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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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bodhrandude

I seen about 5 % compliance in Gourmet Tart in Salthill, Galway today, OK its a cafe which was fairly busy and you can't expect to be masked when sitting down having a coffee, but at the takeaway section there was 15 people in a queue and only me and one other masked, pretty ridiculous at this stage with the cases increasing. FF need to make the masks mandatory a proper law.

Away With The Fairies

We're being told to wear masks inside shops and buses. But chemists? That seems like different story with the person I saw today. Talking away to the assistant with her mask down around on her chin.

Masks are not a fashion accessory. Cover your mouth and nose, covidiot.

weldoninhio

Overheal wrote: »

Not being that clever. Try and do your shopping nude and tell me how you get on with that.

You said nothing about nude.

Dakota Dan

joeguevara wrote: »

No, just wear a mask if going to enclosed places where others are. Wash your hands and engage in social distancing. Is anything about that wrong?

The only mask proven to stop the spread of viruses is the n95 mask but hardly anybody wears them. Cloth and surgical masks are useless according to some experts usually the non politically influenced experts.

joeguevara

Dakota Dan wrote: »

The only mask proven to stop the spread of viruses is the n95 mask but hardly anybody wears them. Cloth and surgical masks are useless according to some experts usually the non politically influenced experts.

Every expert says that they reduce the rate of transmission. Back to the drawing board for you

Overheal

weldoninhio wrote: »

You said nothing about nude.

You're not being that clever.

andrew1977

I return to the office 10th August , should I wear a mask indoors all day mixing with 30 to 40 colleagues ?

I’ll be spending longer time daily with them than I would in any retail/ indoor venue .
Our employer has decided that working from home is over and we all return to the office next Monday .
I guess I should wear a mask ?

Away With The Fairies

andrew1977 wrote: »

I return to the office 10th August , should I wear a mask indoors all day mixing with 30 to 40 colleagues ?

I’ll be spending longer time daily with them than I would in any retail/ indoor venue .
Our employer has decided that working from home is over and we all return to the office next Monday .
I guess I should wear a mask ?

Yes, you should wear mask when around people.

AudreyHepburn

Is it really that much of a upheaval to your life to have to wear a mask? It’s just a strip of fabric over your face. I don’t understand the fuss.

No one is taking away your civil liberties or human rights by asking you to wear. This about saving lives.

Overheal

andrew1977 wrote: »

I return to the office 10th August , should I wear a mask indoors all day mixing with 30 to 40 colleagues ?

I’ll be spending longer time daily with them than I would in any retail/ indoor venue .
Our employer has decided that working from home is over and we all return to the office next Monday .
I guess I should wear a mask ?

I certainly would.

Dakota Dan

joeguevara wrote: »

Every expert says that they reduce the rate of transmission. Back to the drawing board for you

Sorry, you are wrong there they say the cloth and surgical masks only prevent the biggest droplets while letting smaller droplets through.

joeguevara

Dakota Dan wrote: »

Sorry, you are wrong there they say the cloth and surgical masks only prevent the biggest droplets while letting smaller droplets through.

Please read my posts. I consistently that masks reduce the rate of transmission. Now have a think about that. Do you see the difference in the use of reduce and prevent. Now, which do you think doesn’t reduce reduce the rate of transmission and allows all virus droplets escape....I’ll give you a clue, it’s two words and contains the words no and mask.

Loafing Oaf

Dakota Dan wrote: »

Cloth and surgical masks are useless according to some experts

Tinfoil ones, on the other hand...

odyssey06

Dakota Dan wrote: »

Sorry, you are wrong there they say the cloth and surgical masks only prevent the biggest droplets while letting smaller droplets through.

This article summarises the reaaons behind the change in advice in US re: masks.
https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/06/417906/still-confused-about-masks-heres-science-behind-how-face-masks-prevent

Fewer droplets means less viral load meaning less chance of infection. They dont have to stop every droplet emitted to make a difference.

MadYaker

andrew1977 wrote: »

I return to the office 10th August , should I wear a mask indoors all day mixing with 30 to 40 colleagues ?

I’ll be spending longer time daily with them than I would in any retail/ indoor venue .
Our employer has decided that working from home is over and we all return to the office next Monday .
I guess I should wear a mask ?

