Coronavirus - political views - supporting or otherwise...

[Deleted member 21784]

A couple of guys at work have 'ventilated' ones that, according to them, eliminate that problem. Presumably a bit more expensive and not sure whether that compromises their purpose (as perhaps steaming up does) but I believe that as long as they (any mask) restrict distance, then purpose has been achieved.

£6 for 3 on eBay for one with a small side vent

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

There are of course other reasons why some people don't wear masks, I wonder if they will be exempt.

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Awwww, the proud parents

Just as well we don’t all believe that this it how it works...they wouldn’t jump into the sea well out of their depth if they couldn’t swim and expect to be so covered - but there you go.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

no choice in Scotland, trouble for me is i wear glasses so everytime i do wear one i can't see where i'm going as they steam up

I’m sure there must be anti-misting spray we can apply to the lenses.

 

[Deleted member 21784]

Been watching the platform's out corner of My eyes today

I'd say I haven't seen one person NOT wearing a mask

 

[Fade and Die]

Just as well we don’t all believe that this it how it works...they wouldn’t jump into the sea well out of their depth if they couldn’t swim and expect to be so covered - but there you go.

Indeed.... Trust in Allah but tether your camel.

 

[drdel]

Avoiding glasses misting..
Washing in soapy water.
Rinsing thoroughly with warm water.
Dry with clean lint free cloth.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Avoiding glasses misting..
Washing in soapy water.
Rinsing thoroughly with warm water.
Dry with clean lint free cloth.

This was mentioned yesterday on TV. It's something in the washing up liquid that does it ?

 

[patricks148]

My wife got told a work around and it helps

Pull the mask up slightly so it goes under your glasses .. held in place by the nose bit

Creates a seal that helps stop the steam

tried it today, does work, but i must have long eyelashes as they kept brushing the mask, i just can't win

 

[HomerJSimpson]

HID did the weekly shop for the in-laws this morning and was amazed how many were in masks. Definitely a case of the exception and definitely standing out if you didn't wear one so people have clearly got their stock and are simply getting on with it. A bit like wen lockdown came in, it's simply a situation we need to adjust to and if the R number gets pushed as far down as possible surely it'll help all areas of the economy to get up and running again

 

[Jamesbrown]

no choice in Scotland, trouble for me is i wear glasses so everytime i do wear one i can't see where i'm going as they steam up

That’s because your mask is ineffective. Stubble? No seal, beard? no seal. You should be clean shaven, if not an air fed mask should be used.
Masks should be fitted to you, there’s no one size fits all. Your supposed to try different masks on while doing a step exercise and a monitor to find the right one if I remember. Been along time since I did it.
Your expelled air just leaks out the side and top.

That’s the truth, making them pretty pointless and should maintain 2m distance if you so choose.

 

[SocketRocket]

That’s because your mask is ineffective. Stubble? No seal, beard? no seal. You should be clean shaven, if not an air fed mask should be used.
Masks should be fitted to you, there’s no one size fits all. Your supposed to try different masks on while doing a step exercise and a monitor to find the right one if I remember. Been along time since I did it.
Your expelled air just leaks out the side and top.

That’s the truth, making them pretty pointless and should maintain 2m distance if you so choose.

Surely even an I'll fitting mask will reduce the distance droplets are projected.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Surely even an I'll fitting mask will reduce the distance droplets are projected.

I agree with you. At the end of the day the request for people to wear masks is not to have a 100% secure covering, it's about reducing the odds. It could be argued it is mainly a psychological move to get people out again but I can live with that. If they have to be 100% then they would not be suggesting face covering.

The figure I remember is that it will reduce the chances of passing on the virus if you are infected by 10%. That's a pretty low number, hence why we didn't go to masks straight away, but I guess we are now at the point where every little helps.

 

[Deleted member 21784]

I agree with you. At the end of the day the request for people to wear masks is not to have a 100% secure covering, it's about reducing the odds. It could be argued it is mainly a psychological move to get people out again but I can live with that.

The figure I remember is that it will reduce the chances of passing on the virus if you are infected by 10%. That's a pretty low number, hence why we didn't go to masks straight away, but I guess we are now at the point where every little helps.

Plus a mask subconsciously helps reduce you touching your face

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Plus a mask subconsciously helps reduce you touching your face

Ironically I remember the science bods early on saying they were against coverings because people were more likely to fiddle around with them so touching their faces more. I do find I consciously keep my hands away from my face when mine is on so hopefully you are right.

 

[Jamesbrown]

I imagine it stops some if not all from propelling forward. But breath certainly expels out of the mask from the sides and upwards. How much of that breath contains tiny floating microns of virus I do not know.
I remember wearing one with aluminium powder many moons ago and having to pick black bogies out my nose before face fitting was introduced. In the end I just held my breath when I needed to use it.

 

[Deleted member 21784]

I imagine it stops some if not all from propelling forward. But breath certainly expels out of the mask from the sides and upwards. How much of that breath contains tiny floating microns of virus I do not know.
I remember wearing one with aluminium powder many moons ago and having to pick black bogies out my nose before face fitting was introduced. In the end I just held my breath when I needed to use it.

That's the point though. The masks protect others not you.. so if you have covid (unknown to you) breathing it back in isn't going to do much harm but stopping it spreading to someone else will save life's

 

[Jamesbrown]

That's the point though. The masks protect others not you.. so if you have covid (unknown to you) breathing it back in isn't going to do much harm but stopping it spreading to someone else will save life's

I know about that advice.

I used my experience as an example of how Ill fitted masks allow large particles in.
So if large visible particles get in, None visible microns are escaping out so when walking behind someone you just breathe their air anyway.

Believe what makes you feel better, but personally it’s purely a placebo from some political lobbying to get people outside spending, (although it would keep me from the high street shops) especially now in a downward trend of infections and after we’ve reopened pubs and restaurants and soon to be bowling alleys and casinos.

I will admit I’ve got a predisposition with rules, especially ones that I don’t see a benefit.

 

[Deleted member 21784]

I know about that advice.

I used my experience as an example of how Ill fitted masks allow large particles in.
So if large visible particles get in, None visible microns are escaping out so when walking behind someone you just breathe their air anyway.

Believe what makes you feel better, but personally it’s purely a placebo from some political lobbying to get people outside spending, (although it would keep me from the high street shops) especially now in a downward trend of infections and after we’ve reopened pubs and restaurants and soon to be bowling alleys and casinos.

I will admit I’ve got a predisposition with rules, especially ones that I don’t see a benefit.

If everyone wears a mask the big particles Wont get out ....

It allows us to reduce social distancing slightly to get the economy back on track so that's fine with me.

Can you imagine people sticking to the queues outside Tesco in the depths of winter?

 

[Jamesbrown]

If everyone wears a mask the big particles Wont get out ....

It allows us to reduce social distancing slightly to get the economy back on track so that's fine with me.

Can you imagine people sticking to the queues outside Tesco in the depths of winter?

The virus will still be here in winter, but there’s been hints that social distance restrictions will be lifted in time for Christmas Shopping. Ironically we’ll probably not be mandated to wear masks either.

 

[GB72]

Love the irony on a golf forum that people can argue the need to wear long socks, dress codes in clubhouses etc (because it is the rules) but not the need to wear a face covering during a global pandemic because they cannot see the benefit, but it is the rules. (not aimed at anyone in particular just speaking generally)