Are you still wearing a face mask?

No never bothered right from the beginning I claimed medical grounds if approached by the mask Nazi's when out and about. I assume they will be gleefully looking forward to donning their uniforms again if the government reimposes the compulsory wearing of masks again.

A lot of people here saying they don’t wear masks, but if they were unwell they’d ‘stay at home’. Do they not realise that you don’t have to be unwell to both have AND pass on covid? So wearing a mask is a common courtesy to others, as well as protecting yourself. To people also saying they haven’t worn masks and they’ve been ok , I would say you are very lucky, but consider you might also have unwittingly passed it on to someone else, just because you don’t like the minor inconvenience of mask wearing.

Still wear mine in shops and any where there are more than a few people, i don't believe the wearing of masks should of of been dropped a lot of people in my local still wearing masks as well as the staff

I have not read all of the previous comments, but, I do have a couple of comments which sum up the the two major problems around Covid-19.
a) The obvious total lack of what is called Common Sense
b) Today's attitude of, me first, or as mentioned above selfishness. Am I right or am I right?

I'm continuing to sanitise hands and wear a mask. I'm active (still ride my OAP Arabian horse, who has definitely NOT slowed down with age. Our joint age is 104.) Even though we are in the rural wilderness, it's not worth risking an unnecessary waste of my life.

Feeing sorry for TwoWolves and sincerely hope she doesn’t do or cause any harm.
Yes of course I’m still wearing face masks as are my family. We’re sensible.
We’re not selfish and a mask is the least we can do.
No one is allowed into our home and have garden visits only.
I have friends who go into each other’s home even go on holiday. Some don’t wear masks - I say friends, no they’re former friends as I don’t want selfish folk in my friendship group. They may contaminate us with negativity and stupidity.

I'm still not going out much, but when I do I wear a mask. Even if they don't work (and science suggests they do, but I know some people think otherwise) it's no great hardship.

Most definitely wear a mask when l need too e.g inside shops, shopping Malls etc. I'm a keyworker so wear one when working too. The protection is very much around the type of mask you are wearing. Should be FFP2 quality mask.

Hospital workers must be wasting a lot of NHS money with the amount of protective gear they wear to not only shield themselves but patients too. No doubt Two Wolves has been exposed to non mask wearers in all settings and never caught Covid that she vehemently claims they are useless.

An erstwhile friend bought and used a lanyard to avoid wearing a mask. She tells people she has copd. This is not true, she is fit as a flea. The lies and deceit are hard to take, hence she is now erstwhile, which is sad after 35 years of friendship. I can’t believe she was actually proud of herself instead of blushing with shame.

Chris Whitty said: I don’t take criticism from someone whose advice I wouldn’t take. Or words to that effect. The researchers say masks mitigate, not perfect but nor are jabs. I think I will listen to them not TwoWolves..

The fact that I've not had a cold for 2 years suggests to me that they do indeed work. I managed to come down with covid due to working in a 'bubble' where several of my colleagues came down with it.
So, yes, I continue to wear my mask.
Other benefits are: You can pull faces at people and they don't know: No need for makeup.

Lots of people seem to like wearing them. I don't. I've had 3 doses of vaccine. If I thought I were infectious I'd stay home. Masks do not make me feel safe - not seeing people's faces is alienating. That said, I wear them on public transport as requested and in those small shops which ask you to, at medical facilities and the vet. I do not wear, and have never worn them outside or when alone in a large indoor space. To me it's more about a weird kind of etiquette than "staying safe".

This says it all!

TwoWolves

I've asked for my post to be deleted cos it was totally daft, but the darn things wind me up so much. Bridgeit, I have very rarely worn one, and I'm still here - they don't work!!

Agree, there are no studies to prove mask wearing works but lots prove they are bad for your health.

Yes, I do and will continue to do so.

Yes, have not stopped wearing one and will continue to do so. People also need to realise is that you can still catch Cocid even if you have been double jabbed.

I wear one when required to do so, which for me is London Transport and any healthcare setting.
I can remember when we were told that they weren't effective, at least not the sort the public tend to wear and how they wear them, before we were told the complete opposite!
I am surprised that so many seem to regard the mask as the key means of reducing Covid-19 infections, when surely it is one of several measures, which when implemented all together are very effective.

TwoWolves Thu 21-Oct-21 14:12:18

Shelflife - the number of facemask lovers...

... "facemask lovers"? That mild slight tells me most of what I need to know about your post. It's akin to those anti-maskers, anti-vaxxers, who start their comments with a generalised insult to anyone wearing a mask or being vaccinated - where we are referred to as "sheeple", "fools", "losers", and constantly being told to "WAKE UP" (nearly always in Capitals).

Most people are aware that masks do not offer complete protection - put simply, the virus can squeeze in between the fibres - but they do give some protection and therefore under the circumstances I cannot see why wearing them in crowded and overcrowded spaces should not be mandatory.

Even sneezing into your elbow or handkerchief can be preventive to some extent - that's why people do it.

Can you give peer-reviewed scientific evidence for your claim that they "DON'T WORK"... and why you feel it necessary to shout your claim in Capitals?

I still wear a mask and will continue to do so until the pandemic is declared over. I don’t understand the resistance to them - it’s not a huge ask, so why? I’m fact, I almost like wearing one sometimes because I get menopausal acne and it covers up the worst areas!

Yes, we both wear masks in shops and busy streets. Even collecting the grocery delivery from the door.
I think they should be made compulsory like in Scotland until the take up of the vac for those eligible is over well 90%.
Then some of these foolish people who ignore advice that is not mandatory might waken up. Or they should be told that their vaccine is being sent to a third world country. Where it would be taken up.
I know of someone who laughingly said they had been with a group of others to an event and they were betting on who would get it. They were the unlucky one and extremely poorly.

I’m in Scotland so they are compulsory unless except . I work from home & have really tried to avoid shops for all these months unless absolutely necessary but 4 weeks ago I caught an awful cold & cough , it is still lingering . I went for a pci test twice but both negative & do a lateral flo before I go out but no idea how I caught the cold cos most people are wearing masks here . I suppose you still have to remove a mask to blow your nose & then if not sanitising hands straight away it is passed on weather it’s a cold or Covid. I have noticed more people in my area are going without masks now ( no lanyard in sight) & obviously shop keepers do not want to challenge anyone

I am wearing a mask everywhere I go indoors. I can’t see that it is very inconvenient and I believe there is evidence that wearing a mask will offer some protection to the wearer and others. If they don’t work then there is no harm done. I wish they would be made mandatory in all indoor situations especially on public transport.

yes in shops

i don't wear a mask as i am exempt. i suffer from asthma and cannot get enough air into my lungs while wearing a mask or visor. i wear a lanyard which tells everyone that i'm exempt and i have no problems not wearing a mask if i go to the doctor or hospital.