Covid Mask, Balaclava, Helmet, Cold, Fogged Spectacles @#%??

[Stig / Major Tom]

For several years it has been my habit to ride my scooter to a village and purchase my coffee and sit at sidewalk tables. If it is too cold I do not remove my helmet or balaclava.

But the Covid mask has had me stumped.
"How to do I get masked up when I go into the coffee shop - without exposing my head to the cold?"

The balaclava worn over my nose fogs my glasses as soon as I stop.
No way to put the mask on while wearing a balaclava and helmet!
Can't hook the mask to the helmet.
Scarf around the whole operation ?....I'd need an assistant.

So, I practiced: I simply must put on the mask before the balaclava when suiting up at home. Then tuck it under my chin while riding - pull it up when I get there.

Just one more little insignificant reason while I'll be glad when this is over.

Stig

[Neil955i]

Is the requirement there to wear a surgical mask then?  Here in the UK, the request is to wear a "face covering", i.e. a balaclava or neckerchief would suffice!

[Ruffus]

Yes, here in Italy its also enough to wear a balaclava, skihat or kind of shawl as long as you cover nose AND mouth with them.

[Neil955i]

Maybe given his medical background, Stig's being suitably cautious!  (We'd call it "belt 'n' braces")

[Ruffus]

Yes, you're right. My wife as an MD urges me all the time to change my surgical mask (after shopping etc.) daily or even more often if saturated by exhaling.

[LidoCA]

 Without exception, I forget my mask every time I remove my helmet and have to turn around and grab it from the top case.
 Without exception, I work with a mask on, wear gloves and distance myself as much as possible when around people. It didn't help. I am 3 weeks into isolation and quarantine. I got sick the week before Thanksgiving. Getting better slowly. Be safe everyone.

[Kansas kymco]

Hope for a speedy recovery LidoCA.

[Stig / Major Tom]

Without exception, I forget my mask every time I remove my helmet and have to turn around and grab it from the top case.
 Without exception, I work with a mask on, wear gloves and distance myself as much as possible when around people. It didn't help. I am 3 weeks into isolation and quarantine. I got sick the week before Thanksgiving. Getting better slowly. Be safe everyone.

Darn sorry to hear this Lido....
If you wish - could you expand on what your symptoms are?
Have you been able to do your recovery at home?

Anyway - prayers for a full recovery.
Stig

[Neil955i]

Without exception, I forget my mask every time I remove my helmet and have to turn around and grab it from the top case.
 Without exception, I work with a mask on, wear gloves and distance myself as much as possible when around people. It didn't help. I am 3 weeks into isolation and quarantine. I got sick the week before Thanksgiving. Getting better slowly. Be safe everyone.

Sorry to read that Steve, but it's a cautionary tale for all of us to be as careful as we can at the moment!  Glad you're on the mend.