Efficiency of masks plummet when there are gaps between the mask and the face. Most mask wearers I've seen have large gaps between their face and the mask. Because of these gaps, the wearer of the mask is not protected very much at all. Having said that, if the wearer of a mask with gaps around their face speaks, coughs or sneezes, that mask will still prevent most of the droplets from entering the air around them. Droplets are propelled forward and at least the loose fitting mask is in front of the nose and mouth.

For most people mask give false hope. One thing we have learned is most people can be controlled.

Imagine how much worse it would be with no mask like some of the idiots shopping at our grocery stores.

I followed the direction of a trusted friend and Dr. on TOTV'S who's advice coincided with my Primary Dr. and the Pulmonologist I see in Leesburg. Funny how three Doctors who don't know one another all had the same advice. I follow their advice perfectly. I think listening to your Doctor may be better than listening to some other sources. Good Luck!

People: Please toss your silly masks and gloves in the trash. This has been the most devastating over reaction in our history. Don't drink the Koolaid.

A very simple message that far too many just do not get.

Especially the inconsiderate folks who need to announce why they will not......all the wrong reasons of course.

Don't plan on applying for my job with my employer. My production coworkers have been wearing masks for about 8 weeks now. Among approximaely 380 production workers -- one plant in upstate NY, one plant in central Iowa -- only 1 production employee has tested positive for COVID-19 as of 5/27/2020.

My office coworkers (myself included) will return to work in the office 2 days a week starting June 3. Each employee will work in the office 2 days a week and works from home 3 days a week. Only about 1/3 of the employees will be in the office on any workday. Each employee is assigned which days they will be in the office. No deviation is allowed from the assigned work in the office vs. work from home schedule.

Each office employee will wear a mask when they are away from their desk, upon entering the office and upon exiting the office. If an employee is working at their desk, the mask does not have to be worn.

Disposable masks are provided by my employer, or employees may wear a cloth mask brought from home.

If an employee does not want to adhere to my employer's mask policy while working in the office or in the plant, they are free to quit and join the ranks of the 36 million+ unemployed in the U.S.

I am glad my employer has this policy. And I wear a mask while shopping or anywhere I cannot maintain social distancing. But then again, I am just a stupid sheep.

We have reached 100,000 deaths in the US. Is that milestone an over reaction?

I was in a small Sprint store the other day, wearing my home made mask. I was in there about 40 minutes when I took my mask off my nose for about 15 seconds. I then was able to smell a very strong odor of some type of cleaner. I was told by the Sprint rep that the odor is sanitizer. When I put my mask back on the odor was again undetectable to me.

I make my mask out of Bounty paper towel, a 2" piece of printer paper, one tissue, rubber bands and staples. It takes me about one minute to make this mask and it is disposable. I'm quite impressed with the way it functions and fits snugly against my face. The fit is the same for my husband. This mask was designed by a physician. If you are curious, here is an instructional video of how to assemble this mask..........

2 Minute 5 Layer 3D No-Sew Paper Towel Face Mask #Masks4all - YouTube

You mask is protecting others.
 

If you sneeze or cough the mask is a barrier to virus spread. Your mask says I respect you in that I am attempting to place a barrier to spittle propulsion. The flip side is you respect me by wearing a mask. Very simple, I don't know what the issue is with those who don't wear masks!

Exactly.


I do. :ohdear:

The masks also help prevent droplets from sneezing or coughing getting onto someone else. Seatbelts aren’t 100%, but we are still required to wear them. Don’t even get me started on motorcyclists who don’t wear helmets.

Why do you care what others do, one way or the other?

People can do as they want. Just do not preach to me in public if I do as you do not want. Especially if it is LEGAL.