Wearing masks at the ground ?

[DaveP67 is back!]

The World Health Organisation says: "Masks should be used as part of a comprehensive strategy of measures to suppress transmission and save lives; the use of a mask alone is not sufficient to provide an adequate level of protection against COVID-19.

Absolutely agree. So now you see the benefit of vaccination?

[baggiematt]

There's a cracking article around the benefits of all the restrictions and how they all contribute towards an effective strategy.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources...6-2cda6b0acb3f

[soulman101]

I'm not going for the Ist 2 games , hate missing games but just getting over a chest infection taking my wife's advice.
Ist time I've missed the ist home game of the season for getting on for 60 years.

[wba13]

I'm not going for the Ist 2 games , hate missing games but just getting over a chest infection taking my wife's advice.
Ist time I've missed the ist home game of the season for getting on for 60 years.

Wish you well soulman I will cheer them on for you. Get well soon and back to the shrine where you belong.

[soulman101]

Wish you well soulman I will cheer them on for you. Get well soon and back to the shrine where you belong.

Thanks for your best wishes.
I've twice been to matches just days after having been in hospital after having mini strokes, but with the risk of covid,there's a chance of bringing back home to your family or wife.
Hope to be there for 3rd home game.

[DaveP67 is back!]

I haven't read the links you've put in (sorry - being lazy here) but am I right in thinking wearing a mask doesn't stop you from getting Covid, but prevents your own particles from being spread to others around you (if for example you had Covid and perhaps didn't know)?

Essentially, people who wear masks do so for the benefit of others rather than themselves. That is the main reason why I have worn mine constantly throughout, especially indoors and in large crowds where its more likely to be transferred.

You are correct it helps reduce the spread, I think there is some evidence that they may offer some protection as well but it depends on the mask worn so I wouldnt quote that

[mickd1961]

I haven't read the links you've put in (sorry - being lazy here) but am I right in thinking wearing a mask doesn't stop you from getting Covid, but prevents your own particles from being spread to others around you (if for example you had Covid and perhaps didn't know)?

Essentially, people who wear masks do so for the benefit of others rather than themselves. That is the main reason why I have worn mine constantly throughout, especially indoors and in large crowds where its more likely to be transferred.

If you’re wearing a mask and a large % are not then you’re wasting your time unless it’s the type clamped to your face and with a breathing valve.

Wearing one whilst sat in your seat watching on Saturday will be utterly pointless.