Like it or not, wearing face masks has become the new normal.
It’s the sensible option when visiting supermarkets and cafes.
You should wear them when you’re in a car with someone you don’t live when and when you board a plane and head off on holiday.
And if you don’t want to do it for the good of your own health, stop being so selfish and think of others.
Face masks DO help slow the spread of coronavirus.
What does a face mask do?
Think about it. If you coughed or sneezed and put your hand over your nose and mouth, some droplets will escape.
Bring a piece of close-fitting cloth into the equation and, bingo, you have an instant barrier.
It’s the whole “catch it, bin it, kill it” idea but on a more official scale.
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The mask stops your germs heading out into the open air and blocks someone else’s from entering your body by covering your nose and mouth.
Still want to moan that they make you hot or that you can’t breathe while wearing one?
Well unless you’ve got a medical condition that prevents you from masking up, I don’t want to hear it.
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