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Walgreens Masks

Jackhound Mom — Fri, 22 May 2020 23:53:24 GMT

DH got me a package 20 masks for $12.99 at the register in our local store. They are so much better than the ones we got at the Fort PX store for $5 each limit 2. The new ones are much lighter, comfortable and cheaper! Happy camper here!

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homedecor1 — Sat, 23 May 2020 00:03:58 GMT

@Jackhound Mom

I'm seeing them everywhere at a better price for lesser quantities.

it was right after I ordered the 50 pack for $50 from HSN now I wish I hadn't. Our Walgreens had 10 pack for $9.99. I really didn't need 50 & the doctors are giving them out for free!!!

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ALRATIBA — Sat, 23 May 2020 00:10:54 GMT

I saw boxes of them near the checkouts today. I don’t know how many were in the box, but the price was $29.99.

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millieshops — Sat, 23 May 2020 00:14:29 GMT

As more and more masks have become available, prices have come down and it looks like more quality ones are being offered. I have enough for now and the second wave even. I don't need hundreds and hundreds - not many out of the house plans for some months more.

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kittykatkay — Sat, 23 May 2020 00:20:32 GMT

I am just thankful that we all have them both disposable and cloth masks. GOD bless all who have even dedicated time and materials to make masks until they could become available.

Keep them in stock, without hoarding, because we do not know how long we must use them, especially during the flu season coming up.

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NicksmomESQ — Sat, 23 May 2020 00:22:48 GMT

I got 2 packs of 100 each.I got them when they were hard to get .It cost me $140. The good part is I was able to share with friends & family.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 23 May 2020 00:27:17 GMT

@Jackhound Mom Keep in mind, lighter may mean thinner and less effective.

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Graydoxiechick — Sat, 23 May 2020 00:29:22 GMT

Can’t believe all you people with the masks,if you read the doctors say it pushes up your body temperature and you are breathing your own spit, my doctors suggest just hand washing and there will be no second wave, stop watching too much panic news.

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Jackhound Mom — Sat, 23 May 2020 00:39:53 GMT

@Graydoxiechick By all means follow your doctor's advice! Please don't assume we are watching "panic TV" and let us share where possably to purchase maskes if we want them! Did you consider this may be our doctor's advice to us?

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Toppers3 — Sat, 23 May 2020 00:40:56 GMT

@Graydoxiechick wrote:
Can’t believe all you people with the masks,if you read the doctors say it pushes up your body temperature and you are breathing your own spit, my doctors suggest just hand washing and there will be no second wave, stop watching too much panic news.

That's interesting.

There are places and medical facilities where I've been in my state, that still require masks to be worn when visiting those places for shopping or for medical care.

Personally for me, I think that I'll follow those requests.

I think that we each should do what we think is right for each of us.

Take care, and be well.

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1Snickers — Sat, 23 May 2020 01:05:53 GMT

@Graydoxiechick In VA our Governor who has suggested them may soon require them when out in public. We won't have a choice.

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mac116 — Sat, 23 May 2020 01:20:46 GMT

Nearly every place in my area requires a mask to enter. I am grateful that everyone is doing that to protect all of us.

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Pearlee — Sat, 23 May 2020 01:41:25 GMT

@reddixiechick I'd rather breathe in my spit than someone else's droplets. Hence I'll keep wearing a mask when I'm out.

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Pearlee — Sat, 23 May 2020 01:41:37 GMT

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Biftu — Sat, 23 May 2020 02:05:22 GMT

@Graydoxiechick wrote:
Can’t believe all you people with the masks,if you read the doctors say it pushes up your body temperature and you are breathing your own spit, my doctors suggest just hand washing and there will be no second wave, stop watching too much panic news.

Best of luck to you and your doctors! I choose to follow the recommendations of many doctors like Dr. Fauci who is a leading expert in infectious diseases with 50 years experience in this field. Panic news?! Aren't you aware of how many have contracted and/or died from this worldwide?

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noodleann — Sat, 23 May 2020 03:46:10 GMT

If people were breathing their spittle, we'd have mask-induced drowning deaths to add to the day's fatalities. The anti-maskers would have been on that like nuts on a sundae.

I suspect any studies on masks elevating body temp were done with medical-grade masks, N95s and their ilk, and not our homemade versions.

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sunshine 919 — Sat, 23 May 2020 04:28:37 GMT

@Pearlee wrote:
@reddixiechick I'd rather breathe in my spit than someone else's droplets. Hence I'll keep wearing a mask when I'm out.

I also wear one while out. My kids too

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speedy girl — Sat, 23 May 2020 04:48:13 GMT

Thank you for mentioning that Walgreen's had some masks available. I have been looking for the paper masks as I am having such a hard time with my cloth ones. I don't go out often but I will go check my local Walgreen's.

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NYC Susan — Sat, 23 May 2020 05:20:47 GMT

@noodleann wrote:
If people were breathing their spittle, we'd have mask-induced drowning deaths to add to the day's fatalities. The anti-maskers would have been on that like nuts on a sundae.

I suspect any studies on masks elevating body temp were done with medical-grade masks, N95s and their ilk, and not our homemade versions.

Yes, and likely for extended periods of time too.

("Nuts on a sundae". I like that!) :-)

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Venezia — Sat, 23 May 2020 05:49:58 GMT

@Graydoxiechick wrote:
Can’t believe all you people with the masks,if you read the doctors say it pushes up your body temperature and you are breathing your own spit, my doctors suggest just hand washing and there will be no second wave, stop watching too much panic news.

@Graydoxiechick - I don't know about you, but I breathe through my nose, not my mouth, so I'm not too worried about breathing my own "spit".

As for some doctor saying there will be no second wave; I'll listen to the recognized experts on this and follow their guidelines. I don't call being well-informed the same thing as "watching too much panic news".

The idea that wearing a mask raises your body temperature is also a fallacy. It may temporarily raise your oral temperature, but not your body temperature. I would assume no one is wearing a mask 24/7; not even those in the healthcare fields.

I don't know what "doctors" you're reading about, but I'll take the same precautions I have been. That way I have no reason to "panic". (And if I see someone coming towards me without a mask, I'll cross the street to protect myself.)