Is it today that the fat arsed bitch's immigration bill is published? The one that dictates that if you earn less than £26K you can FO, or something similar.
No, the message from day one here has been that face masks offer little or no protection to the wearer. That was what "the science" said.No Ross, the Science did not say masks don't work, ..that is ladybird level response. The Scientific advice was a lot more nuanced than that. Physical distancing is the best option, it is cost free and very effective. Masks are valuable when distance is not an option. Facecovering is a cheaper less effective option than full masks. The main problem being that it gives a false sense of security
The Irish advice is basically that.. Face cover if forced into proximity. Eg shops , public transport.
Again figures . A simple cotton fabric double layer ..eg teeshirt reduces immediate transmission by 50% 1/2
A quality non medical mask 70% 1/3
A high quality medical standard properly fitted ..eg tight 95% 1/20
The fraction is the amount that gets through per unit of time.
2 people both wearing fresh simple cotton masks 75% 1/4
2 people both wearing fresh commercial masks 1/9
Note to self : Dont give anybody your personal details under any circumstancesThe original estimate was 80% susceptible, 1% fatal, that gives a rough estimate of 5.5 millions infected.
To achieve herd immunity, another 400,000 people over 70 still need to be culled.
Plus of course we were told if we all buy masks the NHS will fall short. I've just purchased two more face masks of the kind that have removable filters and far superior to surgical masks, strange they were never recommended.They are usually employed by UK government and tend to infantilise our population.
They have now found a new word: face covering. We are not too thick to put face covering on but too thick to put a face mask on.
Cummings self destruct note to Boris: Place a Contract with Tim Witherspoon for used Bar towels and Dyson to make a machine to mould them into face masksNo, the message from day one here has been that face masks offer little or no protection to the wearer. That was what "the science" said.
That advice the government sought from "the science" will have been based on a question similar to this: "We have ****** up and run all the PPE stocks down in order to save money. Based on a stock of zero face masks, what is your advice regarding face masks?"
Everyone knew it was bullshit from day one, but it didn't stop them trying to get it past the Great British Public.
Yes they did Danidl that's why so many didn't buy them. Microbiologist Dr Simon Clarke who was on Sky News daily giving scientific advice to the masses, constantly repeated there was no point in wearing a face mask.No Ross, the Science did not say masks don't work, ..that is ladybird level response. The Scientific advice was a lot more nuanced than that. Physical distancing is the best option, it is cost free and very effective. Masks are valuable when distance is not an option. Facecovering is a cheaper less effective option than full masks. The main problem being that it gives a false sense of security
The Irish advice is basically that.. Face cover if forced into proximity. Eg shops , public transport.
Again figures . A simple cotton fabric double layer ..eg teeshirt reduces immediate transmission by 50% 1/2
A quality non medical mask 70% 1/3
A high quality medical standard properly fitted ..eg tight 95% 1/20
The fraction is the amount that gets through per unit of time.
2 people both wearing fresh simple cotton masks 75% 1/4
2 people both wearing fresh commercial masks 1/9
That Wetherspoon guy came to my home town once to preach about Brexit, he was lucky to escape the place alive.Cummings self destruct note to Boris: Place a Contract with Tim Witherspoon for used Bar towels and Dyson to make a machine to mould them into face masks
Only for someone living in the middle, mainly the wealthy these days. For the bulk of us living in the peripheral large boroughs it covers rather little. For example my 14 miles one way just to the centre. Commutes within London can easily exceed 20 mile one way, indeed I've actually had a period of commuting of just over 20 miles that didn't even get near to spanning London:a 9.2 radius covers more than half the floor area of London, by your previous comment.
I am fairly convinced that steam ironing is a good approach.I suppose I should say in defence of Dr Simon Clarke, the advice he gave on the public use of masks would have also been based on the reality that most people would use the covering again and again, whereas the Health Service throw theirs away for safety after use. My tip as I gave in an earlier post was to spray your mask with a sanitizer all over after you use it to keep it fresh.
If I were attempting to re use a paper based mask, my strategy would be place it in a plastic bag with a table spoon of water and put the lot in the microwave oven for 5 minutes. .. total steam cleaning .. no touching. But for my purposes, a simple cloth face make, made by she who must be obeyed will serve just as well. I have no need for crowds.I am fairly convinced that steam ironing is a good approach.
Yep good idea, hold it really close as steam cools off really quickly with distance.I am fairly convinced that steam ironing is a good approach.
Beat me to it.Pick for Britain Good luck with that mate.