Proper PPE is one thing, homemade/cheapo jobs don't really help

as even if they catch droplets they simply aggregate on the mask.

Not all facemasks are created equal, and you need the proper kit to provide a degree of protection. No mask/PPE offers total protection which is why you need protocols for handling them, cleaning them and so on. If the Great British Public struggles with "stay at home", how will they cope with a multi-step disinfection protocol?

Bottom line, if you can get the right mask and use it properly, you're probably the kind of person who is already taking the best measures you can in terms of distancing, cleaning, managing surfaces and so on.

So I'm not convinced, honestly.

Posted By: Yurik Hunt on April 6th 2020 at 13:36:39

Message Thread

Who among among us is following the growing advice to wear a face mask in public? (Coronavirus) - promethian1, Apr 6, 12:00:27
- I'm pretty sure wearing a mask is more about protecting others from you (Coronavirus) - Ben, Apr 6, 16:48:10
  - this (Coronavirus) - jampersands, Apr 6, 16:59:08
    - they do still reduce your chances of infection though apparently (Coronavirus) - Worzel Scrimmage, Apr 6, 17:16:00
- I use a FFP3 when going to the shops and for kinky sex. (n/m) (Coronavirus) - ghost of hucks, Apr 6, 13:46:19
- Proper PPE is one thing, homemade/cheapo jobs don't really help (Coronavirus) - Yurik Hunt, Apr 6, 13:36:39
- Oooooh I’ve got a few gimp masks spare if you’d like (n/m) (Coronavirus) - Jizz TheBarclayQueen, Apr 6, 13:36:01
- Just don't touch girls (Coronavirus) - Ben, Apr 6, 12:37:27
- no (n/m) (Coronavirus) - Jumbo1, Apr 6, 12:33:12
- Make one Blue Peter style (Coronavirus) - KevinBond, Apr 6, 12:29:30
  - My dad fancied Leslie Judd (n/m) (Coronavirus) - Augustus Pablo, Apr 6, 12:31:46
    - Susan Stranks for me (n/m) (Coronavirus) - Winged Eel Creosote, Apr 6, 12:34:18
      - Does she? (n/m) (Coronavirus) - Augustus Pablo, Apr 6, 12:41:26
        
        In my adolescent dreams (n/m) (Coronavirus) - Winged Eel Creosote, Apr 6, 13:24:27
- I don't see it for myself. I just don't. Not when I greet presidents, prime ministers, (Coronavirus) - Bravo win or die, Apr 6, 12:22:10
  - I’ve met a few queens in my time (n/m) (Coronavirus) - Augustus Pablo, Apr 6, 12:25:53
  - Everyone else should though of course (n/m) (Coronavirus) - Bravo win or die, Apr 6, 12:24:33
- ... (Coronavirus) - Tombs, Apr 6, 12:15:27
  - Someone’s making lots of money selling pieces of cloth.... (Coronavirus) - yellowman, Apr 6, 12:21:24
    - here it is on upipe with subtitles (Coronavirus) - Tombs, Apr 6, 12:24:49
      - ... (Coronavirus) - Tombs, Apr 6, 12:25:25
- I have been when I do my only weekly big shop. (Coronavirus) - Augustus Pablo, Apr 6, 12:08:45
  - it definitely has,i've no doubt about it. (n/m) (Coronavirus) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Apr 6, 12:25:12
- I’ve got one of those plastic horse masks..... (Coronavirus) - yellowman, Apr 6, 12:06:41
- go on ebay,you can get cheapo gas masks/ventilators from about 7 quid. (n/m) (Coronavirus) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Apr 6, 12:03:44
  - but they come from china.... (n/m) (Coronavirus) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Apr 6, 12:04:11
    - I knew I should have held onto my S6 respirator when I was discharged (Coronavirus) - promethian1, Apr 6, 12:13:00
      - You is well long in the tooth (Coronavirus) - emmaroyds, Apr 6, 12:31:28
        
        I was rufty tufty ... S10's were for the more pampered soldier... (n/m) (Coronavirus) - promethian1, Apr 6, 12:37:35
      - that's "basically" what they sell,for working with dust.i ordered one about 3 weeks ago (Coronavirus) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Apr 6, 12:23:36
- I am just going to use one of my Norwich scarfs (n/m) (Coronavirus) - Thegelman, Apr 6, 12:03:14
  - good enough (Coronavirus) - dr fanta, Apr 6, 15:53:48

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