Tesco, Asda and Waitrose ban shoppers without face masks
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It follows similar moves by Morrisons and Sainsbury's, but those with medical reasons will be exempt.
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The Army needs to get involved if necessary, along with armed Police. If we need to kill wrongdoers to save the NHS, then so be it.
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You want to murder people to save a medical service? Clearly you need help.
Rubbish. "Proper" asthmatics can wear masks as masks do not restrict breathing. Any perception of breathing difficulties is purely psychological. And if you have such psychological problems, wear a face shield or shop online. Time to stop making excuses and pandering to mask snowflakes.
Excuse me, what's a "proper" asthmatic as I haven't seen that as an official medical term?
Two questions:
How did you become the Asthmatic Police?
Does it pay well?
How did you become the Asthmatic Police?
Does it pay well?
How do asthmatic health care staff so easily wear their masks for much longer periods than someone doing some shopping, There are also clear face shields available. So no excuse for any one not to be wearing something.
I am a Doc and an asthmatic. My wife is a Nurse and also suffered in the past with asthma. We both wear masks to shops and pretty much anywhere when we are out and about, without experiencing any distress whatsoever.
A couple of minutes wouldn't hurt them.
Wrong. Not all proper asthmatics are unable to wear a mask. My dad is asthmatic and has COPD, so falls into the exempt category. However, he can still wear a mask, but removes it if it causes him an issue.
Being in an exempt category does not mean you should not wear a mask, it means you should wear a mask unless it causes you difficulties.
Being in an exempt category does not mean you should not wear a mask, it means you should wear a mask unless it causes you difficulties.
Crock of pigs poo, My sister is a nurse has asthma and manages to wear one at work..........
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Rubbish. I have had asthma all my life (I am nearly 60); I have been hospitalised on several occasions due to asthma attacks, and have to take drugs every day (for life), as well as use two inhalers. I think that qualifies me as a "proper asthmatic". I also wear a mask - encouraged by my GP. It/s not easy, but it's a lot easier than coping with COVID would be, as well as respectful to others.
He must be still alive, so clearly he can wear a mask. Bit like all the people that say they cant drink milk, but when they do drink milk nothing happens.
Absolutely not true. Even severe asthmatics can (and do) wear masks with no problems. As someone else has said, it's psychological!!
I've never been able to wear a mask for a number of reasons, but I've spent months getting accustomed to wearing one.
There are VERY few conditions that create a proper medical need not to wear a mask - VERY few.
I've never been able to wear a mask for a number of reasons, but I've spent months getting accustomed to wearing one.
There are VERY few conditions that create a proper medical need not to wear a mask - VERY few.
But you could wear a face shield
In asthmatic patients the airways collapse on exhaling not inhaling meaning that masks would not impede respiration. ie they have trouble breathing out old air rather than breathing in new air. I think everyone should wear a mask as its only for a few moments and to be fair , those patients are more at risk from Covid.
My wife is asthmatic and SHE wears a mask. There is no excuse for not wearing a face shield!!
I've had chronic asthma since I was 18 months old. I'm now 50. I have no problem wearing a face mask and my GP certainly hasn't suggested that I shouldn't wear one. Stop spouting nonsense.
please supply peer reviewed evidence of this "Fact" oh you cant.
I've just spoken to my GP. They said they were very busy but I demanded that they answer my question. "Can a proper asthmatic wear a mask?"
The answer is yes though, so long as you have two ears, otherwise it's likely to fall off.
The answer is yes though, so long as you have two ears, otherwise it's likely to fall off.
No sorry do not. We are very busy at the moment as a result of rising need. Please refer to the .gov.uk website
One would question the wisdom of going out when there is a virus knocking around which affects the lungs then if you are that bad...
If you are a proper idiot then you should keep you views to yourself.
I'm a doctor and I can't think of a single reason that an asthmatic shouldn't wear a mask, because they do nothing to your physiology or your gas intake!
