In London it is now (22nd of May 2020) not mandatory to wear face masks, but recommended where social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (like on the bus/tube or inside a shop).
The Mayor Sadiq Kahn said lately that he is considering making face masks mandatory on London TFL.
You can see a lot of people on the streets wearing face masks, as some shops require them.
Face mask can help slow the spread of COVID-19, even simple cloth mask can help.
Different kinds of face masks
Filter/N95 mask – A protective face mask with a filter, we don’t recommend to buy N95 masks, as those are needed for NHS and other health care workers.
Disposable mask – May be effective in blocking splashes and large-particle droplets, but you are not intended to be using it more than once.
Cloth face mask – A mask that is made from multiple layers of fabric is our preferred option. You can make one yourself, buy a nice one or use a bandana to make it in 2 minuets.
You can wash it and use it many times.
Face Shield Visor Protection Film – This is not a face mask, It is just a plastic around the face that can give you another kind of protection.
Where to buy a face mask in London
You can find some good deals in websites like Living social and Wowcher, and you can find direct links to eBay and Amazon:
Disposable mask – Page in eBay, Amazon , we also saw it in Camden M&S shop.
Washable cloth face mask – You can find mostly online like in ebay and Amazon.
Face Shield Visor Protection Film – eBay, Amazon
If you need a mask ASAP, check where the masks are sent from and what is the expected delivery time.
How to make face masks by yourself
For the more creative ones there are many tutorial online on how to create face masks at home:
Or if you have a Bandana just follow the video here:
Stay safe.