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sir pball

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40. Yes, masks with exhaust valves do not protect others.

Fri Dec 15, 2023, 09:36 AM

Dec 2023

That said, I haven't seen a valved mask in years - here in DC, the few people who do still mask are almost invariably in non-vented disposable KN/N95s, which do filter exhaled air. Of course, if you're not feeling well you should mask, and if you're testing positive you should be isolating. I was only speaking to day-to-day life, when you're feeling fine and going out to the shops or to dinner.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] traitorsgalore Dec 2023 OP

Same here for DW and I - Knock on wood!! walkingman Dec 2023 #1

I wear a N95 mask everywhere indoors, even if I'm just running in and out of a store. Raftergirl Dec 2023 #2

We're completely vaxed. WmChris Dec 2023 #5

I'm right there with you Bundbuster Dec 2023 #3

Was in the drug store with mask on of course, person next to me at the checkout was coughing so loud Blues Heron Dec 2023 #4

I had covid last week and I am fully vaxxed lynintenn Dec 2023 #6

This is cold blooded, I know ... but the more magats that leave the gene pool the better. Persondem Dec 2023 #7

So long as they don't overwhelm hospitals Fritz Walter Dec 2023 #28

I saw an older woman with her mask under her chin the other day bif Dec 2023 #8

I wear a mask at work gratuitous Dec 2023 #9

I think I'm the only masked man left in this county...... Goonch Dec 2023 #10

Lol senseandsensibility Dec 2023 #12

Luv it appalachiablue Dec 2023 #18

If you want to wear your mask to infinity and beyond, then go for it. But the idea that those who don't are violating tritsofme Dec 2023 #11

I think we need a new contract then cuz this one SUCKS Blues Heron Dec 2023 #13

I don't care what anyone else does anymore (except for my husband.) Raftergirl Dec 2023 #27

I think I stumbled onto the wrong board. usedtobedemgurl Dec 2023 #49

This message was self-deleted by its author traitorsgalore Dec 2023 #50

That is sad. usedtobedemgurl Dec 2023 #51

Same here. Hope22 Dec 2023 #14

Got Pfizer Rebl2 Dec 2023 #32

My husband got the swollen red bump too. He felt pretty rough for two days. Hope22 Dec 2023 #36

I had better luck with the new generation of vaccines too. Hugin Dec 2023 #43

Yea! Hope22 Dec 2023 #47

me also. still. AllaN01Bear Dec 2023 #15

Same. We mask. Silver Gaia Dec 2023 #16

Same here relayerbob Dec 2023 #17

I haven't worn a mask for over 2 years and never caught it either. MichMan Dec 2023 #19

I am vaxed and boosted and dont wear a mask. I respect your choice to do so. nt LexVegas Dec 2023 #20

Why do so many people think that getting vaxxed prevents Covid? maxsolomon Dec 2023 #21

Based on wastewater surveillance, Ms. Toad Dec 2023 #45

then the vaccines must work well. maxsolomon Dec 2023 #48

i mask in public indoors ALL THE DAMN TIME orleans Dec 2023 #22

NOVID! Hugin Dec 2023 #44

I am still wearing masks inside and have not had COVID LetMyPeopleVote Dec 2023 #23

You were definitely exposed to Covid and probably infected. Yavin4 Dec 2023 #24

I mask all of the time PlutosHeart Dec 2023 #25

I picked up covid at a truck stop in California's Central Valley. hunter Dec 2023 #26

Thanks for sharing... Just curious : Pluvious Dec 2023 #29

Something less effective. hunter Dec 2023 #34

The last three paragraphs of your response could be an OP senseandsensibility Dec 2023 #30

I'm in the UK, and I haven't had COVID (yet) and generally have been masking indoors up until a few months ago, Emrys Dec 2023 #31

You wear an N-95 mask? ecstatic Dec 2023 #33

Ditto malaise Dec 2023 #35

Masking is different now. It's primarily to protect you, not others. sir pball Dec 2023 #37

It's the same as it's always been- it's to protect you AND others. Nothing has changed in the calculus. Blues Heron Dec 2023 #38

Sorry, I wasn't clear - if you have the sniffles, you should be masking. sir pball Dec 2023 #41

Most of those respirators exhaust any viruses from the wearer unfiltered. hunter Dec 2023 #39

Yes, masks with exhaust valves do not protect others. sir pball Dec 2023 #40

I don't mask anymore. I also haven't had COVID. Happy Hoosier Dec 2023 #42

We masked for two years, and we are talking of starting again. Greybnk48 Dec 2023 #46

I think people know, they just don't care Skittles Dec 2023 #52

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Hello. You sound nice. GP6971 Dec 2023 #54

I'm with you Ferrets are Cool Dec 2023 #55