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[guy]

our corner shop, the chemists and the market would not serve anyone who didn't have a mask or a card. When masks were compulsory. They're not bothered now.

Not really been anywhere else except the record shop - who still insist on masks even now, but they hand them out at the door.

Fresh, I hope

[guy]

I don't understand how people can say a mask is no use, if you cough or sneeze it will act as a barrier and stop/reduce the number of, potentially, disease ridden particulates flying around the place - more effectively than putting you hand over your face or sneezing in to your sleeve.

I agree that it is a matter of courtesy to wear one.

Just an observation (no scientific basis), I am certain that people who don't wear a mask in shops are also the ones that don't give a toss about "social distancing".
My extrapolation of my observation - can I trust people who don't wear a mask or socially distance to follow any advice on hygiene

[struth]

As you know the following applies.

You don’t touch it to keep in place? Where do you put it when not wearing it? How do you take it off and handle it.
Does it fit tightly with no gaps or vents.

Why an inner cage?

Gary

cage helps me breathe and it also makes the mask easier to use. its on off with ear straps. hands a cleaned with alcohol. both in car. along with plenty others. mask goes over nose tightly so specs dont fog up. over mouth and chin. no gaps anywhere and cage helps with this. before i found them i couldnt wear one and although ive a badge, i didnt go out at all, as too many folk were attacking people for not wearing them. anyway i dont want to be mixing closely with people who might have it. a mask helps; its not a pancea but every little helps to stay protected. i use a good alcohol handwash a dozen times a day, even in house plus all the washing. im taking as few chances as i have to. i got swine flu pandemic and it nearly killed me. this one will finish job.

[Stryder5]

Wither it is pointless or not is irrelevant in Scotland as by Law a face covering must be worn in certain circumstances, as detailed above.

And exemptions as I’ve outlined above.

Gary

[Stryder5]

cage helps me breathe and it also makes the mask easier to use. its on off with ear straps. hands a cleaned with alcohol. both in car. along with plenty others. mask goes over nose tightly so specs dont fog up. over mouth and chin. no gaps anywhere and cage helps with this. before i found them i couldnt wear one and although ive a badge, i didnt go out at all, as too many folk were attacking people for not wearing them. anyway i dont want to be mixing closely with people who might have it. a mask helps; its not a pancea but every little helps to stay protected. i use a good alcohol handwash a dozen times a day, even in house plus all the washing. im taking as few chances as i have to. i got swine flu pandemic and it nearly killed me. this one will finish job.

My fervent wish is that you survive any illness!

Gary

[struth]

Scottish numbers: 10 November 2021
Summary

3,852 new cases of COVID-19 reported
44,434 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results
9.1% of these were positive
19 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive
61 people were in intensive care yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19
778 people were in hospital yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19
4,325,307 people have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination and 3,920,006 have received their second dose




my area has dropped a bit.

[struth]

Scottish numbers: 11 November 2021
Summary

3,340 new cases of COVID-19 reported
42,983 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results
8.2% of these were positive
26 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive
60 people were in intensive care yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19
768 people were in hospital yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19
4,326,392 people have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination and 3,921,971 have received their second dose

[struth]

Scottish numbers: 12 November 2021
Summary

3,349 new cases of COVID-19 reported
36,048 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results
9.8% of these were positive
17 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive
55 people were in intensive care yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19
759 people were in hospital yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19
4,325,523 people have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination and 3,922,893 have received their second dose




seems north of scotland and islands are the highest now as rates that have been pretty level for some time increase. Normally the north and islands are very low..its odd.

[struth]

Scottish numbers: 13 November 2021
Summary

3,052 new cases of COVID-19 reported
32,079 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results
10.1% of these were positive
13 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive
59 people were in intensive care yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19
780 people were in hospital yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19
4,326,637 people have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination and 3,924,305 have received their second dose

[struth]

Covid: Austria orders nationwide lockdown for unvaccinated, and they are not the only ones..

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-59283128





Scottish numbers: 14 November 2021
Summary

3,077 new cases of COVID-19 reported
31,384 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results
10.3 % of these were positive
1 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive (noting that Register Offices are now generally closed at weekends)
56 people were in intensive care yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19
765 people were in hospital yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19
4,327,340 people have received the first dose of the Covid vaccination and 3,924,870 have received their second dose.

% wise its about 93% for first dose and 88% on second. About 27% have had a booster.