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How many people on Boards have a mask and if so are you wearing them for essential trips? And this late in the day where can you get one that is going to be half decent and not from a suspect seller who could have done anything to it?

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khalessi

CalamariFritti wrote: »

See thats what I mean. If something doesn't suit some opinions then people just bend it. If supermarkets aren't reporting any infections sure then its because they choose not to report their infections rather than there not being any.

All big supermarket chains have reported minuscule infection numbers. Thats a fact.

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And I didnt change my data, I changed the phrase to make sure no one can come along and say 'ah hey there was 5 cases, thats not nothing'. You tried anyway but it still doesn't make it BS. You're just spouting nonsense to deflect from your non fact based argumentation.

Going by those few exchanges you will not change that tune but others will see it for what it is.

It is also a fact at the height of the virus they instigated protection measures for their staff as stated previously

Seanergy

CalamariFritti wrote: »

All big supermarket chains have reported minuscule infection numbers. Thats a fact.

Source please.

This time with style

I'm going to wear a mask for the first time today when I go shopping. I fear the second wave will be worse and surely if everyone was to wear masks it would significantly slow down the spread. I think the wearing of masks should be pushed more.

CalamariFritti

Seanergy wrote: »

Source please.

It was discussed on the main thread with sources. I will dig it up.

Edit: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/supermarket-staff-largely-evade-virus-in-ireland-zs2wbb9xr

Seanergy

CalamariFritti wrote: »

All the supermarket chains have commented on their infection rates and its next to nothing.

CalamariFritti wrote: »

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All big supermarket chains have reported minuscule infection numbers. Thats a fact.

Seanergy wrote: »

Source please.

CalamariFritti wrote: »

It was discussed on the main thread with sources. I will dig it up.

Edit: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/supermarket-staff-largely-evade-virus-in-ireland-zs2wbb9xr

That bogus article supplies numbers given to a reporter journalist for just Aldi and Lidl, Super Value did not provide numbers, neither did Dunnes or Tesco, once again not all and not all big. Your posting sloppy opinion and presenting it as fact.

There is no source for your claims. I want to stay on topic and not be having to pull you up for BS'ing on thread.

MadYaker

CalamariFritti wrote: »

Not sure why I even bother. I guess such an ignorant one liner just p*sses me off.

But actually its not 'pure BS', a strongly worded one liner doesn't change that fact. All the supermarket chains have commented on their infection rates and its next to nothing. Your turn...

You didn’t notice the measures that supermarkets took? Social distancing, queuing, sanitising everything etc. Masks are not as important when we’re all social distancing but now that we’re moving away from that and stuff is opening up people will be in crowded places more often and masks will be essential if we want to avoid going back into lockdown due to an uptick in cases. Maybe you love lockdown but I’ve had enough. I’d rather be out and about with a mask on instead of stuck at home.

Boggles

Supermarkets are a very different experience to what they have been the past few months.

Where it was one person with a trolley, entire families are now back in roaming the isles.

khalessi

Listening to Eoghan Corry on RTE Radio 1 discussing moving through Dublin Airport. Masks everywhere and visors also masks for sale in dispensers. Foodcourts not all open and tables socially distanced. He flew yesterday to Malta. Contactless promoted in airport. Flight 70% occupied. Hepa filters filtering air 30 times per hour. !2 flight arrived in Malta. People masked or visors. Masks in flight remove for eating and called out on tannoy if removed otherwise.

Temps scanned in Malta using overhead technology and staff there to help those with temps. People spacing in barrage arrivals. Meet and greet outside. A lot of high tech terminal testing. In hotel staff masked, shops masks as well, sd encouraged single people on lift unless family group. Pool open with regualtion on numbers. lots of outdoor space.

Similar protocols for dining in Malta as Ireland

Interesting to hear

Boggles

khalessi wrote: »

Similar protocols for dining in Malta as Ireland

1 plate of chicken wings and 36 pints?

:pac:

khalessi

Boggles wrote: »

1 plate of chicken wings and 36 pints?

:pac:

Wasnt it 42 pints on the receipt doing the rounds

khalessi

Boggles wrote: »

Supermarkets are a very different experience to what they have been the past few months.

