An effective response to a pandemic like the COVID-19 will only be successful if people voluntarily follow the rules and guidelines of decision-makers and experts. Many of the required measures, such as avoiding social contact and significantly changing our daily habits require a strong commitment. Other necessary actions, such as regular hand washing, are often impossible to monitor and enforce. Adherence to the guidelines thus depends on people's personal commitment.
The ability of policy makers and experts to communicate convincingly to citizens has a strong influence on whether people voluntarily motivate themselves to change their behaviour and maintain new behaviours.
Yes I agree with you. As someone who lives alone though to me the isolation is worse and I must admit I do bend the rules a bit. Otherwise I would go stir crazy. I still do hands face and space though and do my hardest to keep myself and others safe.
This is all well and good however I feel that people who are not complying or risking the situation are the teenagers to 30 year olds and those who decided to go their own way after seeing people in the public life ignoring the rules ie; footballers, newsreaders, politicians, celebs. When going to do our child minding yesterday we passed a large group of teenagers huddled together ready to go scootering together where would they normally be- why in school , also a lot of people lack the common sense to keep a safe distance probably as they feel being outside is a safe environment. I know some teenagers are sensible so I'm not tainting them all. It is hard and we have a support bubble and 2 childminding ones otherwise our families would be on their knees. - We don't mix together and I clean everywhere and everything and insist on the little ones washing/sanitising their hands often. Why do we do this- we have 3 pregnancies in the family - all have been traumatic at one point . When I collect the 6 year old from school I always wear a mask and am going to collect her today as she's a key worker child. Some people will never adhere to advice no matter what is done x Anita
I think people are getting the idea now a lot better than they were. Maybe because of the news that it affects younger people not just the over fifties. Whichever way it’s about time they comply to the rules.
Whilst what you say is true, I think you will find that people who are continually touching the outside of their masks are those that find when they talk the masks slip down. Consequently they are moving them back up onto their noses every few words spoken. I have seen this countless times during interviews on TV and indeed this was happening to Boris Johnson with the black mask he was wearing during his interview on Monday in a hospital! Unfortunately one size doesn't fit all and therefore makes this a difficult rule to follow in a lot of cases.
I'm sorry I don't wish to be contentious over this but I wasn't making the point that people need to find a mask that fits snugly - moreover making the point that it seems to be a problem that is affecting a great majority of people. How many masks do you have to buy before you find one that is relatively suitable? This seems to be a highly lucrative business now and it's not like one can go in a shop and try them on!! My husband has a beard as have many men regardless of culture or religion and it's impossible to get a close fit in that case, but he does his best and he's bought three different types so far and there's nothing between any of them.
I have seen guidance adverts on how to wear masks ie over nose and mouth, and how to make the loops shorter but that's about it and I can't see that there's anything to add to that. Ones head and face size is what it is and one just has to do the best one can just like the PM!
As it happens, I make (sew) face masks in 3 sizes & I donate a percentage of the sales price to a mental health charity.
I did a lot of research into the efficacy, correct fit, styles & suitable fabrics. I made several styles before settling on the style I produce.
With every mask I sell, I include care instructions & how to safely & correctly wear & use the mask. I strongly believe that the information I provide is imperative to ensure my customers are using/wearing their masks safely & correctly.
The masks I make are triple layer, which includes a filter layer & a metal nose strip to ensure they fit snuggly around the nose & upper cheeks, which prevents your glasses steaming up & the adjustable ear loops ensure a snug fit along the jawline.
I’ve made & sold hundreds of these masks & taken repeat orders, as my customers are really happy with the style & fit. A poorly fitted mask is a waste of time. You might as well not bother🙄
Knowledge is power & the information is out there, if people choose to find it😉
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