there is a petition to make masks compulsory here:

I've had the same experience Washerwoman. I'm not sure I could wear a mask as I'm claustrophobic and can't stand anything at all covering my nose and mouth.

How is the government going to ensure that everybody has an adequate supply?

I noticed on my last trip to a supermarket 3 weeks ago it seemed to be the mask wearers that were least considerate in standing well back and being patient .

Possibly safety glasses and/or protective goggles ..

I will be wearing one when I go for my next eye treatment in June. I go by minicab not a black cab and as one knows there is little space between the client and driver. I am aware I will only be protecting myself. Under normal circumstances, I would not bother wearing a mask.

I think masks should be mandatory- I'd go so far to say even face shields- And gloves-

I have little faith in masks. Seems to me that we are told that they 'help' to stop the wearer spreading any cold germs they may have when the sneeze and cough. Surely, at any time, particularly now -no-one who is sneezing or coughing should be in any public place.
Also....I am concerned that if these became compulasory in public places , it would, yet again mean that there would be less available for front line workers. They really need specialised mask protection, but there would be enough people out there who would use their money to purchase even these for their personal use.
Yes, I can accept there can be a psychological aspect to wearing masks. For other people. But it can be a very false sense of security for all

Recently announced by the Government here, a washable mask with 2 washable filters will be issued to each citizen. These are to be used when the lockdown begins to lift, mainly if using public transport.
They will start being delivered from the beginning of May.
The corner shop gave me a pack of 5 last week but i have not used one yet although I do tie a fine silk scarf around my neck which i can pull up round my face if some idiot gets too close.
Also not sure how effective they are if you have no problems yourself.

I'm not sure there is enough scientific evidence to make wearing them compulsory but I would be happy if it was recommended that we wore them - to possibly prevent us passing on the virus to someone else.

I'm actually planning to make a few for my immediate family using cotton and flannel type fabric, I think I will leave a gap so that a disposable filter layer can be added. I understand that coffee filters, dried wet wipes or kitchen towel have proved effective at reducing the droplets even more.

Why bother?
If you want to wear a mask do so
When the medics persuade me I need to, I shall.
Why bother with a petition?

can we start one to say that masks are ineffective, except psychologically and no, many of us will not wear one