Do you wear a face mask when you go out grocery shopping?

[keyboardworkout]

You guys know they don’t protect you from this virus, right? It is not airborne. You won’t just breath it in.

Not sure where you got this info but it is completely wrong.

[lolimgood]

You guys know they don’t protect you from this virus, right? It is not airborne. You won’t just breath it in.

You're wrong. It can remain airborn for up to 3 hours. Between 30 minutes and 3 hours is the estimated length of time that it remains contagious airborn.

You could have just Googled this before looking like a phucking idiot in front of the entire world. Dumb ass.

[lolimgood]

I wear a mask and gloves out in public 100% of the time. I live 30 minutes from New York City.

[momo5]

Yes.
If you dont want to wear one because you're worried about your image, I got news for you. No one gives a fk about what you look like, they never did before the virus and they won't after.
They're a small investment for an extra viral barrier to entry into the body, no brainer.

i'm not wearing it cause it is not necessary The virus has been out since November probably already had it. No reason to wear a mask now based on the testing stastically speaking everyone already got it passed away or lived. Now all the cases is just people who are getting it or already had it. Virus has been spreading unchecked through busiest most internationally traveled times of the year but you want to get scared now cause of the media tells you to be scared. You already had it or you died from it. wearing a mask now not going to do sht.You can't slow the spread cause it's already spread unchecked for months. Probably millions already had corona virus and didn't get sick.

Everything currently is just games for power/attention and money. All I know is I made a killing in stock market so far hopefully inflation hasn't destroyed the dollar to the point of needing new world order. When the stimilus hits inflation is going to be huge so I fear that the most.

[Archangel_Lost]

if i could find some, i would....

[ModernSlave]

You're wrong. It can remain airborn for up to 3 hours. Between 30 minutes and 3 hours is the estimated length of time that it remains contagious airborn.

You could have just Googled this before looking like a phucking idiot in front of the entire world. Dumb ass.

Read the methodology of the study, doesn't prove that it can "remain contagious airborne".

[Silencespeaks]

Per CNN reports the White House corona task force is actively discussing whether to change their recommendation to ask the public to start wearing masks.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/31/polit...ntv/index.html

[BrightThru2014]

Yes, facemask + hat + glasses + gloves. Only go during non peak hours and stay the fuk away from people

This. Why wouldn't you do this srs.

[jimbob007]

No, they offer zero protection & wearing one & not using it correctly/using it over & over & mishandling it is likely to lead to you catching a virus.

[SportCoat]

Per CNN reports the White House corona task force is actively discussing whether to change their recommendation to ask the public to start wearing masks.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/31/polit...ntv/index.html

> recommend wearing n95 mask

> no n95 masks available to buy

[LobsterRageFist]

Full hazmat/radiation suit here.

Error on the side of caution.

[elterrible987]

You guys know they don’t protect you from this virus, right? It is not airborne. You won’t just breath it in.


By using the masks, you are not protecting yourself, only using that tool and taking it from healthcare workers.


Keeping your distance is more effective than a face mask, it is free, and it doesn’t take anything away from anyone else.

oh hey look its a know it all, except hes wrong

https://www.livescience.com/coronavi...n-aerosol.html


https://www.statnews.com/2020/03/16/...t-mean-doomed/

[Rexcalibr]

I won't but I'll wear rubber gloves just because I feel like grocery store is a breeding ground for bacteria with all the traffic of people.


people who keep insisting masks don't offer any protection, wtf are you talking about? they do

[jimbob007]

I won't but I'll wear rubber gloves just because I feel like grocery store is a breeding ground for bacteria with all the traffic of people.


people who keep insisting masks don't offer any protection, wtf are you talking about? they do

An N95 potentially might, but they are incredibly difficult to fit properly-even for trained medical experts & pretty much impossible to wear for any length of time. To be 100% safe you would also need to walk around wearing safety goggles that don't let anything in at the sides-it is totally impractical.

https://www.livescience.com/face-mas...ronavirus.html

[Tornach]

No, they offer zero protection & wearing one & not using it correctly/using it over & over & mishandling it is likely to lead to you catching a virus.

Smh
Look at all the countries where everybody wears masks. Look at the figures coming out of those countries.
Now look at the countries where people don't wear masks.

[digital022]

Nah, no mask to the grocery store. I just make sure to keep a 6 ft distance from people, then wash hands afterwards.

I have some masks that I have that I will likely use if I'm in scenarios where I'm in closer contact with people. Not trying to catch any spit spray while people are talking.

[TheBateman]

I won't but I'll wear rubber gloves just because I feel like grocery store is a breeding ground for bacteria with all the traffic of people.


people who keep insisting masks don't offer any protection, wtf are you talking about? they do

i think many do not understand the concept or since it is not 100% preventative they think it's not worth it. even if it's not N95, if wearing a mask keeps you from putting your hand to your mouth or prevents some droplets from those mucuous membranes then yes you decreased exposure

[lolhey]

The responses in this thread are why America is getting fuked.

[jimbob007]

Smh
Look at all the countries where everybody wears masks. Look at the figures coming out of those countries.
Now look at the countries where people don't wear masks.

