Face Coverings Compulsory

Saggi I ordered some washable ones on Amazon 5 weeks ago. I couldn’t find a UK source at that point and was prepared to have to wait a few weeks for delivery. I emailed yesterday to say I hadn’t received them and was told they must be lost in transit. They’ve refunded the payment.

2 weeks ago I did find some on Amazon with next day delivery. At double the price of the lost ones but at least I have some. I wish I was able to make a few.

I saw yesterday that Aldi in Ireland are selling cotton ones 5.99 for a twin pack. So hopefully they should appear in Aldi UK soon.

I’m surprised the supermarkets haven’t already been selling them as the demand is there.

I hate having my nose and mouth covered but will have to get used to it, I have a couple of masks made by a friend and have just ordered a box of paper masks from A......n which should arrive on Monday. I’m not planning on public transport yet but think I need to consider other people’s safety when shopping etc.

If we want to revert to anything resembling a normal lifestyle, I think it is a good idea to wear masks in public.

In Germany, you have to wear a mask in shops, buses, trains and taxis, so perhaps just wearing them on public transport isn't enough.

Here in Denmark wearing masks is voluntary, but the bus companies have altered their machines, so we can both check in and out at the exit door of the bus, and the driver keeps his door closed, so you cannot get on there any longer.

All clever ideas which we'll need if we are going to return to some kind of normality.

Im looking for masks to buy and i can't find any that haven't got such long delivery dates one on amazon was aug 1st, and im worried about buying on ebay, have tried the link someone posted and it doesn't work, any suggestions of places to look unfortunately i can't sew anymore or i would make some

It says face coverings you can use a scarf or bandana and tie round your face and head you don't have to buy a mask.

Yes Miss Adventure we have all got brains but unfortunately not everyone uses them so that's why this new rule is greatly appreciated.
I mean at the beginning of the virus I've seen a man walk up and down spitting on the platform. But we certainly live in a very weird world.

Northernandproud I got some on Amazon recently with next day delivery. Maybe out of stock now. If I can find the details I will post. A little overpriced but they serve the purpose

I think they should have been made compulsory from the beginning. Just watch - I bet they are sold out in no time now!

Yesterday while out in the car both me and DH saw someone with what looked like a big pair of white knickers wrapped around their heads. Oh how we laughed, sorry but that image will stay with me forever!

I'm the first to appreciate it.

I was just wondering why it has taken so long, and why the date for it to happen is so far in advance.

This website selling masks has been set up by friends of a young woman I know. They were all at St Andrew’s university together.

www.maskbros.co.uk/shop

My local chemist has also had reasonably-priced masks available and M&S are selling packs of three for £2.99

I have to say, the vast majority of people I’ve seen when I’m out haven’t been wearing masks.

Northernandproud Sorry I spoke to soon, the ones I have are now unavailable. I did see these as showing in stock..

www.amazon.co.uk/GENTSY-Protection-Breathable-Pollution-Motorcycle/dp/B087QP43PJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?dchild=1&keywords=face+masks+washable+uk&sprefix=face&tag=gransnetforum-21&qid=1591354419&sr=8-12

I think my ears will drop off soon! Behind them I have hearing aids and spectacles. Now I need to add a face mask. Also I find it difficult to know what people are saying when their lips are covered.

The government is crossing bridges after they've passed them.

Yes.
The masks also give me pimples. I can't wear my aids , and my glasses steam up.

Grannynannywanny, as I said, I bought mine early before the shortages. Didn't know care workers were sourcing their own.
I bought four washable, reuse able masks and so far have only been out three times so I'm not creating a shortage.
I've also been making them for friends and family. Double layer of pleated cotton with a pocket inside to insert a filter cut from a HEPA filter vacuum bag.
My daughter collects them when she drops off my shopping and delivers them to the recipients.

Pittcity

I can’t say I like masks but I’m happy to wear one. I was lucky and bought some early on. I find the cloth ones are worse than the not PPE grade medical ones.
That said I’m not going out - there’s nowhere I want to go.

Very succinct, Pittcity.
That's exactly what I wanted to say.

Jane10 wish I shopped in your supermarket! ....number of customers allowed in maintained at a proper level....customers following arrows.....customers keeping 2m apart....I've tried 3 different supermarkets over the weeks and each one fails on at least one thing. So yes, I'd welcome compulsory wearing of masks in supermarkets (and other retail shops when they open). My partner will be returning to work soon in a large clothes shop in town and not looking forward to it. Hopefully, customers will follow guidelines?!

Northernandproud,
I buy vitamins from a company called Tenty First Century Herbs and just seen they are selling N95 masks in packs if two.
I think they're the same as the ones I have which are washable.
Can't remember the price but think it's something like ten pounds for two.

Twenty First Century not Tenty.

Google fxg~masks.co.uk and the mask website should appear

If you Google fxg_masks.co.uk the website should appear

Try www.pinkfudge.co.uk/face-masks. I wasn't going to pos/advertise as it is relatives (professionals who usually make cheerleaders and dance costumes) but others are posting about friends, family etc, so I'll join them. Their masks are comfortable to wear.