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Why wear a mask?

Jasmine19 — Wed, 20 May 2020 13:59:46 GMT

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on the bay — Wed, 20 May 2020 14:01:44 GMT

Yes, we should have been wearing masks all along, just as Sanjai Gupta said long ago.

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geezerette — Wed, 20 May 2020 14:03:30 GMT

This has got to go a long way to protect people from other viruses as well. I wonder how many flu cases could be avoided during its normal season if everyone was wearing masks?

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Twins Mom — Wed, 20 May 2020 14:03:32 GMT

@Jasmine19

Even without experts, this rationale makes sense. Thanks for sharing clear visual.

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CrazyDaisy — Wed, 20 May 2020 14:05:23 GMT

Another day, another lecture.....

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millieshops — Wed, 20 May 2020 14:12:00 GMT

@Jasmine19Good poster. Works for me - I don't want to shop, play, or eat where people are maskless. That's my "law." So far, at the very few he places I've chosen to go, close to 100% are masked.

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haddon9 — Wed, 20 May 2020 14:12:03 GMT

I wear it when going out into a store because I'm required to. However I hate wearing it!

Sure it does help prevent spreding illness but I sure hope when we're past this pandemic that it won't become the norm ...you know just in case.

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reiki604 — Wed, 20 May 2020 14:12:49 GMT

Thank you for providing all the visual learners an explanation that they can understand!

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haddon9 — Wed, 20 May 2020 14:14:47 GMT

@geezerette wrote:
This has got to go a long way to protect people from other viruses as well. I wonder how many flu cases could be avoided during its normal season if everyone was wearing masks?

@geezerette Doe this mean that you would like to see people wearing masks out in public forever into the future?

I'm really not okay with that and there are plenty of others who feel the same way.

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Sooner — Wed, 20 May 2020 14:18:57 GMT

The better question is WHY NOT? It might help keep you healthy and/or alive. It doesn't hurt you. SO,

WHY NOT?

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happycat — Wed, 20 May 2020 14:19:36 GMT

I'm afraid things are going to get violent over the mask situation where I am. Honestly. One more reason I'm mainly staying home.

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JuJu in NC — Wed, 20 May 2020 14:33:36 GMT

All I can say is wow.

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Mom2Dogs — Wed, 20 May 2020 14:37:57 GMT

If my state would MANDATE mask wearing...I would move out of state.

I pick and choose which store to enter...if they require a mask and I MUST go in there I will comply with the business owner, otherwise I find another place to shop.

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Catstamper — Wed, 20 May 2020 14:45:00 GMT

So if somehow, somewhere, you were exposed, either haven’t gotten any symptoms or are asymptomatic, you are okay with spreading the virus? Thanks.

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deepwaterdotter — Wed, 20 May 2020 14:45:29 GMT

I am proudly wearing my camo-patterned fabric mask sewed by a Gold-Star mother. They were sold by the local Gold-Star mothers group to support military families in need. Attached to the outer packaging was the hand-written message "Be a patriot, wear this mask to keep Americans safe."

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ROMARY — Wed, 20 May 2020 14:57:32 GMT

They've been saying that any one of us could be virus carriers, even if we don't have any symptoms.

So, in my area, I prefer everyone to wear masks.

I guess it depends on how close together people live, walk, etc., too.

Maybe in more rural areas, where folks' houses are a good distance away from one another, and not too many people roaming around stores at any given time: less risk.

'I don't know', but I prefer wearing masks. Even during heavy flu seasons.

I'm almost sure that there would be less regular flu cases.

After all, who wants to have the regular flu? (Let alone this more dangerous virus?)

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pegomyheart — Wed, 20 May 2020 14:53:07 GMT

Most if not all of us would hate the idea of having to wear a mask for the next year. But unfortunately, its something we all should be doing.

I'll bet lipstick sales are way down!

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BlueFinch — Wed, 20 May 2020 14:53:57 GMT

I'm with @haddon9 on this one. I totally understand the need for the masks with this virus, pending effective treatment, and/or immunization. I never leave home without, and just ordered more.

However, I hope it doesn't have to become our norm. For me, they're uncomfortable. Not too bad during cooler weather, but I'm not looking forward to 100 degree temps, with unbearable humidity, with my face covered.

We have to remember, too, that as long as masks are necessary, we will not be able to go back to any form of our old normal. Many restrictions will still apply, even if virus cases are down, and controlled.

For me, if masks remain required, it represents the end of our freedom of time's past. Life changing, for all. I think it's what many are afraid of.

I had this mental flash, that if just a few people attending Woodstock, had carried this virus, they could have infected half of the people there. Who knew such a virulent virus would strike us and that large gatherings would become prohibited. It's a major adjustment.

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BadWolf — Wed, 20 May 2020 14:56:57 GMT

You all do realize that some people with respiratory issues cannot wear masks don't you? Please don't assume anyone without a mask is simply a rebel out to kill you!

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ROMARY — Wed, 20 May 2020 15:00:42 GMT

BadWolf:

Yes, that's a good point.

Wishing them well and safe.

Any one of us might eventually be in their position.