Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) Updates
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zac's mum\" post_id=\"1976783\" time=\"1589897971\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1976783 time=1589897971 user_id=53606]
If you know how, just make your own? Then you can customise the thickness. I found the 4-layer mask promoted by the ST way too thick! Even without the 4th layer, it was too uncomfortable. My family is using 2-layer masks made from pillowcase material - bearable. It's not surgical mask standard for protection, but my personal opinion is that any face covering is good enough when not in a place where the risks are high. I ran out of elastic, though, so am waiting for the shops to open so I can finish one last piece for my daughter.
DS finds the free reusable mask too thick and suffocating. I will stock up on the disposable kind. Probably need to prepare 3 per day: change after eating recess & change after PE or when sweaty.
We are in a very good mood now after hearing the MOE press release news. Especially my extrovert boy is ultra happy at the thought of finally going back to school to see all his friends in person.[/quote] -
MyPillow\" post_id=\"1976780\" time=\"1589895742\" user_id=\"70594:
I don't do treatments, but my haircut was long overdue! I had been planning to get it cut on the day the closures were announced. I just had my haircut on Monday (queued for an hour even in the early afternoon). Such a relief not to have hair on my neck.
Hahaha yes hair treatment is over due -
slmkhoo\" post_id=\"1976806\" time=\"1589934989\" user_id=\"28674:
We have to balance risks with benefits. There is no risk-free option which does not disrupt normal life, so some choices have to be made. Presumably PE is done in fairly well-ventilated places, and I believe the activities will be done in a way that the kids are well-spaced. Kids need physical activityfor good health, and helping them return to a semblance of normal activities is good for mental wellbeing. Coupled with the other measures and surveillance in schools, any spread should be fairly well controlled. Even before mask-wearing, etc in schools, there was little (no?) spread in schools.[/quote]All you need is
This PE thing, going to be an issuephtthp\" post_id=\"1976803\" time=\"1589931466\" user_id=\"35251:
[quote=Coolkidsrock2 post_id=1976796 time=1589906981 user_id=48901]Think don't participate in PE is probably best.
If the reusable masks are washed frequent enough, they will thin out. I have some very thick ones, wash them in washing machine daily till they thin out sufficiently to be covered.
There are a lot of reusuable masks on sale. Maybe check them out.
1)
if remove face mask during PE,
what's the point ?
If any student from the class is asymtomatic, display No sympton of covid externally whatsoever,
once remove face mask and start to chit chat during PE, the invisible enemy-virus float into the air, the rest of the fellow classmates will get it.
Soon, we will hear news of students behind hit by virus. Then, defeat the purpose of this arrangement of attending school on alternate week
2)
But if wear face mask during PE, dangerous because some students may faint ....
Since either way also pose a problem, might as well forget about having PE.
just ONE
asymtomatic spreader, and the whole class can get it, whoever (classmates) is weak in immune system
Didn't you read report that
Covid-19 not just attack respiratory system, but other parts of vital organ body as well ?
Did you read recent report that
300+ young Malaysian children, got hit
?
Do NOT undermine the seriousness & danger of covid19, to young children
Many people think that covid-19 tend to harm old people.
Reports have now shown how devastating it can be, to young children and teenagers.
Do NOT brush aside lightly, this covid-19 great harm, that can be done to a human body -
phtthp\" post_id=\"1976810\" time=\"1589936305\" user_id=\"35251:
Presumably the asymptomatic spreaders have been around for months now, even before the circuit breaker. With good hand hygiene, and now wearing masks, physical distancing etc, the risks can be managed. It will not eliminate all risks, but going to school carries the risk of being knocked down by a bus, or falling down the stairs, or catching the flu, and we have not considered keeping our kids home for those reasons. Other infectious diseases can also cause death in extreme cases, even complications from the normal flu.
All you need is
just one asymtomatic spreader, and the whole class can get it, whoever is weak in immune system
Didn't you read report that
Covid-19 not just attack respiratory system, but other parts of vital organ body as well ?
Did you read recent report that
300+ young Malaysian children, got hit
?
