Face Masks- Covid.

[Astressie]

Anyone understand whether we should or shouldn't be wearing face masks? Some sources say we should, others not! So confused. Have I missed some very obvious advice somewhere? Even if we should, I don't have any. Mother does. I took the mickey out of her for buying them weeks ago. She is very organised and prepared without being anxious and stressy. Feel a bit silly now. Are mothers always right?

@Inkpaperstars

Any barrier around your face is going to be better than no barrier at all, and if you unknowingly have the virus and are asymptomatic then you would be helping other people by wearing a mask.

Yes, I think wearing a mask may be difficult due to people's reactions. I have been wearing a scarf when in queues.

You can get ffp3 masks that dont look as scary or cumbersome as the ones shown here. They fold flat too.

surely something is better than nothing...

www.thesun.co.uk/news/11186999/coronavirus-paracetamol-chicken-soup-lemonade-survivor/

This GP's husband wore a football scarf to protect himself when she caught the virus.