Face masks

[8ball]

Aldi emailed this week.

Similar message to Booth's?

 

[dessiato]

Mrs D just got back from a local shop. A policía local van stopped a youngish boy because he wasn’t wearing a mask. A minute or two later the guardia civil drove past. She didn’t see if they also stopped him.

Perhaps that’s why we take it more seriously here. People get checked and fined if they’re not obeying the rule.

 

[belboid]

Mrs D just got back from a local shop. A policía local van stopped a youngish boy because he wasn’t wearing a mask. A minute or two later the guardia civil drove past. She didn’t see if they also stopped him.

Perhaps that’s why we take it more seriously here. People get checked and fined if they’re not obeying the rule.

A friend in Madrid just posted a similar story. With the exception that they were only stopping black kids...

 

[spanglechick]

Similar message to Booth's?

Didn’t actually read it.

 

[Badgers]

I think this all further illustrates the incompetency of the disgraced government

FTFY

 

[chilango]

Local co-op has posters on the front door requiring customers to mask up from Friday.

 

[clicker]

I reckon the vast majority will just get on with it. At least it feels like something positive we can do.

 

[frogwoman]

Local village Tesco has posters asking customers to wear masks but the shop staff weren't wearing them when I went in.

 

[weepiper]

I reckon the vast majority will just get on with it. At least it feels like something positive we can do.

This is my experience in Edinburgh. Everyone is just getting on with it. Even the kids being taken round Asda are mostly wearing masks.

 

[kittyP]

Local village Tesco has posters asking customers to wear masks but the shop staff weren't wearing them when I went in.

I think the idea is that is easier for punters to wear a mask for a shopping trip than it is for a retail worker to wear one for every (possibly) long shift.

 

[kittyP]

My local Sainsbury's has always had a dedicated security post by the door. Since lockdown they have had additional staff members to count you in/make you queue, even with them gone the security could as you to pop a mask on, same as mentioned they'd ask you to leave your dog outside or put your shirt on.

The two local Sainsburys I frequent have sadly given up on anything they were doing to encourage social distancing over the last month.
On Monday the station to clean your trolley and hands had no blueroll (so you couldn't wipe your trolley down) and the hand gel pump was empty.
I am wondering if they will make any effort to enforce mask wearing as of Friday

 

[Bahnhof Strasse]

The two local Sainsburys I frequent have sadly given up on anything they were doing to encourage social distancing over the last month.
On Monday the station to clean your trolley and hands had no blueroll (so you couldn't wipe your trolley down) and the hand gel pump was empty.
I am wondering if they will make any effort to enforce mask wearing as of Friday

You’re right, Sainsbury’s here has stopped cleaning the trolleys, but from the start whenever I collect a trolley or basket I put a large dollop of my own sanitiser on my hands and wipe down all the handles. Dunno if that is effective, but makes me feel a bit better...

 

[kittyP]

You’re right, Sainsbury’s here has stopped cleaning the trolleys, but from the start whenever I collect a trolley or basket I put a large dollop of my own sanitiser on my hands and wipe down all the handles. Dunno if that is effective, but makes me feel a bit better...

I do too but the right % gel for sanitising has been either hard to come by or expensive since this whole palaver began so I want the big supermarkets to make sure that all their customers are safe by providing the essentials.
Shrug

 

[8ball]

Found this mildly interesting:

Redirect Notice

 

[donkyboy]

I ordered this today on ebay. but realised it is more for cyclists? Dont get But anyway..

Black Face Mask Rockbros Reusable Washable 2 Valve Cycling Sports Bike Masks UK | eBay

These are Genuine Rockbros Filter for Rockbros 2 Valve Sports Mask. Prevent droplets and smog 2. Security,Breathable,Blocking droplets,Dust-proof,Stretch fabric,Fit the face 3. Breathing valves 4. With filter - 5 layers of protection 5.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[donkyboy]

Was in a uber on the way back from the vet. the driver had a handkerchief on him as a mask then sneezed and apologised. But it was not enough. I gave a one star rating. the sneeze cost him dearly.

