{"id":1055,"date":"2020-12-01T10:56:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-01T10:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/askalocal.london\/GB\/?p=1055"},"modified":"2025-07-24T09:53:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T08:53:28","slug":"face-masks-in-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/askalocal.london\/GB\/face-masks-in-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Face masks in London"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Update – In London, You don’t have to wear face masks any more even not on public transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Face masks are recommended where social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, you can see a lot of people on the streets wearing face masks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The face mask can help slow the spread of COVID-19, even simple cloth mask can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A man in Regent’s park wearing Cloth face mask<\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Different kinds of face masks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Filter\/N95 mask<\/strong> – A protective face mask with a filter, we don’t<\/strong> recommend to buy N95 masks, as those are needed for NHS and other health care workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disposable mask<\/strong> – Effective in blocking splashes and large-particle droplets, but you are not intended to be using it more than once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cloth face mask – A mask that is made from multiple layers of fabric is our preferred option. <\/strong>You can make one yourself, buy a nice one, or use a bandana to make it in 2 minutes.
You can wash it and use it many times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Face Shield Visor Protection Film<\/strong> – Face shield is plastic around the face that can give you another kind of protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to buy a face mask in London<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can find some good deals in websites like Living Social<\/a> and Wowcher<\/a><\/strong>, and you can find direct links to eBay and Amazon:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disposable mask<\/strong> – Page on eBay<\/a>, Amazon<\/a>, we also saw it in Camden M&S shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Washable<\/strong> cloth face mask<\/strong> – You can find most online like in eBay<\/a> and Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bandana<\/strong> – eBay<\/a>, Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Face Shield Visor Protection Film<\/strong> – eBay<\/a>, Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need a mask ASAP, check where the masks are sent from and what is the expected delivery time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to make face masks by yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For the more creative ones there are many tutorials online on how to create face masks at home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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