I am asthmatic and it's not easy but when I need to in a indoor public place then I put up with it and get in and out as fast as I possibly can safely. I wear it to protect myself.
Or you could ask someone who actually understands asthma. If people are controlling their condition correctly with the inhalers they are prescribed, they can breathe just as well as non asthmatics.
I have been diagnosed with asthma and take medication daily. I would say that makes me a proper asthmatic. And I would say your comment makes you a proper idiot. Don’t be selfish people. Wear a mask! I do.
If you are a "Proper asthmatic" then you are in one of the highest risk categories for respiratory infections - so going shopping without a mask is extremely unwise.
In the unlikely event that a mask does restrict your breathing (and if you're that ill you should really be self isolating) then try a different type of mask, or at the very least, a face shield.
In the unlikely event that a mask does restrict your breathing (and if you're that ill you should really be self isolating) then try a different type of mask, or at the very least, a face shield.
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This is precisely the problem, if you don’t have the discussion how are we to know if horses are required to wear masks in supermarkets?
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Can the supermarkets not make it part of their terms and conditions for entering the premises and shopping that face coverings/masks must be worn? Medically exempt without a Hospital/Doctors letter. How can it work if you just say the words "medically exempt" no proof required. Maybe Pandemic planning should include stuff like this in future?
It can't work, and is not legally enforceable.
You can't refuse service for people who are exempt because of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/50/contents
You also cant expect someone to "prove" they are disabled, again because of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
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You can't refuse service for people who are exempt because of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/50/contents
You also cant expect someone to "prove" they are disabled, again because of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
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Any store can refuse you entry, nothing to do with the Act....
Supermarkets could simply put up a notice saying all customers are equal regardless of disability, race or sexual orientation and so ALL customers will wear masks to give protection to ALL customers.
No, but I can just not let in anyone not wearing a mask. I don't have to give a reason. Private property
If they are that unwell or vulnerable they will have no problem presenting proof. As the dad of grown up kids with health problems I’m used to showing letters for medication at airport security - takes seconds and not an issue.
Only some “I know my rights” person will challenge it.
Terms of business - no mask, no entry!
Only some “I know my rights” person will challenge it.
Terms of business - no mask, no entry!
Please keep the discussion on topic, no need to talk about horse stuff.
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What is wrong with people that they can’t follow a simple rule? Wearing masks is a common sense precaution and not an erosion of personal liberty.
The sooner those dimwits who bleat on about being forced to do something they don’t like, realise that masks help reduce the spread of the virus, the quicker we get out of this mess. Removed
The sooner those dimwits who bleat on about being forced to do something they don’t like, realise that masks help reduce the spread of the virus, the quicker we get out of this mess. Removed
Yes. It seems to be the people who never mentally matured, and seem to think that they are still at school trying to evade the school headmaster.
mask or wear scarf
More social good would come from doing sweeps of the local parks for knives. That story seems to have dropped from the agenda of the main news outlets...knife crime incl. murders still happening everyday
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I do, and I am. I've not left the house at all for a long time, even though my condition doesn't mean I'm more vulnerable to the disease. That being said, since lockdown it's now becoming increasingly more difficult to get online delivery slots, and living on my own with no other family nearby to help leaves me wondering what I will do if I run out of food before a delivery becomes available.
My father hasn't got internet, mobile phone or TV. His nearest relatives are 80 miles away and he hates his neighbours. Luckily he can wear a mask and is in the top 3 priority areas for a vaccination. However, there are a lot of people being quite quick to judge on other people's circumstances without any knowledge of them. Some people are exempt from wearing a mask but still need to shop.
Do people REALLY believe none of the 300,000 + people who contracted Covid last week were mask wearers ?
Of course they were,even the Government admits that it is less than 10% of the population that DON'T wear masks.
So over 270,000 mask wearers caught Covid last week alone,
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Of course they were,even the Government admits that it is less than 10% of the population that DON'T wear masks.
