People have had it with being told what to do. Especially when based on fake science or the policy is actually harmful. Only in a hospital will people accept masks, to any degree. YOU have the power folks. Mass non-compliance with all BS from here on!
In an unexpected turn of events, the city of St. Louis swiftly reversed its decision to reinstate mask mandates, rescinding the requirement for city employees to wear masks while working. The announcement came less than 24 hours after the initial decision, following widespread resistance from hospitals, health experts, and the governor’s office. Apparently St. Louis’ public health director rescinded her unilateral mask mandate for city employees after less than 24 hours because hospital officials denied they were “overwhelmed” Maybe it was also because masks never made a difference in St. Louis anyway. They planned on lying yet again. The people said HELL NO.
Scathing thread on the St. Louis mask mandate fiasco. Unelected health directors should NOT have the power to impose mask mandates on a whim. And to be clear — elected officials shouldn’t be able to impose them either. – Kristen Mag
A spokesperson from Mayor Tishaura Jones’ office revealed, “The City of St. Louis has updated its communications with employees regarding masking. The City of St. Louis Department of Health now strongly recommends indoor masking for all city employees, effective immediately.” Of course if your job is under threat in government, you have to accept these moronic dictates. Or better yet, quit. FIGHT for your health.
St. Louis rescinds mask mandate same day it went into effect | Just The News
This abrupt change in stance occurred just a day after the city’s health director, Matifadza Hlatshwayo Davis, cited rising COVID-19, RSV, and flu cases as justification for reinstating mask mandates. However, on Friday, the health department revised its earlier statistics, presenting data that was deemed “less alarming” in relation to RSV trends, as reported by KSDK.
Breaking: Mask mandate back in effect for St. Louis City workers. #MaskUp @971FMTalk @GovParsonMO @saintlouismayor pic.twitter.com/cA42f1oW9S
— Marc Cox (@MarcCox971) January 5, 2024
Contrary to the initial claims of a 38% increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations over December, with 278 individuals hospitalized for (though not necessarily because of) COVID-19 during the week of December 23, new information emerged that painted a less dire picture. BJC Health Care officials stated that there was no strain on hospital capacity, describing the current situation as a “seasonal increase in respiratory illness,” typical for this time of year. Mercy Hospital echoed this sentiment, characterizing the situation as a “typical winter,” while St. Louis County reported no unusual strains on the health system. They simply lied. What a shock! GONE are the days where we blindly accept anything from any government. Now they have to explain and prove and not dictate.
Emergency mini 🧵on an insane drama unfolding in St. Louis. Heard this from a pal who teaches at Wash U: 1/10
Yesterday, out of the blue, the health director (smiling below) staged a public policy putsch by imposing a mask mandate on the city. Evidently she did this without… pic.twitter.com/mJj1h704D0
— Rule3O3 (@Rule3O3) January 6, 2024
Dr. Jim Hinrichs, the interim co-director of the St. Louis County Department of Public Health, offered a reassuring perspective, stating, “Luckily, our influenza has not spiked yet. It is going up, but it’s not nearly as severe as last year. It’s moderate, not alarming.”
ABSOLUTELY DO NOT DO THIS! If you’re sick–you shouldnt wear a mask. If you’re well–you don’t need a mask! Maybe the city should talk to successful docs instead of propagandists profiting from this. – Dr. Mollie James
The discrepancy between the initial alarming statistics and the subsequent, less concerning data prompted questions about the basis for the city’s decision to reimpose mask mandates. In light of this, some, like Ian Miller, raised the possibility that the reversal was driven by a sudden realization that masks may not have made a substantial difference in St. Louis—an observation he wryly attributed to “science.”
St. Louis Abruptly Rescinds Mask Mandate 24 Hours After Issuance
On Friday, the St. Louis health department said it had conducted a further review of the data and wanted to ‘clarify the information’ around infection levels
👉https://t.co/9B0i3yjBYe pic.twitter.com/qLpg2YgJf4— The Epoch Times (@EpochTimes) January 7, 2024
Amidst this development, Governor Mike Parson’s office confirmed that discussions had taken place with Mayor Jones’ office on Friday regarding the city’s abrupt shift in mask policy. The exchange of perspectives between the state and city officials underlines the complex dynamics involved in crafting and implementing public health measures.
St. Louis issues mask mandate to city workers, citing rise in flu and COVID cases https://t.co/ZbRlXIsIat
— St. Louis Post-Dispatch (@stltoday) January 5, 2024
To Sum it all up: the rollercoaster of events surrounding St. Louis’ mask mandates underscores the delicate balance between public health decisions and the need for accurate, reliable data. The city’s rapid reversal highlights the importance of transparent communication and collaboration between local and state authorities, healthcare institutions, and the public in navigating the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. At this point in time no one is falling for the BS of government ever again.
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Major Points Discussed:
- Less than 24 hours after reinstating mask mandates, St. Louis retracted the requirement for city employees, citing opposition from hospitals, health experts, and the governor’s office.
- The city health department updated statistics, presenting ‘less alarming’ figures for RSV trends, challenging earlier claims of a 38% increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations and a 455% rise in flu cases.
- BJC Health Care and Mercy Hospital contradicted the initial alarming data, describing the situation as a “typical winter” with no strain on hospital capacity, while St. Louis County reported no extraordinary strains on the health system.
- Governor Mike Parson’s office confirmed discussions with Mayor Jones’ office, indicating a dialogue on the sudden shift in the city’s mask policy.
- The episode highlights the delicate balance between public health decisions and the importance of transparent communication and collaboration between local and state authorities, healthcare institutions, and the public.
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The order was only for City of St. Louis municipal employees. Are they even back in the office yet? – CC Rules
- That’s correct. Imposed end of one day, cancelled middle of the next. Some poor guy at Walgreens wondering why all these DMV ladies want to return masks they just bought yesterday. – Rule3O3
- Suggest it’s pertinent she is also MPH A high fraction of MPH seem to have similar problems? More broadly, there is a tendency for academic fields that center around regulating human behavior for safety or morality to behave this way (ethicists, disinformation etc). – Clark H
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She further proves masking was never about ‘safety’ but always about control – Kimberly Morin
- Apparently St. Louis’ public health director rescinded her unilateral mask mandate for city employees after less than 24 hours because hospital officials denied they were “overwhelmed” Maybe it was also because masks never made a difference in St. Louis anyway – Ian Miller
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