Thread by @miserablesatire, I'm aware of 3 TV/Radio journalists who've covered/commented on post-lockdown face mask [...]

I'm aware of 3 TV/Radio journalists who've covered/commented on post-lockdown face mask 'issue' re: #Coronavirus #redux
1. Peston - ITV -ex-BBC - twice in Daily Briefings
2. Fergus Walsh - BBC (2 items)
3. Emma Barnett - BBC TV/Radio/twitter + HIGNFY
Any more? I'm curious

I'm slowly building up some details about this & I will try to explain why it's very important soon. Thanks to @Sharpzilla for the retweet yesterday btw :)

This is poss not as clear cut as I thought.. *but* either media got bored and came up with the 'face masks for all angle' (I'd say 'scare' stories, so far) or someone did prompt it. I'll keep digging.. It centres about 22nd/23rd April.

Added to thread (will find front page as well) https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11452292/brits-to-be-told-to-wear-facemasks-coronavirus/

Brits to be told to wear face masks in public to stop coronavirus after Government told they could...

THE BRITISH public are to be told to wear face masks at work and on public transport after scientists told the Government they COULD help stop the spread of coronavirus. Experts have passed on rese…

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11452292/brits-to-be-told-to-wear-facemasks-coronavirus/

Something prompted this.. as they all say it on the 22nd (& after for a day or two)
So what prompted?
Seems like Matt Hancock's lunchtime comments re: SAGE
But he didn't even say it *would* happen!

This seemed to return on last night's Sky paper review.
w/ Jenny K & S. Abel (w/A Jones presenting)
They referred to an article in the Tele.

And so now Sturgeon is going for this in Scotland, and Beth Rigby asks the question of Boris himself on Sky today.
I am aware that masks were enforced during Spanish Flu, but I'm more concerned here with how they r being slow-fed to us here.

Some of these won't be in order now, but here's one from 8am this morn (Tele) https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/consumer-affairs/best-face-masks-buy-much-should-pay-one/

Possibly the first one today ('17 hours ago') https://www.standard.co.uk/fashion/how-make-a-diy-face-mask-coronavirus-without-elastic-a4429681.html

How to make a face mask without using elastic at home

Just a matter of weeks ago, a trip to your local supermarket or a stroll around your neighbourhood were just a few of the many activities that filled our time. Daily outings which were once part of

https://www.standard.co.uk/fashion/how-make-a-diy-face-mask-coronavirus-without-elastic-a4429681.html

Nice pic here! next to Bevan statue.. (19 hrs ago) https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/can-face-mask-what-kind-18183619

Where can I get a face mask and what type should I wear?

Countries around the world approach the use of face masks and coverings differently but there are growing calls for them to be recommended for public use here

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/can-face-mask-what-kind-18183619

A few of these from early today. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/style/make-face-mask-fashionable-protective/

How to make a face mask at home - that's both fashionable and protective

It’s one of the easiest sewing projects there is

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/style/make-face-mask-fashionable-protective/

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/consumer-affairs/best-face-masks-buy-coronavirus-cost/

As promised.. https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/when-and-how-to-use-masks

When and how to use masks

WHO's guidance and advice on the use of masks to protect against and limit the spread of COVID-19.

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/when-and-how-to-use-masks

And the inevitable.. https://twitter.com/10DowningStreet/status/1261244845865213953?s=20

https://twitter.com/10DowningStreet/status/1261244845865213953?s=20

Added to media thread: note any excuse for the mask!

Added again: South Korea note the masks!!

Note child in foreground is one with mask.. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/05/13/schools-start-opening-amid-covid-19-children-nothing/

Schools start opening amid Covid-19, but for children nothing is the same

How countries manage return of pupils being watched closely in Britain, where Government has asked primary schools to reopen on June 1

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/05/13/schools-start-opening-amid-covid-19-children-nothing/

Mask Media Thread (now long..) *If you can* https://twitter.com/SouthernRailUK/status/1262691983786741761?s=20

https://twitter.com/SouthernRailUK/status/1262691983786741761?s=20

added to thread: They don't like us breathing, clearly..
https://www.aol.co.uk/news/2020/05/21/face-masks-could-reduce-spread-of-covid-19-new-research-finds/

Mask Thread: I thought it was spoof Boris at first. Not that there's much difference now. https://twitter.com/BorisJohnson/status/1263452581994598404?s=20