Is there any need to wear a mask in a supermarket?
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..... Divided with this. I didn't last week- then did this week but took it off halfway through the shop as 80-90% didn't bother with them including staff. It was also so quiet.....
I get the point on the tube or somewhere small and packed but is there any point in a quiet supermarket? Is this the common sense that Boris is talking about?
I get the point on the tube or somewhere small and packed but is there any point in a quiet supermarket? Is this the common sense that Boris is talking about?
Short answer. Yes. I think so. Possibly.
I think the main benefit is that it reduces the chances of the wearer infecting others. So as a courtesy to others, including the bloke who drives a van, wears overalls and safety boots, and deliberately walks within inches of every other shopper on the way to the red meat and strong beer aisle. You know the one...
Having said that, I'm also divided (and a little irrational perhaps) on this one. I wore mine in Aldi last night, but bizarrely I wasn't so inclined to wear it in Waitrose when I popped in there afterwards in a fruitless search for bread flour, until I saw someone else wearing one and then I put it on. My supermarket snobbery showing through....?
I think the main benefit is that it reduces the chances of the wearer infecting others. So as a courtesy to others, including the bloke who drives a van, wears overalls and safety boots, and deliberately walks within inches of every other shopper on the way to the red meat and strong beer aisle. You know the one...
Having said that, I'm also divided (and a little irrational perhaps) on this one. I wore mine in Aldi last night, but bizarrely I wasn't so inclined to wear it in Waitrose when I popped in there afterwards in a fruitless search for bread flour, until I saw someone else wearing one and then I put it on. My supermarket snobbery showing through....?
Absolute bellends.
Total hysteria. If you're not young or vulnerable, you can either hide behind the settee indefinitely, or get on with your life and probably get it anyway.
Lots of hospitals are empty and the media have everyone absolutely s
tting themselves.
Meanwhile people are getting back to normal in other countries.
We need to balance the economy and people dying, not focus on one alone. People in masks are just indulging in the whole hyperbole of the situation.
Total hysteria. If you're not young or vulnerable, you can either hide behind the settee indefinitely, or get on with your life and probably get it anyway.
Lots of hospitals are empty and the media have everyone absolutely s
tting themselves. Meanwhile people are getting back to normal in other countries.
We need to balance the economy and people dying, not focus on one alone. People in masks are just indulging in the whole hyperbole of the situation.
I have a feeling they will be made compulsory at some stage, or at least strongly advisable, as they start to tempt people back to work. Everything I have read suggests that the main benefit is that it reduces the chances of passing on the virus, so if it can reduce infection rates then surely it's a good thing?
Mining Subsidence Man said:
Absolute bellends.
Total hysteria. If you're not young or vulnerable, you can either hide behind the settee indefinitely, or get on with your life and probably get it anyway.
Lots of hospitals are empty and the media have everyone absolutely stting themselves.
Meanwhile people are getting back to normal in other countries.
We need to balance the economy and people dying, not focus on one alone. People in masks are just indulging in the whole hyperbole of the situation.
How does wearing a mask limit your ability to live ‘normally’ or cause economic damage?Total hysteria. If you're not young or vulnerable, you can either hide behind the settee indefinitely, or get on with your life and probably get it anyway.
Lots of hospitals are empty and the media have everyone absolutely s
tting themselves. Meanwhile people are getting back to normal in other countries.
We need to balance the economy and people dying, not focus on one alone. People in masks are just indulging in the whole hyperbole of the situation.
I agree with Mining Man. Thing is, is this what people mean by the "new normal"? Face masks, two metre distancing, smaller class sizes and the like?
If so, how long do the terrified think we can maintain this for - for ever? There's so much that makes life worth living, from hugging your relatives to team sport to social gatherings where distancing will not work.
The virus will be with us for ever. We have to accept this and get on with the old normal; the new normal can FRO in my opinion.
If so, how long do the terrified think we can maintain this for - for ever? There's so much that makes life worth living, from hugging your relatives to team sport to social gatherings where distancing will not work.
The virus will be with us for ever. We have to accept this and get on with the old normal; the new normal can FRO in my opinion.
Mining Subsidence Man said:
Absolute bellends.
Total hysteria. If you're not young or vulnerable, you can either hide behind the settee indefinitely, or get on with your life and probably get it anyway.
Lots of hospitals are empty and the media have everyone absolutely stting themselves.
Meanwhile people are getting back to normal in other countries.
We need to balance the economy and people dying, not focus on one alone. People in masks are just indulging in the whole hyperbole of the situation.
I'm not worried about catching it, I'm in my 50s but fitter than most 20 year olds. I'm more worried about passing it on to someone less able to cope with it.Total hysteria. If you're not young or vulnerable, you can either hide behind the settee indefinitely, or get on with your life and probably get it anyway.
Lots of hospitals are empty and the media have everyone absolutely s
tting themselves. Meanwhile people are getting back to normal in other countries.
We need to balance the economy and people dying, not focus on one alone. People in masks are just indulging in the whole hyperbole of the situation.
You can turn on the charm all you like but I disagree with you
I don't wear one, I don't see there's any benefit for the general public other than giving some people confidence to leave the house where as maybe they wouldn't otherwise.
