Make face covering compulsary on Public transport and in enclosed public spaces
Make compulsory the wearing of face coverings, masks, scarves on all public transport and in enclosed public spaces like shops where social distancing is more difficult.
Why the contribution is important
As the First Minister has stated, wearing a face covering will not stop you being infected but it will work the other way and reduce the chances of you infecting some one else. Therefor if everyone does it when in close proximity to each other it should increase the confidence for people starting to reuse public transport and visiting shops. additionally it might also remove on e of the deterrents for people visiting doctors and hospitals. This is more to do with returning confidence to our society than a medical requirement
by glennmiller1314 on May 05, 2020 at 01:29PM
Posted by Clayton41 May 05, 2020 at 13:33
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Posted by Switchqueen May 05, 2020 at 13:37
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Posted by Johnmdfi May 05, 2020 at 13:38
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Posted by ElsieC64 May 05, 2020 at 13:38
People can choose for themselves
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Posted by hma May 05, 2020 at 13:39
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Posted by SrRonaldo May 05, 2020 at 13:49
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Posted by Jane May 05, 2020 at 13:58
Share the findings of the evidence / studies elsewhere in the world .
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Posted by alloha May 05, 2020 at 14:17
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Posted by DMacDonald May 05, 2020 at 15:37
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Posted by steves01x May 05, 2020 at 20:43
Also, there is such a range in mask... from a scarf to something suitable for asbestos.
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Posted by Rogerhyam May 06, 2020 at 11:32
1) Face covers not masks
2) Very very clear messaging about when to wear and the exceptions (e.g. asthma etc)
3) Very, very clear messaging this is for others NOT yourself.
3) As alternative to impractical, strict 2m on public transport. Once you are on a bus with someone it doesn't make much difference if they are 1 or 2 metres away if they cover their face. Whereas someone openly sneezing at the back of the bus will infect everyone no matter how sparsely sat.
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Posted by Suleskerry May 06, 2020 at 15:29
"Not every hero wears a cape, some wear a mask. Do your bit and cover it". Cheesy I know but this type of thing does work.just look at stay home save lives.
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Posted by chrish May 06, 2020 at 15:43
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Posted by grussell May 06, 2020 at 15:52
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Posted by Balderdash May 06, 2020 at 19:01
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Posted by Brendiemurphy May 06, 2020 at 19:30
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Posted by Babybunny1978 May 06, 2020 at 21:34
It is wise to not start stigmatising those who do not wear masks for not wearing one; and among the young I can envisage this happening. Therefore, unless it is medically impossible for the someone to wear a mask, everyone should no matter where they are.
I believe that those crafty Scots who sew all over the country are making a great job of sorting themselves out at this time, and some may not really know where to start; perhaps the Scottish government could issue free online sewing patterns for the type of masks that they recommend, and even come up with some ideas for easy access to the fabric, threads and filters etc required to make a machine washable economical mask. Then most, if not all, Scots can make, or perhaps have a seamstress in their friends and family circle, could get some made i.e. wash one, wear one and one to spare. Some people could even make them to sell too. Just a thought 💭
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Posted by Debrastorr May 07, 2020 at 00:06
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Posted by KayDee3740 May 07, 2020 at 09:29
There’s definitely been an increase in folk wearing masks or covering their face with a scarf. All of that is useless when you keep touching it. Wearing a mask on your chin just makes you look like an idiot and having you nose hanging out of it is of no benefit! Rearranging and touching it constantly defeats the purpose of wearing it in the first place!! Removing it and scrunching it up in your hand just transfers what’s on the glove to your hand!
And for the folk who are discarding their disposable masks and gloves in the supermarket car park......there are no words!
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Posted by Tikkihan May 08, 2020 at 09:45
For information on the safe and correct use of face coverings and "how to make your own mask" the best site to check out is https://www.masks4all.org.uk/
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Posted by WhyDoINeedAUserNameAgain May 08, 2020 at 15:57
But it's unreasonable to expect people to wear them just for going outside.
I also believe it should now and in the future for someone with cold of flu symptoms to be expected to wear a mask when they leave the house.
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Posted by WBRnotes May 08, 2020 at 21:54
I think wearing face masks in confined spaces - shops, public transport, hairdressers etc - unless there is a good medical reason why not - is a good idea . And I wear glasses and hate the way they steam up when I wear one!
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