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Masks - Which one should I buy?
SoleBizzz · 23/03/2020 10:10
Help me, please
Eckhart · 23/03/2020 10:12
Why do you need one? If you suspect yourself of harbouring CV you need to stay in. If you're defending yourself from CV, a mask is ineffective, so you should be staying in.
NotDisclosedToday · 23/03/2020 10:16
If they are so ineffective why are the NHS staff wearning them or asking to be provided with them? But yeah, best thing is just stay at home.
Eckhart · 23/03/2020 10:17
I imagine that if they're dealing with CV sufferers, they are classed as a risk re passing it on.
SoleBizzz · 23/03/2020 10:17
Ecjhart so I let my blind, Autistic, vulnerable Son die of starvation then? Nobody to help us shop. Must be nice in your perfect world.
NotDisclosedToday · 23/03/2020 10:21
The principle is the same isnt it. They cannot pass it on unless they contract it and so they are wearning masks to stop getting it. Im not saying everybody should wear a mask because clearly they need to be given to the NHS as highest priority.
BMW6 · 23/03/2020 10:36
If they are so ineffective why are the NHS staff wearning them or asking to be provided with them?
The type of mask and all the PPE being worn by frontline medics are a specific type, not any old mask!
Do a bit of googling on PPE if you want to know what type to buy
DianaT1969 · 23/03/2020 10:36
OP, are you expecting a letter from the government for food parcel help? It sounds as if your son may be on the most vulnerable list. Perhaps check into that so that you don't have to go out.
HasaDigaEebowai · 23/03/2020 10:38
FFP2 or FFP3. But they're difficult to get hold of. Some branches of wickes still had the reuseable ones last week.
Any covering of your face will potentially reduce exposure a little bit
YouAreTheEggManIAmTheWalrus · 23/03/2020 10:40
Try screwfix and tool station daily or other hardware stockists.
For all those saying masks don’t help, read this www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3074351/coronavirus-can-travel-twice-far-official-safe-distance-and-stay
BMW6 · 23/03/2020 10:40
OP why would your son die of starvation? If you cannot go out to get supplies there are groups of Facebook dedicated to shopping for those who cannot go out themselves.
Or do you have family, friends or neighbours who could shop for you?
Eckhart · 23/03/2020 11:00
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SoleBizzz · 23/03/2020 11:49
It's common sense if I don't have any help I have to go out and buy our food.
Just wanted to know what type of mask is best. Not told I don't need a mask.
maslinpan · 23/03/2020 11:54
Corona support groups are springing up very quickly, it has to be worth checking your local FB pages to seek help.
LangClegsInSpace · 23/03/2020 11:56
Any mask that is effective should be reserved for frontline HCP.
MichaelMumsnet · 23/03/2020 12:02
Hi all, we've made a couple of deletions on this thread. Hopefully things can get back on track now. Peace and love please.
Lifesavesocialdistance · 23/03/2020 12:07
I hope mnhq is cracking down on bitchy posts at this time when we need each other and each others support more than ever?
Esp op if she has a blind autistic son!
Lifesavesocialdistance · 23/03/2020 12:08
Sole, I think as has said the fp2 or fp3.
As she said look in wicks etc.
SoleBizzz · 23/03/2020 12:15
Ah thank you Lifesave. It is so worrying isn't it now.
BMW Nobody to help, no.
Embracelife · 23/03/2020 12:19
Please leave a message for duty social worker.
Tell them what you need whether it s food parcels or other.
Also try nextdoor facebook groups
Eckhart · 23/03/2020 12:25
I feel for OP, but, difficult as their situation is, it doesn't warrant
Must be nice in your perfect world
to a complete stranger, nor the suggestion that a complete stranger has implied that she let her son starve. Not a lot of 'peace and love' in these statements.
I don't understand why this comment wasn't removed too, and have requested that it will be.
GreytExpectations · 23/03/2020 15:56
@SoleBizzz no need to give people an attitude like that. If you want help than you need to explain the situation fully. And yes, the masks are deemed as ineffective so not sure how they will help you shop. If you have to isolate then you cannot be out in the shops
Strugglingtodomybest · 23/03/2020 17:07
I thought that if you wore a face mask incorrectly it can actually cause more harm than good?
MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 23/03/2020 17:13
Aww Sole 
It's a worry. I don't think masks protect but I don't think they're a bad thing as they remind people to keep their distance.
KonTikki · 23/03/2020 17:20
Gloves offer much better protection.
Masks in themselves are not particularly effective
But do wear gloves.
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