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LisaL

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28. How many Democratic representatives got infected with covid

Sat Jan 23, 2021, 05:44 PM

Jan 2021

during riots, while sitting in the room with anti-masking Republicans? At least 3 that I know of.
So, please, don't tell me how great cloth masks protect people. They offer some protection, sure.
But you not going to have health professionals wearing them now to protect them from TB or other diseases.

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The face mask that could end the pandemic [View all] SheltieLover Jan 2021 OP

Just bought Kimberly Clark N95's from Amazon. secondwind Jan 2021 #1

I'll bet! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #2

They will be available at Amazon for another couple of hours.... secondwind Jan 2021 #3

You mean Bigredhunk Jan 2021 #42

N95 or KN95? I looked for N 95 and couldn't find them. dem4decades Jan 2021 #4

KN 95 are "certified" for use in China SheltieLover Jan 2021 #5

A lot of KN95s are fake. LisaL Jan 2021 #12

There is a CDC test site for KN95. Not hard to find the good ones. nt JanMichael Jan 2021 #25

Link to CDC site for identifying counterfeit respirators. BrightKnight Jan 2021 #44

I purchased a small supply of 3M, N-95 before pandemic was announced here SheltieLover Jan 2021 #6

My wife works in emergency medicine Danascot Jan 2021 #7

Ty for this info! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #8

I thought valved masks were a no-no? JanMichael Jan 2021 #26

The mask valve is also filtered.. denbot Jan 2021 #32

It comes with a plastic plug to close off the valve Danascot Jan 2021 #34

The valve masks don't filter the exhale. BrightKnight Jan 2021 #40

Thanks, ordered 2, just flew home from Chicago, going into home quarantine. denbot Jan 2021 #31

Thanks Recommend msfiddlestix Jan 2021 #9

I get foggy glasses even with N95 masks. LisaL Jan 2021 #13

One suggestion is to put some paper tape across the top of the mask at the bridge of your nose csziggy Jan 2021 #15

Worth a try, thanks. I haven't considered it before. good idea. msfiddlestix Jan 2021 #22

I haven't tried it myself but have seen it recommended on TV. csziggy Jan 2021 #27

Or a band aid SheltieLover Jan 2021 #30

They also sell Cat Crap & Z Clear. Niagara Jan 2021 #38

Cat Crap? msfiddlestix Jan 2021 #41

Yes, lol. It's a comical sounding product name. Niagara Jan 2021 #45

N95s are the only thing I'll wear. I get them from a company in Houston that imports them. Liberal In Texas Jan 2021 #10

Well, we were being lied to for a long time, with authorities claiming that cloth masks are just as LisaL Jan 2021 #14

Yes we were. Liberal In Texas Jan 2021 #16

Generally Speaking They DO Protect The Wearer ProfessorGAC Jan 2021 #17

Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria. LisaL Jan 2021 #18

Whoosh! ProfessorGAC Jan 2021 #20

How many Democratic representatives got infected with covid LisaL Jan 2021 #28

This is not a myth. It's science. Liberal In Texas Jan 2021 #37

i agree. Can you tell me if you've had any problems with the ear straps? msfiddlestix Jan 2021 #23

i agree. Can you tell me if you've had any problems with the ear straps? msfiddlestix Jan 2021 #24

My N95s (and most of them) have straps that go to the back your neck and heaad. Liberal In Texas Jan 2021 #43

I was wearing a respirator with P100 filters for quite a while. krispos42 Jan 2021 #11

Angela Merkel wears KN95. moondust Jan 2021 #19

KN95 cannot be cleaned for reuse sciencescience Jan 2021 #21

They are not supposed to be cleaned for reuse. LisaL Jan 2021 #29

They don't need to be cleaned unless they get really filthy like if you drop them on the grouind. Liberal In Texas Jan 2021 #36

It doesn't matter.... A HERETIC I AM Jan 2021 #33

Kick MoonlitKnight Jan 2021 #35

KnR Niagara Jan 2021 #39