Where it was one person with a trolley, entire families are now back in roaming the isles.

And protections still in place. SD markes on floor, protections for staff etc

It is up to people to control their children and stop them roaming.

My kids stay with me and maintain social distancing requirements when in shops

mark2912

Hi everyone

What are others opinions on the use of masks? I rely on the bus to get to work each day, and with them wanting to make this mandatory from next week, will there be any exemptions to this?

I suffer with very bad anxiety to the extent that wearing a mask/face covering at any time just isn't doable.

As a result, I've had to consider the following:
Taxis to/from work each day, costing about €200 a week, almost 3/4 of my weekly wages
DIY haircuts (my hairdressers are insisting on wearing masks at all times)
Cancelling driving lessons (instructor is also insisting on mask)
Cancelling planned holidays abroad later in the year (Ryanair also insisting on masks)

The whole situations is driving my anxiety up the wall, I feel like I want to have a breakdown or a panic attack each time face coverings are mentioned :eek:

Does anybody know what the official exemptions to wearing a mask in these situations will be? And how I would go about applying for such exemption?

:mad:

partyguinness

Ask your doctor to increase your dosage.

joeguevara

mark2912 wrote: »

Hi everyone

What are others opinions on the use of masks? I rely on the bus to get to work each day, and with them wanting to make this mandatory from next week, will there be any exemptions to this?

I suffer with very bad anxiety to the extent that wearing a mask/face covering at any time just isn't doable.

As a result, I've had to consider the following:
Taxis to/from work each day, costing about €200 a week, almost 3/4 of my weekly wages
DIY haircuts (my hairdressers are insisting on wearing masks at all times)
Cancelling driving lessons (instructor is also insisting on mask)
Cancelling planned holidays abroad later in the year (Ryanair also insisting on masks)

The whole situations is driving my anxiety up the wall, I feel like I want to have a breakdown or a panic attack each time face coverings are mentioned :eek:

Does anybody know what the official exemptions to wearing a mask in these situations will be? And how I would go about applying for such exemption?

:mad:

All submissions for exemptions will have to be made in person orally. Only kicker is you must wear a mask in order to give your submission. If you are successful at giving your submission, you automatically fail as you were able to wear a mask. Madness I tell ya. Madness.

radiotrickster

Can you attend online therapy or discuss treating your anxiety with your GP by phone, seeing as it’s affecting your day-to-day living? They won’t see you without a mask either, I’d imagine.

I hadn’t heard about official exemptions but it seems like something you might have to work to overcome, rather than trying to find a way around it. Even if you practice wearing it for as long as you can at home a few times a day, even if it’s only ten seconds to start with, and build yourself up to get used to it.

khalessi

WOuld a face visor do instead?

[Deleted User]

Will any kind of mask/ coverings trigger your anxiety? The surgical ones are much less restrictive than the more common cloth ones I've found, have you tried them? Or even a scarf over your mouth will do in a pinch. Remember the point is to catch what you are breathing out, so it doesn't need to be super restrictive or tight. The other thing to do is just practice at home under control and get a little used to wearing them

ronivek

https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/face-masks-disposable-gloves.html#:~:text=Cloth%20face%20coverings%20are%20not,to%20remove%20it%20without%20help

Who should not wear one
Cloth face coverings are not suitable for children under the age of 13 and anyone who:

has trouble breathing
is unconscious or incapacitated
is unable to remove it without help
has special needs and who may feel upset or very uncomfortable wearing the face covering

Assuming these will remain a part of the 'mandatory face mask' guidelines you should be fine. I presume your GP or Consultant is aware of your anxiety disorder and would be able to write you a letter if you needed it?

[Deleted User]

mark2912 wrote: »

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I suffer with very bad anxiety to the extent that wearing a mask/face covering at any time just isn't doable...........

Could you not put one on at home as a trial ........... why do masks trigger your anxiety do you know?

mark2912

riffmongous wrote: »

Will any kind of mask/ coverings trigger your anxiety? The surgical ones are much less restrictive than the more common cloth ones I've found, have you tried them? Or even a scarf over your mouth will do in a pinch. Remember the point is to catch what you are breathing out, so it doesn't need to be super restrictive or tight. The other thing to do is just practice at home under control and get a little used to wearing them

Augeo wrote: »

Could you not put one on at home as a trial ........... why do masks trigger your anxiety do you know?

