Should We Bring Back Face Masks Here ?
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Spain brings back face masks as Covid and flu cases spike across the country www.mirror.co.uk/travel/europe/spain-brings-back-face-masks-31848514
As cases rise here and hospitals under pressure , should we take a leaf out of Spain’s book and bring back face masks ??
New variants are keep popping & there aren't any outbreak yet.
Hence, it should be personal choice of any individual!
Some are prone to, just a small cold or sneeze, it's all depends on individual's immune system.
Let's see, how the world react, if any grand scale of virus outbreak come again.
Why??, they are completely useless for COVID, it's already been proven that they offer no protection against covid
martinlufc5637 Masks are good for hiding your identity from cameras and such, but it doesn't actually protect from thing mentioned above.
There are grocery stores that throw away perfectly good food in its original packaging, except they don't let people do it because of the cameras so... If you have a mask around, go back there and take it since they deem it to be trash.
I agree with private property and respecting it, but come on, once it's thrown away anyone should be able to take it.
Medical masks are scientifically proven/designed to filter over 90% of airborne particles less than 0.3microns.
Hepa filter that filters about 99% particles above 0.3microns - is it useless?
Cloth masks obviously don't filter such small germs but it stops your possible infected miniscule spit reaching/contaminating everywhere, where other people will touch - this is where hygiene and avoid touching your face becomes important, even if you wear one.
Masks REDUCE spread not stop it.
Anything that goes around an ill-fitted mask is going to be filtered at 0%.
Where is it proven that it offers no protection?
It’s a hard one really, if the scientific evidence supports it then I think they should. However confidence in the government is at an all time low so I’m not sure people would follow it anyway
Personal choice at this point I think - the government can't really enforce this now because then it can seem as if the vaccines aren't effective (even though they don't stop you from contracting COVID, there's supposedly less chance of ending up in hospital). I have continued wearing a mask throughout for the germ factor - I want a buffer between me and people who cough/sneeze around me or ignore my personal space when they talk to me 
I think it should be personal choice but I wish people could be more considerate when out and about if they have nasty germs. If I don’t wear a mask, I might cover my face with a scarf or if I know I’m going to be coughing and sneezing at least carry tissues and antiviral hand wipes. The problem is so many people just spread it in the air for everyone to get infected, or just don’t go out until better.
I was driving earlier today, I then parked at a grocery store park and what did I see moments later... Two women in a car with masks and the windows completely closed. I tried making sense of it, but there was none. 
And it's not 2020, it's 2024.
"Masks are effective" oh wait...
PhilipMarc this video is completely pointless. When wearing a mask the point is to prevent the spread of fluid that is expelled from the nose and mouth. It's nothing to do with gas
PhilipMarc difference between liquid, solid and gas. That video is always used by people who are against masks and it diminishes their argument because it is only showing that the mask wouldn't be effective in stopping you from breathing. Thank god.
Run a cloth under a tap and see how much liquid it can hold, that shows that it will definitely reduce the spread.
If it helps with the control of spreading viruses then yes, it’s to protect everyone. If someone coughs wearing a mask it does help. I wish they would bring in rules of no budgie smugglers for 50+ 
I would advocate, it is up to the individuals, however, I would support the use in places, such as Doctors Surgery and Hospitals. They are after all a breeding zone for these types of diseases.
It should be a choice but if the numbers start going up then I feel it should be compulsory. I have noticed the lack of hygiene when people use public toilets some guys are reluctant to wash their hands after a 1 and a 2! Why is this so difficult for them to do? Are they afraid of water? Where is their self respect?
And you’re supposed to be a nurse going by your username!?? What a bloody stupid question!!
Medical masks are scientifically proven/designed to filter over 90% of airborne particles less than 0.3microns.
Hepa filter that filters about 99% particles above 0.3microns - is it useless?
Cloth masks obviously don't filter such small germs but it stops your possible infected miniscule spit reaching/contaminating everywhere, where other people will touch - it REDUCES spread not stop it.
Anything that goes around an ill-fitted mask is going to be filtered at 0%.
If it was only effective for snot and spit, why not wear an alternate reusable, environmentally friendly cloth mask for surgery and cutting people up.
Personal choice, absolutely.
Everyone has to assess the risks to their health AND whether wearing a mask at a certain specification in the time/circumstance will make a difference.
To be honest I'm not sure of their effectiveness. I would like to see some data regarding that before bringing them back. I think Covid is now something we have to live with
Medical masks are scientifically proven/designed to filter over 90% of airborne particles less than 0.3microns.
Hepa filter that filters about 99% particles above 0.3microns - is it useless?
Cloth masks obviously don't filter such small germs but it stops your possible infected miniscule spit reaching/contaminating everywhere, where other people will touch - it REDUCES spread not stop it.
Anything that goes around an ill-fitted mask is going to be filtered at 0%.
I like and thank you for your balanced view of honesty & not being sure, rather than straight up gaslighting that they don't work.
If the medical masks weren't effective, I doubt doctors and nurses would be wearing them in surgery - they could just wear other cloth masks etc if they didn't want to spit/breath on you, or not at all.
No it's personal choice. I still wear one at work because I'm on tills and have contact with many customers.
Dont expect anyone to be made to wear a mask these days or anytime in the future. They are though coming back on many places in hospitals where there are a lot of patients being treated. If people are just sensible then it should be enough.
This popped up recently even if only in Florida, U.S.
We can't ignore the fact that cancer is showing up a lot more these days and a lot of people are either dying of heart attacks or getting mysteriously sick.
My parents got sick after getting the shots and before that, they were perfectly fine. Others were like them too and due to it, they now refuse to get any newer shots.
Well, well, well, they were annoyed I didn't get vaxxed, but it paid off.
PhilipMarc oh come on I'm not vaccinated myself but there is millions of people who have had it and had no issues it's the luck of the draw nothing is 100% safe
Leannexxx Especially a vaccine that was rushed to the market and the guinea pigs were humans.
PhilipMarc the vaccine was based on vaccines that were already being worked on for similar illnesses such as ebola.
Had all the shots plus more.Been ok no reactions.It depends on individuals.Would support wearing of masks yes.Wearing them is making a comeback in many other countries.Except uk where folk dont want to be odd one out, or think they look stupid.How good do they think they'd look on a ventilator then?
caztoo the mask don't do anything tho you can still catch covid same with the vaccines it's a personal choice if someone wants to wear them now and as covid is here to stay I can't see them bringing that law again I'd be very surprised if they did as I've always believed the government didn't give a s*** when covid did happen it was all about money to them life's didn't matter and I still think the same now
Leannexxx Yes, but you said they don't do anything, but they do help.
Medical masks are scientifically proven/designed to filter over 90% of airborne particles less than 0.3microns.
Hepa filter that filters about 99% particles above 0.3microns - is it useless?
Cloth masks obviously don't filter such small germs but it stops your possible infected miniscule spit reaching/contaminating everywhere, where other people will touch - it REDUCES spread not stop it.
Anything that goes around an ill-fitted mask is going to be filtered at 0%.
I think it now boils down to a personal choice. I did notice quite a few people wearing them yesterday when I was in town.
No no no!!! Absolutely useless. These germs are microscopic so can get through masks - if they couldn't we wouldn't be able to breath through them!!! Why have we never had all this panic about deaths fron flu and pneumonia every winter? The vulnerable should feel free to isolate but the majority should be able to continue as normal!
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