Re: Masks compulsory in shops in England from the 24th July
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The Lone Gunman
I’ve been catching the bus home from work on a regular basis since 23rd March, when the lockdown began. I’ve never worn a mask. Seems kind of dumb that I’ve got to start wearing one on the bus on 27th July, especially as the buses are still practically empty.
I know more about how you get yourself around Cardiff than I do my girlfriend
Re: Masks compulsory in shops in England from the 24th July
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Originally Posted by
The Lone Gunman
I was born in 1967. I’ve managed to get away with shopping while not wearing a mask so far.
So since the start of the Covid 19 outbreak until now masks have not been compulsory in shops?
Re: Masks compulsory in shops in England from the 24th July
It's clear it's going to happen in Wales.
Can anyone recommend any reusable mask?
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Re: Masks compulsory in shops in England from the 24th July
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Originally Posted by
A Quiet Monkfish
.and everything associated with it,too. Not many people will want to go shopping wearing a muzzle, but the Govt. has succeeded in frightening the population out of all proportion. The missus popped into Peacocks earlier ; the staff were telling her a bloke had just been in with a mask and gloves and wanted to put hand sanitizer on his gloved hands.
Wise chap, belt and braces stuff! One can't be too careful.
Re: Masks compulsory in shops in England from the 24th July
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the other bob wilson
She's always a joy to read, a uniquely mordant humour in my opinion but never fails to provoke both thought and belly laughs simultaneously.
Re: Masks compulsory in shops in England from the 24th July
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the other bob wilson
Agreed, apart from health issues which may prevent someone wearing a mask, I cannot understand why people get so worked up about wearing one.
Agree completely, it's a bloody piece of cloth covering your nose and face FFS!; it's not like anyone's insisting you go round shopping with a red hot poker stuffed up your arse! In any case judging by the appearance of many of these Brexity, Red- necked types sulking because they have to wear masks they should embrace wearing them and view them as cosmetic improvements.
Re: Masks compulsory in shops in England from the 24th July
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the other bob wilson
Agreed, apart from health issues which may prevent someone wearing a mask, I cannot understand why people get so worked up about wearing one.
it's strangely predictable which people will object to it as well, using the same nonsense arguments that you see over in the states.
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Rjk
it's strangely predictable which people will object to it as well, using the same nonsense arguments that you see over in the states.
Isn't it just.
Re: Masks compulsory in shops in England from the 24th July
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Originally Posted by
A Quiet Monkfish
.and everything associated with it,too. Not many people will want to go shopping wearing a muzzle, but the Govt. has succeeded in frightening the population out of all proportion. The missus popped into Peacocks earlier ; the staff were telling her a bloke had just been in with a mask and gloves and wanted to put hand sanitizer on his gloved hands.
I think the tens of thousands who have died of the virus probably persuaded me to wear a mask and gloves when I go shopping more than anything the Government came out with.
Re: Masks compulsory in shops in England from the 24th July
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Originally Posted by
NYCBlue
So since the start of the Covid 19 outbreak until now masks have not been compulsory in shops?
They are not compulsory. I was skeptical about their benefits, especially after seeing people dumping their used ones in trolleys at supermarkets. Since their use is supposed to prevent the wearer transmitting the virus onto others (asymptomatic), rather than protecting the wearer, it is a bit filthy to see people dumping gloves and masks after use. I have, though, changed my mind based on some limited scientific studies and, of course, public sentiment. If people feel more comfortable going out in public and spending money to revive the economy because most are wearing masks, then I'll wear a mask for that reason alone. Add in the recent scientific studies, and it is a no-brainer.
As for not wearing a mask since 1967 whilst shopping, well I think this is the first pandemic to hit the UK in all that time, so wearing a mask between 1967 and 2020 was not necessary.
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NYCBlue
So since the start of the Covid 19 outbreak until now masks have not been compulsory in shops?
You are correct. Masks have not been compulsory in shops in England. However, they become compulsory on Friday July 24th.
They've not been compulsory in shops in Wales either and it's not certain that they ever will be.
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delmbox
I know more about how you get yourself around Cardiff than I do my girlfriend
As far as I understand it, from 27th July I'll only be able to get on a bus containing a handful of people if I'm wearing as mask. However, when I reach Cardiff city centre, I'll be able to get off the bus, take off my mask and walk into any shop I want.
Sounds sensible and consistent. I think the Welsh government have got this nailed.
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The Welsh Government should say they’re going to follow WHO advice and mandate the wearing of masks in shops and on public transport. This simple message makes perfect sense to most people and may have some benefit reducing virus transmission. It would also give more people a greater sense of protection and confidence to go out.
Decisions like this undermine public trust in the Welsh Government. Is it following the science or just more interested in trying to be different from England?
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Originally Posted by
Rjk
it's strangely predictable which people will object to it as well, using the same nonsense arguments that you see over in the states.
And inevitably most of the people who are kicking up such a stink about wearing a mask are the ones who bang on about WW2 and the sacrifices made and the "spirit"
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delmbox
And inevitably most of the people who are kicking up such a stink about wearing a mask are the ones who bang on about WW2 and the sacrifices made and the "spirit"
Give ‘em a gas mask in a box strung around their neck, blitz spirit, they’ll love it.
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I wore a face mask today visiting a relative in a nursing home.
My glasses steamed up,and as a asthma suffering it didn't help my breathing.
Re: Masks compulsory in shops in England from the 24th July
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dandywarhol
I wore a face mask today visiting a relative in a nursing home.
My glasses steamed up,and as a asthma suffering it didn't help my breathing.
They don't like it up 'em Mr Mainwairing!
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BLUETIT
Nice to see the bilingual signs in English and Cardiffian
Re: Masks compulsory in shops in England from the 24th July
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dandywarhol
I wore a face mask today visiting a relative in a nursing home.
My glasses steamed up,and as a asthma suffering it didn't help my breathing.
I hope you made your sacrifices very clear to your relative. The things you had to do in order to visit them. Were they grateful? I bet they weren't even grateful.
Re: Masks compulsory in shops in England from the 24th July
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dandywarhol
I wore a face mask today visiting a relative in a nursing home.
My glasses steamed up,and as a asthma suffering it didn't help my breathing.
I agree they're a pain in arse. But it's a small price to pay.