Coach travel to away games - face masks
Coach travel to away games - face masks
With the relaxation of Covid rules from tomorrow I'm interested to get views on travelling to away games by coach and whether or not masks should be worn on the coach? So, do you think that it's safe to travel by coach and if so, do you think that you and other passengers should wear a mask?
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Re: Coach travel to away games - face masks
We had the same conversation at work this week and it was decided it would be down to personal preference, which I think is the right way to go about it.
I personally am comfortable not wearing a mask in a public setting, feeling even more comfortable now I have had both jabs, but I appreciate people will still feel anxious about it.
I think the best way would be for each individual to decide so then no one is made to feel pressure to wear them nor feel anxious not wearing one.
I personally am comfortable not wearing a mask in a public setting, feeling even more comfortable now I have had both jabs, but I appreciate people will still feel anxious about it.
I think the best way would be for each individual to decide so then no one is made to feel pressure to wear them nor feel anxious not wearing one.
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Re: Coach travel to away games - face masks
Maybe When Moving about the Coach Would be Advised.
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Optional rather than mandatory would be most appropriate I think. Another option could be supporter groups coming together to offer a coach or two where it is compulsory.
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If more than about 20% are not wearing masks then there’s really no point in anyone wearing them. It’s why ‘personal choice’ on this issue doesn’t work.
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Re: Coach travel to away games - face masks
Leave it up to the individual. A lot will be vaccinated anyway.
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Supplementary question - If you would be a mask wearer, what would your reaction be to other passengers not wearing them? - would you just accept this or decide not to travel if you knew in advance that other passengers wouldn't be wearing them?
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Not sure about that going off the usual age range that travel eg under 30.gandhisflipflop wrote: ↑Sun Jul 18, 2021 1:29 pmLeave it up to the individual. A lot will be vaccinated anyway.
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If you are wearing 1 yourself & other people aren’t you still have more protection if the virus particles are being dispersed in the air, so it is personal choice if you want to run the risk yourself or ensure maximum protection for yourself, it’s down to whether you think the risk assessment is in-line with how uncomfortable you find them to wear.
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I don’t think I’d go on the coach if I was required to wear a mask. Certainly not anywhere that would take a few hours to get to.
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I'm in the still wear them camp..... I find the non wearers very sceptical on the subject to be honest.
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Then even better, as it’s that age range that affects people the least. The people who want to be vaccinated will have been. I think that it should be left up to the individual now because organisations such as yourselves and businesses have enough to deal with without worrying about whether or not to allow customers without masks.
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I would love to travel by coach again but if I’d have to wear a mask the whole time then no thanks, definitely not. I’d rather drive and feel comfortable for the long journey.
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But that age group seems to be the ones catching it now.gandhisflipflop wrote: ↑Sun Jul 18, 2021 1:44 pmThen even better, as it’s that age range that affects people the least. The people who want to be vaccinated will have been. I think that it should be left up to the individual now because organisations such as yourselves and businesses have enough to deal with without worrying about whether or not to allow customers without masks.
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You will know better than me that it would be unenforceable
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Good ventilation in the coach is far better than masks.
If people are really nervous about it I would suggest going by car for a while.
If people are really nervous about it I would suggest going by car for a while.
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Re: Coach travel to away games - face masks
I wouldn’t travel by coach if wearing of masks were optional. I’ve had 2 jabs - so did Andrew Marr. So did a small number of those who are now hospitalised. The vaccine helps greatly - but it does not guarantee you will not be infected.
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Wouldn’t fancy it for a Brighton/Southampton etc.
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If the wearing of face masks is so effective, why is there still so much covid?
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Probably due to many people not wearing them.fidelcastro wrote: ↑Sun Jul 18, 2021 2:31 pmIf the wearing of face masks is so effective, why is there still so much covid?
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Because you can catch Covid with other methods of transmission.fidelcastro wrote: ↑Sun Jul 18, 2021 2:31 pmIf the wearing of face masks is so effective, why is there still so much covid?
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Have you seen any evidence that face masks don’t work?
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Re: Coach travel to away games - face masks
Yes. Cases are rising despite it being mandatory to wear them in public.
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So in your expertise opinion the face masks aren’t making a difference without exploring the possibility that the infection rate could even be higher without wearing them.fidelcastro wrote: ↑Sun Jul 18, 2021 2:42 pmYes. Cases are rising despite it being mandatory to wear them in public.
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There’s loads of scientific evidence that masks reduce transmission.fidelcastro wrote: ↑Sun Jul 18, 2021 2:42 pmYes. Cases are rising despite it being mandatory to wear them in public.
They don’t eliminate transmission especially when so many people dont wear them!
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Cases are rising now, even before restrictions are lifted. Anyone who was at real threat from this virus should have already been vaccinated. We can't be wearing masks forever, so who are we protecting now?Jakubclaret wrote: ↑Sun Jul 18, 2021 2:45 pmSo in your expertise opinion the face masks aren’t making a difference without exploring the possibility that the infection rate could even be higher without wearing them.
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Google it.
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You’ll find plenty just by Google searching.
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Everyone!fidelcastro wrote: ↑Sun Jul 18, 2021 2:55 pmCases are rising now, even before restrictions are lifted. Anyone who was at real threat from this virus should have already been vaccinated. We can't be wearing masks forever, so who are we protecting now?
Besides, the chances of a vaccine resistant strain increase the more infection there is. During August infections are likely to reach at least 100,000 a day.
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Just Google about what the experts say about face masks & transmission please, I could post links I can’t be bothered, nobody is saying wear them forever you just need to exercise abit of common & crowded public transport is at odds, it’s not 24/7 you’ll be on buses & trains & packed areas so it’s no biggie, it isn’t to me anyway.fidelcastro wrote: ↑Sun Jul 18, 2021 2:55 pmCases are rising now, even before restrictions are lifted. Anyone who was at real threat from this virus should have already been vaccinated. We can't be wearing masks forever, so who are we protecting now?
