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Author Topic: Hospitals are not allowing visitors (social distancing and masks)  (Read 32124 times)

CLKD

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Re: Masks
« Reply #105 on: April 27, 2020, 11:35:36 AM »

I think that he will be surprised at the number of people that won't make appts. unless he has a strategy ;-). 

I wouldn't worry about a hairdresser attending at home.  As long as they hadn't shown symptoms.  They become friends don't they  :-\
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Re: Masks
« Reply #106 on: April 27, 2020, 04:03:15 PM »

IMO anyone considering a hair appointment should think again. Look what happened in Italy - all allegedly stated by an asymptomatic person. The next asymptomatuc super spreader might be your hairdresser. Even if they wear a mask (and it's unlikely to be medical grade) it will be all over their hands, their clothes and their scissors. Why on earth take the risk?
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Re: Masks
« Reply #107 on: April 27, 2020, 05:01:13 PM »

I have a shed full of  :-X  ;) ......... anyone remember a Flit gun  ::)

What colour will you paint your Storm Trooper outfits?
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Re: Masks
« Reply #108 on: April 28, 2020, 08:43:29 AM »

Literally - in one of those large cardboard boxes or tucked into a drawer  ;D

We have a hardware shop 7 miles away that's been in the same family for nearly 200 years, some of the furniture goes back at least 150.  It's like stepping back in time ;-)
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CLKD

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Re: Masks
« Reply #109 on: May 01, 2020, 12:25:08 PM »

My sister's PPE - ordered in November - arrived last week.  1 plastic apron, 2 pairs of gloves, a mask, glasses which broke as she took them out of the box. That was 1 set for each staff member.  Tnx Matt Hancock!

Also, because she works in a private facility even though the main clients are from the NHS, she won't qualify for the ?500.00 nor testing kits that 'they' promised. Initially the Welsh Assembly said 'no' to testing but did a sharp U-turn.  Still doesn't apply to private homes though. 
« Last Edit: May 03, 2020, 03:40:33 PM by CLKD »
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Re: Masks
« Reply #110 on: May 15, 2020, 09:30:02 AM »

Has anyone bought or made a mask.  Quiet honestly I can't really be bothered but I'm beginning to feel I should wear one in the supermarket.  Would a scarf do ??
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Re: Masks
« Reply #111 on: May 15, 2020, 09:56:14 AM »

Has anyone bought or made a mask.  Quiet honestly I can't really be bothered but I'm beginning to feel I should wear one in the supermarket.  Would a scarf do ??
I've made one using the 'sock? technique- cheap, easy and it works.
I'm guessing a scarf is just as effective  :)
Wearing a covering is to protect others, not ourselves, apparently.
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Re: Masks
« Reply #112 on: May 15, 2020, 10:11:58 AM »

Has anyone bought or made a mask.  Quiet honestly I can't really be bothered but I'm beginning to feel I should wear one in the supermarket.  Would a scarf do ??
  I bought a couple of the basic ones and had to wear it for my hospital visits this week. Really didn't like it. It made me touch my face more because I had to adjust it but also because it made my  nose and cheek itch. Have been browsing ones online but can't tell if they are any good or would fit me well enough.
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Re: Masks
« Reply #113 on: May 15, 2020, 11:26:24 AM »

I've got a couple of those scarfs that aren't scarfs.  They are circular and pull over the head and sit on the neck.  I'll might wear those as I can pull them up over the face.   
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CLKD

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Re: Masks
« Reply #114 on: May 15, 2020, 11:31:18 AM »

I saw a couple in the full gear in the garden centre yesterday: big goggles, a huge mask and gloves.  Probably quite hot to wear!

There was advice last week: "Take a T-shirt.  One that you won't want to wear again" .  >:( If it wasn't so serious, that might be funny .
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Re: Masks
« Reply #115 on: May 15, 2020, 03:46:50 PM »

My OH bought some masks, ( obviously, it's a worry, having been through what he's been through) and they?re FFP2 N95. Think he paid ?39 for ten.
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Re: Masks
« Reply #116 on: May 15, 2020, 03:49:15 PM »

Most masks have a CN number which is mis-leading.  All items sold in the UK have to carry a CN number  ::) mainly seen on soft toys.

It's to protect others, not ourselves ;-)
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Re: Masks
« Reply #117 on: May 16, 2020, 12:49:18 PM »

I've given up on the idea.  I'm stuffed up with Hayfever anyway, so when I tried my scarf thingy, I just couldn't breath.

Back to the drawing board.
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Re: Masks
« Reply #118 on: May 16, 2020, 02:58:53 PM »

That'll be staying inside then?
« Last Edit: May 22, 2020, 09:20:55 AM by CLKD »
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Re: Masks
« Reply #119 on: May 22, 2020, 09:13:45 AM »

I shopped in M&S Food yesterday, and they were selling packs of 3 single use masks.
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