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In reply to the discussion: NEW: CDC guidance on masks expected to change in next 10 days. Americans will be advised to wear mas [View all]ProfessorGAC
(68,632 posts)28. The Drs Were Doing Procedures...
...that could result in direct contact with sputum & saliva.
Don't think Drs wearing them is the right reference for every day folks.
I'd like to know exactly how they help before I just take their word for it.
If I'm going to be somewhere where infected people are coughing & sneezing, I'll be the first one to son a mask.
But, keeping exposure to others low, as we're all supposed to be doing, I'm not sure I see the priority.
Seems there are other very prudent ways to protect one's self.
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NEW: CDC guidance on masks expected to change in next 10 days. Americans will be advised to wear mas [View all]
MelissaB
Mar 2020
OP
Where the fuck are we supposed to buy these mythical masks? They're sold out everywhere.
RockRaven
Mar 2020
#2
MAGA face masks? Trump will order all new masks to be red with white lettering.
dem4decades
Mar 2020
#14
Yep!!! It's incredible what it puts in sometimes. I figured that was it. I was laughing and laughing
RKP5637
Mar 2020
#15
Hmmmm ... I guess tRump will be sending them out with his name/signature personally signed
RKP5637
Mar 2020
#6
Sadly it took until the 11th post until someone asked that very relevant question.
HarlanPepper
Mar 2020
#24
I guess older people are supposed to just volunteer to die to save capitalism. Soylent Green.
RKP5637
Mar 2020
#12
I have been making masks since last Saturday.....Over 200 for local Nursing Homes, etc.
ProudMNDemocrat
Mar 2020
#26