You do realise people wear flimsy masks to protect from viruses & air pollution & those masks offer no protection? Anybody that you see wearing a surgical mask outside of a medical setting is a moron-as they don't stop things getting in through the very loose fitting sides. An N95 might, but as already stated they are as attested to by medical professionals very difficult to wear properly-even they have to be trained regularly to ensure they are doing it correctly & highly impractical even if you can fit them properly-very hard to breathe through, makes you sweaty & claustrophobic etc. Plus this virus can get into your eyes, so on top of this respiratory restricting, highly uncomfortable mask you would also have to be wearing some type of industrial goggles that don't leave any room for anything to get through & would then be pushing down on the mask making it even harder to breathe & even more uncomfortable.

[JungleJenetics]

yup. zero fuks given tbh

[jmoneyjumpman]

hazmat suit every time i step out of the house crew

[jimbob007]

i think many do not understand the concept or since it is not 100% preventative they think it's not worth it. even if it's not N95, if wearing a mask keeps you from putting your hand to your mouth or prevents some droplets from those mucuous membranes then yes you decreased exposure

If it makes you feel better then go for it, they aren't going to stop anything getting in because they are so loose fitting. The only reason dentists wear them is so if their nose runs or they cough it might stop it going in your mouth, they aren't protecting themselves, they are protecting you. I have the last week of so seen people wearing N95 masks in supermarkets that aren't fitted properly, surgical masks, scarfs round their mouth-it is a comfort thing like holding a teddy bear as a child. I am wearing two pairs of gloves that don't come off from when I leave the house until when I get back, for cashpoint withdrawals I have cut down a pencil & use the thick end so my gloves don't have to touch the keypad that is covered in germs of all varieties & when I have to use a crossing I push the button with my coat covered elbow-these are all easy practical things anybody can do.

[adamsz]

If it makes you feel better then go for it, they aren't going to stop anything getting in because they are so loose fitting. The only reason dentists wear them is so if their nose runs or they cough it might stop it going in your mouth, they aren't protecting themselves, they are protecting you. I have the last week of so seen people wearing N95 masks in supermarkets that aren't fitted properly, surgical masks, scarfs round their mouth-it is a comfort thing like holding a teddy bear as a child. I am wearing two pairs of gloves that don't come off from when I leave the house until when I get back, for cashpoint withdrawals I have cut down a pencil & use the thick end so my gloves don't have to touch the keypad that is covered in germs of all varieties & when I have to use a crossing I push the button with my coat covered elbow-these are all easy practical things anybody can do.

the point is if the majority of the public wore masks, then the people who have the virus wouldn't be expelling as many of their respiratory droplets it into public spaces. A surgical mask is effective at stopping the good amount of the droplets from getting out.

and a r95/n95 is stopping 95% of stuff in the air even if it's not fitted to professional standards

use some common sense

[adamsz]

How long are the N95 masks good for? If I only wear it for 15 minutes while grocery shopping can I wear it again?

I think if you spray it down with at least 70% rubbing alcohol that should kill anything lingering on it. That's what I've been doing.

Just make sure you let it air out for awhile before wearing it again so ur not inhaling alcohol fumes lol

[jimbob007]

How long are the N95 masks good for? If I only wear it for 15 minutes while grocery shopping can I wear it again?

Realistically they are a one & done, unless you work in a medical setting where you know how to clean them with Hydrogen Peroxide-but even there it is recommended to use a new one every day due to the risk of contamination.

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/hcw...nceextuse.html

https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/...-face-masks#s1

[Ratfish]

the virus is physically unavoidable

energy should be spent on improving one's immune system instead srs

would be tight if people started wearing masks when they're infected with anything

but we all know muricans are entitled pricks who would never do that

[TXBuddy]

Just got back from the grocery store. Had mask and gloves on. 75% of those in the store did too. No fuks given.

[ModernSlave]

How long are the N95 masks good for? If I only wear it for 15 minutes while grocery shopping can I wear it again?

They don't necessarily "expire". Reason why they are not meant to be reused is that the front part of the mask can harbor the virus so when you put it back on there's a chance you get infected. Where I train at, we would use a surgical mask on top of the N95 to try to prevent that, but are now considering using aerosolized hydrogen peroxide for disinfection instead.

[jimbob007]

the point is if the majority of the public wore masks, then the people who have the virus wouldn't be expelling their respiratory droplets it into public spaces. A surgical mask is effective at stopping the majority of the droplets from getting out.

and a r95/n95 is stopping 95% of stuff in the air even if it's not fitted to professional standards

use some common sense

If it doesn't fit your face to form a total seal then it is totally useless-the chances of members of the public being able to fit them properly is negligible, as even medical professionals have issues with this. Again, even if you could then you cannot walk around in them for very long as it is impractical due to the breathing issues, them being clogged with your sweat, the tightness on your head/face etc. Please take your own advice & use common sense-the best way to protect yourself is to go out only when totally necessary, when doing so always wear two pairs of gloves, use a pencil or something similar when touching a keypad on a cashpoint, use your coat sleeve or pencil for pushing any buttons at crossings etc.

[Shortfuze]

No, unless you are sick or are working with people who are sick.