Sarah Smith, Eltham
The only time I wore a mask out publicly (to buy essential food) was when my daughter had whooping cough (the incubation period can be extensive). I couldn’t have lived with myself if I‘d passed it on to a baby under six weeks of age (prior to the age of vaccination) and caused their death.
It was a bit embarrassing. A Woolies lady said, ‘Don’t worry, we know you wouldn’t be wearing it unless you had to,’ in a really supportive way.
That was back in the days when a doctor gave you one so you could protect society. I wouldn’t dream of wearing one now. Our essential workers need them.
I fail to comprehend how or why anyone would break their isolation period in this age of the pandemic. That simple action could put the entire country at risk.
We love our parents and grandparents. Please wash your hands, stay at home, and keep your distance.
For four decades The Echo has printed the stories some people loved, some people hated, and some pretended not to read. If you want us to keep telling the truth, the real truth, not the sugar-coated version. We’ll need your support to keep the presses rolling. 
