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Freyda99

(4 posts)
136. Wearing my mask everywhere
Sat Jul 24, 2021, 11:29 PM
Jul 2021

I am living in a state that has a fairly high rate of vaccination, but a county that lags behind on vaccination rate. Even after receiving my second shot I continue to mask up everywhere outside my home. Even outdoors, if in a place where other people are around I will wear it. Initially this had to do with my awareness that many unvaccinated folks are running around maskless, but now it has a lot to do with the Delta variant. I have people in my extended family, younger people in their 20s and 30s who will not get vaccinated because they are Trump acolytes. My policy on seeing relatives right now is that if they are not vaccinated, I will not visit. My feeling with the rising rates of infection now is that the next Covid tsunami is right around the corner, and there will be many, many breakthrough infections. I hope to avoid this for myself and my family.

I bought a pin on Etsy that says "Fully Vaccinated." I pin it to the side of my mask. I want people seeing me to know that I am wearing a mask, not because I won't be vaccinated, but because I care about keeping myself and everyone else safe. If anyone asks why I am still masking even though vaccinated, I am happy to explain.

To StClone: I wish for you and your wife and your coworker full recovery. Thank you for writing this message to warn readers.

Never stopped - and thank you for spreading the word. n/t Ms. Toad Jul 2021 #1
Never took mine off! At the grocery just now, I was only one of a half dozen ppl with a mask PortTack Jul 2021 #2
I guess I just don't pay attention to whether others are looking at me or not. Treefrog Jul 2021 #16
I think at this point when people stare at you Mr.Bill Jul 2021 #62
Honestly, when I see people unmasked, I think they are also unvaccinated. MoonchildCA Jul 2021 #131
keeps them on their toes. if unvaxxed people see people with masks some might think twice, again.... certainot Jul 2021 #165
Most people are still masking where I live in Houston TexasBushwhacker Jul 2021 #125
Masks have gone out the window in San Antonio LeftInTX Jul 2021 #192
My mind is going explode. Throck Jul 2021 #3
we need fashionable N-95s! samnsara Jul 2021 #6
Yes! At least several more colors, please appalachiablue Jul 2021 #58
There are black n95 masks available. voteearlyvoteoften Jul 2021 #128
I wear KN-95 masks from VIDA. Texin Jul 2021 #166
Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the effective. StClone Jul 2021 #7
The COVID virus Zeitghost Jul 2021 #22
N95 will still work. LisaL Jul 2021 #25
Important factoid. Thanks. (nt) Pinback Jul 2021 #72
Thank you for this! chia Jul 2021 #78
You're going to laugh but Tadpole Raisin Jul 2021 #89
Thanks. This is good to know since wnylib Jul 2021 #97
My cloth masks seal tightly all the way around. Ms. Toad Jul 2021 #137
That's probably true for most wnylib Jul 2021 #155
Masks and social distancing works LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2021 #108
Yes. But the that is an individual isolated viral particle at it's most extreme. StClone Jul 2021 #27
But unlike measles is not small enough to free float. GulfCoast66 Jul 2021 #95
This is the first time I've seen a report of the size of the COVID virus. Hugin Jul 2021 #167
My understanding is that the masks filter the aerosol droplets that the virus is attached to. Arkansas Granny Jul 2021 #8
Good and accurate point! StClone Jul 2021 #11
That's my understanding as well. StarryNite Jul 2021 #13
i rarely go into town and carry my mask in full sight and put it on if the area is crowded samnsara Jul 2021 #4
What kind of symptoms did you have? LisaL Jul 2021 #5
Well first there was intestinal StClone Jul 2021 #10
Sounds very unpleasant. LisaL Jul 2021 #12
You made me feel better with response! StClone Jul 2021 #14
Post removed Post removed Jul 2021 #39
Back again and spreading peudoscience? greatauntoftriplets Jul 2021 #43