So over 270,000 mask wearers caught Covid last week alone,
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It's because they are not wearing their masks indoors at home. The only way to not catch the virus is to always wear a mask.
Are you being wilfully ignorant? Nobody is saying that wearing a mask will protect you completely; It will reduce the chance of spreading the virus if you have it and when combined with social distancing and hand sanitising will reduce the risk of infection. Good grief ?????
It is mainly a continual spread within households dating back to the Christmas period
Mask don't prevent the wearer from conracting C19, they are to help reduce the chances of transmission from the wearer to other people. Eg when sneezing, coughing or even just talking.
But being such a clued up Che Guevarra wannabe*, you wouldn't realise that.
*more like Citizen Smith, but without the charm.
But being such a clued up Che Guevarra wannabe*, you wouldn't realise that.
*more like Citizen Smith, but without the charm.
Where are all the Morrisons boycotters going to shop now? Just wear a mask ffs
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I'm sorry, if you can't wear a mask please stay out of the shops....being medically exempt doesn't mean you can't spread the virus.
Indeed - they should be giving out vaccine certificates with ID details and date, type, location of vaccine - pretty basic stuff that will be needed as we go forwards.
i'm afraid you don't understand what the "vaccination" does. There will be no vaccine 'passport' because the vaccine doesn't stop you getting it nor passing it on. So having the jab will have no impact on transmission.
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they are lying to you when they say the vaccine is the way out. it is not. the way out is mass non-compliance. Removed
What are you on? No, having the vaccine does not stop you being infected. However your immune system is primed to detect and destroy the virus before it can infect cells and replicate enough to be transmitted.
And then I realised you are trolling.
And then I realised you are trolling.
I'm sorry, if you can't wear a mask please stay out of the shops....being medically exempt doesn't mean you can't spread the virus.
Went to see my GP yesterday Dr Cashpoint (he called me), no hand gel in the surgery I was told it dries out so is no use !
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Good. 9 months late but still good.
I hope your 'evidence' was not the CV19 Tin Foil Hat leaflet rammed through your door. That was complete garbage.
Wow you must be so clever to see through this clever scam that fooled the entire world, except for you. Please tell us more of your genius.
Speaking as someone who is definitely smart enough to do my own research, I'm struggling with how many are suckered in by baseless conspiracy theories that have no peer-reviewed evidence to back them up and fall into a lazy "let's blame it on the media / government" stereotype.
I'm sorry, if you can't wear a mask please stay out of the shops....being medically exempt doesn't mean you can't spread the virus.
Yes even if they faint or suffer panic attack or breathing problems in the store so be it. We need to get cases down so that we can eat out to catch it again, oh and for the very underfunded NHS which is 1 of the few institutions doing their best and beyond even though policies like eat out to catch it started this wave earlier than necessary
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I just can't believe the stupidity of some people! WEAR A BLEEDING MASK! It won't kill you! If you are medically exempt then fair do's but otherwise wear one!! Really is rather simple isn't it! Can't go blaming Boris on this! This one is on YOU!
And about time too. Anyone claiming a "medical condition" prevents mask wearing should be ordering stuff online or asking a friend or relative to shop for them. No-one should be exempt and I believe that all retail outlets should take the same stand.
I'm sorry, if you can't wear a mask please stay out of the shops....being medically exempt doesn't mean you can't spread the virus.
Well if they are all going to do this I suppose I will have to wear a mash in order to enter their premises. However, once in said premises I shall carry out some controlled disruptive behaviour. Tidying up a shelf full of produce should keep them on their toes for a while.
Tesco, I’ve just been in one of your stores. What are you going to do about the 3 idiots I saw with their masks under their noses?
Given that the PCR test is bogus and that ventilators kill people - yes, with that treatment rationale, I absolutely would refuse any treatment for flu as the treatment would likely kill me. Sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4896812/
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/09/03/covid-death-rates-dropped-doctors-rejected-ventilators/amp/.
