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Not dissimilar to how face masks are being made compulsory in shops by the British government. In 11 days' time.

mytailorisrich 6y ago
And 2 days ago Gove said they wouldn't be compulsory. They are just panicking because of the economy (latest figures show a 20% crash).
nicky0 6y ago
Future-dating it is a sensible move to allow people to get used to the idea, to disseminate the news, and to allow time to obtain the necessary equipment. It will increase compliance compared to an immediate rule change. Bear in mind that only about 5%-10% of people in UK currently are wearing masks in shops (based on my own local observations).
- ben_w 6y ago
  While that is true, these rules should’ve been brought in months ago. (Also: do people really need more than one week?)
  - nicky0 6y ago
    Months ago there were massive shortages of PPE and UK was largely in lockdown with most people only going out to exercise and to shop, not going anywhere else, and not seeing famliy, friends etc. Now the risk profile of things has changed because people are out and about more. But 11 days does seem a bit long, sure.
    - ben_w 6y ago
      The masks normal people need to wear aren’t the same masks that medical staff need to wear — the former mainly stop you infecting others, the later keep you safe from others.
krona 6y ago
You're assuming everyone who must to go to a shop in the next 11 days already have in their possession an appropriate face covering; the definition of which is as yet unknown.
- reallydontask 6y ago
  they could introduce the measure immediately for all but essential shops, with essential shops a week later to allow people to acquire appropriate face covering
- blhack 6y ago
  If the face masks are that essential (which they probably are): wrap a t shirt around your face.
boopmaster 6y ago
yet, dissimilar in so many ways (number of manufacturers, ease of access, cost, offenses against fellow humans notwithstanding)

And 2 days ago Gove said they wouldn't be compulsory. They are just panicking because of the economy (latest figures show a 20% crash).

nicky0 6y ago

Future-dating it is a sensible move to allow people to get used to the idea, to disseminate the news, and to allow time to obtain the necessary equipment. It will increase compliance compared to an immediate rule change. Bear in mind that only about 5%-10% of people in UK currently are wearing masks in shops (based on my own local observations).

ben_w 6y ago
While that is true, these rules should’ve been brought in months ago. (Also: do people really need more than one week?)
- nicky0 6y ago
  Months ago there were massive shortages of PPE and UK was largely in lockdown with most people only going out to exercise and to shop, not going anywhere else, and not seeing famliy, friends etc. Now the risk profile of things has changed because people are out and about more. But 11 days does seem a bit long, sure.
  - ben_w 6y ago
    The masks normal people need to wear aren’t the same masks that medical staff need to wear — the former mainly stop you infecting others, the later keep you safe from others.

krona 6y ago

You're assuming everyone who must to go to a shop in the next 11 days already have in their possession an appropriate face covering; the definition of which is as yet unknown.

reallydontask 6y ago
they could introduce the measure immediately for all but essential shops, with essential shops a week later to allow people to acquire appropriate face covering
blhack 6y ago
If the face masks are that essential (which they probably are): wrap a t shirt around your face.

boopmaster 6y ago

yet, dissimilar in so many ways (number of manufacturers, ease of access, cost, offenses against fellow humans notwithstanding)