spotting concerns about Coronavirus in southern Cali

[Demovictory9]

on a very sunny saturday, just spotted my neighbors arriving from grocery store... both wearing surgical type masks

[in2herbs]

1. The latest info is that you shouldn't wear a mask unless you are a carrier cuz it won't help

to prevent it. I hope these guys aren't carriers and are instead just overly cautious.

[RockRaven]

2. Unless they are trying to prevent themselves from GIVING it to someone, they are

wasting money and, more importantly, a finite supply of materials more useful to other people in other circumstances.

[2naSalit]

3. Some people wear them all the time

whenever they go out. But it's probably that they think it helps.

I would guess, if you don't have it, even a bandana would suffice given what we've been told.

[Mike 03]

8. Anything that makes it harder for someone to touch his/her face

or reminds them not to.

[ekelly]

4. My neighbor here in West central Ohio

asked me today about all the items she just bought at the grocery store and was now bringing into her home. Her concern was about the surface survival time.
She wondered aloud about how many shoppers had just touched the shelved cans, bags, bottles etc. Even if she washes her hands after shopping, how can she possibly guard against re-touching those items in her home, as she uses them, over the next several days?
She said she supposes she and her husband will just have to monitor their health for changes and act accordingly.

[in2herbs]

6. There was an earlier post that said the virus has a very short life span on copper and metals. Other

surfaces they're still trying to figure out.

[cwydro]

5. I've seen no one wearing them.

Even in dialysis centers, senior centers, doctor offices, etc.

[jaysunb]

7. Here in the San Gabrial Valley, (home to the largest Chinese population outside of China)

mask are out everywhere. Many of my neighbors travel back and forth frequently so there seems to be a very big effort to protect themselves. But, on the other hand, many wear masks and gloves all the time. I still haven't figured out what that's all about.

[Demovictory9]

9. my neighbors are African Amer., yes, its more typical for Asians to wear masks...pre- Coronavirus