Masks of Tragedy and Comedy
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Jun 2020
5:11pm, 6 Jun 2020
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Sharkie
Ok, given that some of us now have to wear one in specific circs - any recommendations? either re making your own or good/reputable/charitable places to buy. Thought my ten year old red and black buff with dragons, along with a bandanna or two might do. But perhaps not? |
Jun 2020
5:14pm, 6 Jun 2020
15,022 posts
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Autumnleaves
I was planning on using running buffs for now when required as I have loads.
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Jun 2020
5:17pm, 6 Jun 2020
16,113 posts
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Sharkie
Will you fold the material double and that will suffice, AL? Am thinking the WHO advice means as an O 60 I have to take it seriously. |
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Jun 2020
5:18pm, 6 Jun 2020
15,023 posts
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Autumnleaves
That's what I thought? They are pretty close weave?
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Jun 2020
5:18pm, 6 Jun 2020
27,074 posts
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Wriggling Snake
I thought it was covering, rather than mask?
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Jun 2020
5:22pm, 6 Jun 2020
16,114 posts
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Sharkie
WHO advice The organisation said its new guidance had been prompted by studies over recent weeks. Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO's technical lead expert on Covid-19, told Reuters news agency the recommendation was for people to wear a "fabric mask - that is, a non-medical mask". Fabric masks should consist of "at least three layers of different material" in order to be effective, the WHO says. However, those aged over-60 and with underlying health risks should wear medical masks in areas where there is community transmission. |
Jun 2020
5:25pm, 6 Jun 2020
480 posts
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Rrunner
I was going to use a buff. Wasn't aware of the three layers so thanks for pointing that out. Mini RR made one shown on News round the other day which included kitchen roll a a layer so maybe I'll stick some of that in there. Somehow.
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Jun 2020
5:29pm, 6 Jun 2020
16,115 posts
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Sharkie
There are details about the three layers thing somewhere - I'll see if I can link. I'm not obsessive but I'd like to be ready when I DO have to wear one - eg on public transport and (it's coming I think) in many shops. |
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Jun 2020
5:31pm, 6 Jun 2020
16,116 posts
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Sharkie
This was the Tweet from the WHO yesterday twitter.com |
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Jun 2020
5:52pm, 6 Jun 2020
481 posts
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Rrunner
Thanks.
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