Wearing masks in the home

[Dontknowwhybut]

I don't understand why we don't wear masks at home. Given that it is the most likely place to pass it on, and associated witha lot of community transmission, wouldn't it make sense to do this? Obviously there would be issues with enforcing, but why protect strangers and not our families. (if they are protective)

OMFG

this must be a wind up

@WhentheDealGoesDown
I truly hope so but I have a sneaky suspicion it's not.

OP, I really genuinely hope you get the help you so desperately need and are able to enjoy life again soon

I bet you're one of those ppl that I see driving around on their own in a car wearing a mask

@Dontknowwhybut

If the law says you must wear masks at all times indoors, then people would do so I think.

You think wrong.

I will never, ever wear a mask in my own home no matter what the law says. Fucking stupid idea.

Fucking ridiculous idea. Youre shagging your dh but wear a mask to do it. Wear a mask so your newborn child cant see your face. How fucking idiotic and ridiculous. Theres a reason to say to isolste households- because common sense tells you that if one gets it youll likely all get it. If you want to sybject yoursef to wearing a mask in your home knock yourself out. Dont expect people to think you anything other than idiotic

Besides the fact this is ridiculous on so many levels, aren't masks pretty ineffective if worn over a prolonged time? The kind that we are talking about, not proper NHS PPE.

Wearing masks adds some protection, it could be a 1% less chance of getting it, but if it's something we can all easily do, it makes sense to do it. It has never been hailed as the solution to stopping coronavirus.

If people in your house have it, you're going to get it if you're in a position to get it (immunity etc wise).

I feel like a parrot but none of these measures about about protecting you and your specific family. It's to address a societal risk.

You could move all family members into zorb balls if it makes you feel better. But it's not going to have much of an impact on the situation, either way.

I am shocked that people think its ridiculous to abstain for two weeks, but seemingly fine with their children losing their right to an education for 6 months. There's even been research that shows a considerable decrease in risk of transmission when wearing masks in the home.

@Dontknowwhybut

I am shocked that people think its ridiculous to abstain for two weeks, but seemingly fine with their children losing their right to an education for 6 months. There's even been research that shows a considerable decrease in risk of transmission when wearing masks in the home.

Please share this research. I've followed every rule - even those I don't agree with. I can't get on board with masks at home

Here's an example. www.bmj.com/company/newsroom/wearing-face-masks-at-home-might-help-ward-off-covid-19-spread-among-family-members/?cf_chl_jschl_tk=71269b673b1469a8af4a76f5924e0a33d80ac057-1596922979-0-AdIKgPD-CEp7sKf9FuLkrzmSVACWLXS6xPe-zbLIAlxVTFJHbltPzAcn06LKD9vP1t19gQuZ5u3ASE5wVChbLpBs18vRa4-8yQN2AYBNJMe9o6B3FBePNjuIZgOqX6MrrHvdsiQIIhWGQGWU1qAcVpIr0nBlQqUHYPvIxiZVjIInw6keBFqN8-qciHIKeHDM072DJ12IKuIH7pMU0_hDKU8Iw5fmT1y51VSl0sNqmXKTCZXaQrdXkjicy4SGYUav-37hzn4QQrRsiGQNWXmxu8555iA5EJlmC_ILaeDG6NpIVUmfkOkIwOiVy03U4Q7uUpgcIcSl_JzYfPihQdLjathMmloRaIJTmNeLoom10Rt7rcMm4DWhz43sHVHvjH4jIh7laJpdjt9o8sQVkjfT-3EQfMBehR7eyoyti3ZFLc2k
Hope the link works

Was everyone fine with schools closing for 6 months? I wasn't!

A guaranteed two weeks wearing a mask 24/7 and covid is absolutely gone forever country/world wide and no restrictions, that I might consider. But it’s not a choice I’m ever going to be offered, it’s pie in the sky stuff. It wouldn’t be 2 weeks, more like months, and it would not eliminate the risk only reduce it. Not worth it.

Lol, nor me!

That's a really weird link OP. My phone paused it and wanted to check it out first

gamerchick that is just cloudflare, rather than your phone.

Thankyou. I don't know what that is but I'll take your word for it. As long as I don't start getting naked lady adverts or something.

@Triangularbubble

A guaranteed two weeks wearing a mask 24/7 and covid is absolutely gone forever country/world wide and no restrictions, that I might consider. But it’s not a choice I’m ever going to be offered, it’s pie in the sky stuff. It wouldn’t be 2 weeks, more like months, and it would not eliminate the risk only reduce it. Not worth it.

This

Joke thread?!

Errrr..... Leaving aside what a bonkers idea that is, I live alone. What on earth am I protecting, the cat???

@Drumple

My partner was shielding.

I didn’t see him from March til a week ago.

And now you’re telling me I shouldn’t see him again? Shouldn’t be able t hold him or kiss him.

The pausing letter was very clear though - those of us who were shielding remain at very high risk if we contract Covid 19 and should continue to take strict precautions. So, obviously it's up to your partner how much risk he wants to take, but you are exposing him to risk if you kiss and cuddle him unless you are not going out.

We are continuing the shielding protocols at home so sleep and eat separately, don't sit in the same room, my husband removes his work clothes before coming in and puts them straight in the washing machine and he showers - because he's working in people's homes all day without PPE.

People are turning into absolute fruit loops over this pandemic.

@Hearhoovesthinkzebras I have asked you repeatedly not to address me, and you asked me not to address you. I have not addressed you, you continue to address me. Why?

For the record. I am only going out when absolutely necessary to get shopping. Almost everything is being ordered online. I walk the dogs early in the morning (before 6.30) and I do so in empty fields and a wood at the back of the house. I can see the fields are empty before I leave the house and I have never seen anyone in the woods.

When I have been out I strip in the kitchen and put my clothes straight in the washing machine. I then go straight to the shower in the bathroom and shower and wash my hair. The towel I use to dry myself is then taken and put in the machine and my clothes are washed.

Any groceries are wiped down with a cloth and as much as possible they are taken out of their packaging.

When I am out I am as scrupulous as it is possible for me to be with social distancing. I go in my own car, not public transport and I endeavour to stay at least 2m away from others. I cannot control how close they get to me.

I wear a lanyard, with a badge that states I cannot wear a mask, prominently displayed. And I am trying, at home, to get used to wearing a mask (so far, not doing great but I am trying).

We do sit in the same room and share a bed, but we did not do so until we were advised that shielding was paused. As soon as shielding becomes unpaused, I will return to my own home.

I didn't @ you and tbh didn't even realise who had written that post - I don't memorise posters names. I simply saw a post and responded to it.

And you've @ me in your response.

The absolute last thing I want to do is give Covid to my partner and I deeply resent your constant insinuations that I and others who cannot wear a mask are imperilling others by their wish to go out and get food.

One might as well say that by living in the same house as you and sharing space with you, your partner is putting you at risk.