I totally disagree with the statement that we should all wear N95s.
N95's should be worn with fit testing and training. I guarantee that many the expensive N95s would be seen used as a chin guard as soon as people realized how uncomfortable they are.
We are better off with more breathable masks that more people will wear. They are the troupers in this war. They may be stopping only 20% of the droplets, but that is more than those choosing to not mask or to use the mask properly.
I don't like to see noses exposed either. I consider that some people have been wearing that mask long enough to cause breathing difficulties or are getting very hot. They could add a face shield, but I wouldn't push that until the anti-maskers do their fair share.
Many nurses with occasional covid exposure use the multi-ply surgical masks, sometimes taping it to their faces to improve fit.
They may also wear face shields. Quality surgical masks are effective in hampering the virae (and should be disposed of after use $$)
Last edited by Carlsondm; 08-24-2021 at 01:15 PM.
Reason: I forgot to reference the statement I was reacting to. I should have included it.
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