MASKS

Have absolutely no comprehension of why you would need to make a protest, it’s for your own good for heavens sake.

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Do you want to make a point about masks? Wear a protest mask, the first one would look good on the ladies.

We’ve been wearing masks since lockdown. We don’t want to get the virus and we certainly don’t want to unwittingly give it to someone else, should we be asymptomatic

I truly don’t know how mask-deniers can live with their selfishmess. I’m almost tempted to use the ❄️ word that so many older people like to use against younger folk.

My newly qualified medic dd has been wearing a mask for up to 13 hours a day, in order to protect you, the public. At first she often felt faint but she persevered and within a couple of days, she had overcome the difficulty. The least anyone could do to support the NHS is #wearthedamnmask

Btw, for the steamed up glasses problem, a folded tissue tucked under the top of the mask has solved that problem for me.

I agree gransnet isn't good for searching for topics. Shouldn't have to search on Google first.

Shazam, I had the same problem but I now wear my specs slightly further down my nose and just over the top of the mask. Works for me. Hope it helps you.

I’m glad you posted this serendipity haven’t seen any of the other posts. Mask in supermarket today was so difficult. Swear wearing it is going to give me covid. My glasses kept fogging up, so kept touching it and my face to adjust. I’m happy to wear one, but not if I can’t see where I’m going!
Read the tip about washing glasses then leaving to air dry etc. But I’m not good about remembering to do that. Don’t wear them for driving, walking about etc. Need them for reading.
Can anyone suggest a mask that doesn’t give your glasses the fug?

Serendipity, (lovely name and, I do believe my favourite word) I appreciate you airing this topic. It interests me greatly. Thank you. My current ugh is that I am constantly seeing discarded masks. More litter and potentially dangerous in this instance. Today's were in a supermarket trolley and in a gutter. Scary.

Thank you joesoap....
I was wondering if you think a scarf would suffice..... you know pulled up over nose ? Just a thought ......

Yes I understand that here we have yet another discussion of masks , but in my defence I did put the word 'mask' in the search box previous to starting this thread, and nothing came up, something that I have stated in a previous thread, so apologies for ruffling any feathers......

Yes the mask thread has been exhausted I agree, but I think wearing masks is eesential to keep the economy going or shops are going to close and people will feel they are in lock down again, buying on line, not going out etc that is not the way,people will feel isolated again, and in the end people will not go out, how sad is that.You must try to wear a masks indoors for quite some time first, then it may be easier when in shops,give it a try.Its ok for me to say as having been a Nurse all my life I have worked many times for hours on end, with a mask on, you really do get used to them. Please dont shoot the messenger!

Just do it and stop complaining!

The previous black stretch one either fell off my nose or hit the bottom of my eyelids and when I put it on to enter the shop a little girl burst into tears.

This is the point I have been trying to make, plain black masks terrify very small children. Grandson still screams at the sight of one and is inconsolable for ages. Please think of the little ones and wear something brightly coloured, or just a pale colour, like the surgical disposable ones.

Good grief seadragon ..... I can see your reasoning for the mask and yes I agree (coz I'm waiting too) regarding the dentist working his/her magic.

Hi TheFrugalPiggy ( brilliant name hahaha )

I am so consumed by your name that I have forgotten what I was going to put in my reply! Hahaha... oh yes, that it... charity shops (love em, love em, love em ) I have worn my mask in a few and then there were a couple that said no masks were necessary ... I still wore it though despite the fact I could hardly see when I put my glasses on to see the prices, then I thought how on EARTH do ppl manage when they have to wear them for hours on end !

I have got an extension that fits round back of my head so the mask isnt soooooo tight and restrictive......

I am happy to wear a mask; not just to save myself and others but also because one of my front teeth finally fell out after years of bashing by babies throwing their heads back topped off with a smack in the mouth by my binoculars whilst I was removing them from round my neck in a hurry. With the current demand for urgent dentistry following lockdown, I may be dead before I can get an appointment!

I have got used to wearing a mask, and have at last found them quite comfortable.

I had a hospital appointment today, and there was no way I would have been allowed in without a mask, so we really do have to get used to it.

i now always wear a mask in shops , sometimes it gets quite warm and its nice to get outside and take it off, dont feel at all conspicuous wearing one, its difficult to enforce wearing one but, why on earth not, even if its not foolproof at least its better than nothing

All this moaning and complaining about wearing a mask.

Let’s just give thanks we don’t have to wear a gas mask like in the Second World War.

Just think on that one.

Tweedle that is not so true. The information now is that
if you wear a mask it will give you around 64% protection
from someone spreading the disease to you.
I have always felt protected from others when wearing the
mask

I know this has been said over and over again in many, many threads but, PLEASE, note that masks are to protect others from you, not you from others.

Visors generally protect you but not others (although there is some protection for others from your coughs and sneezes), By all means wear a visor if you must but, wear a mask too.

I always wear a mask and gloves

flaxwoven

Why do people complain about there being too many posts about the same subject? You are not obliged to read it! I have no problem at all with masks as I have sleep apnea and have had to wear a mask at night for several years. At first it felt like I was being suffocated but I persevered and got used to it. I can understand people who are not used to masks can find it difficult but you only have to wear it for a short time in shops or public transport. Nurses and doctors have to wear them for hours on end.

It’s not the number of Posts but the number of threads -all with more or less the same titles and subject matter..
Once a thread has 1000 posts a new thread has to be started, are you suggesting there have been 19000+ posts?

If I see a “new” thread, I tend to think it might be on a new topic - silly Maw

A couple of years ago, I had a 6 hour operation. I presume that the surgeons and the nurses were wearing masks throughout that time. They were also operating on other people that day, and presumably they were masked then. I don't imagine that any of them complained.

If they can do it, so can we. If wearing a little bit of cloth across our faces can help to keep people off ventilators or out of coffins, why would we refuse?

Why do people complain about there being too many posts about the same subject? You are not obliged to read it! I have no problem at all with masks as I have sleep apnea and have had to wear a mask at night for several years. At first it felt like I was being suffocated but I persevered and got used to it. I can understand people who are not used to masks can find it difficult but you only have to wear it for a short time in shops or public transport. Nurses and doctors have to wear them for hours on end.

Teetime, you are correct. I used to love browsing in shops but can't be bothered anymore as I hate having to wear a mask. I used to buy bargain things all year round for Christmas stocking fillers for the grandchildren. It'll just be main presents this year.

Well said Beanie654321, Frankie51 and Quizzer. Excellent posts!