Face Protection
I agree that some form of face coverings are needed in certain situations.
I personally would prefer a face shield rather than a mask. It would allow the majority of my face to be cover and could be washed/cleaned when required.
These would be better for people who have illnesses e.g. asthma.
Obviously they would need to meet HSE standards codes.
I personally would prefer a face shield rather than a mask. It would allow the majority of my face to be cover and could be washed/cleaned when required.
These would be better for people who have illnesses e.g. asthma.
Obviously they would need to meet HSE standards codes.
Why the contribution is important
Would provide great protection and reducing touching the face.
by Donald on May 05, 2020 at 03:22PM
Posted by jenny333 May 05, 2020 at 15:58
I think the government should have a group looking at designing masks/shields/some type of head wear. I am looking at making some type of shield/covering for myself and have ordered some things of e-bay to try. You would think that in this day and age some one could come up with something that is cheap, easily made, possibly disposable or washable, and safe.
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Posted by MJanus May 05, 2020 at 16:05
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Posted by Balderdash May 06, 2020 at 18:53
People also seem to discount the difficulties of wearing a face covering with glasses especially for young children.
If someone wants to wear a mask fine but don't insist I have to do it, or my young child
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Posted by JMack May 06, 2020 at 21:16
Why the contribution is important
I think that the wearing of face coverings/masks in appropriate situations is important because:
1. It is beneficial in preventing the spread of the virus.
2. It will publicly and visibly reinforce community commitment to a disciplined approach to emerging from the crisis.
3. It will be acknowledged by the our neighbours in Europe and the wider World as a reassurance that we are taking the threats of a "second wave" seriously and responsibly.
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Posted by colinbro99 May 07, 2020 at 10:43
for a view on face shields being more effective, more socially inclusive.
Re-usability a big factor: shields can be washed dozens of times.
Cloth face-coverings if re-washed too much will lose their fine fibres that do so much of the air filtration work.
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Posted by jenny333 May 07, 2020 at 14:51
On a busy bus, train, tube etc the shield will not help due to the spaces around it.
But I will read the article and see what she is proposing.
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