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OhNo-Really

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15. I added a "Queens Umbrella" to my Covid Ensemble
Thu Jul 30, 2020, 11:14 PM
Jul 2020

My gear

Plastic lined beanie

Swimming goggles

Face shield that I staple side to Elastic band to touch the side of my face

Surgical mask with TP insert on nose bridge to prevent face shield fogging

3 pair of gloves. I bleach & reuse

And

Topped off with a Transparent “Queens Umbrella” that reaches my shoulders
https://www.hammacher.com/product/her-majestys-umbrella

I can see, it’s only shoulder width, and is a strategic extra shield from air born droplets
I rest the interior on top of my head freeing my hands to shop. I love it!
I’ve only ventured out once since The end of February

A benefit of being elderly is not caring what others think Freedom

Be safe all. The consequences of lowerIng our guard are dire.

Excellent question MacKasey Jul 2020 #1
Not the full story... Studies have shown even cloth masks provide some (albeit limited) protection hlthe2b Jul 2020 #2
If everyone wears a mask there's less virus being spread OhNo-Really Jul 2020 #7
That's not the point of my post. As a primary HCW, of course I only would wear N95 in health setting hlthe2b Jul 2020 #8
Only 100% masking offers significant protection Warpy Jul 2020 #9
That's not the point of my post. As a primary HCW, of course I only would wear N95 in health setting hlthe2b Jul 2020 #10
Here's another take: mzmolly Jul 2020 #3
Surgical masks do offer some protection to the wearer. Not nearly as much as N95... brush Jul 2020 #4
If somebody coughs, does a cloth mask give more protection than not wearing one? Of course. Doodley Jul 2020 #5
I used to wince when we were told to cough into our elbow. OhNo-Really Jul 2020 #14
I am not a doctor, but that is not accurate. While cloth masks are not as effective as an N-95 mask Atticus Jul 2020 #6
The fit of a mask to wearer's face is the most important consideration. Filtration Prosper Jul 2020 #11
Exactly. BigmanPigman Jul 2020 #13
I added a "Queens Umbrella" to my Covid Ensemble OhNo-Really Jul 2020 #15
Cmpliance would be worse with N95 masks alfie Jul 2020 #12
Ultimate selfishness to not protect orhers OhNo-Really Jul 2020 #16
That is right wing rule book. Prosper Aug 2020 #17
Experience with N-95 clarkd101 Aug 2020 #18
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