General discussion on current situation 3

[Maiden Stone]

Thank you LLwyd. Are they all as expensive as that? Nearly fifteen quid for three reusable ones and an extra fiver delivery. Some businesses are going bust but I can't see this being one of them. Just an observation.

As a character in "Goodness Gracious Me" often said "I can make it at home".

[Greensleeves]

My daughter bought us some face coverings and masks a couple of weeks ago from Amazon; prices were quite reasonable too.  There are also several 'how-tos' online to make masks, both sewn and unsewn.  However, I can't for the life of me work out how the unsewn variety would hold together when worn, so I'd be interested to hear if anyone perfects one.

Referring to the Cummings estate in Durham, I understand that the only planning permission sought (other than for the removal of trees) was to put a roof over the swimming pool.  And my question is, with all that money they have, why?  Why would you cheat and avoid planning fees and disobey the planning laws, when you have so much?  Is it just a game, to get something for free?  Or is it that they think they are above the law?  Please don't anyone try to tell me that it was an oversight because they are busy people.  No-one else would be able to use that as an excuse and it would equate to "We are very important, and planning laws and council tax only apply to little people".

[jc26red]

I have made many masks now, pleated and the puffin style. Cost around 60p to make and they are washable at 60 degrees. Instructions are on YouTube. I have also tried out fabric folding ones (Men’s handkerchief size) with elastic bands, they do work but not neat or particularly comfortable.

The ones I have made have gone to the local hospices.

[Greensleeves]

I'll have a look at those on YouTube - thanks!  I might even be lured back to using my sewing machine once more.  For some reason I have grown to detest it, which is strange since at one point in my career I was assistant wardrobe mistress for a rep theatre, and  I used to design and make all my own clothes when I was cool and cared what I looked like.  Nowadays I freak out at  the thought of shortening curtains. 

[Bee]

Some people really need educating about the use of face masks.
While sitting in he car in the car park for the local shops, a car pulled up next to mine, the male driver was wearing a face mask but before he got out of the car he took the mask off and put it on the passenger seat and then went into the shops, so what is the point of wearing it while driving but not when shopping 

[Rena]

Some people really need educating about the use of face masks.
While sitting in he car in the car park for the local shops, a car pulled up next to mine, the male driver was wearing a face mask but before he got out of the car he took the mask off and put it on the passenger seat and then went into the shops, so what is the point of wearing it while driving but not when shopping 

A)  He wanted to look like he's tenpence short of a bob

[sugarfizzle]

Yesterday at the briefing  government said that face coverings would be compulsory for hospital visitors, also that NHS staff would have to wear masks at all times from 15 June.

Yesterday WHO organisation also changed it's advice - everyone should wear masks where physical distancing cannot be achieved.
Over 60s and vulnerable should wear medical grade masks.

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/when-and-how-to-use-masks

Regards Margaret

[heywood]

Criticism from NHS leader about the lack of consultation re changes in policy being announced on Friday evening.
With the scrapping of Downing Street weekend briefings, there will be no opportunity to publicly question these policies either.

[Gadget]

I've just been reading the report about that, heywood. Surely they should have been consulted or is this policy on the hoof yet again 

I despair.