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People urged to wear masks when they are ill as UK faces ‘tidal wave’ of flu
The Guardian ^ | Tue 9 Dec 2025 | Nadeem Badshah

Posted on 12/13/2025 9:13:40 AM PST by MinorityRepublican

People experiencing flu or cold symptoms should wear a mask in public places as the UK grapples with a “tidal wave” of illness, an NHS leader has said.

Daniel Elkeles, chief executive of NHS Providers, which represents NHS trusts, said the country was facing a “very nasty strain of flu” that had occurred earlier in the year than normal, and face coverings should be worn on public transport, as during the Covid pandemic.

He told Times Radio: “When you were talking about anything like Covid, I think we need to get back into the habit that if you are coughing and sneezing, but you’re not unwell enough to not go to work, then you must wear a mask when you’re in public spaces, including on public transport, to stop the chances of you giving your virus to somebody else.

“And we were all very good about infection control during Covid. And we really, really need to get back to that now.”

Asked if he meant people who had “got a cold, they’re snuffling, they are coughing” should wear a mask in the office, Elkeles added: “I think that would be very sensible to all their colleagues, or probably their colleagues would say: ‘Please go home.’

“But we have really got to worry about the fact that this is a very nasty strain of flu. It spreads very easily. It’s warm and wet out there and people need to be sensible.”

Downing Street said wearing a mask to prevent the spread of respiratory illness was “something people can consider”.

A No 10 spokesperson said: “There is longstanding guidance in place for people on a range of measures they can consider taking to help limit the spread of winter bugs if they have flu-like symptoms.

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1 posted on 12/13/2025 9:13:40 AM PST by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican

Same crap, different day. The UK is going to go off like a powder keg very soon.


2 posted on 12/13/2025 9:19:39 AM PST by blackdog ((Z28.310) Leftists bring lies and chaos to a truth fight. )
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3 posted on 12/13/2025 9:20:24 AM PST by DoodleBob (Gravity's waiting period is about 9.8 m/s²)
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To: MinorityRepublican
When I was in Japan in the 80's, I traveled alone to and from work on the trains. That was the first time I observed the medical face mask in public. It was to signal to others that you had a cold or flu. It was a social and workplace courtesy to others.

Then fast forward, some crap stirring political consulting group in the United States, came up with a much different use. It's to signal your false virtue and worship of the state.

4 posted on 12/13/2025 9:24:46 AM PST by blackdog ((Z28.310) Leftists bring lies and chaos to a truth fight. )
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To: MinorityRepublican
Don't think it won't happen here again.

In California, during the pandemic:

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And, he has a shot at being POTUS in 2028 (God Forbid).

5 posted on 12/13/2025 9:25:56 AM PST by Bon of Babble (You Say You Want a Revolution?ZS)
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And we were all very good about infection control during Covid.

These arseholes loooved the unbridled power they had during the lockdowns.

6 posted on 12/13/2025 9:26:37 AM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: MinorityRepublican

What % of the UK pop is jabbed?

That’s how many COMPROMISED immune systems you now have.

Oh, and, as we KNOW ... masks don’t work,


7 posted on 12/13/2025 9:28:57 AM PST by Jane Long (Jesus is Lord!)
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To: MinorityRepublican

The shot destroyed their immune system. Ivermectin would cure it overnight.


8 posted on 12/13/2025 9:29:00 AM PST by bray (It's not racist to be racist against races the DNC hates.)
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To: MinorityRepublican

And, dare not say anything negative about masking up lest you end up under arrest.


9 posted on 12/13/2025 9:29:37 AM PST by rktman (Destroy America from within? On hold! Enlisted USN 1967 proudly. 🚫💉! 🇮🇱🙏! Winning currently!)
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To: MinorityRepublican
Trust the science
10 posted on 12/13/2025 9:32:10 AM PST by PGR88
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Go ahead, folks. Wear a mask if it makes you feel better about yourself. Just don't fool yourself into thinking even a properly selected, properly applied, properly fit-tested, properly worn and properly maintained mask will protect you (which 99.9% fail to meet these essential criteria) -- much less have any affect on anyone near you -- from a respiratory virus. Such a mask can not, does not and will not have any affect on transmissivity of a respiratory virus.

Lesson Learned: It's rarely -- if ever -- a good idea to fool yourself.

11 posted on 12/13/2025 9:32:35 AM PST by glennaro (2025: The year of America's rebirth as a Great (and Free) Republic)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Never Again.


