Running on Federal Property With or Without a Mask

I figure you are probably an a-hole right-wing troll who gets info from Fox, 8chan, OAN, letsrun.com covid denial threads and all all that.

The guidelines have to be implemented at the agency/departmental level. In the meantime, use common sense. If you are in a federal building, wear a mask. If you are in a crowded space, the Washington Mall and there are lots of other people around, wear a mask. But if you are running on US Forest Service trail and expect to see three other people in an hour, then a mask likely isn't necessary unless you can't maintain a safe (6 ft distance). In other words use your God Damned head.

Come on, man!

We gotta follow the science!

So that means you have to wear a mask if you run or do anything on BLM land?

That's great.

I know that this is mostly a troll attempt., but I'll bite. These areas are frequented by many people daily, often in close contact. Why not wear a mask?

But Garth Brooks hugged the presidents and their wives while not wearing a mask.

coach of high wrote:

But Garth Brooks hugged the presidents and their wives while not wearing a mask.

Smh. Who invited the Redneck anyway?? Geeze. Cardi B at least??

It was Biden's request.

Joe and his family immediately violated his own EO when they de-masjed at the Lincoln Mem. I know you guys are trying to spin it like that's not 'technically' a violation but anyone with common sense knows he f'd up and set a piss poor example. C'mon, man.

Yes.

No.

I think you have to wear a mask in all Federal Buildings. If you're outside in a National Park I don't think you have to wear one. Out in a National Forest? I think you're ok.

Does Biden have to wear one while sleeping in the White House?

Just saw a Q&A on the news pertaining to this. They stated that masks are required while on Federal land or in Federal parks but they are not required while travelling in POV on Federal highway.

Smokey the Bear wrote:

I think you have to wear a mask in all Federal Buildings. If you're outside in a National Park I don't think you have to wear one. Out in a National Forest? I think you're ok.

The EO actually states you are mandated to wear a mask on any Federal land - that includes National Forest, BLM, National Park land. I live between 2 National Forests and run mostly on the trails on that land. According to the order I am mandated to wear a mask while running on those trails, even though this is a rural area and I may see 1 or 2 people, if any, during a 2 hour run. No way I , or anyone else where I live, is wearing a mask while outside while on Federal land or not.

These are people with no common sense and definitely not “following the science” behind these decisions. They are doing things like this just to make it look Ike they are doing something to control COVID. It nothing but optics and it is incredibly stupid. The really sad thing is people have been brain washed to believe these mandates are actually needed and actually do anything.

Media Lies wrote:

The EO actually states you are mandated to wear a mask on any Federal land - that includes National Forest, BLM, National Park land.

No, that's not what the EO says. It has no independent effect on you. It directs agency heads to come up with their own rules regarding masks, consistent with CDC guidance. As far as I know, NPS and BLM have not issued any rules yet.

800 dude wrote:

Media Lies wrote:

The EO actually states you are mandated to wear a mask on any Federal land - that includes National Forest, BLM, National Park land.

No, that's not what the EO says. It has no independent effect on you. It directs agency heads to come up with their own rules regarding masks, consistent with CDC guidance. As far as I know, NPS and BLM have not issued any rules yet.

Yes. Exactly this.

Let's bring down the intensity just a bit. Yes, there's certainly an element of the EO that is "for show", and no, the science does not suggest there is any reason to where a mask when outdoors unless in close proximity.

But maybe "the show" will get more people to take basic precautions more seriously. Maybe it signals to the states and health care providers that the federal government is taking it seriously.

If they start arresting/fining people for not wearing masks on a trail in a National Forest, yeah, that's absurd, but I don't think that's the point. I don't see a conspiracy or duplicitous posturing (ok, maybe a little). It's a new President doing what he can to demonstrate a new approach and to reinforce the need to protect each other. It's not going to change much at all, but how does it hurt? How is this controversial? Federal entities across the country should have sensible mask policies. Seems simple. Let's not make this into more than it is.

Oh man, I wrote "where". Having lost all credibility, feel free to disregard the above post.

800 dude wrote:

Media Lies wrote:

The EO actually states you are mandated to wear a mask on any Federal land - that includes National Forest, BLM, National Park land.

No, that's not what the EO says. It has no independent effect on you. It directs agency heads to come up with their own rules regarding masks, consistent with CDC guidance. As far as I know, NPS and BLM have not issued any rules yet.

bing! this.

some of the incels here don't know how to read

amen