Benny
Many of the people who are wearing masks are risking infection. In actuality, they are no better than those who are not wearing masks.
I have noted the manner in which people wear masks and how they take them off. It is sad that they touch the masks when removing them thus the vulnerability of contaminating the masks. They don’t take off the masks through the straps.
They hold the mask, lower it to their neck then hold it to return to their face.
The masks are disposable but since many people can’t afford to frequently buy a mask, they reuse the mask which is not recommended.
These are some of the challenges faced.
I think face cloth coverings should be washed after use. I don’t know about surgical masks whether they can be washed and rewashed for reuse.
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Are you wearing a mask in public?
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Yes
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No
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In our country we must wear protective masks indoors. We have a lot of washable masks. I also use a washable face mask.
It is also good to be careful even indoors to reduce the spread of the virus. The washable masks are good to reuse because those that can’t be reused are expensive like here in my region.
good article – i wear masks in situations where there will be lots of people (stores). I don’t when walking, but in the case of outdoors and walking I can avoid other people!
Thank you. There is social distancing and wearing masks in crowded places. They say social distancing is the best preventive measure.
It really does seem to flatten the curve. I wish we knew more about this virus.
Me too. I’m getting frustrated this virus is proving to be a challenge.
there is so much misinformation about the virus even here on the site. it is disheartening to read all that here.
That is disheartening. We should be careful. I ensure to validate information from multiple sources before sharing.
I have not gone out since this started and I don’t have a mask. People here go to a local gas station and a convenience store without masks. Other stores require them.
I have gone out a few times. As long as one isn’t in a crowded place or where there is infection, there is no need for a mask.
i also use always at home also sometimes,
It’s good to to take precautions because one never knows. I haven’t yet used a mask.
Hmm, Yes, But Ah i’m so bored about lockdown…
I understand. I think in a month’s time, the lockdown will be uplifted in many countries.
Masks can be helpful, but you are right – in order to work, they have to be worn properly. Hands should be washed before and after touching the mask.
Exactly. I haven’t heard the government here or health officials educating people how to use them.
If I go to the grocery store I wear one. Then I dispose of it.
That is recommendable. It’s supposed to be done that way.
I had to ho out today and I saw many people just conering the mouth and not the nose. This is like not even wearing a mask at all!
That is sad. It is the same as not wearing a mask. People are getting infected when still using masks.
When I wear a mask and gloves in a public place (store) then I throw them away. Surgical can be used for 4 hours. But when I go to work I don’t throw them away. I’ll explain why. Before I go out, I first put on gloves and then disinfect them. Then I put on the mask. Of course I catch her as an eraser. I get off and get in the car. I travel without stopping and talking to someone. I stop in front of the house where I work (I travel 10 minutes). First I disinfect the gloves, then remove the mask and leave it in a ventilated place. Then I remove the gloves and wash my hands with soap. Starting today in Spain, people over 65 and others with respiratory problems will receive 3 masks with a prescription. They are surgical and can be washed with a weak bleach solution. Then they are ironed with a very warm iron. These are the recommendations of the Spanish Ministry of Health.
Thanks for the explanation. Following after the Ministry of Health recommendation is the right thing to do because they know the best. The precautions you undertake will make the surgical mask still effective in reusing.
Yes , since I follow the local health authorities direction and W.HO
That is good. People should learn how to use them.
You are correct, people are using mask because it is now mandatory using mask in public. User education is required to tell people how to use a mask.
That is the case. People should be taught how to use them.
I have so far never been in public and I endorse your observations.
I haven’t heard people being taught how to use them. They’re told just to use them.
Most sanitize their hands and that will take care of exposure
On sanitizing the hands, it’s true most are doing it which is effective.