I'm a key worker and have been working right through the whole thing with my colleagues who also aren't wearing masks and touch wood no one has shown any symptoms or been in isolation in that time.
I would probably give it serious consideration if I was in London on the underground as I do think that the environment is going to be an absolute breeding ground for the virus especially as it gets busier again I have plenty of experience of using it in rush hour prior to now, but thankfully I am based up North and driving my car to work with all normal travel around the country cancelled so it's not a concern.
I'm a key worker and have been working right through the whole thing with my colleagues who also aren't wearing masks and touch wood no one has shown any symptoms or been in isolation in that time.
I would probably give it serious consideration if I was in London on the underground as I do think that the environment is going to be an absolute breeding ground for the virus especially as it gets busier again I have plenty of experience of using it in rush hour prior to now, but thankfully I am based up North and driving my car to work with all normal travel around the country cancelled so it's not a concern.
nammynake said:
How does wearing a mask limit your ability to live ‘normally’ or cause economic damage?
Well I tried eating an ice cream and it made a right mess.but seriously I see people wearing them walking along a deserted road or driving in a private vehicle,why?once damp with saliva it's pretty useless.
Mining Subsidence Man said:
Absolute bellends.
Total hysteria. If you're not young or vulnerable, you can either hide behind the settee indefinitely, or get on with your life and probably get it anyway.
Lots of hospitals are empty and the media have everyone absolutely stting themselves.
Meanwhile people are getting back to normal in other countries.
We need to balance the economy and people dying, not focus on one alone. People in masks are just indulging in the whole hyperbole of the situation.
The more you post, the more I'm convinced this is a parody account. I mean, you literally are every right-wing, reactionary, Brexit-supporting, Trump-worshipping, white-van-driving, Sun-reading stereotype rolled into one. On every. Single. Thread.Total hysteria. If you're not young or vulnerable, you can either hide behind the settee indefinitely, or get on with your life and probably get it anyway.
Lots of hospitals are empty and the media have everyone absolutely s
tting themselves. Meanwhile people are getting back to normal in other countries.
We need to balance the economy and people dying, not focus on one alone. People in masks are just indulging in the whole hyperbole of the situation.
dreamcracker said:
Blue62 said:
Everything I have read suggests that the main benefit is that it reduces the chances of passing on the virus, so if it can reduce infection rates then surely it's a good thing?
I stay well away from people wearing masks for that reason,People can be infectious without experiencing symptoms....... you could be infectious right now.
Same with gloves, you are still touching things and possible passing it on via door handles and other things, touching your own face too, then if you are only wearing 1 pair and not doubling them up like surgeons do you end up touching the gloves as you take them off so have to wash you hands. So don't bother wearing any and just make sure you don't touch your face with or without gloves and wash your hands when finished.
FourWheelDrift said:
Same with gloves, you are still touching things and possible passing it on via door handles, touching your own face too, then if you are only wearing 1 pair and not doubling them up like surgeons do you end up touching the gloves as you take them off so have to wash you hands. So don't bother wearing any and just make sure you don't touch your face with or without gloves and wash your hands when finished.
Agreed. Gloves are a different thing as the virus doesn't ooze out of your hands, and they are less easy to clean than bare hands, unless you are disposing of them frequently. This is the advice I've received from a nurse anyway.Seems many people still don't understand the point of face coverings.
It helps you prevent SPREADING it, if you are infected. As mentioned, you could be *completely* symptom free and spreading it all over ASDA, including the little old lady who catches it from you and then dies a week later. Even if she isn't wearing a mask, if you were wearing it then you are less likely to spread it to her.
It helps you prevent SPREADING it, if you are infected. As mentioned, you could be *completely* symptom free and spreading it all over ASDA, including the little old lady who catches it from you and then dies a week later. Even if she isn't wearing a mask, if you were wearing it then you are less likely to spread it to her.
Edited by Gareth79 on Thursday 14th May 12:57
Camoradi said:
I'm not worried about catching it, I'm in my 50s but fitter than most 20 year olds. I'm more worried about passing it on to someone less able to cope with it.
I hear you, but what are you going to do? Stay away from everyone for ever, in case one of them is "less able to cope"? Genuine question: is there a number that will convince you to stop worrying?Mining Subsidence Man said:
Absolute bellends.
Total hysteria. If you're not young or vulnerable, you can either hide behind the settee indefinitely, or get on with your life and probably get it anyway.
Lots of hospitals are empty and the media have everyone absolutely stting themselves.
Meanwhile people are getting back to normal in other countries.
We need to balance the economy and people dying, not focus on one alone. People in masks are just indulging in the whole hyperbole of the situation.
It’s not about you or me getting sick Brainiac, it’s about not transmitting it to the vulnerable.Total hysteria. If you're not young or vulnerable, you can either hide behind the settee indefinitely, or get on with your life and probably get it anyway.
Lots of hospitals are empty and the media have everyone absolutely s
tting themselves. Meanwhile people are getting back to normal in other countries.
We need to balance the economy and people dying, not focus on one alone. People in masks are just indulging in the whole hyperbole of the situation.
Keep up.
Powerful built directors are clearly going to swat this virus away like a pitbull on a kitten, but they can also spread it to those pitiful old people.... the weaklings.
Edited by andyeds1234 on Thursday 14th May 12:57
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