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vera pete

Posted: Mon Apr 6, 2020 10:39am

vera pete

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Posted: Mon Apr 6, 2020 10:39am

Thank you for your interest, Ryanair have now taken away the need for the masks I need for the plane, all I need now to enjoy this lovely area from my balcony is some Spanish sunshine as my visit has now been long. Booked another flight - 4th time lucky, mind you I playing it by ear as to whether I actually take the flight.

Thank you all for your comm

Matthew

Posted: Mon Apr 6, 2020 11:18am

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Posted: Mon Apr 6, 2020 11:18am

vera pete wrote on Mon Apr 6, 2020 10:39am:

Thank you for your interest, Ryanair have now taken away the need for the masks I need for the plane, all I need now to enjoy this lovely area from my balcony is some Spanish sunshine as my visit has now been long. Booked another flight - 4th time lucky, mind you I playing it by ear as to whether...

... I actually take the flight.

Thank you all for your comm

Take the flight Pete - use Common Sense - the Spanish Covid-19 figures for deaths do not include many of those who died from the Coronavirus in care homes. There are unconfirmed reports that the virus is "plateau-ing" in Spain. I am not inclined to believe this.

I ain't saying the UK is the safest either, but I reckon you'll have a better chance of staying healthy provided you are travelling to a destination other than London/GreaterLondon.

Stu65

Posted: Mon Apr 6, 2020 1:13pm

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Posted: Mon Apr 6, 2020 1:13pm

Arent people missing the point re face masks?

Yes, they may give little or no protection in terms of keeping the virus at bay, but the major thing is that they are likely to make you more conscious and wary of touching your face, and therefore are useful in that respect.

Matthew

Posted: Mon Apr 6, 2020 3:14pm

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Posted: Mon Apr 6, 2020 3:14pm

Stu65 wrote on Mon Apr 6, 2020 1:13pm:

Arent people missing the point re face masks?

Yes, they may give little or no protection in terms of keeping the virus at bay, but the major thing is that they are likely to make you more conscious and wary of touching your face, and therefore are useful in that respect.

No.

Stu65

Posted: Mon Apr 6, 2020 3:59pm

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Posted: Mon Apr 6, 2020 3:59pm

Matthew wrote on Mon Apr 6, 2020 3:14pm:

No.

Ah, thanks.

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Andymac1951

Posted: Wed Apr 8, 2020 10:51am

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Posted: Wed Apr 8, 2020 10:51am

Stu65 wrote on Mon Apr 6, 2020 1:13pm:

Arent people missing the point re face masks?

Yes, they may give little or no protection in terms of keeping the virus at bay, but the major thing is that they are likely to make you more conscious and wary of touching your face, and therefore are useful in that respect.

You are quite right Stu.  Many a medical professional will tell you that you are more likely to catch the virus by touching your face,( eyes, nose and mouth).  So the wearing of the mask will indeed help in that regard.  The common mask will, so I believe, do little to stop any air borne elements of the virus but the vast majority of all cases are caused through a person having touched a contaminated surface or person and then touching their own face.

Stu65

Posted: Thu Apr 9, 2020 7:05pm

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Posted: Thu Apr 9, 2020 7:05pm

Andymac1951 wrote on Wed Apr 8, 2020 10:51am:

You are quite right Stu.  Many a medical professional will tell you that you are more likely to catch the virus by touching your face,( eyes, nose and mouth).  So the wearing of the mask will indeed help in that regard.  The common mask will, so I believe, do little to stop any air...

... borne elements of the virus but the vast majority of all cases are caused through a person having touched a contaminated surface or person and then touching their own face.

Thank you Andy, your reply was a lot more informative and helpful than 'helpful member' Matthew.

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Posted: Thu Apr 9, 2020 7:54pm

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Stu65 wrote on Thu Apr 9, 2020 7:05pm:

Thank you Andy, your reply was a lot more informative and helpful than 'helpful member' Matthew.

Glad you found it helpful, I am taking the same advice.  Stay safe.

