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Are people wearing masks out & about where you are?

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SomewhereEast · 03/06/2020 12:56

This very much isn't intended as a discussion of the pros and cons of mask wearing! I'm just genuinely curious. They're a very rare sight where I am - even staff in shops & supermarkets don't bother - but I get the impression we're outliers?

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ViveLEntenteCordiale · 03/06/2020 23:51

France here too. About 80% - compulsory in most shops. The other reason I go out is for medical appointments and they are definitely compulsory at the hospital (which is not taking Covid patients, so supposedly relatively safe).

I know we're not discussing pros and cons... but it does seem quite widely accepted in Europe compared to the U.K. I do think they need to be used correctly by nearly everyone for the greatest protection.

HoldMyLobster · 04/06/2020 00:50

Most people are wearing them in my US state - at least in my bit. I think further north they're not bothering, but they've had no cases of community transmission or deaths up there.

We have reopened restaurants, non-essential shops, doctors for non-emergency appointments, hairdressers etc, so we're all getting used to actually being in indoor spaces with other people again, and masks feel quite important as part of that.

NoLongerAnEasyTarget · 04/06/2020 00:52

No haven't seen anyone round here.

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Nicolastuffedone · 04/06/2020 07:31

Very few near me......and some of them pop them up onto their head to chat to their friend who is barely 2 inches away from them never mind 2 metres, lady I saw yesterday was just wearing hers under her chin 🤷‍♀️

MusicianTom · 04/06/2020 07:44

In suburban east London, about 40% in the street, 75% on buses and in shops. I don't wear one walking outside, but put one on when queuing and going into shops.

My parents are in a city in Yorkshire, they say maybe 10% of people are in masks, inside and outside.

KatherineJaneway · 04/06/2020 07:46

I see a lot of people wearing them at bus stops. I assume they are commuting to work and London buses have no social distancing.

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