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Will you be wearing a mask?

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GrannyLaine Sun 19-Apr-20 19:19:03

If reliable evidence becomes available that they confer real benefit AND Public Health England advise the use of a mask then I would. But until then, no I definitely won't.

SuzannahM Sun 19-Apr-20 19:08:10

My hay fever has got worse and I am sniffling and sneezing a lot. I will probably wear one until I can get it under control, if only to stop the nasty looks.

I saw a video today about making them from super market bags for life, made from woven polypropylene, which is apparently very close to the material the medical ones are made from. I'm going to have a go at making one from an old Sainsbury bag, Shame it's bright orange but never mind. They look easy to make though

Grannynannywanny Sun 19-Apr-20 18:54:09

Caution required when wearing them according to experts. We are advised to avoid putting hands near face when outdoors and masks increase likelihood hands will be tempted to touch and adjust them when shopping etc. Thus contaminating face area with virus. Also careful removal of masks required by touching only ear loops as surface might be contaminated. Used carelessly the risks could outweigh any possible benefits

Barmeyoldbat Sun 19-Apr-20 18:52:25

I started wearing one just before lock down, I am use to it as I often wore one in SE Asia where its quite common as protection against pollution. I made a few myself, then managed to buy some and now I have managed to get one that is more like the medical one from the internet. I feel safer wearing it and also I have hay fever bad and its good to have on if I have a sneezing fit. Also wear gloves as it stops me touching my face.

EllanVannin Sun 19-Apr-20 18:39:25

No.

aljocookie Sun 19-Apr-20 18:37:50

No.

tanith Sun 19-Apr-20 18:35:08

I have one my GS gave me with a filter I’ve not used it and won’t unless I’m told to.

craftyone Sun 19-Apr-20 18:21:14

a virus is smaller than a photon, masks are useless unless they are the special ones needed on the frontline. Home made masks are worse than useless and I will not be wearing one

GrannyGravy13 Sun 19-Apr-20 18:18:50

Please be careful about purchasing masks on line, there is a plethora of fake/useless masks out there (I am not scaremongering part of our business is safety clothing / masks)

eazybee Sun 19-Apr-20 18:15:24

If I am told to, but no idea how to obtain one.
Consultant at leading London hospital told me they do not protect you; they protect other people if you are infectious.
She should know; she has had corona virus and is now recovering.

curvygran Sun 19-Apr-20 18:14:08

I would if I could get hold of a proper medical grade one , but I’m not going out anywhere so it hasn’t been an issue so far .

Missfoodlove Sun 19-Apr-20 18:08:35

I have was wearing a mask for two weeks before lockdown.
They do protect.

MerylStreep Sun 19-Apr-20 17:57:35

I wouldn't choose to but if the powers that be decide I have to I will make a glamorous one with big red sequinned ?

Hithere Sun 19-Apr-20 17:55:17

I am using old cotton bed sheets

Niobe Sun 19-Apr-20 17:47:15

Plenty of videos about making masks on YouTube but how many of us have a suitable fabric available?

Hithere Sun 19-Apr-20 17:47:12

Sure, how can it hurt?

BlueBelle Sun 19-Apr-20 17:45:12

If we re told we need to, I will, but personally I don’t think they are much of a help so wouldn’t wear one if it’s left to us to decide
I wouldn’t be going out if I had a cough anyway

SueDonim Sun 19-Apr-20 17:43:41

I don’t have any masks and nowhere seems to have them in stock.

millymouge Sun 19-Apr-20 17:41:23

When we are eventually allowed outside will you be wearing a mask? Some countries have made it mandatory but the WHO were saying the other day that it dosn’t necessarily protect you. If you were infectious but didn’t know it might stop you infecting others if you coughed on them. But would it make you feel safer by wearing one and what sort would you wear?
I think I might, I just don’t know.