about wearing face masks/coverings

Definitely wear it ....anything that protects us is worth doing. If the others did the same we might end lockdown ....they are the ones thzt should be feeling like plonkers.

Gloves are not ‘proven to make the spread worse’.

I think each person should do what feels right for them and what makes one feel safe, personally I don't and have not felt vulnerable.

However I feel pretty hacked off at the staff in Tesco who were sniggering about it -

Shop staff should not be sniggering. They should be wearing masks! I would be inclined to complain to the shop management and point out exactly that.

We are being told to continue wearing masks. Seems like a minor inconvenience for possible personal gain. The other day a man shook his head when he saw my mask. I simply said, "I wear it for you ". He blushed and walked away. I might add he was the only person I saw without a mask.

I visited Boots Chemist wearing a mask and felt fine and hoped it showed the other hhoppers that I was trying to be responsible. I also had my eyes lasered yesterday at the community optical health and was asked to wear a mask.

I went to the chiropodist today. It was the first time that I had been into a shop building of any sort. I wore a mask for the first time and realised after I had entered the building that I had it on upside down! I couldn’t take it off to change it so that was that failure! It was unpleasant wearing it as well.

Lots of people are wearing masks around here.

I wore a mask when taking my cat to the Vet. The Vets wore them too, when taking the pet into and out of the building (Owners have to wait outside, in their cars). Yes, some people give you "funny looks" - but don't let it bother you! You are doing the right thing - others are not.

Continue to wear a mask, OP!

I wore my home made mask when I made my first visit to Lidl last week. My husband went with me and he wore his. A few people were wearing masks, but not that many. I regard it as the responsible thing to do. It protects other people, and I find it difficult to accept that it doesn’t offer any level of protection to myself. I realise it doesn’t offer full protection, but it surely must offer some protection.

I've just been to BM Stores this afternoon and decided to wear one of the home made masks I'd done but as with the paper ones I tried last week it interfered with my vision even though they were both below my eyes and the nose wire was secure. I wear hard contact lenses so anything near my eyes seems to disturb them. My vision is poor to start with so I'm not sure how to cope with a mask now I only saw one other lade in a mask and two young girls (although one had pulled hers down under her chin next time I saw her!).

I made a couple this afternoon - as Vaughan Gething has advised that they should have three layers, that is what I did.

Now I need a glass of
Who would think something so small and simple would be so difficult? Or perhaps it is me because I haven't done a lot of sewing for quite some time.

I used this pattern if anyone is interested - it fits well without the need for stiffeners.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tM3d-nitDI

Yes I always wear a Face mask especially going into shops . I just don’t care a hoot what people think as I’m know I’m doing what I think is best .And I feel much safer too. I’ve been busy making my own face mask and now I have a nice collection I can wash out every time I use

Always wear a mask in public. The main reason I wear one is that it reminds people to keep their distance from you when they see you wearing it. I've seen people walking about with them and people just go passsed far too close because they forget or can't be bothered. When you wear a mask they always keep their distance, it's a visible reminder.

I have made a few masks using a tutorial on YouTube with fabric that cheers me up, wear them whenever I go out

I always wear mask and gloves when shopping. If someone is infected and coughs near you, even with 2m distance you could get it?

montymops I was interested you said you have proven you currently have immunity after having had covid symptoms.

Hope you don’t mind me asking, how were you able to do so? Are you in the UK? My daughter had covid and on the advice of her rheumatologist she has to work from home until she has an antibody test to prove it’s safe for her to return to her workplace. She’s keen to get back to work but hasn’t been able to avail of a test.

Scientists from Kings College have described this governments handling of the virus as primitive.

They are recommending wearing masks.

I shall take note of scientists not the government as I think they know less than we do.

I wear one in shops, I was one of the 'few' but have noticed more people wearing them now. I would rather take as much protection as possible, if the others don't want to that is their choice.

Here in Portugal you have to wear a mask when in public buildings and in public transport and taxis. You wouldnt be allowed into a supermarket if not wearing a mask. Even in restaurants and cafes you have to wear them to enter and place your order. Then you may remove them unless you move around say to use the toilet facilities or paying the bill. There is also hand sanitizer to use before you enter any building. Its been like that since 4th May.

well i think you done right /plonker or not .you are elderly and anyone could have coughed or sneezed on you...i wear one on a bus ...

I don't care what others think and neither should you. I wear one on enclosed spaces like supermarkets etc. I shall continue to do so too.

On a human level it reminds people to keep 2 metres away (put politely) Anyway on public transport, hospitals, Drs etc they are mandatory now.

My own view is they should be mandatory in any enclosed space for adults. I would rather feel stupid than get it or give it someone

I agree that it should be mandatory. I’ve ordered a face mask which hasn’t arrived yet and I don’t go anywhere anyway but may venture forth when I have it. However I’ve realised that I am actually feeling quite nervous about doing so even though I’ve been ranting on about wearing masks for ages. Which shows that, no matter how old you are peer group pressure does still affect you and you still want to be accepted by those around you. And how there is a fear of being sniggered at which takes me back to teenage years.

In France there are many people who go to the shops wearing face masks. In some shops it is mandatory, e.g. a DIY shop: Leroy Merlin.

So don't feel like an idiot. It is for your protection. If they get ill and you don't - you were wise!