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Old 10-14-2019, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by queasy27 View Post
I try not to rely on others being considerate about my health. As another immunocompromised person, I have adopted the habit (more common in some Asian countries) of wearing a disposable medical mouth/nose mask when going to enclosed spaces with the general public, such as a doctor's office or theater. If anyone asks or seems offended, I just say I'm the one who has a cold.

A mask can engender some odd looks and comments, but I'll take those over getting sick. I don't usually wear the mask to places like the grocery or drug store, but am careful to wash my hands after those errands.
Probably not good to wear a mask inside a bank either...