So no masks for the vaccinated (or those pretending)... which are going mask-free? (Chelan: movies, living)

[jerzdevil]

Originally Posted by TheTimidBlueBars

IMO this lifting of the mask mandate is premature and is motivated by political pressure more than science. Case counts are still high, and businesses have no way to check if someone not wearing a mask is really vaccinated. Plenty of people haven't even had a chance to get the first vaccine dose yet.

The weather is nice. I for one plan to enjoy it by eating outdoors at restaurants.

Lifting the mandate end of June is just a carrot to pressuring as many people as possible to get a vaccine by that date or be shamed. I think it will work as now even teens can be vaccinated.

[meekawal]

Originally Posted by jerzdevil

Lifting the mandate end of June is just a carrot to pressuring as many people as possible to get a vaccine by that date or be shamed. I think it will work as now even teens can be vaccinated.

I agree. My first thought when I heard this.

Also, I'm assuming that a lot of people who are not vaccinated will no longer wear a mask. Wonder how this is going to work out for stores, etc. There's no way they will know unless they plan on making "unmasked" customers show their "vaccine" id papers to shop there. I see a lot of arguments, etc. coming.......

[meekawal]

Originally Posted by jerzdevil

Companies will require an app/passport, eventually. The vaccinated will feel special. Unvaccinated will wear their mask or find an alternative way to shop.

You are right about the vaccinated feeling special. IMO, this is going to cause a lot of problems if the unvaccinated do wear a mask. If you think the country was divided before, it can only get worse.

[Returning2USA]

Originally Posted by jerzdevil

Lifting the mandate end of June is just a carrot to pressuring as many people as possible to get a vaccine by that date or be shamed. I think it will work as now even teens can be vaccinated.

Yes, carrots for dummies who are too soft to mask-up.

Whatever works for the sheep.

[Diana Holbrook]

Originally Posted by Ole Texan

Ah yes personal freedom to infect others with a deadly virus. You go girl loving that freedom.

I'm vaccinated. Anyone who is worried about the virus can now be vaccinated.

I won't be infecting anyone, or telling anyone else what to do. I just want the same.

[Diana Holbrook]

Originally Posted by meekawal

I agree. My first thought when I heard this.

Also, I'm assuming that a lot of people who are not vaccinated will no longer wear a mask. Wonder how this is going to work out for stores, etc. There's no way they will know unless they plan on making "unmasked" customers show their "vaccine" id papers to shop there. I see a lot of arguments, etc. coming.......

It doesn't matter if others are vaccinated or not. If you are, you don't need to worry.

No cards needed, no arguments or shaming should be done.

[rantiquity]

Originally Posted by Diana Holbrook

I don't know but I look forward to it! FINALLY.

And what I really hope is that it allows all those who work in bars, restaurants, stores, and even doctor's offices, who have had to wear masks ALL DAY, can now take them off. I complain about having to wear it on our way in and out, they have had it much worse.

Inslee needs to act soon to ensure this. Remove any mandate on these businesses, and let people decide for themselves.

Inslee has announced that the state should open 100% by the end of June. However I think possibly the power hungry health officials will dig in and reject opening any time soon so they can look essential.

[izzy2017]

Originally Posted by jerzdevil

Lifting the mandate end of June is just a carrot to pressuring as many people as possible to get a vaccine by that date or be shamed. I think it will work as now even teens can be vaccinated.

The state mask mandate was lifted effective immediately last night. Everything else is supposed to end in June.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.kgw...0-a70e10899977

[Ole Texan]

Originally Posted by Diana Holbrook

I'm vaccinated. Anyone who is worried about the virus can now be vaccinated.

I won't be infecting anyone, or telling anyone else what to do. I just want the same.

Really, the non vaxers and selfish non-maskers are as happy as pigs in xxxt. Got their way ranting and crying constitutional, personal freedoms. Check the facts, many places still do not have access to vaccines.

Hide and watch as numbers return to increase. Let’s open up, pretend it’s over, we only killed half-a-million.

The vast majority of Americans are still alive, let’s get on with our lives. Typical stupid American reaction

[jerzdevil]

Originally Posted by meekawal

You are right about the vaccinated feeling special. IMO, this is going to cause a lot of problems if the unvaccinated do wear a mask. If you think the country was divided before, it can only get worse.

Another virus will be released and the unvaccinated will be blamed.