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OhioChick

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47. That's a wonderful idea and I was involved in another thread about it

Fri Mar 20, 2020, 04:14 AM

Mar 2020

I was actually hopeful that I could bring down my sewing machine and start making these.

My kids were optimistic, as well. I have yet to hear from my one kid but the other went to his hospital today with this idea and was denied.

I'm just so tired of no help and feeling beaten down. I'll probably make some anyway because I know the time will come.

In the meantime, I'm spending hours on eBay, spending a fortune (which I don't have) on N-95's that I'm sure will be blown through quickly. I spent another thousand dollars tonight but what else am I supposed to do?

Thank you for the link. I should start sewing some anyway.

Why don't they take every politician on a walk, through multiple hospitals (without appropriate gear and masks) and see what it's really like on the inside.

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My son has to use the same N95 mask and then put it in a bag for 5 days??? [View all] OhioChick Mar 2020 OP

My heart goes out to you... FarPoint Mar 2020 #1

It's far below standard, unfortunately. OhioChick Mar 2020 #37

This is not right. It is criminal. I am so sorry you have this worry. They are hero's but should not emmaverybo Mar 2020 #2

Thank you for your thoughts OhioChick Mar 2020 #36

Unfortunately i am pretty sure the reason they are doing that is because of a shortage of masks, whi still_one Mar 2020 #3

Exactly Docreed2003 Mar 2020 #7

It's outrageous still_one Mar 2020 #8

It's terrible n/t OhioChick Mar 2020 #38

I know what you mean and agree in regard to the WH OhioChick Mar 2020 #39

You are not alone still_one Mar 2020 #56

The assholes in the WH were asking MontanaMama Mar 2020 #4

Construction companies here OhioChick Mar 2020 #41

I will ask all the gods for goodness UpInArms Mar 2020 #5

Thank you for your kindness OhioChick Mar 2020 #6

I bought my kids some N-95's as I expected this to happen OhioChick Mar 2020 #9

How would they know he's even imavoter Mar 2020 #18

I don't know..... OhioChick Mar 2020 #20

I wonder if putting it in plastic bag would be better. imavoter Mar 2020 #33

I would tend to think that putting a diseased mask in a plastic bag OhioChick Mar 2020 #46

He will be OK, he knows what he is doing. MuseRider Mar 2020 #10

Thank you....... OhioChick Mar 2020 #12

Good lord that is awful MuseRider Mar 2020 #13

I feel like I'm in hell..... OhioChick Mar 2020 #16

This is terrible and dangerous protocol... Duppers Mar 2020 #22

Thank you for your thoughts OhioChick Mar 2020 #23

that is terrifying Demovictory9 Mar 2020 #14

It sure is OhioChick Mar 2020 #48

I would love to know what evidence this is based upon. Why 5 days? What about pathogens Maru Kitteh Mar 2020 #11

The pathogens on the mask were brought up OhioChick Mar 2020 #21

So, he works for a missionary group in darkest Africa? In 1900? No, you say? The USA in 2020? Hekate Mar 2020 #15

Thank you OhioChick Mar 2020 #17

I would be terrified too! redwitch Mar 2020 #19

The sad thing is, we had time to prepare n/t OhioChick Mar 2020 #49

Jesus Bigredhunk Mar 2020 #24

Thank you for your kindness OhioChick Mar 2020 #25

I don't even know what to say. My heart goes out to you and your children. dewsgirl Mar 2020 #26

Thank you for your kindness, Dewsgirl OhioChick Mar 2020 #35

That is outrageous Chainfire Mar 2020 #27

From what I've heard, all 3 major hospitals in the Cleveland area are out of masks, equipment OhioChick Mar 2020 #30

Here in Pittsburgh BBG Mar 2020 #28

Are you saying that you gave your N-95's to your doctor? n/t OhioChick Mar 2020 #50

A box of 20. BBG Mar 2020 #59

As a mom of two young doctors... OhioChick Mar 2020 #60

I wish more of us were prepared BBG Mar 2020 #61

I'm as prepared as I can be.... OhioChick Mar 2020 #62

Does the military have any of these to spare? Ohiogal Mar 2020 #29

The Secretary of Defense is releasing 5 million masks from our Federal stockpile.... OhioChick Mar 2020 #31

Thank goodness for that. Ohiogal Mar 2020 #32

Hospitals are saying that's too little too late OhioChick Mar 2020 #34

Here is what some people are doing. LisaL Mar 2020 #43

I am making masks for my daughter and granddaughter and their coworkers Marrah_Goodman Mar 2020 #45

That's a wonderful idea and I was involved in another thread about it OhioChick Mar 2020 #47

Can he also wear a face shield? LisaL Mar 2020 #40

Yes OhioChick Mar 2020 #42

I am so sorry your sons are in such a position Marrah_Goodman Mar 2020 #44

Thank You OhioChick Mar 2020 #51

Every Governor , since trump refuses to do his job, needs to start these programs duforsure Mar 2020 #52

It'll be too late by the time all of that happens OhioChick Mar 2020 #53

any virus on surface will not survive 5 days and its because of shortages and way better beachbumbob Mar 2020 #54

Seems this virus lasts longer on surfaces OhioChick Mar 2020 #55

why they are saying 5 days beachbumbob Mar 2020 #57

Probably since it's a new virus and they've learned much about it by this point n/t OhioChick Mar 2020 #58

You shouldn't have to be hunting for masks! GOP has been exacerbating this pandemic. Hermit-The-Prog Mar 2020 #63

I'm no hero, just a Mom OhioChick Mar 2020 #64

You're a hero, too. ... Hermit-The-Prog Mar 2020 #66

Thank you again for your kindness OhioChick Mar 2020 #68

Well, I can tell you EndlessWire Mar 2020 #65

I guess that I shouldn't complain then n/t OhioChick Mar 2020 #67

I'm truly sorry if I said something EndlessWire Mar 2020 #69