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mwooldri

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17. I thought this is all on the type of mask.

Reply to Maraya1969 (Original post)

Tue Apr 7, 2020, 10:15 AM

Apr 2020

The CDC is recommending a cloth mask for most of us. This type is for inhibiting the wearer's droplets from spreading.

Health care workers are recommended to have the fancier N95 masks. While the N95 mask will stop the wearer's droplets from spreading (just like the cloth mask) it adds a better level of protection from letting in other people's droplets.

I'll take my bandana across my face for now and let the healthcare workers have the N95 masks.

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When I hear someone on the TeeVee say that a mask will not help protect [View all] Maraya1969 Apr 2020 OP

The part about 'protecting others if you are sick' often fails to mention something htuttle Apr 2020 #1

Unless you have been tested Generic Other Apr 2020 #13

And it depends on which type of mask. Some protect you from others. SharonAnn Apr 2020 #22

you're correct. that said, first responders and health care workers would still be fighting for them unblock Apr 2020 #2

They have a daily large exposure MuseRider Apr 2020 #3

Not at all and I hope my post didn't suggest that. I am only angry about Maraya1969 Apr 2020 #23

It has to help. I think it's more to keep people from thinking they are protected and going out. Hoyt Apr 2020 #4

I believe the correct saying is... Iggo Apr 2020 #5

That is exactly what I was thinking about saying! Maraya1969 Apr 2020 #24

No one likes being lied to. EllieBC Apr 2020 #6

Don't forget the other sorry excuse. Baitball Blogger Apr 2020 #9

That it could spread before the person has symptoms was known pretty much from the start. LisaL Apr 2020 #18

It is frightening to me the stupid game they are willing to play to try to make Trump's Baitball Blogger Apr 2020 #27

I said the same over a month ago. Baitball Blogger Apr 2020 #7

There actually is some truth to it FBaggins Apr 2020 #8

If it's so difficult to do, why didn't they send a PSA showing us how to do it? Baitball Blogger Apr 2020 #11

It isn't just "how to" FBaggins Apr 2020 #12

Wearing a mask isn't an "either/or" proposition and I don't think it has been promoted as such. EarnestPutz Apr 2020 #10

Also, the mask you're wearing isn't supposed to be medical-grade N95 gratuitous Apr 2020 #14

I think the poster is correct. Mike 03 Apr 2020 #20

Totally agree. Mike 03 Apr 2020 #15

The ones that actually protect are called N95 respirators. LisaL Apr 2020 #16

I thought this is all on the type of mask. mwooldri Apr 2020 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Apr 2020 #19

Hear! Hear! n/t Laelth Apr 2020 #21

*** SAME WITH UV-C LIGHT *** WHO didn't even answer the question about it uponit7771 Apr 2020 #25

Health care workers have the masks that work Shermann Apr 2020 #26