Coronavirus: The 5 best ways to get a mask in Brussels
Updated October 10, 2023 by pierre
The 5 best ways to get a Corona mask in Brussels
From May 4, it will be compulsory to take public transport with a mask in order to protect each other against the spread of covid. In Brussels, wearing a mask is not yet compulsory in the street. However, the situation could change quickly. Some cities have made wearing a mask mandatory. This is for example the case of the city of Nice in France, but also Birmingham, Alabama, … In short, cities are changing their minds, seeing the positive evolution that wearing a mask can potentially bring.
Scientists and politicians are still analyzing, deciding whether it is necessary or not. In the meantime, if you have the possibility of obtaining a mask, do not hesitate to wear it and to respect social distancing, not to end up in the hospital and say "maybe I should have"...
1. Buy masks in SNCB stations from May 11, 2020
From May 4, it will be compulsory to take public transport with a mask. SNCB has indicated that it will not distribute masks or gels to its travelers. On the other hand, several stores present in the stations have shown their interest in selling masks. From 11/05, in addition to their usual range of products, some stores will therefore sell masks. The newspaper Le Soir mentions on its website that 80 vending machines would eventually allow passengers to buy fabric masks as well as hydroalcoholic gel. These would be distributed in 80 stations in Belgium.
2. Receive a mask via solidarity initiatives of your municipality in Brussels
Some municipalities have launched solidarity initiatives. The goal is to provide a free mask to each citizen. This is for example the case of the municipality of Auderghem, which launched the operation “A mask voor iedereen”. Consult the website of your municipality to find out if you are entitled to it. For example:
- Distribution of masks in 1000 Brussels;
- Distribution of masks to 1200 Wolluwe-Saint-Lambert ;
- Distribution of masks at 1190 Forest
- Distribution of masks in Watermael Boitsfort
3. Buy a mask on Amazon.fr
With the progression of the virus, new sellers have appeared on Amazon. Today it is possible tobuy a mask in two clicks on Amazon. You can for example find 50 masks for 25€ euros. However, check the opinions of other users in order to find the best possible masks. Also check the type of protection offered by the mask:
4. Make your mask yourself (or ask a friend who knows how to sew)
Via the website Makeyourmasquebuccal.be, you will find all the information to design your mask. To help fight #COVID19BE, they are organizing the biggest mouth mask sewing action ever in Belgium. Join the initiative and make reusable masks for everyone: friends, family, neighbours, teachers,... Protect yourself and help others protect themselves.
5. PharmaStock, the website that shows you what the pharmacy has in stock!
PharmaStock was designed by Martin Renchon: a tool that allows you to know the availability of the stock of a pharmacy in real time. This makes it possible to reduce the pharmacist's workload, and to allow the public to be informed about the availability of products in order to avoid unnecessary travel. In addition to being simple, the idea is useful and simple as pie. IEnter your postal code on the PharmaStock site. Choose a nearby pharmacy. That's it! The website allows you to see in real time if a pharmacy has hydroalcoholic gel, Dafalgan, surgical masks, FFP2, FF3 masks, gloves, thermometers… The idea is simply brilliant!
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