12 posted on 12/13/2025 9:33:44 AM PST by Uncle Miltie (When you can’t sleep because the Muzzein’s call is so loud, it’s too late.)
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To: blackdog

Better not say anything about British and Irish citiz... uh, subjects, finding their way into the armories.

That might be misconstrued, and we wouldn’t want that, now would we.


13 posted on 12/13/2025 9:36:51 AM PST by OKSooner (We are all mortal... But Jim and his website have made a significant difference in my life. RIP)
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bray wrote: “The shot destroyed their immune system. Ivermectin would cure it overnight.

No, major health authorities have determined that ivermectin does not cure or effectively treat COVID-19. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the World Health Organization (WHO) all advise against its use for this purpose.
Key Information from Health Authorities and Studies:
No Authorization or Approval: The FDA has not authorized or approved ivermectin for use in preventing or treating COVID-19 in humans or animals.
Insufficient Evidence: Data from large, well-designed clinical trials consistently show that ivermectin does not provide meaningful clinical benefits in reducing hospitalizations, deaths, or time to recovery for patients with mild to moderate COVID-19.
Approved Uses: Ivermectin is an FDA-approved prescription medication for humans, but only to treat specific conditions caused by parasitic worms, head lice, and skin conditions like rosacea.
Safety Concerns: Taking large doses of ivermectin, especially formulations intended for animals, can be dangerous and lead to serious health problems, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hypotension, allergic reactions, dizziness, seizures, coma, and even death.
In summary, evidence from reliable sources indicates that ivermectin is not an effective treatment for COVID-19, and its use for this condition outside of a clinical trial is not recommended by medical experts. ure it overnight.”


14 posted on 12/13/2025 9:37:09 AM PST by DugwayDuke (Most pick the expert who says the things thePy agree with.)
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To: MinorityRepublican

I can see “The Boy who cried Wolf”, was not a reading staple of the UK elite and press.


15 posted on 12/13/2025 9:37:26 AM PST by rottweiller_inc (Lupus urbem intravit. Fulminis ictu vultures super turrem exanimat.)
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bray wrote: “The shot destroyed their immune system.”

No, it’s the virus that causes damage to your immune system.

While the COVID-19 virus does not literally “destroy” the entire immune system in the manner of diseases like AIDS or measles, it causes significant dysregulation and long-term changes to the immune system, which can leave individuals more vulnerable to other infections or contribute to conditions like Long COVID.
Key Impacts of COVID-19 on the Immune System
Immune Cell Alterations: The virus causes a significant reduction in key immune cells, particularly T cells and natural killer (NK) cells (lymphopenia), especially in severe cases. While these often recover in mild cases, the reduction can be profound and sustained in others.
Immune Exhaustion: SARS-CoV-2 infection can lead to “T-cell exhaustion,” a state where T cells, which are critical for fighting viruses and cancer, become less functional due to chronic stimulation.
Inflammation and “Cytokine Storm”: In severe cases, the immune system may overreact, leading to a “cytokine storm” (hyperinflammation) which damages healthy tissues and organs, particularly the lungs, rather than just the virus itself.
Autoimmunity: The infection has been linked to an increased risk of new autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and Type 1 diabetes, where the body’s own immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues.
Long-Term Changes: Studies have found persistent changes in the immune profiles of people with Long COVID, suggesting the immune system may not return to its baseline state for months or even years after infection, even in mild cases.
Increased Susceptibility: This immune dysregulation can impair the body’s ability to respond optimally to new challenges, which may be a factor in observed surges of other respiratory infections like RSV and influenza in the post-pandemic era.
In summary, the virus is an “immune-modifying, vascular-damaging pathogen” that can leave a lasting mark, making it crucial to avoid repeated infections and stay up to date with vaccinations, which reduce the risk of severe disease and its associated immune damage.


16 posted on 12/13/2025 9:39:42 AM PST by DugwayDuke (Most pick the expert who says the things thePy agree with.)
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To: MinorityRepublican; All

Buncha sheep. Some people (morons) never learn.


17 posted on 12/13/2025 9:45:40 AM PST by Cobra64 (ECommon sense isn’t common anymore. )
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People urged to wear masks when they are ill as UK faces...

THE YEARLY FLU!


18 posted on 12/13/2025 9:46:18 AM PST by Bob434 (Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana)
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To: MinorityRepublican

I wear one in a store that’s crowded...as a precaution for everything that’s going around. I’m 82...getting sick is a big deal.


19 posted on 12/13/2025 9:55:40 AM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: Jane Long

Masks do work....not against everything.


20 posted on 12/13/2025 9:57:09 AM PST by Sacajaweau
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