CA to lift mask mandate on 2/15

[Malcon10t]

maybe. I’m just not excited to be crammed indoors with a huge crowd of strangers during the first week or so of this change. There are a lot of other places I’d be more comfortable. And the cost of canceling is not significant.

You’re right that they have to go at some point, but it’ll still be awhile for me until I attend an indoor event with an unmasked crowd.

I think people don't always realize a mask is more protective of the public when it is worn by the person exposing people to the illness. Even if I am wearing a mask, if I am near someone who is ill and coughing, the mask only protects me about 45%, where as if the person coughing is wearing the mask, it protects me 95%. Which is why I prefer others wear the masks too. When I am wearing a mask, I'm not doing it because I am afraid of getting it, I am afraid of giving it.

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

The current mask mandate went back into effect for CA Dec 15, yet Disneyland had mask requirements for indoor areas when we went in September, November, and the first weekend in Dec, when there were no mask mandates. I agree, Disney will likely keep the indoor masks.

Thank you for reminding me when the current mandate started. I recall it was around the time I got covid myself but I couldn’t remember exactly. So it’s been seven weeks now and it will be eight weeks of the mandate once it’s lifted on 2/15. I do recall originally it was a one month mandate and then they extended it.

 

[Dug720]

Can't you just wear a N95 mask or better ? That plus the vaccine and you will be really well protected. Be a shame if you cancelled. Masks will have to go at some point.

This. I don't understand why people go to the "OMG, the mandate is lifted. I cannot wear a mask anymore!!" Just because they may say you don't have to doesn't mean you can't still choose to.

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

maybe. I’m just not excited to be crammed indoors with a huge crowd of strangers during the first week or so of this change. There are a lot of other places I’d be more comfortable. And the cost of canceling is not significant.

You’re right that they have to go at some point, but it’ll still be awhile for me until I attend an indoor event with an unmasked crowd.

I would be really surprised if Disney lifts it now. Even if they did I think a lot of people would continue to wear them indoors. A lot of people wear them outdoors now and it’s not mandated. But I really don’t see Disney changing this rule any time soon. Maybe summer if covid eases? Hard to say.

 

[Iceman93]

I don't think Disney will change their rules right away, but I would LOVE it if they did. Making masking optional seems like the right balanced approach to accommodate both the squeamish and the reckless.

 

[Malcon10t]

Just remember, this only only for vaccinated to remove masks indoors. Unvaccinated must still wear masks inside.

 

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