 

[ddraig]

More people seem to be wearing them round Cardiff in the last week or so

 

[Badgers]

I ordered this today on ebay. but realised it is more for cyclists? Dont get But anyway..

Black Face Mask Rockbros Reusable Washable 2 Valve Cycling Sports Bike Masks UK | eBay

These are Genuine Rockbros Filter for Rockbros 2 Valve Sports Mask. Prevent droplets and smog 2. Security,Breathable,Blocking droplets,Dust-proof,Stretch fabric,Fit the face 3. Breathing valves 4. With filter - 5 layers of protection 5.

www.ebay.co.uk

Are the cyclists ones two way filters? Guess they are but the aim for cyclists is to stop breathing in exhaust pollution etc.

 

[UnderOpenSky]

Most people in Aldi were in one today. First time I've seen that. Really need to get a decent reusable one rather then then the cheap disposalble ones. Although Aldi were selling the cheap ones by the checkouts which makes it easier for people to grab one.

 

[existentialist]

I ordered this today on ebay. but realised it is more for cyclists? Dont get But anyway..

Black Face Mask Rockbros Reusable Washable 2 Valve Cycling Sports Bike Masks UK | eBay

These are Genuine Rockbros Filter for Rockbros 2 Valve Sports Mask. Prevent droplets and smog 2. Security,Breathable,Blocking droplets,Dust-proof,Stretch fabric,Fit the face 3. Breathing valves 4. With filter - 5 layers of protection 5.

www.ebay.co.uk

It's the old "valves" problem again, though. The ideal for mask wearing is that we are protecting ourselves from others, and protecting others from us. Masks with valves do the former, but won't really achieve the latter. Which is fine, if you're OK with that - or happy to make the compromise between easy breathing and preventing spread.

 

[Orang Utan]

Just get a few cloth washable ones already - don’t fuck about

 

[8ball]

It's the old "valves" problem again, though. The ideal for mask wearing is that we are protecting ourselves from others, and protecting others from us. Masks with valves do the former, but won't really achieve the latter. Which is fine, if you're OK with that - or happy to make the compromise between easy breathing and preventing spread.

Purely on an "I reckon" intuitive basis, the masks with valves seem likely to be better than nothing, but when cloth is recommended it seems like an easy and cheap option to do that instead.

 

[sojourner]

I have a ravey mask too. I get little smirks from certain people in the shop who are in on it. Surprisingly popular with the youth.

 

[Badgers]

I have a ravey mask too. I get little smirks from certain people in the shop who are in on it. Surprisingly popular with the youth.

Where. Did. You. Get. This?

 

[sojourner]

Where. Did. You. Get. This?

Etsy, from a seller called TovukaCreations - ace innit?

It's also got a pocket for inserts, and it came with two really sturdy thick cloth inserts for extra protection.

 

[Numbers]

My local CoOp has a sign just inside the door saying they encourage the wearing of fact coverings but in line with government guidelines it's not mandatory.

 

[Marty1]

<bad advice removed>

 

[Orang Utan]

My work has decided, just the day before, that we are now requiring customers to cover their faces if they want to come in. Though we’re at least not expected to enforce it.

 

[donkyboy]

Was in a uber on the way back from the vet. the driver had a handkerchief on him as a mask then sneezed and apologised. But it was not enough. I gave a one star rating. the sneeze cost him dearly.

happy to report uber just messaged to refund £16 for the journey and also informed me they have contacted the driver about wearing proper mask. I'm just going to use Addison Lee for any future vet trips. I went there with AL but came back home on Uber. They are more expensive-£26 for pet friendly car but at least the guy was wearing a proper mask.

 

[donkyboy]

It's the old "valves" problem again, though. The ideal for mask wearing is that we are protecting ourselves from others, and protecting others from us. Masks with valves do the former, but won't really achieve the latter. Which is fine, if you're OK with that - or happy to make the compromise between easy breathing and preventing spread.

only realised its not the best mask after purchasing. cant see it stopping droplets in the air. its been shipped so cant be arsed to try return it.