Back again, but not for long! 😆 ShazzieB Jul 2021 #59
No, not for long. greatauntoftriplets Jul 2021 #61
Did you try monoclonal antibodies LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2021 #109
+1 uponit7771 Jul 2021 #118
Here's some bad news about monoclonal antibodies and Delta variant MyMission Jul 2021 #150
Second the motion DFW Jul 2021 #9
You are contradicting the latest advice from both the CDC and the Biden Administration's Covid totodeinhere Jul 2021 #15
There is still the potential to spread it to those who cannot be vaccinated. StarryNite Jul 2021 #19
Fully vaccinated people are much less likely to spread it. totodeinhere Jul 2021 #23
Masks are like seat belts in your scenario Alice Kramden Jul 2021 #26
Great analogy. deurbano Jul 2021 #85
. Alice Kramden Jul 2021 #164
And, since they are not guarantees of zero harm, Ms. Toad Jul 2021 #138
Agree Alice Kramden Jul 2021 #163
Fallacious analogy. Wearing a mask denies you nothing. LanternWaste Jul 2021 #75
No. If fully vaccinated people continue to wear masks they are are trying to avoid a risk. totodeinhere Jul 2021 #91
Not "we." You. Thtwudbeme Jul 2021 #99
I don't appreciate your sexist remark. totodeinhere Jul 2021 #184
I am from the South- And I will immediately edit my reply Thtwudbeme Jul 2021 #186
Women in the south call men and women "honey" Thtwudbeme Jul 2021 #189
You do you, but please don't tell the rest of us what to do, Crunchy Frog Jul 2021 #107
I am not telling anyone to do anything. totodeinhere Jul 2021 #185
The CDC guidelines are not the "gold standard." Thtwudbeme Jul 2021 #190
I never said that the CDC is the gold standard. And neither is any other source. totodeinhere Jul 2021 #191
so I take it you're against seat belt laws then qazplm135 Jul 2021 #119
The latest and best information indicates that wearing seatbelts increases safety and in my totodeinhere Jul 2021 #187
So did you chop your air bag out of your car, Ms. Toad Jul 2021 #141
I would literally 'take a bullet' to save my grandson's life. StarryNite Jul 2021 #80
are you seriously comparing qazplm135 Jul 2021 #116
It is not a slight risk. Ms. Toad Jul 2021 #140
I have auto insurance and wear a seatbelt, so can I drive recklessly? MyMission Jul 2021 #156
"Mild Case" may be a matter of opinion StClone Jul 2021 #20
Sorry for your symptoms and I hope you get well soon. totodeinhere Jul 2021 #24
Friend I wonder how bad it would of been. Thanks StClone Jul 2021 #28
Correct. To a doctor, a "mild case" is one that doesn't involve hospitalization. Pinback Jul 2021 #98
Rachel Maddow's partner had a "mild" case, in that she was never hospitalized, Crunchy Frog Jul 2021 #110
I have friends in Provincetown - Ms. Toad Jul 2021 #142
Have you read about the long haul symptoms from mild cases? Thtwudbeme Jul 2021 #33
+1 Long Haul is very troubling, the appalachiablue Jul 2021 #64
I know of two people with loss of smell for over one year and counting StClone Jul 2021 #76
My daughter is one. StarryNite Jul 2021 #114
I have heard of it and I'm sure that the CDC has as well. totodeinhere Jul 2021 #88
How is wearing a mask "living in fear?" Thtwudbeme Jul 2021 #93
I'm not afraid of it but the risk of my having long term health problems is so totodeinhere Jul 2021 #101
Because....you aren't. You are following a politicized (under Trump) organization Thtwudbeme Jul 2021 #103
The unvaxed should take precautions and adhere to NPI then. I'm not going to inconveniently ... uponit7771 Jul 2021 #121
Do you chop your air bag out of your car? Ms. Toad Jul 2021 #144
I do wear a mask anywhere it is required. But after all, the CDC has a new director totodeinhere Jul 2021 #183
I'm with you. beaglelover Jul 2021 #100
Thank you. n/t totodeinhere Jul 2021 #102
THIS !!!! ☝🏾☝🏾☝🏾 I'm not going to wear an extra seatbelt just to take my probability of a bad ... uponit7771 Jul 2021 #123
We know of someone who ended up in ICU from a breakthrough infection. Crunchy Frog Jul 2021 #87
Vaxes were never meant to be a preventative from infection but hospitalizations and death ... uponit7771 Jul 2021 #120
