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Shield Masks

Jordan2 — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 14:38:54 GMT

I have seen people wearing shield masks, it's like a visor they wear around their head with the shield in front of their face. Now they don't wear a face masks along with it, just the shield. Do you think the shield offers enough protection, it just seems to me germs can leak out from underneath the shield?

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I am still oxox — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 14:42:22 GMT

I do not think it provides enough protection alone without a mask

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D Kay — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 14:42:24 GMT

I have read that worn alone without a mask, they do not provide adequate protection.

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redbird — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 14:44:07 GMT

You are correct. The shield protects the person wearing it but doesn't protect other people from the wearer.

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MarieIG — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 14:44:32 GMT

No.

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kaydee50 — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 14:51:51 GMT

I have a shield that I do not wear. The plastic is foggy so I can't see clearly and not particularly comfortable. I bought it on the recommendation of a poster here.

They do NOT take the place of mask on an airplane which is one of the reasons I purchased it.

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Shelbelle — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 14:55:34 GMT

No, in fact my office has outlawed wearing face shields.

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Sadiesadie — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 15:08:54 GMT

I bought a shield that is attached to something that looks a bit of glasses frame. I bought it to wear as a pollworker but kept my face mask on all the time. Very comfortable and have worn my sunglasses underneath, prescription, and forget I have it on. My husband wears his with mask when out shopping and has found it very comfortable.

We wouldn't wear it without the mask

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Johnnyeager — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 15:14:08 GMT

Where is there an office that has the power to pass laws?

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haddon9 — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 15:19:30 GMT

@Johnnyeager wrote:
Where is there an office that has the power to pass laws?

@Johnnyeager Is that any different than a hospital requiring employees to get a flu vaccine or lose their job?

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Johnnyeager — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 15:25:15 GMT

Yes, it does. "To outlaw" means one thing, meaning that the action carries the weight of legislation. "To ban"or "to require" has another meaning.

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CLHS68 — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 15:30:07 GMT

At my doctors office they all wear masks & shields together.

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Abrowneyegirl — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 15:31:51 GMT

There have been a few studies that show shields and masks are a GREAT combination.

Masks without shields are next best.

Shields with no masks were NOT recommended.

There were US and European studies on this.

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ninjawife — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 15:32:57 GMT

The shield must be worn with a mask. Wearing a shield with a mask helps protect your eyes.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 15:42:22 GMT

There's just too much air movement which goes unrestricted around, inside and outside of a face shield to make it worth wearing. About the only thing they are good for is when someone tries to spit or vomit on your face...seriously.

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kitcat51 — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 16:12:20 GMT

I used to wear a mask but now wear a face shield & so do most in my area. My shield is on a glass frame that goes from mid forehead to mid neck & almost ear to ear. I clean the shield everytime I take it off & it needs it..the area directly in front of the nose & mouth is covered in droplets, it's filthy. The first time I removed my shield after wearing it for 10 minutes I was stunned & threw all my masks away, I'll never wear a mask again.

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Pearlee — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 16:26:16 GMT

@Johnnyeager 🙄

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Abrowneyegirl — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 17:03:45 GMT

@kitcat51 wrote:
I used to wear a mask but now wear a face shield & so do most in my area. My shield is on a glass frame that goes from mid forehead to mid neck & almost ear to ear. I clean the shield everytime I take it off & it needs it..the area directly in front of the nose & mouth is covered in droplets, it's filthy. The first time I removed my shield after wearing it for 10 minutes I was stunned & threw all my masks away, I'll never wear a mask again.

You may want to do some research on this before making such a poor decision.

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on the bay — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 17:06:38 GMT

I think I will try wearing the shield with mask again in certain scarier situations and by that I mean any store.

It does fog up and make it harder to breathe but good for short times.

I got 3 from Amazon for about $11.

What I really don't like about them is cleaning them. Cause you feel like you have to be super careful not to get any contact germs on you and have clorox wipes or lysol spray available!

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suzyQ3 — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 22:22:06 GMT

@Johnnyeager wrote:
Yes, it does. "To outlaw" means one thing, meaning that the action carries the weight of legislation. "To ban"or "to require" has another meaning.

At the most, @Johnnyeager, the poster's choice of words was poor. I think, though, that we know exactly what she meant.