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Gran Alacant Forum => General Discussions => Topic started by: Alicante Holiday Villas on July 18, 2020, 14:13.
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It has just been announced that with IMMEDIATE EFFECT masks will have to be worn in the street at ALL times - even when you can maintain social distancing. The only exceptions are : Beaches, swimming pools and nature spaces
And on terraces of bars, restaurants etc the mask MUST be worn at all times (apart from when you are actually eating/drinking.
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How about if you are a twenty year old dancing in a nightclub in Santa Pola? >:(
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That was part of the problem and they are now being called for testing.....
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It has just been announced that with IMMEDIATE EFFECT masks will have to be worn in the street at ALL times - even when you can maintain social distancing. The only exceptions are : Beaches, swimming pools and nature spaces
And on terraces of bars, restaurants etc the mask MUST be worn at all times (apart from when you are actually eating/drinking.
Also when doing sport & exercise according to n332 Facebook, apparently due to cases in 20/40 years old increasing four fold. Sounds like younger Spanish rather that the the older English.
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Reading the decree it also says exempt from face masks in natural areas , anyone know exactly what that means? Is it places like the clot or in the hills by lighthouse etc?
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It's not clear, obviously out in the campo would be ideal. However in the Clot and the lighthouse etc, I imagine people just need to use common sense and take a mask with them at all times and put it on if anyone else comes into view.
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Gotta say its really really unpleasant in this heat to wear them all the time. It does seem a bit nonsensical to have to wear them when you go for a walk out and there is no-one else around you.
Tending t stay around the house a lot more now, its certainly scared the hell out of any visitors that are here and bars down n Carabasí strip and Sierra Mar in particular are very much quieter than they were this time last week. The warning sign about there being a COVID infection on the Sierrra Mar Urb put paid to most people going there for a drink.
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I do think the warning signs on the urbs are a bit OTT and tarnishing the whole complex for what may be one case. Why don't they go the whole way and daub black crosses on the doors of anyone infected!!
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Why is everything about trying to stop the spread of this virus like knitting fog in a dark room. Wash your hands, wear your mask and keep away from each other, it really isnt that difficult. Then we can all return to normal. I just dont understand why people have to challenge everything. In my local sainsbury yesterday and i would say only 10% had a mask on, people seem to think theyre getting one over Boris by not doing what he asks. Back to GA and speaking with a bar owner who are pulling theyre hair out with people undermining the rules and jeopardising the future of they're business.
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Its worth checking what type of mask you can legally wear as the goal posts have moved.
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Are disposable face masks freely available to buy in GA
Just paid 40p per mask in Newcastle, what’s the price like in Spain, is it worth bringing them out or buying them when you get there
Peter
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Whilst no expert on face covering/ mask types, i find the disposable paper ones become fiddly and tedious if worn long term as in more than 10 minutes, the type seen on tv which initially were black and made from a foam type material come with or without a filter and are washable and quite comfy but in hot weather can become sweaty, these are about 2.50 each. The best ive found so far are the cotton 3 ply type which i have to say are very good, again washable and cost about £5. Saying that you could make your own quite easily if your handy with a sewing machine.
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They are available in the Chinese shop (Gabe) €51st for 10. You can get a pretty big box of 50 for €37 at Brico.
I have bought the washable fabric ones over here in GA about €5 each but they are a bit more comfortable
Are disposable face masks freely available to buy in GA
Just paid 40p per mask in Newcastle, what’s the price like in Spain, is it worth bringing them out or buying them when you get there
Peter
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Why is everything about trying to stop the spread of this virus like knitting fog in a dark room. Wash your hands, wear your mask and keep away from each other, it really isnt that difficult. Then we can all return to normal. I just dont understand why people have to challenge everything. In my local sainsbury yesterday and i would say only 10% had a mask on, people seem to think theyre getting one over Boris by not doing what he asks. Back to GA and speaking with a bar owner who are pulling theyre hair out with people undermining the rules and jeopardising the future of they're business.
I thought it was mandatory to wear masks in U.K. Shops now and customers should be refused entry if not wearing?
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From Friday for some bizarre reason I understand- why not today ?