I got one of those black reusable ones for €2/3 and tried it for a few seconds, could feel butterflies in my stomach instantly. It makes me feel so claustrophobic and I would feel embarrassed wearing it in front of friends/family/strangers

[Deleted User]

mark2912 wrote: »

I got one of those black reusable ones for €2/3 and tried it for a few seconds, could feel butterflies in my stomach instantly. It makes me feel so claustrophobic and I would feel embarrassed wearing it in front of friends/family/strangers

Yeah my mother also had trouble with one of those, try a scarf!

annoyedgal

Are you getting any support for your anxiety? A counseller or gp support? They might be best placed to help you with this.
If you could find a strategy to make wearing a mask bearable it might make your life easier than avoiding situations which require one.
I've tried a fewv masks and the ones you can buy in a ten pack in pharmacy have been the most comfortable. Can breathe in them easily and don't slip. Maybe a visor as was suggested?
Masks could be with us for the forseeable so you might be best to get some support to overcome this anxiety if you can.

weldoninhio

mark2912 wrote: »

Hi everyone

What are others opinions on the use of masks? I rely on the bus to get to work each day, and with them wanting to make this mandatory from next week, will there be any exemptions to this?

I suffer with very bad anxiety to the extent that wearing a mask/face covering at any time just isn't doable.

As a result, I've had to consider the following:
Taxis to/from work each day, costing about €200 a week, almost 3/4 of my weekly wages
DIY haircuts (my hairdressers are insisting on wearing masks at all times)
Cancelling driving lessons (instructor is also insisting on mask)
Cancelling planned holidays abroad later in the year (Ryanair also insisting on masks)

The whole situations is driving my anxiety up the wall, I feel like I want to have a breakdown or a panic attack each time face coverings are mentioned :eek:

Does anybody know what the official exemptions to wearing a mask in these situations will be? And how I would go about applying for such exemption?

:mad:

Nobody who is anxious will be made to wear a mask to use public transport. I'd get a letter from your doctor and just keep it with you. I very much doubt this will be policed in any serious way.

mark2912

annoyedgal wrote: »

Are you getting any support for your anxiety? A counseller or gp support? They might be best placed to help you with this.
If you could find a strategy to make wearing a mask bearable it might make your life easier than avoiding situations which require one.
I've tried a fewv masks and the ones you can buy in a ten pack in pharmacy have been the most comfortable. Can breathe in them easily and don't slip. Maybe a visor as was suggested?
Masks could be with us for the forseeable so you might be best to get some support to overcome this anxiety if you can.

I really hope they won't be with us for the forseeable, I actually don't think I would be able to cope

khalessi

Can you wear a scarf? They are acceptable

davo2001

mark2912 wrote: »

I really hope they won't be with us for the forseeable, I actually don't think I would be able to cope

They will and you're going to have to.

mark2912

khalessi wrote: »

Can you wear a scarf? They are acceptable

I cannot wear anything be it a scarf, or surgical or reusable mask.

It's looking like I'll have to use taxis for the forseeable to get to and from work

khalessi

I was looking at hats with attached visors so they are away from face

https://www.google.ie/search?source=hp&ei=ntv9XuPEEsfKgQa_q6TgBQ&q=hats+with+face+shields&oq=hats+with+face+sh&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQARgAMgIIADICCAAyAggAMgIIADICCAAyAggAMgIIADICCAAyAggAMgIIADoFCAAQgwE6BQgAELEDUKoFWM8rYMg9aAFwAHgAgAGNAYgBuwuSAQQxNy4xmAEAoAEBqgEHZ3dzLXdpeg&sclient=psy-ab

Would these help?
Also get letter from gp as suggested

you dont have to wear mask with them

Mrs OBumble

mark2912 wrote: »

I really hope they won't be with us for the forseeable, I actually don't think I would be able to cope

Your GP or specialist will be able to prescribe something.

Assetbacked

That's our best solution, another mask thread?

"I thought the last one went very well".