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Oh, I'm not worried about PPE supplies. I'm just worried about people relying on it too much and it having the opposite effect of what's intended, as above.
Oliver Schick-
That's in fact a problem, people here have no clue how to handle facemasks and stuff, getting them on and off all the time (touching their faces) etc...
There seems to be a lack of info on how to use ppe and that will have a negative impact.
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Here in Leipzig (Sachsen had already mandated masks in retail and public transport) that's exactly the case, so many improperly worn and handled masks. People just sliding them over their chin as soon as they leave a store, supermarkt workers only covering their mouth but not their nose, the queues in Dresden for the government-provided masks, most likely no or inadequate disinfection after wearing, et cetera.
It's an absolute shit show, even more so because people have stopped keeping their distance in stores, from what I can see through the windows of trams in public transport people are trying their best, but that probably won't last long either.
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Perfect example at Sainsburies this morning:
Lady wearing blue latex gloves - vaping, scratching face, playing on phone all while pushing a trolley she'd just grabbed. The highlight though was when she reached into her mouth with her be-gloved hands to pluck chewing gum from her tongue.
She also physically bumped into me twice in the shop itself - talk about missing the concept of social distancing entirely and overestimating the power some blue gloves might have...
PepOne
Tijmen
lookitsluke
You only need to wear something that covers your mouth and nose (a buff will do) and only in ÖPNV and shops. It's compulsory yes, but shouldn't influence PPE supplies at all.