Matthew

Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 10:11am

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Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 10:11am

Stu65 wrote on Thu Apr 9, 2020 7:05pm:

Thank you Andy, your reply was a lot more informative and helpful than 'helpful member' Matthew.

I don't know what Stu's beef is, but he asked a question and I gave him an accurate one word answer.

We are going through horrid times and there's lots of misinformation available and for some reason unknown to me people tend to listen to misinformation more than good information. Perhaps it's peer pressure? I could say worse, but I am being kind.

Face Masks (the facts):-

1. The Irish Medical Advisors informed that the ordinary face mask is as near to useless as makes no difference regarding Covid-19. If you are infected, it can prevent the wearer from infecting others in the first 12 minutes of it being worn. After 12 minutes, it's useless.

2. Face masks need continuous adjusting. This leads the untrained person to touch his/her face more and this certainly leads to more infection.

3. Donald Trump, that purveyor of the truth, the guy who sent the Covid-19 rescue ships in the wrong direction from the start advised the people of New York to wear face masks and  refused to wear one himself. 

4. For years (not just during Covid-19) our television screens show a majority of Chinese people wearing face masks. Newsflash - Smog is so prevalent in China, most people have been wearing face masks there for years.

5. We see people working in hospitals wearing face masks. Nurses, doctors, Care Assistants, porters, attendants have always worn face masks because of the potential risk of infection.

6. Hospital staff caring for Covid-19 patients wear reinforced masks + other protection clothing. You don't see them wearing paper masks.

7. So, you want to wear a face mask anyway. They can be a fashion accessory. You feel better wearing one. You want to be sure to be sure. You clear the local pharmacy of its supply. Consequently, bona fide care workers (who do not work in hospitals) cannot purchase face masks. They're out of stock. And who caused the shortage of such essential care worker items? Look in the mirror and you'll find the answer.

So, Stu, I hope this is informative for you. I wish you and yours well through these tragic times. 

andycol

Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 1:31pm

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Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 1:31pm

Matthew wrote on Fri Apr 10, 2020 10:11am:

I don't know what Stu's beef is, but he asked a question and I gave him an accurate one word answer.

We are going through horrid times and there's lots of misinformation available and for some reason unknown to me people tend to listen to misinformation more than good information. Perhaps it's peer pressure? I could say worse, but I am being kind....

...

Face Masks (the facts):-

1. The Irish Medical Advisors informed that the ordinary face mask is as near to useless as makes no difference regarding Covid-19. If you are infected, it can prevent the wearer from infecting others in the first 12 minutes of it being worn. After 12 minutes, it's useless.

2. Face masks need continuous adjusting. This leads the untrained person to touch his/her face more and this certainly leads to more infection.

3. Donald Trump, that purveyor of the truth, the guy who sent the Covid-19 rescue ships in the wrong direction from the start advised the people of New York to wear face masks and  refused to wear one himself. 

4. For years (not just during Covid-19) our television screens show a majority of Chinese people wearing face masks. Newsflash - Smog is so prevalent in China, most people have been wearing face masks there for years.

5. We see people working in hospitals wearing face masks. Nurses, doctors, Care Assistants, porters, attendants have always worn face masks because of the potential risk of infection.

6. Hospital staff caring for Covid-19 patients wear reinforced masks + other protection clothing. You don't see them wearing paper masks.

7. So, you want to wear a face mask anyway. They can be a fashion accessory. You feel better wearing one. You want to be sure to be sure. You clear the local pharmacy of its supply. Consequently, bona fide care workers (who do not work in hospitals) cannot purchase face masks. They're out of stock. And who caused the shortage of such essential care worker items? Look in the mirror and you'll find the answer.

So, Stu, I hope this is informative for you. I wish you and yours well through these tragic times. 

before the outbreak .. i always carry wipes with me when flying.. when i get on i wipe down my seat and arm rests ..the fold up tray and back of seat in front .and magazines. and if i go to the toilet i never directly touch handles taps or surfaces ..my wife calls me howard hughes.. 

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