You might want to look up the definition of the word "inoculated". Crunchy Frog Jul 2021 #126
" that's not universally the case" it is universally the cause, there's only 3% dying or going to .. uponit7771 Jul 2021 #127
Did you read my earlier post? We know of someone who ended up in ICU, fully vaxxed. Crunchy Frog Jul 2021 #129
Of course, that's expected less than 3% of the vaxed are going to ICU's though and 97% of the uponit7771 Jul 2021 #132
The mRNA vaccines were definitely 'sold' as preventing all disease in 90-some-odd percent. NH Ethylene Jul 2021 #151
No they weren't, the data that came out stated plainly what their efficacy was uponit7771 Jul 2021 #161
Yes it did. NH Ethylene Jul 2021 #170
NEJM data shows 88% effective against delta and I still never got from the INITITAL studies ... uponit7771 Jul 2021 #188
mRNA vaccines worked that way against original virus. LisaL Jul 2021 #168
Yeah I agree. NH Ethylene Jul 2021 #169
Yep. LisaL Jul 2021 #181
it's not all about YOU Skittles Jul 2021 #117
Some fully vaccinated people have died. NH Ethylene Jul 2021 #149
My husband must go to physical therapy after a shoulder replacement Hortensis Jul 2021 #17
Thank you. I haven't stopped masking in public indoor places. CentralMass Jul 2021 #18
Thank you!! Hubs & I never stopped wearing our N-95's. Duppers Jul 2021 #21
I got laughed at too Thtwudbeme Jul 2021 #29
There are a lot of questionable fashions that are non-sensible StClone Jul 2021 #30
Will do.. Feel better. Joinfortmill Jul 2021 #31
Thanks StClone Jul 2021 #35
More on masks.......... KS Toronado Jul 2021 #32
Infection rate in my area is quite low, but growing. I still wear an N95 inside. Everywhere. HUAJIAO Jul 2021 #34
Wisdom! StClone Jul 2021 #40
I do. never stopped. barbtries Jul 2021 #36
An antivaxxer, unmasked co-worker did not follow company protocols StClone Jul 2021 #79
I'll be curious to know barbtries Jul 2021 #92
Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2021 #94
Considering how many people are not vaccinated and don't wear a mask, marie999 Jul 2021 #37
Sadly true StClone Jul 2021 #42
Thanks. Down here in FL I double mask. Hope you feel better soon. ancianita Jul 2021 #38
I just read on Twitter that Florida has over 14,000 new infections today liberal_mama Jul 2021 #55
Sounds like one needs to triple mask when in Florida. LisaL Jul 2021 #74
Last year only left for about a few weeks here. ancianita Jul 2021 #90
Anyone know where one could find genuine N95 masks online? Wednesdays Jul 2021 #41
For Father's Day Last year my son gave me this: StClone Jul 2021 #46
Yes, I'll take a look. Wednesdays Jul 2021 #68
Oh and I will add it has very comfortable gel face contacts StClone Jul 2021 #84
If you're willing to pay a little more, you can buy directly from Demetech, a U.S. company: tanyev Jul 2021 #57
I'll definitely check it out. Wednesdays Jul 2021 #71
I just purchased a box of 50, directly through the 3M website. Crunchy Frog Jul 2021 #105
Indoors, I never stopped. Not even under the constant peer pressure to fit in at work. ffr Jul 2021 #44
A personal question, if you don't mind. TheRickles Jul 2021 #45
No StClone Jul 2021 #50
Sorry to hear, where do you live? grantcart Jul 2021 #111
I concur. From my quarantine room, in my house, 4 months after my 2nd shot The Polack MSgt Jul 2021 #47
Sorry to hear about that. I hope your symptoms aren't too bad, Crunchy Frog Jul 2021 #133
Here's my mask!!! YoshidaYui Jul 2021 #48
I was cleaning out a room yesterday and found a silk mask yellowdogintexas Jul 2021 #49
Real silk is a good material for masks. LisaL Jul 2021 #51
If you really want to scare yourself, watch Dr John Campbell yellowdogintexas Jul 2021 #52
Israel is starting to boost, and we need to. LisaL Jul 2021 #53
I Second that rec to watch Dr Campbell. scipan Jul 2021 #66
I'll third that! citizen blues Jul 2021 #152
Took my mom to Aldi this morning. SharonClark Jul 2021 #54
I'd be interested in a metric of risk (personal and otherwise) vs. the flu risk in a normal year. gulliver Jul 2021 #56
