| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then 15:00 - Oct 13 with 3387 views | SaleAway |
Forgot that I had the NHS covid app, but just got pinged for a close contact on Saturday.
Anyone else had that? |  |
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| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 18:43 - Oct 13 with 2839 views | Vic |
Is that still a thing? There are loads of scams about at the mo. I was with someone who tested positive a couple of days later. The next day I got a text saying I’d been in contact with someone who’d tested positive and should apply for a free PCR test (or something). So freaky I almost fell for it. |  |
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| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 18:46 - Oct 13 with 2811 views | gtsb1966 |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 18:43 - Oct 13 by Vic |
Is that still a thing? There are loads of scams about at the mo. I was with someone who tested positive a couple of days later. The next day I got a text saying I’d been in contact with someone who’d tested positive and should apply for a free PCR test (or something). So freaky I almost fell for it. |
Can't be many people who test anymore can there. |  | | |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 18:48 - Oct 13 with 2791 views | MattinLondon |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 18:46 - Oct 13 by gtsb1966 |
Can't be many people who test anymore can there. |
I test prior to visiting elderly parents and parents-in-law but apart from that, no. |  | | |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 18:53 - Oct 13 with 2757 views | gtsb1966 |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 18:48 - Oct 13 by MattinLondon |
I test prior to visiting elderly parents and parents-in-law but apart from that, no. |
Same here. If I feel rough I test before seeing my elderly mum but that's it. | | | |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 19:10 - Oct 13 with 2682 views | Tractorgirlforever |
Track and trace no longer exists so id say it was a scam. |  | | |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 19:16 - Oct 13 with 2663 views | WeWereZombies |
If you want to be on the safe side you can get Lateral Flow Tests from Savers for £1.75 or thereabouts. |  |
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| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 07:51 - Oct 14 with 2063 views | Churchman |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 18:48 - Oct 13 by MattinLondon |
I test prior to visiting elderly parents and parents-in-law but apart from that, no. |
I too do a LFT before seeing my dad and again apart from that no. I still keep hand gel in the car and use it, but suspect that’s more a panacea than anything else.
Most places have dropped the requirements to wear a mask and most people I see have, including me. |  | | |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 08:10 - Oct 14 with 2030 views | DJR |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 07:51 - Oct 14 by Churchman |
I too do a LFT before seeing my dad and again apart from that no. I still keep hand gel in the car and use it, but suspect that’s more a panacea than anything else.
Most places have dropped the requirements to wear a mask and most people I see have, including me. |
According to a scientific study of air transmission, the most dangerous place for catching Covid is public transport, so I wear a mask on trains unless the carriage is fairly quiet. |  | | |
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| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 08:39 - Oct 14 with 1956 views | Churchman |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 08:10 - Oct 14 by DJR |
According to a scientific study of air transmission, the most dangerous place for catching Covid is public transport, so I wear a mask on trains unless the carriage is fairly quiet. |
Interesting. I have used the bus and train in the last week and didn’t wear a mask tbh. They were empty though. | | | |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 08:49 - Oct 14 with 1931 views | DJR |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 08:39 - Oct 14 by Churchman |
Interesting. I have used the bus and train in the last week and didn’t wear a mask tbh. They were empty though. |
That's fine. I'd just be inclined to wear one if they're busy, given that rates are pretty high according to the Zoe App I use. But it's up to you whether you're happy to look like a bit of a lemon/pariah given that virtually no one wears one these days. [Post edited 14 Oct 2022 8:50]
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| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 08:58 - Oct 14 with 1887 views | SaleAway |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 18:43 - Oct 13 by Vic |
Is that still a thing? There are loads of scams about at the mo. I was with someone who tested positive a couple of days later. The next day I got a text saying I’d been in contact with someone who’d tested positive and should apply for a free PCR test (or something). So freaky I almost fell for it. |
It wasn't a text, it was a notification through the covid app. So not a scam, but I'd forgotten I still had the covid app. Given that I just ignored it, has now been uninstalled. | |
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| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 09:02 - Oct 14 with 1866 views | Pippin1970 |
Why did they close 3rd of the stand off for. More space then . Last year no issue, same number of fans. | | | |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 09:04 - Oct 14 with 1862 views | SaleAway |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 09:02 - Oct 14 by Pippin1970 |
