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Cathay Pacific Crew Demand Right To Wear Masks Amid Coronavirus Fears
Cathay Pacific cabin crew members are asking their employer for the right to wear masks in fear of contracting the new fast-spreading Coronavirus. (simpleflying.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Anybody who leaves their home in our infectious world is exposed to a medical textbook of pathogenic and reactive substances by multiple vectors. The results are usually one of two outcomes. We are genetically resistant or we have developed a resistance through a previous exposure or a vaccine. The rest of us are fair game for the enemy we cant see. It is a pathogen such as the Coronavirus that throws our medically stable world upside down. With very few exceptions, every infectious disease whether a bacteria or virus effects everyone differently. One may not even know they have the exposure or illness while another ends up in ICU or worse. This is the lottery we cant afford to play. As the saying goes "Knowledge is power!" We have very little knowledge of the Coronavirus and no vaccine. Our response must be measured. Somewhere the response must lay between Chicken Little screaming down the street about the sky falling and total apathy. Although mostly "Below the Radar" (No ATC assistance required) US Healthcare is on alert for this virus and at least discussing ways to prevent, identify and treat this invader as I am quite certain every Healthcare System in every developed country is doing the same. We should expect no less from the Professionals in the aviation community.
I don’t understand why they need to “demand” to wear a mask. That should be at their own personal discretion.
It is a work place hazard. The plane is their work place.
It is a work place hazard. The plane is their work place.
Because words such as "demand" and "rights" are triggers - they provoke emotional responses and generate online hits. It's good business practice for the "news" media.
Anyone thinking this is over is fooling themselves.
They might want vinyl gloves to protect from food, saliva, drinking cups etc..
Digital temp screening before departure and after landing prior to gaining entry to the country.