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The majority of covid patients being admitted seriously with it at my missus work are under 30 and the ITU is now full with no available beds....you roll the dice you take your chance.....
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Re: Coach travel to away games - face masks
Why does everything on this forum have to turn into a huge petty debate? He asked a question now it’s back to point scoring it’s boring.
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Re: Coach travel to away games - face masks
Agree - we certainly can’t be wearing them forever. Doesn’t mean they don’t reduce the risk of transmission though. There’s loads of evidence to suggest they do.fidelcastro wrote: ↑Sun Jul 18, 2021 2:55 pmCases are rising now, even before restrictions are lifted. Anyone who was at real threat from this virus should have already been vaccinated. We can't be wearing masks forever, so who are we protecting now?
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I’m not sure why having differing opinions is ‘point scoring’.Milltown1882 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 18, 2021 3:01 pmWhy does everything on this forum have to turn into a huge petty debate? He asked a question now it’s back to point scoring it’s boring.
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Out of interest, how many of those patients are re-infections? Would your missus know that info?ClaretDiver wrote: ↑Sun Jul 18, 2021 3:01 pmThe majority of covid patients being admitted seriously with it at my missus work are under 30 and the ITU is now full with no available beds....you roll the dice you take your chance.....
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Thanks for all the comments so far. But just to bring people back to my original question, it was purely about views on coach travel to away games.
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To be honest, she may have that info but not something she delves into too far....There are also over 400 staff off in the Trust, mostly nurses, a mixture of having it and the dreaded ping so they are now being asked to postpone holidays to cover....gandhisflipflop wrote: ↑Sun Jul 18, 2021 3:14 pmOut of interest, how many of those patients are re-infections? Would your missus know that info?
She came home this morning after night shift and was, once again exhausted at the climbing admissions.....they may not be as severe in may cases but when peoples sats are dropping to below 40 that's a worry.....
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ClaretDiver wrote: ↑Sun Jul 18, 2021 3:34 pmTo be honest, she may have that info but not something she delves into too far....There are also over 400 staff off in the Trust, mostly nurses, a mixture of having it and the dreaded ping so they are now being asked to postpone holidays to cover....
She came home this morning after night shift and was, once again exhausted at the climbing admissions.....they may not be as severe in may cases but when peoples sats are dropping to below 40 that's a worry.....
Respect to her ClaretDiver
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Thanks bud....she back in tonight for her 4th in a bounce, she works permanent nights so does nothing for her emotional state as you never get a good sleep! Especially in this heat! Take care buddy!
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Re: Coach travel to away games - face masks
Mask mainly help to protect others.
Scientists, including government advice is to wear them in enclosed conditions with many people. This is essentially what a coach is.
Personally, I wouldn't go on a coach if masks were down to personal preference, particularly as the main benefit is to others so my health would be put at risk by others.
As has been mentioned, double jabbing isn't 100% effective - just ask Andrew Marr or Sajid Javid. I also have a friend in mid-30s with long COVID. It isn't nice.
I do understand that many here might feel differently and a lot of those people might be the main target customers of the coach. I respectfully disagree and am not here to argue. This is my opinion based on the advice received, that's all.
Masks on coach, I would use it
Masks not compulsory/personal preference, I would not use it.
Scientists, including government advice is to wear them in enclosed conditions with many people. This is essentially what a coach is.
Personally, I wouldn't go on a coach if masks were down to personal preference, particularly as the main benefit is to others so my health would be put at risk by others.
As has been mentioned, double jabbing isn't 100% effective - just ask Andrew Marr or Sajid Javid. I also have a friend in mid-30s with long COVID. It isn't nice.
I do understand that many here might feel differently and a lot of those people might be the main target customers of the coach. I respectfully disagree and am not here to argue. This is my opinion based on the advice received, that's all.
Masks on coach, I would use it
Masks not compulsory/personal preference, I would not use it.
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Re: Coach travel to away games - face masks
Not forever? Okay, for how long then?Jakubclaret wrote: ↑Sun Jul 18, 2021 3:00 pmJust Google about what the experts say about face masks & transmission please, I could post links I can’t be bothered, nobody is saying wear them forever you just need to exercise abit of common & crowded public transport is at odds, it’s not 24/7 you’ll be on buses & trains & packed areas so it’s no biggie, it isn’t to me anyway.
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Re: Coach travel to away games - face masks
Did you use coaches for away games before all this?the_fat_shearer wrote: ↑Sun Jul 18, 2021 3:50 pmMask mainly help to protect others.
Scientists, including government advice is to wear them in enclosed conditions with many people. This is essentially what a coach is.
Personally, I wouldn't go on a coach if masks were down to personal preference, particularly as the main benefit is to others so my health would be put at risk by others.
As has been mentioned, double jabbing isn't 100% effective - just ask Andrew Marr or Sajid Javid. I also have a friend in mid-30s with long COVID. It isn't nice.
I do understand that many here might feel differently and a lot of those people might be the main target customers of the coach. I respectfully disagree and am not here to argue. This is my opinion based on the advice received, that's all.
Masks on coach, I would use it
Masks not compulsory/personal preference, I would not use it.
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I'm sure you're correct on that point. But your original point was you haven't see any evidence they work. There's loads out there and I suspect it's far more robust and from more reliable sources than the evidence you've found saying they don't work.
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Re: Coach travel to away games - face masks
I'm based down south but when I've been North which I do come at holiday periods, yes , I have used the coachesQuickenthetempo wrote: ↑Sun Jul 18, 2021 4:18 pmDid you use coaches for away games before all this?