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In reply to the discussion: Shop Towels for masks? 93% of particles down to 0.3 microns? [View all]muriel_volestrangler
(101,272 posts)18. "surgical-style masks like these aren't likely to protect a healthy person from getting the virus ..
... if people with COVID-19 wear them especially along with following social distancing that could help minimize the spread."
If you use this, that's important to remember - it's not about keeping you safe, it's keeping others safe from you. Don't alter the rest of your behaviour just because you wear this.
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Yes, I know. It doesn't stop everything, it is just harder to take in air through it. nt
Blue_true
Apr 2020
#30
We gearheads have them in place of the old orange cloth shop rags. Go to Oreillys
gibraltar72
Apr 2020
#5
every site I've tried does not have them in stock to order or buy in store
northoftheborder
Apr 2020
#19
I found a few rolls in my paint locker. My HEPA vacuum bags just showed up to...
mitch96
Apr 2020
#10
That's awesome. Thanks for osting. I can make these. Sewing machine, skills, t-shirts. I have all
SharonAnn
Apr 2020
#26
"surgical-style masks like these aren't likely to protect a healthy person from getting the virus ..
muriel_volestrangler
Apr 2020
#18