MASKS

Serendipity22 I agree with Galaxy. I would add that I wear a mask in a shop etc not to protect me but to protect others.

Today for the first time I tried out a visor. For me that is the way to go as between glasses and hearing aids there's not a lot of space behind my ears for mask loops

I don't have a problem with a mask now that I have bought the disposable ones; much more comfortable. 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. (could have understood it if that was before I wore it.)

I don't like masks but I think I'll dislike CV19 more so I will wear mine quite happily. If you get the best fit for you, it makes it much better.

No more threads a About masks please ! It’s all been said
Lucca Who sez!? FYI, I always wear one when at my desktop because I've heard, and it's true I'm sure, that there are many types of viruses out there!
That's why I always keep my protection updated!
A mask is also very good for filtering out the coffee grounds as I drink my elevenses! They're very beneficial for the roses!
Cheers and Good Health.

Whose it hurting bringing a subject up again. People are worried! Like me you probably get a daily update from Gransnet. DON'T OPEN THE TOPIC IF YOU'VE READ THE TOPIC before

I've been working and wearing a mask since mid Juin,
fine by me , I prefer to live my life with them rather than
stay behind closed doors living with fear.

Lucca
Absolutely.

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I spent 10 minutes in the coop wearing one the other day. It was so hot I had to keep pulling the chin part away from my face. I could never go round a large supermarket for half an hour. I will keep to click and collect and shopping online.

#wearthedamnmask

I believe this hashtag was credited by an American in the last few days.

Serendipity22 All of the masks I have tried thus far make me feel hot and sweaty so I will be avoiding the shops for the foreseeable future. This is a shame as I like charity shops and antique shopping. These are the sorts of shops you browse carefully in and feeling hot and flustered isn't nice.

I wore a maskfor the first time today. It was horrible & I couldn't breath- I am claustrophobic though. I wore it in 2 shops in a local precinct & couldn't wait to get it off. The damn thing promptly broke when I removed it too.
I had bought a pack of 3 but I am very reluctant to wear it for longer than just a few minutes.

Does it really matter if this is another thread? It does not have to be read or commented upon and can just be passed over.

I am happy to wear a mask and I would like to think everyone will do their bit. I have not been to town since before lock down and was very careful then due to my low immunity. I will not be venturing back for a while and will continue with on line shopping for my food much as I miss going into the supermarkets. Shopping on line for other things is not much of a change for me.

Lets just hope this whole thing improves and one day we can get back to normal

Amazon should pay tax in this country. I know they’re indispensable at the moment but they’re a pretty disgusting company in many ways. Re covering shoes: in some countries shoes are disinfected eg when children go into school: people entering shops etc. It does make sense. I mean, I assume most of us take off outer outside shoes when we get home so something needs to be done about other places. Especially as virus laden droplets will fall onto the floor.

I actually think the question of mask wearing is an interesting one NOW, as many people who have never worn a mask, are having to comply now.
I have/had no objection to wearing one, in principle, but up until last Friday, l never did.
Now l feel obliged to, as l don't want to be refused entry to a supermarket etc, or indeed, cause an unnecessarily fuss.
Yes: it has put me off going into shops, as the masks are more unpleasant than l anticipated. After about ten minutes, l am starting to snivel like a two year old, and need to blow my nose. Not ideal!
So the speed at which l shop is going to increase to a virtual run. Just get in, get stuff, get out.
You will know me, as l will be the fastest shopper in the West...... Lol ?

Message withdrawn at poster's request.

I do agree with Galaxy and others about the decline of the High Street though. Its unfortunate but this pandemic has hastened what was bound to happen in the near future. People are going more for online shopping and working from home. It's just all been speeded up. I think most of us now use online shopping. Not sure I'll go back to High Street shopping in a hurry, mask or no mask. We will all have to find other ways of interacting to stop a loneliness epidemic.

you can wear a face visor like i do. and i have a lanyard that says i am exempt from wearing one .i have problem breathing through my nose .so a visor is good.... i wear a visor in my charity shop because i have found that i keep picking up a cough when i dont..i would rather be safe than be sorry...

I am exempt from wearing one as I am asthmatic. Even the finest mask triggers breathing problems.

I now wear a lanyard with an official "I am exempt" notice in it and going shopping does not bother me - because everyone else is wearing one!

Popped into Lidl yesterday and the security chap was waving everyone in. He said that the manager had said to allow free access, mask or not.

I do question, however, how the population can build up a natural resitance if everyone is wearing protection?

Compared to lockdown and not leaving the house wearing a mask in shops is comparatively simple. People just like to make a fuss.

I'm not keen but will wear a mask because I have to. My problem is that so many people don't wear them correctly, and I know a few elderly people who either wear the same (disposable) one several times, or a reusable one without washing it ..so I find myself wondering how effective they will be. I guess anything is better than nothing

If you google steamed up specs there are lots of ways to avoid this. Also check that fabric is 100% cotton as polyester etc can make you far more sweaty.

My OH was given blue foot covers when he attended the dentist recently! That did seem a tad OTT!

I will wear a mask because it is the law and I am a law abiding citizen.
I do get that they are uncomfortable but once you start wearing it, you do get used to it, although it did cause a bit of a panic the first time.
I am thankful that I do not have to wear one for work, my daughter has to wear one for approximately 8 hours a day!

I really would not worry about it. Folk should just scroll on if they don't want to engage in the post. ?

In all countries where wearing a mask is compulsory or the custom anyway, the virus is lower than in the UK. I am a 79 year old asthmatic and wear a mask in some places where it is required, and I just put up with it. You don't have to wear it outside but a lot of people do, I have even seen then strolling down the promenade at my local beach wearing a mask. The virus will be around a long time and like Spain we could have another wave. I got my mask when on holiday in Vietnam because of the air pollution from millions of motor bikes. The Vietnamese have no problem with masks and their virus rate is low. If I can wear one with my asthma
so can you. You will get used to it and we have to prevent more deaths from covid.
I do think though that we are rushing into things by trying to open up various places too early. Its for the sake of the economy and not for our health. Take care. WEAR A MASK!