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4896812/
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/09/03/covid-death-rates-dropped-doctors-rejected-ventilators/amp/.
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My Girlfriend has asthma so I use her card, always say I’m exempt but never get asked to prove it, actually only been asked once. I won’t be wearing a mask as they don’t work, lots of gullible folk on here, expand your knowledge people, BBC have been on the whole very poor through this. Project fear going on right now, the U.K. should be open
How long until some supermarket security guard somewhere assaults a customer, I wonder? Then they can call the new Blue Suited Fascist State enforcement agency (complete with their new "Papers please" power) to come along and assault the customer too.
Nice fascist state you've all created. One hopes that when it turns on you, you won't be looking to us for sympathy.
Nice fascist state you've all created. One hopes that when it turns on you, you won't be looking to us for sympathy.
I can't see why the BBC just doesn't say it out loud.
The BBC and the newly formed Fascist British State, would prefer it if all you medically exempt people, just killed yourself. It'd make their life a lot easier, identifying the rebellious offenders, who can be far more easily scheduled for a gas chamber visit, once they don't have to worry about catching you in their net. Removed
The BBC and the newly formed Fascist British State, would prefer it if all you medically exempt people, just killed yourself. It'd make their life a lot easier, identifying the rebellious offenders, who can be far more easily scheduled for a gas chamber visit, once they don't have to worry about catching you in their net. Removed
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Just to point out that, until the situation of exemption is cleared up, I will shop without a mask for medical reasons. If this takes a letter from my GP, so be it, but remember that I am within my rights and within the law to shop without having to give a reason other than saying I'm exempt. If you don't like this, make sure you wear your (useless) masks and visors to avoid the nasty bug!
Since masks became mandatory infection rates have steadily increased. It’s heartbreaking; people thinking that a piece of cloth will protect them from a deadly disease. It’s obviously everywhere; certainly not a virus but a parasite. I feel for you all and completely understand the mask obsession as it feels like we have some protection but in reality we have none.
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I work with so many people who are “exempt” from wearing a mask when there is nothing physically wrong with them. For me, and I understand this is probably controversial, if you can breathe unaided then put a b****y mask on. I don’t quite understand the mental health implications of wearing a mask. If it’s due to anxiety then surely wearing one would be more beneficial?!
until they start policing the dirty ones, the chin ones, the multi used single use ones, I think its a farce. Are they then going to test the level of dirt on them or ask when they were last washed? I cannot believe we have come to this. Terrible terrible terrible. You know this is how things started in Germany in the 30s. The masses just "went along" with the propaganda.
Did the my actually die of Covid-19 ? How reliable is the PCR test? How safe are ventilators in treating flu? Are we being lied to? The inconvenient truth :
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4896812/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4896812/
Why arnt we allowed to comment on whether Boris Johnson broke the law with his 7 mile bike ride?
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Because he didn’t.
Because he did not break the law. From the mouth of the Chief of police, she should know.
those who say 'i can' t wear one' im asthmatic. Well, i am slightly asthmatic and i struggle with the discomfort but when you persevere, it gets easier. Also, even more reason to protect one self anyway you can as if you catch any flu let alone Covid with asthma you'll be in for a rough time. so more reason to cover up. paper ones do not obstruct your breathing, they do no harm,
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Since when do we need to take notice of these whingeing morons who don’t want to comply with anything they are told? Same people who no doubt are complaining about the food they receive for free from food banks, still smoking the cigs mind, free laptops for their spiteful brats and now free WiFi. Disgusted with current state of Uk
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The politicians of Labour and Tory are the soul ones who lead the way and create most of the society we live in.
Think about that next time you vote.
Think about that next time you vote.
As someone who works in a supermarket I can't wait for the added abuse this will cause my team to suffer. Fed up of people looking down on us as it is. How can we possibly know who is genuinely exempt or not without constant threats of being paraded on social media with the usual 'outrage' from the public. The lanyards are one thing, but I've seen them for sale on Facebook market..
