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    • dinobarnesberlinD
      dinobarnesberlin
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      Really good news @twin.
      You guys are tough and it sounds like it runs in the family:)

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      • GilesG
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        Fantastic Rochard, I was thinking of you all last night and was worried that I had not heard from you for few days…

        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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        • S
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          Well done @twin tribe. Very happy to read your good news.

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          • PalmerP
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            I seem to recall a couple members of the forum wearing U-Masks. Apparently the Italian government has halted their sale because the claims that they’re effective haven’t been tested or certified. I don’t speak Italian though so maybe I’m losing something in the auto translate. Either way, not a good look for such an expensive mask.

            I’m sticking to N95, KN95, or KF94 at least until I’m vaccinated.

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            • GilesG
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              Yep, that is correct.

              From a friend, customer and forum member with close ties to Italy….

              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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              • louisboscoL
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                yeah I've got a couple. they're really comfy to wear, coming from someone that hasn't had a need to wear a mask at all for the past year because of where live.

                I don't really  care much about it's effectiveness since where I live, covid is almost non-existent. so to me, it's only to meet the mandatory requirements of wearing one while out.

                does anyone know if the ban is only for Italy and if they still ship internationally?

                "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                • GilesG
                  Giles
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                  I don't I am afraid….

                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                  • ChapC
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                    Only CE certified FFP2/N95 masks allowed in Austria… people are now tested here everywhere. You need a new haircut? Test first... children are tested when they enter school...

                    God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

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                    • J
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                      I’ve taken to double masking as of late. A KN95 with a cloth mask over that. Surprisingly,it ‘s more comfortable and my glasses don’t fog up. Feel as if I’ve gotten this far and hopefully will be getting vaccinated soon,a little extra effort definitely won’t hurt.

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                      • setandsettingS
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                        @Jett129:

                        I’ve taken to double masking as of late. A KN95 with a cloth mask over that. Surprisingly,it ‘s more comfortable and my glasses don’t fog up. Feel as if I’ve gotten this far and hopefully will be getting vaccinated soon,a little extra effort definitely won’t hurt.

                        Just a heads up, they're saying not to wear a second mask with a KN95. I had been doing it, until I saw this.

                        https://twitter.com/nycHealthy/status/1362422885256724484

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                        • J
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                          Thanks so much for the heads up. I wonder why?

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                          • zhivagoZ
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                            YES!!!

                            Zhivago

                            MM: "we all got to start somewhere"

                            G: "Never once did he bitch, moan or complain.  He just motivated the team and got on with it"

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                            • KasiK
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                              Don’t know about vaccines, a lot scaremongering going on… my dad going in for one this Saturday..

                              I can have mine done to because am a carer...

                              I am in doubts for mine.

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                              The world's insane
                              While you drink champagne
                              And I'm livin' in black rain 4Q 🖕

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                              • S
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                                What are your doubts? The science behind the vaccines seems solid, and their efficacy is beyond question.

                                I will be queuing up as soon as I’m allowed.

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                                • KasiK
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                                  Hi

                                  Ann

                                  My doubts are the vaccine make very soon, there no details are long it last, like the flu jab is yearly.

                                  Since the pandemic started, a lot been said some people’s saying it’s safe others saying it not..

                                  The government hasn’t been completely honest about many things.

                                  The world's insane
                                  While you drink champagne
                                  And I'm livin' in black rain 4Q 🖕

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                                  • J
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                                    I think like the flu shot, and as the virus changes,you might have to get a yearly shot. Also like the flu shot,if you do happen to get the virus anyway,you’re chances at survival are significantly better. Just my two cents. I’m eligible but can’t get an appointment yet. Plenty of people better connected than me jumping the line.

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                                    • Stuart.TS
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                                      As a front line #&@?% #&£%!? working with adults in the UK, I opted not to consent to the vaccine. I contributed to #@&%+?!@&£#?!@ vaccine policy too. It has not been made mandatory. Giving an invasive treatment without a person's capacitated consent is assault in English and Welsh law.

                                      I have opted not to consent for 2 reasons:

                                      1.i have been a lifelong animal rights activist. Vaccines remain tested on mice and monkeys in the UK, including Oxford Zeneca. That is a deeply personal choice.

                                      2. I have read all research papers, and have considered them thoroughly. I take very little notice of the media and prefer to seek the origin of the information. I have read the documents attached here:

                                      https://www.research.ox.ac.uk/Article/2020-07-19-oxford-covid-19-vaccine-trials

                                      The UK Government has been very clear in stating that no vaccines prevent you from contracting covid 19.it's intention is to reduce serious illness, death, and hospital admissions.

                                      I do get access to priveleged information, but cannot and won't disclose that. It always amuses me when a Minister 'leaks' information a few days before Government make an announcement, where lots of Public Sector workers have had the information, in some cases for weeks.

                                      I would NEVER advocate for or against the vaccines available. I DO advocate for informed decision making based on your personal circumstances. PLEASE make your decision confidently, for the right reason.

                                      We will eventually live with Covid 19 in the same manner as we do Influenza. The Influenza vaccine has relativity low efficacy every year, and in the UK between November and March ('flu season') there are on average 20,000 excess deaths attributed to Influenza or pneumonia, a consequence of Influenza.

                                      Keep safe all, and much love

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                                      • setandsettingS
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                                        @Jett129:

                                        Thanks so much for the heads up. I wonder why?

                                        I believe it affects the quality of the seal on the KN95.

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                                        • J
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                                          I could see that happening if the KN95 was over a cloth mask,but everywhere I checked it was stated that you should not wear it over or under another mask,but nobody said why. I’ll keep looking.

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                                          • spitfiredealerS
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                                            Man 2 masks just seems crazy. What a world we are in at the moment

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