. Should have said Montgomery CLARIFIES order. Most of DCUM was dancing in the streets (alone with their masks on) yesterday.

LMAO but seriously...

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Ugh -still not clear, which means people won't wear masks when they should. Like walking on crowded sidewalk - maybe passing is fleeting, but walking behind someone who isn't wearing their mask may be risky. And what about waiting at the light where people are standing still. Do those count as fleeting?

Right. If those things scare you, stay home.

+1

For everyone’s sake. Think how much nicer things will be without Covid Karen’s running around everywhere

[Anonymous]

If I'm no longer in your bed when you wake up in the morning, it was 'fleeting'.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Just wear a mask. It’s not a big deal and certainly not worth parsing death.

I hope you’re wearing a mask at home to, right?

Right?

Read literally the order requires you to wear a mask when not eating or drinking. This is why someone literate should be writing policy. Even misplaced commas can take years to fix and cause no end of trouble.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I love these threads.

Grown adults discussing not wearing masks, little tiny pieces of cloth that are non invasive, that just might save one life.

Trumpers, selfish idiots who made this all possible. Pandemic is on you. Thanks so much...

If it's non-invasive, please wear one while sleeping. We won't have to hear from you again.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just wear a mask. It’s not a big deal and certainly not worth parsing death.

I hope you’re wearing a mask at home to, right?

Right?

Read literally the order requires you to wear a mask when not eating or drinking. This is why someone literate should be writing policy. Even misplaced commas can take years to fix and cause no end of trouble.

Unless able to maintain 6 feet or more.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ugh -still not clear, which means people won't wear masks when they should. Like walking on crowded sidewalk - maybe passing is fleeting, but walking behind someone who isn't wearing their mask may be risky. And what about waiting at the light where people are standing still. Do those count as fleeting?

Right. If those things scare you, stay home.

Why should I stay home so that you can stroll Bethesda Avenue without a mask?

Who knew there were so many covidiots in MoCo - I guess that explains our high infection rates. Even hospitals are getting closer to capacity now. But yes, you should still have a right not to wear a mask in public.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ugh -still not clear, which means people won't wear masks when they should. Like walking on crowded sidewalk - maybe passing is fleeting, but walking behind someone who isn't wearing their mask may be risky. And what about waiting at the light where people are standing still. Do those count as fleeting?

Right. If those things scare you, stay home.

Why should I stay home so that you can stroll Bethesda Avenue without a mask?

Who knew there were so many covidiots in MoCo - I guess that explains our high infection rates. Even hospitals are getting closer to capacity now. But yes, you should still have a right not to wear a mask in public.

The counterargument to this is obvious.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just wear a mask. It’s not a big deal and certainly not worth parsing death.

I hope you’re wearing a mask at home to, right?

Right?

Read literally the order requires you to wear a mask when not eating or drinking. This is why someone literate should be writing policy. Even misplaced commas can take years to fix and cause no end of trouble.

Unless able to maintain 6 feet or more.

Read 2c. There is no exception of indication of when that rule should be applied.

One purpose of language is communication. Montgomery County missed the boat.