COVID - general discussion - Temp Locked

How it's done elsewhere

Yes ET they were in the street but quite a few were walking along in small groups of 3 or 4 chatting away. They didn't look to be in bubbles as handshakes are not the norm for close family bubbles. About 3 different groups with 1 person common to all, having a chat about some football game or other, masks keeping their chins warm.

Just reinforcing Papgeno's point about some elderly folk not bothering with social distancing or masks when in groups.

It just makes me lean towards believing that these same folks might be a bit cavalier when it comes to mixing indoors.

Recently went for a walk in the local park and was horrified to see how many, of all ages, were not wearing masks.

This seems to make a nonsense of the govt. not allowing us to drive say 5 miles to the local forest and exercise, wearing our masks, in relative isolation.

That local park must be a fertile breeding ground for the new virulent strain of the plague.

There is no requirement to wear a face covering or mask outside,

well apparently there is no evidence that the virus spreads well outdoors, unless you're in close proximity to someone there.

Most infections happen indoors.

Researchers discovered coronavirus transmission mostly occurred in the home and on public transport.

I think it depends on the distancing aspect outdoors. 

Look at the evidence that appeared after outdoor events such as Cheltenham Festival in March and the Liverpool v Athletico Madrid game later that week. They are widely believed to have been super spreaders. The difference between these and walking in the park is distancing. Some walkers in the park etc. still do not distance enough but I do feel that if we did all keep a safe distance outdoors it wouldn't be a problem with regard to infection spread. Indoors is undoubtedly the main area where spread is rife.

We walk quite a bit, obviously in our local area during lockdown, and I find that my mindset is slightly different nowadays to that of April. I was always wary of distancing but now I find myself turning away when runners or cyclists pass close by and even holding my breath for a few seconds due to this variant being more easily transmitted. 

It might not make any difference at all but it's not going to do me any harm unless I get whiplash.

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Lots of outdoor sports have advice for amateurs on how to exercise. For example cycling have suggested that riders either ride abreast, or leave a good distance if riding one in front of other. Same with jogging, chevron approach is bad, prime area for catching exhaled breath. Outdoors is not without risk, but can be reduced.

We are same as you, look to distance, turn away on footpaths. It all helps.😁

I do exactly the same. I find most joggers and runners I encounter, have no intention of deviating from there intended path 🤬. I now distance as far as possible and turn my back. Much more difficult if they approach from behind.

I haven't worn a mask outdoors when walking. OH, classed as extremely vunerable as he was informed by letter signed Matt again today does when he does the afternoon walk.  He complains of glasses steaming up but better with homemade mask than disposable one, I think I made them slightly deeper. I'm awaiting new trail contact lenses and intend on getting him some foogy wipes they recommended when I collect them. Didn't buy when he got his new glasses as he doesn't go anywhere, except for the dentist, indoors as they weren't cheap..... Not that the cost is everything!