Do NOT undermine the seriousness & danger of covid19, to young children
Many people think that covid-19 tend to harm old people.
Reports have now shown how devastating it can be, to young children and teenagers
Parents who are very fearful can make the choice to keep the children out of school altogether, at the cost of the kids missing out on social interaction and lessons, and the parents having to manage the care and education themselves. In this period of fear, I don't think the authorities will prosecute under the compulsory education laws. But personally, I would send my kids to school if they are in K2 and above. For younger kids, the need to be in school (socially and academically) is less, so staying home longer won't be as much of an issue. I don't think the risks are so great that they outweigh what older kids would miss if they continued to stay home until the COVID-19 risk is completely gone. -
do Not suggest to keep children, out of school
Instead,
substitute PE lesson with something else -
phtthp\" post_id=\"1976815\" time=\"1589937506\" user_id=\"35251:
They can do 早操 like in Chinese schools!
Then, substitute PE lesson with something else
We should give MOE, principals and teachers some credit - I'm sure they will consider all the risks of transmission and adjust the PE lesson activities as well. They also care that their charges do not run risks and spread viruses unecessarily. -
How did the staff working at Bishan mrt catch the virus? She has a family member who is a confirmed case? How did this family member catch it?
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starlight1968sg\" post_id=\"1976817\" time=\"1589938028\" user_id=\"14025:
She know she herself is sick, right ?
How did the staff working at Bishan mrt catch the virus? She has a family member who is a confirmed case? How did this family member catch it?
still want to go to work, spread virus to colleagues, harm others.
People can suffer & die from covid19, just because of selfish people like her -
zac's mum\" post_id=\"1976571\" time=\"1589788103\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1976571 time=1589788103 user_id=53606]
Thank you!Imp75\" post_id=\"1976564\" time=\"1589785469\" user_id=\"2358:
I bought my Air+ from Watsons from haze last year. I have been to Watsons last week but did not see Air+ only surgical masks. In case you still wanna buy, I fit M. Pri sch petite boys should fit S.[/quote][quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1976563 time=1589785243 user_id=53606]I am trying to find out where to buy the local brand N95 Air+ masks. They do not have an online store. If anyone knows which Watson’s physical store has it, please let me know. I need to figure out which size to buy cos online don’t have measurements!
I can’t find this Air+ brand online, thru all 4 of their supposed stockists (Watson’s, Guardian, Unity and Lazada). [/quote]You probably won't find Air+ masks in the market for the time being, if you hadn't bought any before Feb. I bought 3 boxes from the last haze too.
The 2 production lines that were shifted back from Taiwan in Feb are apparently only producing hospital grade smaller size masks for frontline HCWs.
https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/made-in-Singapore-surgical-masks-given-frontline-healthcare-workers-covid-19-chan-chun-sing
In another ST Photo, you can see ST Engg manufacturing surgical masks too. I'm not sure if they'd refitted any of the 2 Air+ lines brought back from Taiwan or they'd bought new surgical mask equipment and set up more lines to meet the demand of our healthcare sector.
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-boosting-production-of-masks-since-feb
I think many of you have not gone out enough for hours to feel the pain of wearing a mask for prolonged periods. There've been reports in North Asia that their working adults and kids have developed ear rashes. Do google to check out some online hacks to circumvent that. Otherwise, get the Indonesian masks that are designed for tudung wearers (2 elastic bands behind your head like how you secure your goggles). The back of your ears can be rather painful if you don it for 3 hrs+Recess+3 hrs in school or for 4 hrs+lunch+4 hrs in office.
Before school reopens, do teach your young BESPECTACLED kids (esp those in lower primary and fidgety boys) how to pinch the malleable wire tightly over the nose bridge, and press firmly along the contours of their cheekbones before putting on their glasses over that piece of wire, so that their lenses won't fog up. The fog that comes with every breath you take can be annoying I assure you if you're sloppy in securing that mask properly after each meal or each PE lesson.
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REPENT, THE END IS NIGH!
(Seriously, get a grip)
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