If you're concerned report your employer to the HSE. They should be allowing people who can to continue working from home.

saabsaab

odyssey06 wrote: »

This article summarises the reaaons behind the change in advice in US re: masks.
https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/06/417906/still-confused-about-masks-heres-science-behind-how-face-masks-prevent

Fewer droplets means less viral load meaning less chance of infection. They dont have to stop every droplet emitted to make a difference.

Bang on. Some here just don't understand.

ginoginelli

andrew1977 wrote: »

I return to the office 10th August , should I wear a mask indoors all day mixing with 30 to 40 colleagues ?

I’ll be spending longer time daily with them than I would in any retail/ indoor venue .
Our employer has decided that working from home is over and we all return to the office next Monday .
I guess I should wear a mask ?

Yes. Offices are high risk. Everyone else in the office should be wearing one too. If they are not, personally i would not go in.

andrew1977

MadYaker wrote: »

If you're concerned report your employer to the HSE. They should be allowing people who can to continue working from home.

Is this still the case that those who can work from home must do so? We have been told our office has been made a safe place to be as per the return to work safety protocol. We have online training on office procedures in the next couple of days and all staff expected to the office Monday morning for work .
Thanks

railer201

odyssey06 wrote: »

This article summarises the reaaons behind the change in advice in US re: masks.
https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/06/417906/still-confused-about-masks-heres-science-behind-how-face-masks-prevent

Fewer droplets means less viral load meaning less chance of infection. They dont have to stop every droplet emitted to make a difference.

It is an excellent summary also, of what we have been saying here as long back as three months ago.

I'm just wondering in light of some recent posting here, is there a simpler version with maybe coloured pictures and using less complicated words such as 'asymptomatic' ?

Perhaps also maybe rhymes like '1,2,4 and 8 doubles new cases at a very fast rate' to explain exponential.

odyssey06

andrew1977 wrote: »

Is this still the case that those who can work from home must do so? We have been told our office has been made a safe place to be as per the return to work safety protocol. We have online training on office procedures in the next couple of days and all staff expected to the office Monday morning for work .
Thanks

If you go back open every window you can.
There is another thread on this forum re ventilation suggest a read.
https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2058096353/4/#post114208602

xhomelezz

railer201 wrote: »

It is an excellent summary also, of what those of us who support the use of masks, have been saying here as long back as three months ago.

I'm just wondering in light of some recent posting here, is there a simpler version with maybe coloured pictures and using less complicated words such as 'asymptomatic'.

Perhaps also maybe rhymes like '1,2,4 and 8 doubles new cases at a very fast rate' to explain exponential.

It's gonna be hard to make it more simple. We need to control source right, which is mouth and nose, think we know that from the start. If we won't do that, we can be swimming in hand sanitizer and cases will still go on. But yeah there are still people out there, who will refuse to understand it. And don't forget, people can get offended by pictures, so it will need very sensible approach

TaxiDriver2008

With the Mandatory face coverings next Monday,Can you wear a Faceshield instead of a mask?.Nothing said about this by Government.I bought one like a pair of glasses with a visor made by Clear Shield

Darc19

Yes. The official name is a "face covering"

A plastic shield is a face covering.

un5byh7sqpd2x0

Face shields are absolutely useless on their own.

celt262

Dogg Munde wrote: »

Face shields are absolutely useless on their own.

Yes might aswell wear a baseball hat for all the good it does.

Jim_Hodge

I'd imagine it's like the UK

However, guidance advises that you should either buy reusable or single-use face coverings, or create a face covering out of a scarf, bandana, religious garment or other fabric material.

The face covering must also "securely fit round the side of the face", suggesting a visor may not be suitable.

According to the guidance, face coverings should be made of a breathable material that you find comfortable, and be secured to the head with ties or ear loops.

TaxiDriver2008

Dogg Munde wrote: »

Face shields are absolutely useless on their own.

I know but I get dizzy with masks .Ive tried and start sweating and not good.If shield passes it might help

o1s1n

TaxiDriver2008 wrote: »

I know but I get dizzy with masks .Ive tried and start sweating and not good.If shield passes it might help

There's no reason for you to get dizzy with a mask other than your own anxiety driven claustrophobia.

Maybe try wearing one at home a bit and just getting used to it?

Jim_Hodge

Darc19 wrote: »

Yes. The official name is a "face covering"

A plastic shield is a face covering.

Not according to many countries. Have you anything showing a visor qualifies here, as I'd much prefer to wear my visor than any if my masks?

A shield or visor is not the same thing as a face covering by any definition I can find.

spurious

I find the visor much better. I don't keep poking and adjusting it like I do the mask.