Why did they close 3rd of the stand off for. More space then . Last year no issue, same number of fans. |
Because they were replacing the pitchside hoardings on that side. I think this was the "building work" they referred to when they decided not to sell standing tickets on the day. | |
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| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 09:04 - Oct 14 with 1861 views | Churchman |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 08:49 - Oct 14 by DJR |
That's fine. I'd just be inclined to wear one if they're busy, given that rates are pretty high according to the Zoe App I use. But it's up to you whether you're happy to look like a bit of a lemon/pariah given that virtually no one wears one these days. [Post edited 14 Oct 2022 8:50]
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I look a bit of a twonk with or without a mask. In fact my buddies reckoned the mask was an improvement! Seriously, I’ve got out of the habit of carrying one, but can see scenarios where it’s sensible (busy trains, underground etc). | | | |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 09:22 - Oct 14 with 1802 views | Wickets |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 19:16 - Oct 13 by WeWereZombies |
If you want to be on the safe side you can get Lateral Flow Tests from Savers for £1.75 or thereabouts. |
5 for £9 at Lloyd's chemist |  | | |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 09:25 - Oct 14 with 1785 views | blueasfook |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 18:46 - Oct 13 by gtsb1966 |
Can't be many people who test anymore can there. |
I keep some tests in a drawer in the kitchen. Not taken a test since june though. You know when you have Covid. No need to test! |  |
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| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 10:00 - Oct 14 with 1712 views | WeWereZombies |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 08:10 - Oct 14 by DJR |
According to a scientific study of air transmission, the most dangerous place for catching Covid is public transport, so I wear a mask on trains unless the carriage is fairly quiet. |
But isn't the main effect of wearing a mask to stop you passing on the virus, I thought that most masks had a very limited use for protecting against catching the virus ?
Mind you, if by wearing a mask you help others who are withering a little bit on the mask wearing front and encourage them to get back on track then it does have a good effect. And, of course, you might also have Covid-19 and not realise. | |
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| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 10:00 - Oct 14 with 1712 views | Stewart27 |
2020 just called and asked for their app back. | | | |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 11:25 - Oct 14 with 1607 views | DJR |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 10:00 - Oct 14 by WeWereZombies |
But isn't the main effect of wearing a mask to stop you passing on the virus, I thought that most masks had a very limited use for protecting against catching the virus ?
Mind you, if by wearing a mask you help others who are withering a little bit on the mask wearing front and encourage them to get back on track then it does have a good effect. And, of course, you might also have Covid-19 and not realise. |
That view doesn't accord with the science, and I think was encouraged early on by the Government when they didn't want public demand for masks to affect the NHS acquisition of them. Of course, some masks are better than others but even just a cloth mask is better than none. For what it is worth, I wear an FFP3 mask which offers over 99% protection. In Germany, the advice was to wear an FFP2 mask (95% protection) but for some reason our Government remained silent on the issue.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/dec/30/masks-best-covid-protectio [Post edited 14 Oct 2022 11:33]
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| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 11:33 - Oct 14 with 1583 views | Ryorry |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 11:25 - Oct 14 by DJR |
That view doesn't accord with the science, and I think was encouraged early on by the Government when they didn't want public demand for masks to affect the NHS acquisition of them. Of course, some masks are better than others but even just a cloth mask is better than none. For what it is worth, I wear an FFP3 mask which offers over 99% protection. In Germany, the advice was to wear an FFP2 mask (95% protection) but for some reason our Government remained silent on the issue.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/dec/30/masks-best-covid-protectio [Post edited 14 Oct 2022 11:33]
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Where do you get yours from please, if you don't mind me asking? - and do they have headloops or earloops (I prefer headloops, find them more comfortable to wear with specs). |  |
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| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 11:53 - Oct 14 with 1539 views | DJR |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 11:33 - Oct 14 by Ryorry |
Where do you get yours from please, if you don't mind me asking? - and do they have headloops or earloops (I prefer headloops, find them more comfortable to wear with specs). |
I have FFP3 masks with both headloops and earloops. Paranoid? Moi?
