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thinkfat:

--- Quote from: Mr. Scram on March 24, 2020, 02:05:56 pm ---Masks are a double edged sword. They only really contribute something when the wearer is infectious and in that case the wearer shouldn't be outside. In all other cases it's a soggy rag which may allow viruses that landed on it to remain viable longer. It's also likely to shift and itch which means people may poke at it and contaminate themselves.

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Ah, please. The main difficulty with this virus is that people spread it unknowingly because they hardly feel any symptoms and therefore have no urge to stay inside. Or they just have a cold and don't think they contracted the virus. If they were really sick they'd probably be in their beds. So if everyone wears a mask, DIY or other, it's going to help a lot!
mzzj:

--- Quote from: Leo Bodnar on March 24, 2020, 11:56:48 am ---Is anybody else actually wearing a mask? Or just talking about wearing a mask?
Leo

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Funny, I have same mask and is that 3M goggles too?
Leo Bodnar:
Yes! I've got GVS half-face and full-face mask, 3M goggles and half-face mask, disposable gloves - the full monty.  We are in this for a very long time.
When I started wearing a mask (but without goggles) two weeks ago most (if not all) people around thought I am an idiot.
I love my GVS mask for it's made in Britain!
Leo

--- Quote from: mzzj on March 24, 2020, 02:44:45 pm ---
--- Quote from: Leo Bodnar on March 24, 2020, 11:56:48 am ---Is anybody else actually wearing a mask? Or just talking about wearing a mask?
Leo

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Funny, I have same mask and is that 3M goggles too?

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iMo:
FYI - Today's information from Czechia's chief of the covid19 Task force (Czech TV briefing, face masks to wear outside your home is mandatory there for 2w already), I quote:
1. general public should avoid the respirators with those "exhalation valves" as they provide low resistance during exhalation, we want to lower down the amount of droplets which fly OUT from your mouth and nose..
2. who wants to wear those respirators with valves for whatever reason, please cover it with a textile mask in addition..
iMo:

--- Quote from: Leo Bodnar on March 24, 2020, 02:49:45 pm ---..
When I started wearing a mask (but without goggles) two weeks ago most (if not all) people around thought I am an idiot.

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As I wrote before that attitude of the general public towards face masks can change within a day - two.
When the authorities explain the reason for wearing the face masks, explain the mechanism, and request that (in CZ under beefy fine), and, MOST NOTABLY - the authorities start to wear the masks everywhere and the general public can see them in TV every day wearing it. It works that way perfectly, I can confirm herewith..

PS: NY governor Mr. Cuomo just holds a briefing (CNN). If he wore a mask during the briefing, the next day the half of NY people would wear a mask.
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