Texas reopens to 100%, rescinds mask mandate
04-15-2021, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by highfarfast
His words were "infectious disease is my thing..."
That's not the reason I was there though so it's obviously not his only thing.
That's not the reason I was there though so it's obviously not his only thing.
04-15-2021, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by FlewUnderWires
But this person was an M.D. ?
/filler/
04-15-2021, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by highfarfast
I live in Texas. Most, but not all, businesses still have the mask signs up but I haven't seen a single business enforcing it on customers. Employees are still masked up usually but only about 25% of the customers are. I'm in the 75% of the others.
Went to see a doctor the other day and I wore the mask thinking if there's anywhere that's going to still require it, it will be the doctor's office. Doctor walks in and says "Take that mask off, there isn't any mask mandate anymore..." and then on to a little soapbox about how stupid the whole mask thing is.
Went to see a doctor the other day and I wore the mask thinking if there's anywhere that's going to still require it, it will be the doctor's office. Doctor walks in and says "Take that mask off, there isn't any mask mandate anymore..." and then on to a little soapbox about how stupid the whole mask thing is.
My son had a stomach bug and had to stay out of school last week. School wanted a negative test for him to return so off to testing we went. Got there and the doctor at the facility wasn't wearing a mask (our state still has a mandate). I asked him why he didn't wear a mask since he is in a testing facility where positive patients are a real possibility. He said, meh they don't do anything. My AME said the same at my last renewal.
04-15-2021, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Seneca Pilot
My son had a stomach bug and had to stay out of school last week. School wanted a negative test for him to return so off to testing we went. Got there and the doctor at the facility wasn't wearing a mask (our state still has a mandate). I asked him why he didn't wear a mask since he is in a testing facility where positive patients are a real possibility. He said, meh they don't do anything. My AME said the same at my last renewal.
04-15-2021, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by FlewUnderWires
Glad it’s just as divisive amongst doctors as it is pilots. I’m married to one, related to half a dozen more and am close with several. Mostly pulmonologist/critical care, radiologists, and hospitalists. They are all strongly pro mask and believe they work.
I believe they work too, just not for the general population. If you have some reason to believe you are infected or have any symptoms you need a mask. If you are going to be around people who are vulnerable, you need a mask. For passing by people in a store or on the street it is completely unnecessary.
04-15-2021, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by FlewUnderWires
Glad it’s just as divisive amongst doctors as it is pilots. I’m married to one, related to half a dozen more and am close with several. Mostly pulmonologist/critical care, radiologists, and hospitalists. They are all strongly pro mask and believe they work.
04-15-2021, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Seneca Pilot
My son had a stomach bug and had to stay out of school last week. School wanted a negative test for him to return so off to testing we went. Got there and the doctor at the facility wasn't wearing a mask (our state still has a mandate). I asked him why he didn't wear a mask since he is in a testing facility where positive patients are a real possibility. He said, meh they don't do anything. My AME said the same at my last renewal.
04-15-2021, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Knobcrk1
Where is your doctor operating out of? Back of Larry’s discount used tire shop/bait and tackle? I’d love to see what the actual conversation was like.
04-15-2021, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Red Forman
Congratulations, a lot of them think the opposite. Hard for you to believe I’m sure.
04-15-2021, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by FlewUnderWires
Me too. I’m amazed to hear it’s an MD. every other time I hear a “my doctor told my masks are dumb” story the “doctor” turns out to be their chiropractor.
Maybe you're unfamiliar with aviation but only AME's can issue first class medicals.
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