Those with headloops loops fit better, and the ones I have are the 3M masks that they use on Covid wards. As they are a bit over the top, I have only used them on flights which is where I have felt at greatest risk, and they are a bit pricey.
The company I used for the 3M masks is on the following link but I think such companies are really making vast profits because I can't imagine the NHS pays that much.
https://www.medisave.co.uk/3m-aura-disposable-ffp3-healthcare-respirator-iir-186
Those with earloops are much cheaper and are the ones I normally use. The ones I bought recently are on the following link.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/FFP3-Mask-Certified-Units-CE0370/dp/B09R4TTKFZ/ref=sr_1
However, if you prefer those with headloops and don't want to pay as much as the 3M masks, there may be other cheaper alternatives if you search. | | | |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 11:56 - Oct 14 with 1529 views | WeWereZombies |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 11:25 - Oct 14 by DJR |
That view doesn't accord with the science, and I think was encouraged early on by the Government when they didn't want public demand for masks to affect the NHS acquisition of them. Of course, some masks are better than others but even just a cloth mask is better than none. For what it is worth, I wear an FFP3 mask which offers over 99% protection. In Germany, the advice was to wear an FFP2 mask (95% protection) but for some reason our Government remained silent on the issue.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/dec/30/masks-best-covid-protectio [Post edited 14 Oct 2022 11:33]
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It's a case of 'Not Only...But Also', my point was not to discourage but to highlight the false sense of security that a mask can give.
'Wearing a face covering or face mask can reduce the number of particles containing viruses that are released from the mouth and nose of someone who is infected with COVID-19 and other respiratory infections. Face coverings can also protect the person wearing the face covering from becoming infected by some viruses.'
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-safely-with-respiratory-infections-including-
So it is important, especially with a rise in cases and winter coming on but it is not the only thing we should be doing and is not a substitute for general awareness of the dangers that this virus still represents. | |
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| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 12:04 - Oct 14 with 1497 views | Ryorry |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 11:53 - Oct 14 by DJR |
I have FFP3 masks with both headloops and earloops. Paranoid? Moi?
Those with headloops loops fit better, and the ones I have are the 3M masks that they use on Covid wards. As they are a bit over the top, I have only used them on flights which is where I have felt at greatest risk, and they are a bit pricey.
The company I used for the 3M masks is on the following link but I think such companies are really making vast profits because I can't imagine the NHS pays that much.
https://www.medisave.co.uk/3m-aura-disposable-ffp3-healthcare-respirator-iir-186
Those with earloops are much cheaper and are the ones I normally use. The ones I bought recently are on the following link.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/FFP3-Mask-Certified-Units-CE0370/dp/B09R4TTKFZ/ref=sr_1
However, if you prefer those with headloops and don't want to pay as much as the 3M masks, there may be other cheaper alternatives if you search. |
Great, cheers ðŸ‘
Interestingly, I rang a company that does FFP3s to ask if they do headloop ones - their rep informed me that they *only* do headloop ones, because they consider those with earloops to be relatively poor fitting & less safe. | |
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| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 13:49 - Oct 14 with 1361 views | DJR |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 11:56 - Oct 14 by WeWereZombies |
It's a case of 'Not Only...But Also', my point was not to discourage but to highlight the false sense of security that a mask can give.
'Wearing a face covering or face mask can reduce the number of particles containing viruses that are released from the mouth and nose of someone who is infected with COVID-19 and other respiratory infections. Face coverings can also protect the person wearing the face covering from becoming infected by some viruses.'
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-safely-with-respiratory-infections-including-
So it is important, especially with a rise in cases and winter coming on but it is not the only thing we should be doing and is not a substitute for general awareness of the dangers that this virus still represents. |
I agree entirely with what you say in the last paragraph. | | | |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 14:20 - Oct 14 with 1296 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| OK, who went to Morecambe with Covid then on 09:25 - Oct 14 by blueasfook |
I keep some tests in a drawer in the kitchen. Not taken a test since june though. You know when you have Covid. No need to test! |
Where have you been for the last 2 years? One of the most well known facts about Covid is that you can have it without obvious symptoms. |  |
| Trust the process. Trust Phil. |
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