Not Face Masks Again , I Hear You Say

[Bazile]

Oh yes -:face masks again

I see that from today that the item in question is mandatory to be worn in almost all places

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/53322822

[New Judge]

//Well you learn something new every day - I had never heard of the Freemen of the Land before, so have just read up on them in Wiki.

They’re nutcases.//

They are entertaining stuff, dd. In fact, as I said, an absolute crease!

//ladybirder True, but you could wear it until you are seated and wear again if you need to go to the loo or the bar.//

Yes, barsel, all part of making life as unpleasant as possible by having to indulge in dubiously beneficial practices, whilst partaking in what should be pleasurable, everyday activities. But a bigger question: whilst you’re eating and/or drinking, obviously with your face covering removed, where do you keep it?

[burlyshirley]

I'm going for a meal next week and I definitely won't be wearing a mask, nor will my friend.

[teacake44]

@ 15.00 DD I don't understand what you don't get, the WHO and the government have explained it to us all many times, the need for face masks. Is it a case of, that you just shout about it on here, but when you go out your not so brave to shout about it. If I felt so strong about like you seem to, I would stand my ground out and about, that's a true believer.

[teacake44]

17.19, I wouldn't either or you won't enjoy your meal just looking at it.

[Barsel]

NJ You can keep it where you like. I wanted to know why you have to wear it in some indoor places and not others. It isn't pleasant to wear it in any circumstances, but you are supposed to wear it if you go for a takeaway but not if you are eating in. Why? If you go for a takeaway, you are not spending time with other members of the public, yet in a pub, cafe and restaurant, you are. It doesn't make sense.

[burlyshirley]

None of what the Government keep spouting makes any sense, I think we just have to do what's best for us and use our own common sense.

[ichkeria]

There is no advice from anyone which convinces me that mask wearing is beneficial to the extent it needs to be compulsory anywhere other than for treatment of the virus.
There do seem to be additional caveats related to the “proper” use of them as well and I know for a fact I don’t abide by those, tho happy to wear one

[New Judge]

//....the WHO and the government have explained it to us all many times, the need for face masks.//

Actually, teacake, the WHO recently changed its stance on face coverings. Until a month or so ago they believed they provided little or no benefit when worn by the general public. There is some evidence to suggest that they changed their stance following pressure from national governments. The UK government, of course, is eager to react to anything they see on the likes of Facebook and Twitter (where there are seemingly many "lockdown maniacs" and "maskvists"). So, "We'd better do something. I know, face masks is something, so we'll do that."

I thought I kept a copy of the earlier WHO advice but I cannot seem to find it.

[THECORBYLOON]

What does your common sense tell you?

[teacake44]

I think someone must have tried to eat some chicken nuggets at McDonalds last week with a face mask on. It didn't work very well but it did improve the nuggets just slightly. :0)))))

[fiction-factory]

Barsel- so what do you think would be better? Say no masks are needed when queueing in a take away? Or say those eating in must wear them until food arrives?

[Barsel]

FF to be honest with you I don't give a flying fig as I don't do takeaways, and neither do I go to any of the other establishments at the moment, but I was just hoping someone could tell me why you are supposed to wear masks in some indoor spaces and not others in the hope I could make sense of it.

[mushroom25]

// Or say those eating in must wear them until food arrives? //

that is already applicable in some restaurants. I have also read same in online guidance but can’t remember where.

[Barsel]

I love the fact you have to wear a mask in places of worship.Does the vicar / priest etc now say 'We will now sing a muted version of Hymn No 326.' :-)

[Deskdiary]

There just isn't any joined-up thinking; since the pubs were allowed to open I've been to a number of different pubs with a number of different people without any need to wear a mask, and yet if I pop next door to the small Sainsbury's (my nearest pub is next to one) to buy a pint of milk, I'm required to wear one.

Madness.

[mushroom25]

// Does the vicar / priest etc now say 'We will now sing a muted version of Hymn No 326.' :-) //

er no. singing or chanting is not allowed.

[New Judge]

//What does your common sense tell you?//

My common sense tells me it is not a good idea to strap a piece of cloth, which is going to quickly become warm and damp, over my nose and mouth. This is especially so when I am likely to have to adjust it, remove it, find somewhere to store it and then replace it when I may not be able to properly sanitise my hands.

[teacake44]

17.47 Yes I know you told us last week.

[burlyshirley]

^ Agreed.

[burlyshirley]

^ That was to DeskDiary, blimey you have to be quick here !