One metric has been proposed for choosing mask or maskless (altho not in comparison to flu) KatK Jul 2021 #122
Thanks for this gulliver Jul 2021 #174
I hope you are doing okay. Mr.Bill Jul 2021 #60
Monday of this week at work... StClone Jul 2021 #67
I never stopped wearing my mask indoors, but unfortunately my husband did liberal_mama Jul 2021 #63
Good advice Warpy Jul 2021 #65
I'm wearing mine right now. Hanging around my neck on a lanyard. calimary Jul 2021 #69
I am still masked but can't talk my husband Tree Lady Jul 2021 #70
Got back from Costco a bit ago. Nearly all were mask free, even the elderly. We had ours on but I KewlKat Jul 2021 #73
Two Moderna shots here, 2nd one 3 weeks ago, and I got the Delta monster... Justice matters. Jul 2021 #77
Thank goodness for you, I hope I am an outlier. StClone Jul 2021 #81
Take care. StarryNite Jul 2021 #82
Thank you two. Justice matters. Jul 2021 #83
I never stopped wearing a mask kacekwl Jul 2021 #86
I am sorry you had bt cases Meowmee Jul 2021 #96
How were your symptoms? TheFarseer Jul 2021 #104
It's not "just a cold." Ms. Toad Jul 2021 #147
I am still masking when I go into supermarkets or stores LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2021 #106
Some people at my work were comfortable enough to have a baby shower this week. tanyev Jul 2021 #124
Wearing mine. Texaswitchy Jul 2021 #112
Thank you for sharing your story and warning. Crunchy Frog Jul 2021 #113
so did my girlfriend and I qazplm135 Jul 2021 #115
I think we are seeing breakthroughs not only because Delta is a bad hombre but also, wiggs Jul 2021 #130
I agree. StarryNite Jul 2021 #134
I only go out once a week and just did today. BigmanPigman Jul 2021 #135
Wearing my mask everywhere Freyda99 Jul 2021 #136
If masks work, why are cases rising in Japan where mask compliance was high even before the pandemic Yavin4 Jul 2021 #139
Maybe because the Delta variant is so much more infectious. NH Ethylene Jul 2021 #153
They had a surge before Delta. Yavin4 Jul 2021 #154
Good point! Although the deaths per million population is much lower than many other countries. NH Ethylene Jul 2021 #173
Japan's death rate from Covid is low because they have the lowest obesity rate Yavin4 Jul 2021 #175
The US has 105,640 cases per million, and 1882 deaths per million. Ms. Toad Jul 2021 #157
You didn't answer my question about masks. n/t Yavin4 Jul 2021 #158
Your question makes no sense. Ms. Toad Jul 2021 #159
Again, you haven't answered my question about masks and surges in Japan. Yavin4 Jul 2021 #160
Are you seriously saying that if something doesn't prevent 100% of infections, it doesn't work? Ms. Toad Jul 2021 #171
I've asked a simple question and you cannot give me a simple answer. Yavin4 Jul 2021 #177
I can't tell if you are playing games, Ms. Toad Jul 2021 #193
At different times, you have called me "ignorant" and "illiterate" because I do not agree with you. Yavin4 Jul 2021 #194
I am not arguing points, because I am explaining scientific facts. Ms. Toad Jul 2021 #195
Post removed Post removed Jul 2021 #196
Oh dear Hekate Jul 2021 #197
They did - the surges would have been far worse without the masks Blues Heron Jul 2021 #199
Yea, I'm good. Not masking up again unless the state requires it Tarc Jul 2021 #143
Thank you MustLoveBeagles Jul 2021 #145
Really? You have told us before no masking for you cause Joe said it was ok. boston bean Jul 2021 #172
That wasn't me MustLoveBeagles Jul 2021 #178
I may be. Thank you for clarifying. My apologies! boston bean Jul 2021 #179
It's okay MustLoveBeagles Jul 2021 #180
Thank you! boston bean Jul 2021 #182
I was so happy Piasladic Jul 2021 #146
Sorry to hear that BoycottTimHortons Jul 2021 #148
Based on watching reports from front line medical workers I am wondering if retread Jul 2021 #162
Exactly seta1950 Jul 2021 #176
Friggin' bummer! Hope you all get back to normal soon! Baked Potato Jul 2021 #198
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