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MASKS REQUIRED

Shanus — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 12:03:17 GMT

I caught the tail end of the news before bedtime. Are masks or covering faces w/ anything mandatory or suggested if going to public places like grocery stores, drugstores, etc.? We have some that were mailed to us by our cousin, a dentist. Just wondering.

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jackthebear — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 12:05:15 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
I caught the tail end of the news before bedtime. Are masks or covering faces w/ anything mandatory or suggested if going to public places like grocery stores, drugstores, etc.? We have some that were mailed to us by our cousin, a dentist. Just wondering.

strongly suggested

wear when going out

you don't need a medical grade thing, just something covering your face--mouth and nose.

at the grocery yesterday just. about everyone had one.

but we are in the epicenter here,

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CelticCrafter — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 12:05:23 GMT

@Shanus - suggested.

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jackthebear — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 12:18:31 GMT

there is a video out there on how to turn a bandana into a mask

https://www.google.com/search?q=bandana+to+make&oq=bandana+to+make&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l7.3739j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#kpvalbx=_33qIXrjKNIal_QbH17HwDw31

we tried it yesterday and it works quite well

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tarytoo — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 12:30:45 GMT

i heard they are recomended. but not required by cdc. you have to contact your local folks to see if they are mandatory where you are.

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PINKdogWOOD — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 12:30:56 GMT

I went to Aldi's yesterday morning, not many people but a couple of 'jerks' I'll say. They were not really paying attention to those around, a number of folks with some sort of mouth covering. I had on a turtleneck sweater that I pulled up over, it worked but we do have a couple of construction facemasks. I also have tons of scarves which one woman had on, looked kind of 'fashionable'. Anyway I have been wearing gloves, I can sport a mouth covering too.

Not many however at the Giant Eagle with masks.

I've said this before, for years and years and years we've seen on tv news, that Asians are always with masks for whatever reasons, they always wear masks even WAY before this happened.

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KingstonsMom — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 12:37:21 GMT

CDC has recommended, but not mandatory.

However in my area (GA) many stores are now REQUIRING some sort of mask to enter their stores, including Home Depot.

Many are also NOT allowing children in their stores at all.

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catter70 — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 12:41:38 GMT

I'm in Pa. and our govenor is suggesting we wear masks as I think now the federal. govenment is, also,

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Gorgf — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 12:44:55 GMT

@jackthebear Thank you , it beats wearing bandanas bandit style. The video is easy to follow. Thanks again.

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jackthebear — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 12:58:34 GMT

@Gorgf wrote:
@jackthebear Thank you , it beats wearing bandanas bandit style. The video is easy to follow. Thanks again.

lol

that's how my son went yesterday, only time you can go out looking like a robber and so is everyone else

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CelticCrafter — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 13:03:56 GMT

@Gorgf wrote:
@jackthebear Thank you , it beats wearing bandanas bandit style. The video is easy to follow. Thanks again.

That's what my husband wanted to do. I told him no, so he used a dust mask with extra fabric inside instead.

I told him I would make a few for us. I have my sewing machine opened working on a quilt and there are lots of scraps.

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Imaoldhippie — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 13:08:25 GMT

I watched the video and wondering if it is hard to breath through all the layers of cloth? Seems it would be hard to get air through them.

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jackthebear — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 13:09:06 GMT

@CelticCrafter wrote:
@Gorgf wrote:
@jackthebear Thank you , it beats wearing bandanas bandit style. The video is easy to follow. Thanks again.
That's what my husband wanted to do. I told him no, so he used a dust mask with extra fabric inside instead.

I told him I would make a few for us. I have my sewing machine opened working on a quilt and there are lots of scraps.

i bet there are tons of tutorials on youtube for that too

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jackthebear — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 13:10:22 GMT

@Imaoldhippie wrote:
I watched the video and wondering if it is hard to breath through all the layers of cloth? Seems it would be hard to get air through them.

can breathe better than if you get sick

the idea is to keep whatever comes out of your mouth from getting in the air ,

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Tadaki — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 13:51:28 GMT

My city health department sent this out:

To remove a face covering after use, remove it from behind (do not touch the front), wash the covering, and then wash your hands. Cloth face coverings should be washed daily and whenever they become soiled.

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Shanus — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 13:53:37 GMT

@jackthebear wrote:
@Imaoldhippie wrote:
I watched the video and wondering if it is hard to breath through all the layers of cloth? Seems it would be hard to get air through them.
can breathe better than if you get sick

the idea is to keep whatever comes out of your mouth from getting in the air ,

@jackthebear I assume if you're well, no symptoms, the masks protects you from germs/bacteria getting in.

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FlowerBear — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 13:55:00 GMT

Suggested strongly but not mandatory. I went to Walmart this morning and many people wearing masks of all types, some with bandanas, some with surgical mask. Many wearing gloves, many with gloves and no mask. Well today I did wear my mask and gloves.

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jackthebear — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 13:56:20 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@jackthebear wrote:
@Imaoldhippie wrote:
I watched the video and wondering if it is hard to breath through all the layers of cloth? Seems it would be hard to get air through them.
can breathe better than if you get sick

the idea is to keep whatever comes out of your mouth from getting in the air ,
@jackthebear I assume if you're well, no symptoms, the masks protects you from germs/bacteria getting in.

we r fine here

haven't been out much at all actually

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itsmagic — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 14:07:08 GMT

When I went to our local grocery store yesterday there were about half the people wore masks or scarves including employees. My daughter said she was in Costco yesterday and she saw people even wearing big full head masks like they were going to war or a gas chamber! 😳

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KingstonsMom — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 14:12:22 GMT

@itsmagic wrote:
When I went to our local grocery store yesterday there were about half the people wore masks or scarves including employees. My daughter said she was in Costco yesterday and she saw people even wearing big full head masks like they were going to war or a gas chamber! 😳

@itsmagic

I have lung disease with a chronic cough and haven't been out of the house in a month, if I had a hazmat suit I might consider it.