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In reply to the discussion: The 300,000 masks the White House sent Illinois were the wrong ones. [View all]central scrutinizer
(11,617 posts)18. While not 100% effective,
A surgical mask will reduce the chance that you may infect others (if you are asymptomatic) by catching larger droplets you are exhaling. It is also a visible sign that you are taking this seriously and are concerned. Sort of an anti-MAGA badge. I always wear one if Im shopping. I hate it because it makes my glasses fog.
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The 300,000 masks the White House sent Illinois were the wrong ones. [View all]
demmiblue
Mar 2020
OP
They're "not shipping clerks". Better just "appreciate " what the emperor sent!
BamaRefugee
Mar 2020
#2
Unless you are a front line medical provider, experts have said any mask will...
FailureToCommunicate
Mar 2020
#10
I agree about it being helpful to let others know you take things seriously.
FailureToCommunicate
Mar 2020
#19
I bet Trump gets a little chubby when he gets to own Pritzker and the libtards of Illinois.
Midnight Writer
Mar 2020
#12
Just to clarify my post. I was suggesting he meant to send the wrong ones.
TheFourthMind
Mar 2020
#37