Community Chat

[Greeneyedlady21]

One of my jobs is in an assisted living community, employees have to wear them. I want to protect those residents as much as I can because I care about them, so I wear a mask most of the time elsewhere indoors. My personal choice and no one else's business.

There was a covid outbreak there late last year and some residents ended up in the hospital, thankfully they all survived.

Over the Winter I believe it helped me with cold and flu season, never got sick. I also most likely got covid last Summer from being at a very large outdoor concert without a mask, and my experience with it was not fun. I have a health issue risk factor too. My personal experiences and beliefs, no lectures necessary. 

[deeva]

I keep a couple in my car for doctors appointments. If required. But otherwise, no. 

I use my extras for gardening to curb my exposure to pollen. 

[chrystaltree]

It surprises me that some people still wear masks when they are out walking around in the street.  I still wear a mask in very crowded places where I have to sit or stand close to others  like church or a theater or stores.  Not just for Covid, for the Flu too.  It was a bad year for the Flu.  We have to wear them in medical buildings.  

[Imaoldhippie]

NO!  The only time we wore them at all was when it was mandatory.

[ThinkingOutLoud]

Can't remember the last time I wore one but have seen a handful of people (older) wearing them lately (flu season?).

[LyndaGee]

At the mall and in supermarkets, yes.  Never got Covid and would like to keep it that way.  I have  relatives who depend on me, so don't mind being extra-careful.

[4kitties]

I see very few masks when I am out and about.

They are no longer required at medical offices here either.

[sugar plum]

Yes, I still wear a mask when going into stores, doctor offices, etc. I wear a KN95 mask NOT a surgical mask. Also I pwear it correctly. As @1Professor explained, these masks protect you from others and vice versa.

I see folks in my area still wearing masks, however they are mostly Asian Americans, or travelers from Asia. They're smarter than we are regarding mask wearing.

[Foxxee]

They are required in our medical facilities by everyone.  Patients in hospitals do not have to wear them.  I haven't seen anyone wearing them on the street, at work, or in stores.  

[Zoe]

Still mask in stores and crowds since not only am I at risk but I work with an extremely vulnerable population (elderly and end of life). I don't want to be the one responsible for bringing the virus to these vulnerable clients, where something very tragic could happen.