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Picture 80,000 dead bodies piled up...
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Cue outrage from the "i know my rights" brigade. Yes, everyone has rights, but also responsibility and thu must be mindful of the rights of others, especially with a more virulent strain of Covid.
Supermarket security will hopefully have a zero tolerance approach.
Supermarket security will hopefully have a zero tolerance approach.
Today in Morrison's I witnessed a woman being challenged as she wasn't wearing a mask. She said she was asthmatic, then said she had left her mask at home ????
However, a number of staff in store had no face covering at all and the usual idiots were not adhering to the 2 metre rule. Also, nobody challenged a man with three school age boys totally oblivious to the fact they were running wild.
However, a number of staff in store had no face covering at all and the usual idiots were not adhering to the 2 metre rule. Also, nobody challenged a man with three school age boys totally oblivious to the fact they were running wild.
It is not, and when the virus is managed we will all stop wearing these masks. Meanwhile they save lives.
Human rights grow up pal. People are suffering what about a bit of respect ?
Its not Trumps America either.
The way you refer to shop assistants seems to imply they are not as good as you.
I will take the dedicated shop assistants over you any day.
The way you refer to shop assistants seems to imply they are not as good as you.
I will take the dedicated shop assistants over you any day.
Perhaps you don't understand the rules. Do as we are told and it goes away, simple. Understand?
What world are you living in, try going to your local Hospital and see what Covid is doing, plonker !
Stupid as stupid can be well done pal what about the rights of nhs staff. Don’t you think it’s about time everyone played ball.
There are no medical conditions that prevent you wearing a mask
NO TO A MOUTH NAPPY!!!
NO TO THE STASI STATE!
NO TO THE COVID DICTATORSHIP! Removed
NO TO THE STASI STATE!
NO TO THE COVID DICTATORSHIP! Removed
Thick as ?
NO TO HOSPITAL TREATMENT IF YOU DO NOT COMPLY AND CATCH COVID
Yes to your mum, daughter, grandson getting terminally ill, using valuable hospital resources so that a cancer patient has their treatment postponed.
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I HAVE BEEN NOT OBSERVING THE RULES FOR WEEKS.
I JUST WEAR A MASK THATS IT.
DO WHAT I WANT VISIT WHO I WANT.
AND MY MENTAL HEALTH HAS MASSIVLEY IMPROVED.
WONT BE MAKING ANYMORE SACRIFICES FOR THE SAKE OF LIARS!
I WILL LEAVE THAT TO THE REST OF YOU!
HAPPY LOCKDOWN!
I JUST WEAR A MASK THATS IT.
DO WHAT I WANT VISIT WHO I WANT.
AND MY MENTAL HEALTH HAS MASSIVLEY IMPROVED.
WONT BE MAKING ANYMORE SACRIFICES FOR THE SAKE OF LIARS!
I WILL LEAVE THAT TO THE REST OF YOU!
HAPPY LOCKDOWN!
You can't catch covid from touching products other people have touched
I have already filmed and reported 5 non-mask wearers in supermarkets. None could produce evidence of medical exemption and i smiled as the police fined them ALL 200 quid and the shop banned them from coming back.
Be warned i will do the same to ANYONE who enters a supermarket and abuses the lockdown rules. We owe it to 82,000 and rising to make these lowlifes pay the price for their ignorance.
Be warned i will do the same to ANYONE who enters a supermarket and abuses the lockdown rules. We owe it to 82,000 and rising to make these lowlifes pay the price for their ignorance.
If they want to play silly games then I’m all for it!
I will be deliberately filling trolleys to the absolute brim with as varied a produce as I can and will then simply abandon said trolly, mid isle.
I will be deliberately filling trolleys to the absolute brim with as varied a produce as I can and will then simply abandon said trolly, mid isle.