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Definitely bring a fabric one the blue surgical ones are very expensive and are really uncomfortable
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A few weeks ago I paid £15 for 50 off ebay - perfectly adequate for the job. They're now £8.79 for 50 so I think I was robbed.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/50-Disposable-Face-Mask-Surgical-3-Ply-Mouth-Guard-Cover-Face-Masks-Protection/392841798591?epid=23039088536&hash=item5b773223bf:g:KK0AAOSwFIpe~hV6
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From Friday for some bizarre reason I understand- why not today ?
Because the government has faith in the common sense of the british public to do the right thing, personally i think its part of the plan come the enquiry where Doris can put his hands in the air and say “ i did ask”.
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Getting even more crazy on the beach here in GA now .....
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Didn't think it was that cold myself.
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Whilst we've got Sainsbury's and Asda saying they won't implement the law regarding masks the Valencian authorities have shown there is no ambiguity.
Today's announcement;
New Covid-19 fines brought in
The fine tariffs for contravening the region’s new Covid-19 protection legislation have been approved by the Valencia parliament.
Sanctions range from €60 for ‘light’ infractions to €60,000 for the most serious offences – and businesses can even be closed down.
A decree was approved in the regional parliament this morning and it covers the provinces of Alicante, Valencia and Castellón.
Explaining the legislation, councillor for justice Gabriela Bravo noted that offences have been divided into light, serious and very serious categories.
In the ‘light infraction’ bracket, fines range from €60 to €600.
People who are not wearing a face mask in public – or not wearing it correctly – will incur a maximum fine of €100.
Also in this section is the failure of a business or association to inform their clients about the obligatory use of a face mask, social distancing and the number of people allowed in the premises – and businesses not adhering to hygiene measures set out in the legislation.
The larger fines will be levied for infractions such as organising or taking part in illegal parties or meetings which lead to large crowds gathering; bars/restaurants not adhering to the distance regulation between tables, which is 1.5 metres on terraces; exceeding the permitted number of customers allowed in a premises; not staying at home when diagnosed with Covid-19; etc.
Businesses can be closed down for six months for serious offences; and between three to 10 years for very serious offences.
Regards all
John
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Yes if shops and supermarkets in the UK don’t follow this through half the people will wear masks and half won’t. Meanwhile have heard that Spain may be having their second wave.
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Us currently residing in the UK do have the benefit of using our common sense compared to other countries who get told what to do. Looking at my local tesco this morning by september were going to be knee deep in the smelly stuff. How difficult is it to A put a covering/mask on and B put it on properly, the amount of mostly elderly people who wear it on there chin amazes me.
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Us currently residing in the UK do have the benefit of using our common sense compared to other countries who get told what to do. Looking at my local tesco this morning by september were going to be knee deep in the smelly stuff. How difficult is it to A put a covering/mask on and B put it on properly, the amount of mostly elderly people who wear it on there chin amazes me.
Probably so they can shout clearly to their wife or husband to get a can of beans or whatever!!
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We just got back from salou.( we did miss ga %uD83D%uDE41) very quiet there everyone wore masks in all the shops. No one on the beach. ( it was only a small local beach) I did leave mine in the car once and got shouted at by the shop lady! ( mercadona) Fair play to her I wish our supermarkets with have the balls to police it. However when I tried to buy 1 it was 6euros for a pack of 4. I don%u2019t think shops should be allowed to make a profit on them.
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Us currently residing in the UK do have the benefit of using our common sense compared to other countries who get told what to do. Looking at my local tesco this morning by september were going to be knee deep in the smelly stuff. How difficult is it to A put a covering/mask on and B put it on properly, the amount of mostly elderly people who wear it on there chin amazes me.
Probably so they can shout clearly to their wife or husband to get a can of beans or whatever!!
Round by us old men shop with their mobile phone jammed to their ear, no doubt asking the other half 'What brand of beans do we have usually have, where's the soap powder etc,etc.?'
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Sounds to me this post is prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person's age and totally unsympathetic. Maybe the elderly man has a sick wife at home who cannot do the shopping. How bad to mock such.
Derek