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Originally Posted by Gulfcoast
I've said it before, and I'll say it again, I think that these masks are unsanitary and unhealthy for people (like retail workers) to be wearing for hours on end. There have been studies showing that wearing these masks increases the rate of respiratory infections because bacteria builds up and breeds in those masks over time.
I do not expect another human being to put their own health at risk to protect mine. If I want to feel safe I will avoid crowds, keep a distance from other people and wear a mask as I deem appropriate. I know that is not a popular opinion here. But that is my view on the subject.
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I do not have to wear a mask all day for any reason so I am not personally affected by the possibility of becoming ill from wearing a mask for long periods of time. Having said that, I would certainly keep a box of the disposable masks handy so I could change the mask before it becomes very wet from my own breath. That is a quite simple solution for anyone who is prone to respiratory infections. It really is a "no brainer".