It is now mandatory to wear a face covering on public transport and in shops in England. Face coverings will be compulsory in more indoor spaces from 8 August including cinemas, museums and places of worship. Full advice on our masks hub here.
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These 3 layer disposable medical masks, are intended to reduce the risk of spread of infection. Available in packs of 10. With shaped nose clip and ear loops.
When our crew last checked this product on
August 12 it was IN STOCK.
3 layer disposable medical masks, available with free UK delivery.
When our crew last checked this product on
August 12 it was IN STOCK.
LivingSocial
Wowcher
eBay
If you are interested in purchasing disposable surgical masks for personal use while also maintaining social distancing and sensible hand-washing measures, here are the best places to buy them in the UK.
Head over to Wowcher for your disposable surgical mask needs!
LivingSocial has a good stock of face masks to choose from.
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Buy 50 surgical masks from GoGroopie and enjoy fast UK shipping,
eBay hosts sellers from all over the world and has lots of options to shop masks in bulk.
Buy surgical masks on bulk from Chemist 4 U and enjoy free delivery on any order of £30 or more.
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It might take a little longer to get your surgical masks from AliExpress but they're available in bulk and at low prices.
Online marketplace Bonanza hosts sellers with lots of stock of disposable surgical masks.
Go to Lloyds Pharmacy website View discount codes for Lloyds Pharmacy
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently re-examined evidence around the suggestion that members of the general public should wear cloth masks as a preventative measure against the COVID-19 outbreak. The WHO currently recommends mask-wearing in public places where social distancing cannot be maintained.
In the UK, the latest policy from the government is that people in England, aged two and over, must wear face-coverings in crowded spaces, such as shops or public transport, or face fines. This also extends to indoor spaces such as museums, galleries, cinemas and places or worship. The aim of this is to prevent people who have the virus but are not experiencing symptoms, from passing it on to others. England’s Chief Medical Officer Prof Chris Whitty has asked the public to refrain from using surgical or medical masks, which should be reserved for healthcare workers. Instead, he advises the general public to use DIY face coverings, such as scarves or cloth masks. As separate nation states, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will give their own advice on such measures. Masks are already compulsory in Scotland and Northern Ireland in shops and on public transport. In Wales, masks are advised for enclosed spaces.
Surgical masks are mainly used by surgeons to avoid spreading germs to patients, as well as being used by sick people and carers. They are made in a variety of different thicknesses and types, but generally speaking, they are only effective for blocking large-particle droplets, splashes and sprays. As they fit loosely over the face and do not form a seal, smaller droplets in the air can leak around the edges. This means surgical masks are not thought to be effective in preventing someone from catching coronavirus through very small airborne particles like coughs and sneezes. However, chief medical officer Sir Patrick Vallance says there is “persuasive” data on face masks stopping infected people from transmitting the virus in the first place.
Surgical masks are made to be disposable, which means re-use is not advised. However, a worldwide shortage of masks means that in some cases, there is no choice for health workers who need extra layers of protection. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released guidelines for mask re-use amidst this shortage. The organisation doesn’t recommend cleaning them, but it does say that surgical masks should only be re-used by the same person, never shared. Extended use is also thought to be better than taking the mask on and off over the course of a shift. Lastly, when not in use, the CDC recommends that a surgical mask be stored in a breathable container, like a paper bag.
If you’d rather be able to wash and reuse your face masks, try these cloth mask options. While not intended for medical use, cloth masks can be a suitable alternative for general daily use while practising social distancing.
Pacamask
Missguided
PrettyLittleThing
Snapfish
Etsy
boohoo
Chemist Direct
Chemist 4 U
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