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23. Yes, yes, yes! I am 74 and usually get 2 respiratoy infections each year -

Mon Jun 22, 2020, 02:30 PM

Jun 2020

one in the fall and one in the late winter/early spring. I have not been sick at all in the last 10 months. I broke my pelvis last fall and was pretty much out of commission until just before the shut down. I've been staying pretty close to home and wearing a mask since February.

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Am I the only old lady who has decided maybe wearing a mask [View all] cyclonefence Jun 2020 OP

My guess: the answer to your question is Yes. In_The_Wind Jun 2020 #1

I'm a fairly young man... TrunKated Jun 2020 #2

It only takes one exposure and wearing a mask to avoid one is worth it to me. Frustratedlady Jun 2020 #3

Wearing a mask works! Ohiogal Jun 2020 #4

I am kind of an old dude and I don't know when they will be officially lifted. cayugafalls Jun 2020 #5

I have been thinking the same thing. Polly Hennessey Jun 2020 #6

I agree TuxedoKat Jun 2020 #16

Wearing a mask is more to protect others Warpy Jun 2020 #7

I don't see how it doesn't work both ways soothsayer Jun 2020 #8

I saw an explanation the other day that says wearing a mask does protect you-- dawg day Jun 2020 #9

Wow, five colds a year. Now that I do not have kids, I get one every two or three years. LizBeth Jun 2020 #14

I've always been ridiculously susceptible to colds. dawg day Jun 2020 #28

Isn't that something. A handful of years ago I got bronchitis after a cold. And ended up with that LizBeth Jun 2020 #29

3-4 days is short for the flu. So maybe it was just some minor virus. dawg day Jun 2020 #30

Not tested for covid, I isolate and not out and about. I want to test for the antibodies, but now I LizBeth Jun 2020 #31

An N-95 mask, fitted properly, will offer protection Warpy Jun 2020 #13

That is what I figure. Even just clothe over mouth will reduce intake. LizBeth Jun 2020 #17

will reduce BOTH intake and exhaust (nt) stopdiggin Jun 2020 #22

Gauze masks or one layer of cloth won't do squat. Warpy Jun 2020 #25

countries that had large numbers wearing masks stopdiggin Jun 2020 #21

technically, N95 plus a face shield. Your eyes can absorb the virus. mucifer Jun 2020 #50

I know! I know! Teacher--call on me!! cyclonefence Jun 2020 #19

I'm an old man who will continue wearing a mask when out Progressive dog Jun 2020 #10

I will probably always carry one now. LisaM Jun 2020 #11

I have four really fun masks. I love my masks. I do not mind it at all. I am never wearing them LizBeth Jun 2020 #12

The precautions being lifted DO NOT include wearing a mask stopdiggin Jun 2020 #15

They wear masks is Japan all the time. RhodeIslandOne Jun 2020 #18

+1. I was going to answer what you just stated. peacebuzzard Jun 2020 #26

From 1975-2000, I made a number of trips to Japan. Turbineguy Jun 2020 #20

Masks are routine in China. Something about air so thick you can cut it with a knife yellowdogintexas Jun 2020 #39

Yes, yes, yes! I am 74 and usually get 2 respiratoy infections each year - Raven Jun 2020 #23

And until there's a vaccine there is no notion of safety dickthegrouch Jun 2020 #24

No, you're not. sarge43 Jun 2020 #27

That sounds so idyllic!! ailsagirl Jun 2020 #51

It is nice. sarge43 Jun 2020 #54

Will do ailsagirl Jun 2020 #56

This old man is doing the same thing... Wounded Bear Jun 2020 #32

I do think it's a good lifestyle choice, especially with the flu season approaching. Laffy Kat Jun 2020 #33

Yes-- hand washing is something that I do all the time now-- not as much before. ailsagirl Jun 2020 #35

Me too. I've worked in clinics for a long time and I was an EMT. Laffy Kat Jun 2020 #36

..... ailsagirl Jun 2020 #37

I like the fact that when I get ready to go out, it takes a fraction of the time,,, ailsagirl Jun 2020 #34

I am thinking a lot fewer people will have flu this year yellowdogintexas Jun 2020 #38

+1 Been thinking that for a while now. lagomorph777 Jun 2020 #43

I am wearing a mask and taking all precautions Dem2theMax Jun 2020 #40

You and my mother in law TEB Jun 2020 #41

I would say "no" you are not the only one who will probably wear a mask for a long time. lagomorph777 Jun 2020 #42

That's my hope cyclonefence Jun 2020 #45

The official word is that it protects both the wearer and those nearby (both imperfectly). lagomorph777 Jun 2020 #46

I wear a mask outside my house, marie999 Jun 2020 #44

I'm old and I will be wearing a mask for quite a while SouthernLiberal Jun 2020 #47

Wearing a mask is good for everyone. warmfeet Jun 2020 #48

I'm right with you! I have to wear a mask for dust anyway Tumbulu Jun 2020 #49

The virus has not gone away Larissa Jun 2020 #52

I will also be wearing a mask... electric_blue68 Jun 2020 #53

I've got plenty of masks Aussie105 Jun 2020 #55