Face Shields

[zylaphone]

Can you wear just a face shield in shops? Thanks in advance

[Old_Geezer]

A face covering is, by definition, something that covers your face. A shield covers your face so should be accepted as conforming to the government paranoia demands.

[bednobs]

if masks are hard, try what I have - a flouncy scarf that is a continuous circle. I can tighten it to my face when needed then you can just loosen it after

[margarettom]

I wore a face shield yesterday and was allowed on the bus. I will continue to wear it in shops but I will also carry a mask in my handbag in case. Since I live in a place where social distancing in shops and streets is pretty easy, I feel this is enough protection for me and, as I sat in a cafe yesterday and had a coffee with friends with it off, it all seems a bit something and nothing to me.

[dannyk13]

Margaret// I feel this is enough protection for me//
But is it enough to protect other people from you if you caught the virus?

[iluvmargie]

Ha! BA at 20:41!

[margarettom]

According to the Scottish government, the answer is yes Dannyk as long as it completely covers your nose and mouth.

[THECORBYLOON]

OG, a shield is different from what most folk would describe as a face covering. The face covering is in contact with the nose and mouth whilst the shield is not.

The shield is also open at the sides and bottom.

[zylaphone]

Thank you everyone