Wearing a face mask...
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I know what you are saying is what they are telling us. But it makes no sense. How can the mask block it in only one direction? I think the surgical masks protect you to a degree but not 100%. N95 is better but still not 100%.
I was also told the biggest way they protect you is to stop you from touching your nose or mouth.
If everyone wore masks we’d never be sick, but would have no immunity to anything. For the last 5 years or so they were telling us to stop using hand sanitizer. For just that reason.
I wear a mask. Because my wife is exposed everyday at work, and I don’t know if I have it. I don’t want to be spreading it.
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Guys, this isn’t absolutely one or the other. Saying “masks protect X, but not Z” is too simplistic.
Obviously, if you’re knowingly or unknowingly infected, any mask will limit the range to which your exhaling, coughing, or sneezing will launch any virus. It primarily protects others from you.
If you’re not infected, a mask still gives a degree of protection depending on your location. The virus appears not to stay airborne very long and is quickly dispersed by moving air outdoors, but if you’re in closed rooms with other people, a face mask can certainly reduce the possibility of inhaling some. Remember that the virus isn’t a self-propelled missile that’s set to “penetrate” your mask.
So the prudent thing would be to wear it in those scenarios where you’re close to unknown and potentially infected people and quick dispersal isn’t likely. Unfortunately, for health care folks that’s 100% of the time; but as a “civilian”, just exercise good judgment, especially since you can’t know for sure whether you might be infected without symptoms.
Obviously, if you’re knowingly or unknowingly infected, any mask will limit the range to which your exhaling, coughing, or sneezing will launch any virus. It primarily protects others from you.
If you’re not infected, a mask still gives a degree of protection depending on your location. The virus appears not to stay airborne very long and is quickly dispersed by moving air outdoors, but if you’re in closed rooms with other people, a face mask can certainly reduce the possibility of inhaling some. Remember that the virus isn’t a self-propelled missile that’s set to “penetrate” your mask.
So the prudent thing would be to wear it in those scenarios where you’re close to unknown and potentially infected people and quick dispersal isn’t likely. Unfortunately, for health care folks that’s 100% of the time; but as a “civilian”, just exercise good judgment, especially since you can’t know for sure whether you might be infected without symptoms.
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coltle6920
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Oh,Sure!! You go out for peanut butter and members think it's cute. I go out for margarita mix and all Hell breaks loose.
I'm kidding...I don't care what others think.
mrmike7189
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I am required to wear an N95 for 8 hours a day at work. (I work in a Covid 19 Quarantine unit.) You get used to it , like wearing a firefighter helmet, and face mask, it becomes pat of you and you dont even think about it....part of the job. I am fortunate that I am getting 'Hazard pay" right now.
38SPL HV
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...everyone needs to wear masks while out amongst others...at least until we find a cure.
Or drink beer.
No, not everyone. I don't need to, and I don't.
MORSNO
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It's a virus not a disease, there is no cure. There may be a vaccine some day...….
Back to the original post, people have been passing out at the wheel long before this masks wearing thing. And why they were wearing while driving alone is a good indication of their lack of common sense.
I work in a hospital and have to wear a mask 100% of the time I am there. Usually it's a simple surgery type but when dealing with Covid or active TB patients an N95 is required.
And by the way, the N95 comes in three sizes and each individual needs to be fit-tested to determine the proper size. Facial hair will also interfere with their effectiveness.
personally , wearing a mask is a PITA but a necessary evil in these times.
It certainly has made it easier to ID the severely OCD members of the general population!
John
A good friend of mine is a serious diabetic. He had a diabetic episode and crashed his truck into a tree. Happily he is OK now.
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