topic Re: Wearing masks in Wellness

Wearing masks

bargainsgirl — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:28:08 GMT

Where I live in upstate NY, MOST people are wearing masks...however when I was at the grocery store the other day, I saw at least 8 people that were wearing them only covering their mouths. Please remember to cover your nose AND your mouth when wearing a mask!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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1Snickers — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:30:58 GMT

I've noticed that also. I told a grocery checker to please pull up his mask!

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PA Mom-mom — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:32:54 GMT

@bargainsgirl So true! My DH is always letting his mask slip, and I have to remind him. I sound like a harpie, but it is just a common courtesy for the time being.

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spiderw — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:33:18 GMT

How something so simple and easy can baffle people on how to wear a mask and for others who refuse to wear them says volumes. Enough said.

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StylishLady — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:50:29 GMT

I can't breathe with one on. It's all theater anyway.

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I am still oxox — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:56:26 GMT

@StylishLady wrote:
I can't breathe with one on. It's all theater anyway.

It is surely not theater, have you read the facts that mask wearing can cut down the exposure to the Corona Virus

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Tribesters — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:56:31 GMT

@bargainsgirl

I live in NY also. Face masks are mandatory if you are near other people. I counted 15 people in Walmart the other day without face masks. I don't understand why they think the rules don't apply to them. Doubtful all of them had asthma or other conditions that would prevent them from wearing masks. And yes I've seen ones with them under their nose. Heck, saw a couple with them pulled under their chin.

And twice last week I went to an outdoor ice cream stand. There was a big sign saying "face masks required," There were 6 people ahead of me in line. I was the ONLY one with a mask on. The second time I went there were a couple other mask wearers but also about 4 people without them. I'm sure no one enjoys wearing them. It's common courtesy & in NY it is actually mandated by the governor.

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I am still oxox — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 01:01:01 GMT

@Tribesters

I was at a park earlier and 25% of the people had no masks in the vicinity of their face, I made sure I kept my distance.

and PS I have asthma and I always wear of have a mask near

@Tribesters wrote:
@bargainsgirl
I live in NY also. Face masks are mandatory if you are near other people. I counted 15 people in Walmart the other day without face masks. I don't understand why they think the rules don't apply to them. Doubtful all of them had asthma or other conditions that would prevent them from wearing masks. And yes I've seen ones with them under their nose. Heck, saw a couple with them pulled under their chin.

And twice last week I went to an outdoor ice cream stand. There was a big sign saying "face masks required," There were 6 people ahead of me in line. I was the ONLY one with a mask on. The second time I went there were a couple other mask wearers but also about 4 people without them. I'm sure no one enjoys wearing them. It's common courtesy & in NY it is actually mandated by the governor.

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Lovemymaltese — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 01:17:47 GMT

@I am still oxox Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being positive what could go right!

I'm not sure where you're getting the science for masks. Even "wonderful" Fauci doesn't think masks are necessary. He said "If it makes you feel better, wear one".

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hooked on books — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 01:32:20 GMT

Just follow the rules/guidelines and wear the darn masks, people! SMH!

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Tessa Mendoza — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 01:32:29 GMT

It's all THEATER?? SMH

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sunshinestory — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 01:32:55 GMT

I am not sure where Fauci said, "If you feel better, wear one" unless it was early on the pandemic where they were afraid everyone would buy up all the masks and the front line workers wouldn't have them.

Just 4 days ago on CNN Fauci said, "I wear a mask because it is effective, and for an example for others".

Here is a good article on the reasons to wear a mask:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/the-truth-about-masks/ar-BB14Q0zM?ocid=sf2

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I am still oxox — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 01:33:04 GMT

@Lovemymaltese

Again you can not be serious you are about 3 months behind in the news, Mask prevent covid 19

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proudlyfromNJ — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 01:33:23 GMT

@StylishLady wrote:
I can't breathe with one on. It's all theater anyway.

@StylishLady I would like to tell that to my husbands six friends but I can't. They're dead. They were in their sixties.

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hooked on books — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 01:35:12 GMT

Don't worry, you'll still be "Big and bad" even with a mask on!!! sigh!

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arizona babe — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 01:39:55 GMT

@I am still oxox when you are outside as long as you social distance you do not have to wear a mask, the open air takes care of spreading the virus just like the flu virus

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happycat — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 01:40:00 GMT

@proudlyfromNJ wrote:
@StylishLady wrote:
I can't breathe with one on. It's all theater anyway.
@StylishLady I would like to tell that to my husbands six friends but I can't. They're dead. They were in their sixties.

Oh goodness, I am so sorry, that is just horrible. So very sad. We haven't known anyone personally who have had it.

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I am still oxox — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 01:45:52 GMT

@proudlyfromNJ

I am so sorry and so very sorry that you have to deal with some of the ignorance around here

@proudlyfromNJ wrote:
@StylishLady wrote:
I can't breathe with one on. It's all theater anyway.
@StylishLady I would like to tell that to my husbands six friends but I can't. They're dead. They were in their sixties.

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schorsch — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 01:46:46 GMT

Wearing wearing a mask is a personal choice in many places still. There are conflicting reports about healthy people needing one. People shouldn’t feel pressured or shamed if they chose not to wear one. We still have a few freedoms left. Don’t try to rule others by your own fears.

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ThinkingOutLoud — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 02:01:15 GMT

Right from the WHO website:

if you are healthy, you only need to wear a mask if you are taking care of a person with COVID-19.
Wear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing.
Masks are effective only when used in combination with frequent hand-cleaning with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.