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https://www.thecity.nyc/2022/9/22/23367068/disabled-advocate-mask-mandate-mta-covid-transportationNew subway and bus signs and the MTAs social media accounts encouraged but no longer insisted on masking, telling riders You Do You and reusing the images from earlier signs showing the proper way to wear a mask.
But immunocompromised New Yorkers say that messaging is confusing and a danger to their health.
At the MTAs board meeting on Wednesday, several advocates for New Yorkers with disabilities spoke out against the lifting of the mask mandate on public transportation.
Joe Rappaport, the executive director of Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, shared the story of a woman named Lisa Smid during his comments to emphasize the importance of masking for immunocompromised and disabled transit riders.
Skittles
(152,964 posts)people who think it's only about them....not so much
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)No interest in long covid.
Skittles
(152,964 posts)and they aren't all MAGAts - ugh
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Pretending covid is "over" doesn't make it so.
Skittles
(152,964 posts)it's actually level of selfishness....yes INDEED
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)I prefer to avoid the "comfort" of long covid &/or a ventilator.
Wtf is srong with these people?
Dunno about you, but I cannot imagine sharing unmasked air space with others anytime soon.
Skittles
(152,964 posts)it's all about THEM - that's how they base their decisions - other people are simply not a factor
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Orrex
(63,084 posts)She hadn't yet seen me, so I said "who the heck still wears a mask?"
She whirled around, clearly ready to stomp the dumbass who asked such an asinine question, when she saw that I was also masked.
Then she laughed brightly and said "can't be too safe."
I completely agree with her.
Covid aside, I haven't caught a cold since the pandemic began, and I attribute this to dedicated mask use and more careful hand washing & sanitizing. I'm in no hurry to abandon the mask.
Good for you both!
I get strange looks because I wear NIOSH certified ones with 2 straps over head.
Haven't had covid yet. 🤞
Skittles
(152,964 posts)I am STILL awaiting a snide comment about my mask - that person will be very sorry INDEED they tried that shit with ME.
Orrex
(63,084 posts)kick their ass again for me!
I would start by asking this question VERY LOUDLY - when the FUCK did what I wear BECOME YOUR FUCKING BUSINESS?!?!?!
sheshe2
(83,334 posts)Don't give a dayum about the looks I get.
Two days ago I got an alert on my phone saying I should sign up for COVID alerts in MA. Point, we are still considered a red zone.