if we who have Diabetes and others with medical issues thta could be affected are at risk then why are we not being given masks etc to try and ward off the virus? will we receive any of these or not??
Hi
@PatsyB
i would say no.
for the reasons that the masks don't really do enough to protect if not used properly,
(but i am aware that many people will believe SOME protection is perhaps better then none )
The best use for masks in my eyes, is for those who DO have a colds or sniffles
if just a cold, the germs don't spread so easily so we are all protected a little better,
IF it is Covid-19, then that early prevention will make any further outbreak at a lower level, hopefully.
But the devil is getting people to
A. do it
B. putting on and off sensibly
It should all be about prevention, as in stopping it being GIVEN to other others rather then stopping OURSELVES getting it .
Could make a heck of a difference, allied to all the other preventative measures
that could give us the best chance to slow it down and delay it back towards the warmer months.
and nearer to a workable vaccine or successful drug regime.
There IS for anyone who fancies making their own an easy to follow method, that MAY offer some comfort and protection.
Kitchen roll, tissues, masking tape, elastic, hole punch...all still readily available, at the moment.
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/th...se-full-on-chat.163627/page-1015#post-2226568
Apparetnly 80-90% effective so they say.
