Will you continue to wear a mask?

Apologies, you are right.

No other European countries, I believe.

LilacChaser

I remember last time this restriction was eased - 19th July last year - etched in my mind. At first, it seemed as if nobody had noticed, everybody kept on wearing them, but then, very gradually, people stopped wearing them, which was lovely to see.

I think the same will happen this time (until such times as another variant appears and the panic resumes).

Ah well! You won't be experiencing the loveliness of seeing my face.

It's strange, when I went out today more people seem to be wearing masks than when they were mandatory.

My DH is now on oxygen therapy (not all of the time).
He is of course exempt from wearing a mask, but insists on doing so to help to protect himself from those who just won’t (diddums).
It’s disgusting to be frank

Excuse my childishness, but it’s utterly maddening

Not so good about your DH, Fanny, but good to hear that at last, he is getting support and hopefully some relief from his lung problems.

Some insensitive posters on here, really haven't a clue about the consequences of catching Covid for some posters and their families.
A distinct lack of humanity from a few posters , but we are all equally entitled to post our opinions on here.
Some are just harder to stomach, than others, I am afraid.

I use the bus a lot and will continue to wear a mask there. And in shops. One reason is old age and lowered resistance.
But really, what's the problem unless you are advised against medically? It's more "I'll do what I want" .
But what about the effect on others? We don't live in a vacuum, We're members of a society. Taking off the mask is like saying to everyone else "Tough - who cares about you?".

I know Marydoll, I know. It just makes me so bl**dy angry.

Sorry M the quote didn’t work - it was re your post of 16.35.

It has been posted before but as masks wearing is likely to decrease to those who feel they may be seriously affected change your mask to a FFP2 mask, then it won't matter so much what others are doing.

rosie1959

It has been posted before but as masks wearing is likely to decrease to those who feel they may be seriously affected change your mask to a FFP2 mask, then it won't matter so much what others are doing.

I already do and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.

Blondiescot

rosie1959

It has been posted before but as masks wearing is likely to decrease to those who feel they may be seriously affected change your mask to a FFP2 mask, then it won't matter so much what others are doing.

I already do and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.

It does seem the most helpful solution because you cannot control or change what others do
I have thought about it previously but apart from age I am not vulnerable also I have just had Covid so hoping for a few extra antibodies from that although without testing I would not even know I had got it

Kali2

Of course I will, in all public places (not outdoors where distances can be kept) and the UK seems to be the only country in Europe which is currently giving up on masks and other restrictions.
A massive gamble!

As I mentioned upthread ‘Kali’, mask wearing is still mandatory in Scotland.

LilacChaser

I remember last time this restriction was eased - 19th July last year - etched in my mind. At first, it seemed as if nobody had noticed, everybody kept on wearing them, but then, very gradually, people stopped wearing them, which was lovely to see.

I think the same will happen this time (until such times as another variant appears and the panic resumes).

Has it ever occurred to you that people wearing masks in crowded environments may not actually be panicked but simply taking sensible precautions - as much as is possible under the circumstances - particularly those that are medically vulnerable?

Kalu

Kali2

Of course I will, in all public places (not outdoors where distances can be kept) and the UK seems to be the only country in Europe which is currently giving up on masks and other restrictions.
A massive gamble!

As I mentioned upthread ‘Kali’, mask wearing is still mandatory in Scotland.

And Wales, Kalu

The rules or relaxation of them are not UK-wide, Kali2.

Perhaps you did not realise that different countries in the UK have had different rules throughout, perhaps because it is England that you return to.

Sorry, repeating myself.

Denmark.

Five times as many cases as us per million, all domestic restrictions being lifted next week.

This is from Dr John Campbell's update today. I know many on here follow him.

I think wording on the top line on the graph is very interesting.

Due to limited testing, the number of confirmed cases is lower than the true number of infections.

That disclaimer has been there since Day One Marydoll. It's always been the case.

The point I was trying to make was that we shouldn't be complacent Alegrias.

We certainly can’t be complacent. My granddaughter is being home schooled this week as the staff and children have Covid. We are back to square one.

Callistemon21

Kalu

Kali2

Of course I will, in all public places (not outdoors where distances can be kept) and the UK seems to be the only country in Europe which is currently giving up on masks and other restrictions.
A massive gamble!

As I mentioned upthread ‘Kali’, mask wearing is still mandatory in Scotland.

And Wales, Kalu

The rules or relaxation of them are not UK-wide, Kali2.

Perhaps you did not realise that different countries in the UK have had different rules throughout, perhaps because it is England that you return to.

Yes, I have apologised already.

As for Denmark, I believe the only other one lifting restrictions apart from England.

No need to apologise, Kali

Just setting the record straight. It's all a bit ridiculous as we went to a GP surgery in England this week. Masks requested and, of course, everyone complied.

Parsley3

We certainly can’t be complacent. My granddaughter is being home schooled this week as the staff and children have Covid. We are back to square one.

We are not back to square one.

Sorry, I know people think I'm pedantic and argumentative but I do get a bit activated by comments based on thin air.
We're not back to square one. Countries all over Europe are starting to lift restrictions despite much higher case numbers than they have had before. We are going to drive ourselves mad with this, looking at the slightest change in the data and convincing ourselves its Armageddon.

Apologies to anybody like Marydoll who are obviously more affected by this than others.

You can all have a go now, I've got it out of my system.

I was talking about home schooling.

I am not as stupid as you think. My comment was not based on thin air. My granddaughter is back to square one in terms of being home schooled because of Covid. Give me some credit.

No need to apologise Alegrias, I'm not offended at all, just frustrated.
We are in a much better place than when I first had to shield.
Keeping abreast of the science and staying well informed keeps me sane, well almost!
Additional vaccinations, fast tracking for PCR testing and results, also immediate access to anti virals has put me in a much stronger place than previously. I consider myself quite fortunate!

I'm definitely not locking myself away, just continuing to be careful and limiting contact with people. It is my responsibility to keep myself safe, I don't expect anyone else to do so.
However, a little compassion and understanding from certain posters wouldn't go amiss.