Are you still wearing a face mask?

Yes I wear one and have finally learnt how to position glasses to avoid steam-up. It’s not that much of an infringement to freedom, is it? If it lessens cross-infection by a percentage, has to be worth it. Very tired of the conspiracy theorists and their so-called freedom fight. They are infringing on my rights to avoid infection.

Not sure if this has been said already, but a third of us are asymptomatic, and so the non mask wearers could be merrily spreading Covid while they feel perfectly fine. I've kept my mask firmly on while all about me were 'losing' theirs, though finally our school has reinstated them. I believe it gives some protection to the wearer too and makes me feel safer. I have recently adapted my homemade masks to make them an even more snug fit. Wear it just about everywhere.

I’ve never stopped wearing a mask in shops and supermarkets. I sanitize the trolly and use hand gel. As soon as the government left it to the public to decide it was obvious mask wearing would be dropped. If I wear a mask and everyone else wears a mask, to my mind the virus has to penetrate two masks which I would doubt could happen. That’s my reasoning anyway. And all those people who think wearing a mask under their nose works, it doesn’t.

Ditto for my DH Isummer and we always wear masks whenever we go into a shop or any indoor space where there are other people. Rarely go out but have noticed we are definitely in the minority in this area.

No I don’t wear a mask, I use the antiseptic spray on trollies and my hands. I keep safe distance from everyone. If someone sneezes or coughs I avoid them. This I will continue to do for the rest of my life, but masks? No.

Masks are mandatory in Scotland and the majority of people thankfully are wearing them in shops and other public places and still social distancing.

I don't know what possessed me today but I went into the surgery and wore mask in an empty waiting room. When the doctor called me in I kept my mask on all the time. I don't know why. First time I've worn it with doctor in the room in that surgery. I should have just asked. Earlier in the day I'd seen 2 ambulance paramedics at home, without wearing mask. It made me very old! Excellent service from NHS Wales today.

I don't wear masks out now at all just a lanyard ribbon round my neck.
I do carry one though in case they were to insist.

made me feel very old!

Here in Wales it remains the law to wear a face covering. I live in a small seaside town and in the summer we have lots of (very welcome) visitors. However it was sad the attitude of some who refused to wear them on the grounds, “We don’t have to wear them where we come from”. I wonder if they feel they can insist on driving on the left in other countries because they do so in their own. The fact remains it is the law here wherever you come from.

Hi Kryptonite, am interested in knowing the pattern you use for snugger fitting masks. I make my own too with the metal nose piece sewn in place but any improvement would be great as I fully intend to keep wearing mine. Even more important now as DH just diagnosed with heart failure and vulnerable.

I still wear one in shops and places like that and I still hand sanitise when I come out. It’s a small price to pay if it keeps us safe. I shall continue to be careful and cautious.

JulieMM

Here in Wales it remains the law to wear a face covering. I live in a small seaside town and in the summer we have lots of (very welcome) visitors. However it was sad the attitude of some who refused to wear them on the grounds, “We don’t have to wear them where we come from”. I wonder if they feel they can insist on driving on the left in other countries because they do so in their own. The fact remains it is the law here wherever you come from.

I suppose they would do the same in Spain, or other places on holiday. But if they went to France, Switzerland, Germany, Italy and most European countries, they would have to wear masks in public places, no question and no argument, and no exception! And to go into restaurants, cafés, theatres, concerts, etc, etc- they would have to show both their Covid Certificate of full vaccination AND identity. NO discussion !

Of course I wear a mask indoors always and on public transport - a proper medical grade one - anyone who doesn't is a selfish git and I hate them

bridie54 I've simply put an extra little fold at the base and stitched in place and also stitched a couple of little folds at the sides, feeling round the edges for gaps as I'm wearing it. This has made a better fit. I'm not sure if the elastic has 'slackened' a little over time in a couple of my masks, so have just tied a knot in the ties which has worked nicely. I have three layers, with a 'pocket' to renew the filter when necessary. All washable, which is said to improve their effectiveness.

bridie54 this is the mask pattern I like: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K4dH3-LHLQ
There are so many online to choose from of course.

Forsythia

I still wear one in shops and places like that and I still hand sanitise when I come out. It’s a small price to pay if it keeps us safe. I shall continue to be careful and cautious.

I am curious, do you not sanitise when going in?

Yes, haven’t stopped wearing them since so called Freedom Day.

Face masks DO WORK just keep wearing one that's what they were invented for, this is why cases are rising and not going down again, because we see lots of people not wearing them, use common sense it's not rocket science, people think it's over but i tell you it isn't, we are in for a rocky time use your brains, people and think of the vunerable, think of your loved ones the government needs to man up and get on top of this but i have no faith in them so it is up to us to be sensible we need to beat this

Just a shame masks were ditched so quickly in England when they are still mandatory in Scotland and Wales. Seems such a small thing to do, abroad they are horrified!

BlueSky

Just a shame masks were ditched so quickly in England when they are still mandatory in Scotland and Wales. Seems such a small thing to do, abroad they are horrified!

its a small thing to do i really cannot understand why people just don't think for themselves and wear them we cannot rely on the government to give advice otherwise we wouldn't be in this mess still

If masks worked covid would have been wiped out months ago

My next door neighbour teaches in a secondary school. He says that in the last couple of weeks Covid cases have gone through the roof. Hardly the time to start relaxing.

Biscuitmuncher

If masks worked covid would have been wiped out months ago

If people had worn them consistently, followed the rules on mixing in groups (no excuses) and there had been mitigations in schools ... Who knows?

Wearing a mask works!

Have you been vaccinated yet Biscuitmuncher?

Still wearing mine. People are dying in increasing numbers from Covid. Personal choice is one thing, but there's not much freedom in being dead due to stupidity.