Just now reading this, artiemom . *no words* but we are thinking of you and keeping you in our Prayers.Just heard of 2 more deaths, in tenants; at the hospital. That means in less than a week, 6 deaths. I knew 2 of them.
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Just now reading this, artiemom . *no words* but we are thinking of you and keeping you in our Prayers.Just heard of 2 more deaths, in tenants; at the hospital. That means in less than a week, 6 deaths. I knew 2 of them.
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A General PSA:Using a face mask incorrectly can be worse than not wearing one at all, so when you wear one, remember to:
The reason these steps are important is because, if the mask is at all effective, it's trapping lots of viral particles. Either they're from you breathing them out if you have the virus, or from other people breathing it out and drifting onto your mask. Either way, every time you touch the mask, you're introducing viral particles to your hand and you can now transfer that to whatever you touch next.
- Wash your hands before putting one on
- Wash your hands after you've finished putting it on and adjusting it
- Do not touch your mask again, but if you do, wash your hands again
- When you're done with your mask, remove it from behind, not in front, and either immediately dispose of it or place it in a bag to be washed if it's cloth. And then wash your hands again
- Don't reuse if possible. If making cloth masks, have multiple you can go through throughout the day before you need to wash them.
You can also wear glasses or sunglasses when out in public to protect your eyes, but the same rules apply.
Non-woven fabrics like felt are going to better at trapping the virus, and multiple layers provide more protection too. Of course there will be a balance to find what is still comfortable enough to be able to tolerate. But remember, homemade masks only reduce the amount of virus that can make its way through, not eliminate it. So keeping your distance from people is still very important even with a mask.
Seems like people fall into two categories, the ones like you mention and yes that is dangerous behavior. They are people that believe that it is all somewhere else and won't touch them or the area where they live. Ohio's governor put it best, if you are in an area where you think there is no virus you are wrong you just don't know that it is in the area yet. Then there are the people who are very fearful. They have this wide eyed deer in the headlights look and they are trying to stay far way away from everyone. They look down the grocery aisles looking for one where there is no one. I feel sorry for them.Argh! People! I stopped at Menards today to pick up some shop towels to make masks with and then a few other things. I am wearing gloves and a mask and staying far away from people of course. Get to checkout, only one person in line and I gave him seven or eight feet. I go through checkout and am standing there paying and this unmasked stupid woman comes from outside and goes through my lane, moving my cart to get by. If that wasnāt enough, she stops LEANS OVER ME, like less than a foot away and says āhere is your cart, honā and pushes it near me. I think I going to wash my hair and take a shower.
Actually if anyone is keeping up on legitimate news they know that sale of the n95 is no longer being done to the general public therefore they would know that what you have was not recently bought. Even Amazon has completely stopped their sale to the general public. They have also stopped their sale overseas. All n95 masks being produced in this country are going to health care facilities. I think the only way that someone would be able to get one now outside of a healthcare worker would be someone who needs it for a legitimate medical reason, kind of like by prescription only.i have a n95 that i have had for months (i use it when i use bug spray). I feel guilty using it when i go out, because i worry people will think i bought for myself and took away from healthcare workers.
And I have one I used for sanding my porch last Spring. An open package or a used mask is of no use to anyone so you might as well use it and stay safer.i have a n95 that i have had for months (i use it when i use bug spray). I feel guilty using it when i go out, because i worry people will think i bought for myself and took away from healthcare workers.
that makes me feel better about using mine. i know its silly to worry about what other people think. but people have been acting so selfish i dont want to be lumped in with them.Actually if anyone is keeping up on legitimate news they know that sale of the n95 is no longer being done to the general public therefore they would know that what you have was not recently bought. Even Amazon has completely stopped their sale to the general public. They have also stopped their sale overseas. All n95 masks being produced in this country are going to health care facilities. I think the only way that someone would be able to get one now outside of a healthcare worker would be someone who needs it for a legitimate medical reason, kind of like by prescription only.
Yes, i finally started using it today. i think at this point what matters is lessening the burden on the health care system. Its too bad the companies dont find a way to mass produce mask for hospitals and also citizens. i wish they would realize its important to stop this from spreading.And I have one I used for sanding my porch last Spring. An open package or a used mask is of no use to anyone so you might as well use it and stay safer.
I'm thinking the same thing; I'm going to wear a scarf over it to not be visible! But, I'm a senior so people may think it's okayi have a n95 that i have had for months (i use it when i use bug spray). I feel guilty using it when i go out, because i worry people will think i bought for myself and took away from healthcare workers.
maybe you can wear the n95 under the surgical mask? lol that should hide it, but might be uncomfortable.I have an N95 from when my ex and I built the catio and did other catification projects. I'm opting for a surgical mask for trips to grocery store and being outdoors, though.
susanm9006 I had one like that my first trip out, but the cashier shooed him through the line and out of it. So he tried another aisle.
i havent seen anyone being rude to any senior citizens. So im hoping no one will bother you. But then again, you find awful people everywhere.I'm thinking the same thing; I'm going to wear a scarf over it to not be visible! But, I'm a senior so people may think it's okay
Sending your sister positive energy keep us posted, i hope she feels better soon!Just found out that a patient at the care home my sister works at has the virus and she was taking care of him. She came off her shift yesterday feeling ill so she won't be going back to work now. I'm really scared. Her supervisor and those in charge have been so reckless. Pushing them to work without the proper protective gear. I hope she didn't contract anything from him.