This afternoon.
Montrose, Donnybrook, Dublin 4.
Anti-maskers, within close proximity to each other, gather outside RTÉ studios protesting at what they claim is the station’s ongoing ‘one-sided’, ‘government-biased’ and’ ‘fear-mongering’ coverage of the rona.
With a battery life of eight hours on a single charge, the design features two H13 HEPA filters – similar to those found in home air-purifying products
Behold: The LG PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier.
A mask that allows the user to, er, ‘breathe in clean air both inside and outside’.
Via Sky News:
The mask comes with a case that contains UV-LED lights that have the ability to kill germs.
These filters can capture 99.97% of particles in the air.
The mask also has dual fans, and patented respiratory sensors can adjust the speed of these so that they match the breathing speed of the user.
The case also sends alerts to an app to let users know when the filters need to be replaced.
LG unveils battery-powered face mask dubbed ‘wearable air purifier’ (Sky News)
Pics: LG
So it appears.
This morning.
Belvedere Court, Mountjoy, Dublin 1.
With photo permission granted, masked pupils return to Gardiner Street Primary School.
Good times.
This afternoon.
Custom House Quay, Dublin 1.
Gardai attempt to prevent people from approaching the Custom House for an anti-mask rally
John Galt writes:
They refused to let people in, the video says it all. I found it odd that the Garda were not wearing masks until after this incident.
When the ‘Public order unit’ arrived shortly afterwards.. and became more organised, they all appeared to start wearing their masks. Take from that what you will.
Meanwhile..
A fraction 👇 of the thousands gathered in Dublin today to protest excessive lockdowns, mask mandates and forced vaccines.
800 watching online.
Live link here: https://t.co/WNVjXmxetC pic.twitter.com/9XeM7zrQpW— EileenIorio (@eileeniorio) August 22, 2020
This afternoon.
Custom House Quay, Dublin 1.
A rally organised by Health Freedom Ireland with support from Yellow Vest Ireland of people questioning aspects of Ireland’s Covid regulations, including mandatory mask wearing,
Earlier…
This afternoon.
Brief Handbags between maskers and anti-maskers ahead of the rally.
This afternoon.
Mask-wearing elderly in Dublin city centre.
Lockdown Day 148.
Day 54 of Phase Three.
From top Dr Marcus De Brun with a badge denoting his ‘reasonable excuse’ for not wearing a mask under the government’s emergency face-covering legislation
Last night.
Dr Marcus De Brun writes:
If like me you cannot wear a mask on public transport or in shops, because wearing one would cause you “severe distress” You are exempt under Section 6 a (ii) of the mask legislation.
I have made this badge (above) for the benefit of others who see me without a mask and become anxious.
Earlier: “Is There A Magic Number For Schools, Pubs Or Anywhere Else? There Isn’t”
Former Health Minister Simon Harris
Just back from a supermarket where I met a very upset staff member who had politely reminded a shopper of the need to wear a face mask. A message which was not well received. Our supermarket staff have been doing trojan work throughout the pandemic. Don’t be a jerk, wear the mask
— Simon Harris TD (@SimonHarrisTD) August 10, 2020
Last night
Meanwhile…
Simon mixing with the great unwashed… pic.twitter.com/JNPYFznAyl
— PieceOfPi552 (@PieceOfPi552) August 10, 2020
Yup.
Meanwhile…
Authoritarianism gone mad! https://t.co/prxewkelrA
— Mary Kenny (@MaryKenny4) August 10, 2020
€2,500 fine or jail for not wearing a mask in shops https://t.co/iDAtVecEG7 pic.twitter.com/cyq8YpMyz6
— Independent.ie (@Independent_ie) August 10, 2020
Shoppers who refuse to wear face coverings from today will face fines of up to €2,500 and a prison stint under new coronavirus rules.
Retailers are to encourage the use of masks while shopping in the first instance, but gardaí can be called as a last resort.
The mandatory wearing of masks in shopping centres and other places, such as libraries and bingo halls, comes as counties Kildare, Offaly and Laois remain under strict coronavirus restrictions.
…The department confirmed the penalty for not wearing a face covering is €2,500 and/or six months in prison
€2,500 fine or six months in jail for not wearing a mask in shops (Independent.ie)
Sense Check writes:
This does not really follow the Gardai‘s tradition of policing by consent. In fact, the tone here is getting quite draconian and authoritarian. Masks wont stamp out this disease anyway, they only *might* delay spread. We have enough hospital capacity.
So what’s the point of this?
Alternatively….
Face coverings are mandatory in Irish shops from today.
I spoke to Kerry of the Dublin School of Creative Arts about face masks as a fashion item 😷 pic.twitter.com/eMUlAXPJRC— Laura Gaynor (@_LauraGaynor) August 10, 2020
This evening.
Earlier…
Minister for Education Norma Foley
This afternoon
The Department of Education is considering advice from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre that could result in all secondary school students wearing face coverings.
It is understood these measures are being considered with teachers’ unions and other key education stakeholders today….
Bad for humanity.
Good for acne sufferers.
Meanwhile…
The National Public Health Emergency Team has not ruled out advising localised restrictions in the midlands after a‘ huge surge’ in cases there linked to outbreaks.
The Government and NPHET expect to issue updated advice today to those living in Kildare, Laois and Offaly…
Face coverings for secondary school students a possibility (RTÉ)
Ireland 5/8/2020 👇
Dublin’s first MASK FREE ZONE is official. 👉 We have the right to refuse ANYONE wearing a FACE NAPPY who attempts to enter our premises. 👉 Any questions regarding this policy email support@hempland.ie #hempland @broadsheet_ie @Niall_Boylan @DublinTown pic.twitter.com/XOrNxUPkRq— Hempland.ie (@hemp_land) August 5, 2020
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