Masks

CalamariFritti wrote: »

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

Source please.

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

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.

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 wrote: »

1 plate of chicken wings and 36 pints?

:pac:

Wasnt it 42 pints on the receipt doing the rounds

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:

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.

WOuld a face visor do instead?

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?

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

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.

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

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.

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