I have already filmed and reported 5 non-mask wearers in supermarkets. None could produce evidence of medical exemption and i smiled as the police fined them ALL 200 quid and the shop banned them from coming back.
Be warned i will do the same to ANYONE who enters a supermarket and abuses the lockdown rules. We owe it to 82,000 and rising to make these lowlifes pay the price for their ignorance.
Be warned i will do the same to ANYONE who enters a supermarket and abuses the lockdown rules. We owe it to 82,000 and rising to make these lowlifes pay the price for their ignorance.
THE GOV SHOULD HAVE LEGISLATED THIS FROM DAY 1.
INSTEAD HERE WE ARE 9 MONTHS LATER AND THE SUPERMARKETS ARE DOING IT THEMSELVES IN RESPONSE TO A NEW VARIANT, AFTER MILIKING THE MASSES FOR MONEY.
NOW THEIR COFFERS ARE FULL THEY CAN AFFORD TO TURN CUSTOMERS AWAY.
PATHETIC!!!
SHUT THEM DOWN + DELIVER FOOD.
INSTEAD HERE WE ARE 9 MONTHS LATER AND THE SUPERMARKETS ARE DOING IT THEMSELVES IN RESPONSE TO A NEW VARIANT, AFTER MILIKING THE MASSES FOR MONEY.
NOW THEIR COFFERS ARE FULL THEY CAN AFFORD TO TURN CUSTOMERS AWAY.
PATHETIC!!!
SHUT THEM DOWN + DELIVER FOOD.
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Not sure if it's been covered but it's ridiculously easy to go to a certain .gov site and with no checks print off an 'official' mask exemption pass. And it's free!
You don't even have to enter a reason plus you can get it printed in Welsh if you wanted.
Pin it to your clothes or get a lanyard and you too can join the ranks of maskless COVID deniers
You don't even have to enter a reason plus you can get it printed in Welsh if you wanted.
Pin it to your clothes or get a lanyard and you too can join the ranks of maskless COVID deniers
Too much emphasis on masks. Majority don't wear them.properly and its instinct to touch your face with or without a mask. People are always fiddling with them, re-arranging them (do they even wash them) pulling them up and down then where are their hands going!!...Brought masks in, cases have still shot up. They make people complacent.
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The vast majority of mancky gits that wear masks are spreading far more germs than non mask wearers. Constantly touching the minging mask, then touching surfaces that you an I will touch.... Tell me! Masks have been mandatory for months now.... Not helping the stats.... Cases rising, wear the muzzle, Co formist CCP puppets
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Don't worry people... Hoodie rules are coming next... The virus lands in your hair... ... Wear your hoodies... Ditch your overpriced suits.. We don't live in the 1920's anymore anyway.. It is the 2020's... The time of Hoodies ... Then we get the googles later on in the year... It's all coming ... Wear your Hoods ... Like the Monks of Sanctuary... You don't see them dropping with viruses.
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Then you are another Covid Cultist idiot, follow the science not the hysteria,
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/coronavirus-news-face-masks-increase-risk-infection-doctor-jenny-harries-a9396811.html
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How can retail/supermarket staff challenge people to wear masks, let alone enforce the rules when a significant number of them don’t wear one? 1% or 2% “medical” exemption rate is understandable but not 30% or 40%! No wonder the number of cases have gone through the roof. For goodness sake, just wear one!
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What's funny about NI running short of food? Not exactly the sunlit uplands is it?
Struggling to move on are you?
And sometimes you need to just get on with life and leave the bitterness behind ...
Face masks are futile.
Next suggestion Einstein?
Next suggestion Einstein?
I meant face shields (not masks). Face shields are useless, rather like your intellectual response. Look it up. How is a piece of Perspex inches from your mouth going to protect me from the droplets in your breath, hmm? Or if you sneeze? I should have guessed from anyone who starts their username with “tory” that there wasn’t anything worth reading to look forward to. Less than 1% die btw...
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