A video that has been circulating on social networks for several days demonstrates the unusual situation experienced by customers of a supermarket located in South Africa. A woman, who was not going to be able to pay for her purchases because she was without a mask, did not hesitate to take off her underwear to improvise a mask. In this way, she avoided being expelled from the establishment.
In the images, which have not taken long to go viral, a store guard can be seen asking the woman who was waiting in the checkout line to put on a mask. Otherwise, she would have to leave the store, the New York Post reported.
Not having one at her hand, the protagonist of the filming began to take off her underwear to put it on her face. “Happy?” the woman asked sarcastically.
The reactions
It all happened before the astonished gaze of other customers who were shopping. According to those who were in the place, there were some who applauded the act, while others laughed. On the other hand, there was no lack of Internet users who criticized the fact. “I would rather wear a mask and be safe than sorry. I'm not a scientist or a doctor, but what do I know? I know that people are dying from a virus. So I will wear my mask and protect my family as much as I can," one user wrote.
The viral video on Facebook
Beyond the daring act of the client, it is proven that the use of a mask serves to prevent the spread of covid-19, especially in closed places and where there is no social distancing. It should completely cover her nose and mouth, and fit snugly against the sides of her face with no gaps.
