Are you wearing a homemade mask?

[CL82]

No, but have one. Been using a surgical that we got yrs ago when I had hip replace. Didn't need it for that, but handy now. Been wearing the same mask for a month +, but only to go into stores - our wonderful NJ gov so ordered. It's starting to really stink.

Haha, the mask or Murphy....

I think I over thought the thing. I had made a four fold cloth mask but added a coffee filter inside of the folds and bunched the fabric around the seal points. It was pretty good, at least I think, it's not like I tested it, but kind of a PIA to take on and off. I scrapped it and went to a surgical mask. Probably less effective, but I few the whole mask thing as largely ceremonial. Most people (even those with N95 masks) aren't wearing them properly and the number of people who take the mask on and off, or worse just wear it under their nose, is staggering. Then of course there's this genius.

 

[HooperScooper]

Made its worldwide debut today on a trip to Costco!

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Nice! Love it. I want one.

 

[HooperScooper]

Most people (even those with N95 masks) aren't wearing them properly and the number of people who take the mask on and off, or worse just wear it under their nose, is staggering. Then of course there's this genius.

Is that a joke? OMG what a dope!

 

[bigknight3]

Nice! Love it. I want one.

Homemade custom, 1 of 1

Pays to have a mom that stocked up on Uconn and Dallas Cowboys fabric for you when you were younger!

 

[storrsroars]

I've got 4 I wear to work and planned shopping, one side is dish towel, other side is a Brooks Brothers shirt.

Also have a really old N95 in my car for unscheduled needs. I've used it mostly for spreading lawn product. It's filthy and it stinks, but it gets me in the door when a mask is needed.

 

[bazzdog]

I've got 4 I wear to work and planned shopping, one side is dish towel, other side is a Brooks Brothers shirt.

Also have a really old N95 in my car for unscheduled needs. I've used it mostly for spreading lawn product. It's filthy and it stinks, but it gets me in the door when a mask is needed.

!!!

 

[HooperScooper]

Haven't seen UConn ones for sale yet. You know it's coming though.

I'm buying one of these for @mauconnfan.

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[mauconnfan]

Haven't seen UConn ones for sale yet. You know it's coming though.

I'm buying one of these for @mauconnfan.

'Socially Distant' Red Sox Face Covering Fundraiser

This exclusive 'Socially Distant' Red Sox Face Covering encourages and promotes safe social distancing and the practice of wearing a face covering during the COVID-19 pandemic. With a $10 donation to the Red Sox Foundation, you will receive one...

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I'm in Hooper. Never know if we run out of toilet paper could be a go to!

 

[8893]

Haven't seen UConn ones for sale yet. You know it's coming though.

I'm buying one of these for @mauconnfan.

'Socially Distant' Red Sox Face Covering Fundraiser

This exclusive 'Socially Distant' Red Sox Face Covering encourages and promotes safe social distancing and the practice of wearing a face covering during the COVID-19 pandemic. With a $10 donation to the Red Sox Foundation, you will receive one...

redsox.auctions.mlb.com

Does it come in pink?

 

[mauconnfan]

Does it come in pink?

Are you talking about "Nation Pink" like Ellsburys sleeve?

 

[HooperScooper]

I'm in Hooper. Never know if we run out of toilet paper could be a go to!

That's what these are for.

 

[Chief00]

Great country, these cloth masks are scientifically worthless either protecting others or yourself, but someone’s figured out a way to make a buck on it.

 

[HooperScooper]

Great country, these cloth masks are scientifically worthless either protecting others or yourself, but someone’s figured out a way to make a buck on it.

Only because we're told we have to wear one. I'm not an expert in whether they are worthless or not.

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[HuskyHawk]

 

[TheChamps990411]

When I go running I wear a bandana around my neck and cover up anytime I see someone coming. As far as going to the store...nah

smdh this makes ZERO sense. Youre more likely to infect/be infected in a store than outside and its not even close or debatable.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Great country, these cloth masks are scientifically worthless either protecting others or yourself, but someone’s figured out a way to make a buck on it.

Unsurprisingly, you continue to have terrible takes on public health. If you want to hold bad opinions yourself, that’s fine, but please stop spreading them like you have absolutely any idea what you’re talking about.

Do Face Masks Actually Protect Me, Or Just Those Around Me?

We wear face masks as a gesture of caring for others, but did you know they also offer the wearer protection too?

health.clevelandclinic.org

 

[HuskyFich]

smdh this makes ZERO sense. Youre more likely to infect/be infected in a store than outside and its not even close or debatable.

I mean at the end of the day...
Continuously wearing a mask and preventing fresh air with bacteria and other organisms that naturally strengthen the immune system will cause the body to be more prone to sickness. That’s why the rates of sick people who were self quarantining at home have spiked.
People are spraying/wiping/sanitizing everything and are preventing good bacteria from forming. People are wearing masks and gloves in their cars, wiping down the mail and money. I mean that’s ludicrous.

 

[CL82]

Unsurprisingly, you continue to have terrible takes on public health. If you want to hold bad opinions yourself, that’s fine, but please stop spreading them like you have absolutely any idea what you’re talking about.

Do Face Masks Actually Protect Me, Or Just Those Around Me?

We wear face masks as a gesture of caring for others, but did you know they also offer the wearer protection too?

health.clevelandclinic.org

Dr. Dweik confirms that those homemade masks, often made of material like cotton, won’t do much to protect you from inhaling particles that carry the virus.

OMG Dr. Dweik is Chief!

 

[intlzncster]

No comment.

Loud talking could leave coronavirus in the air for up to 14 minutes

Findings from a new study published Wednesday could give us new insight into how coronavirus is transmitted, and the importance of wearing masks.

www.technologyreview.com

 

[huskymedic]

No comment.

Loud talking could leave coronavirus in the air for up to 14 minutes

Findings from a new study published Wednesday could give us new insight into how coronavirus is transmitted, and the importance of wearing masks.

www.technologyreview.com

Depending on the HVAC settings, Calhoun could infect the entire Gampel crowd in the first quarter!

 

[T-Squared]

Yes.

 

[cwh]

I used the husky growl towel (one of the give aways at Gampel) with elastics to be able to have something initially. Now I have a mask.

 

[ZooCougar]

Masks are a waste of time. Everyone should get back to work and lick doorknobs to speed up the hErd iMmuNiTeE.

 

[sledog]

Just got a pac at the local chain-drug store. Almost had to bribe a 'store associate' to save me one. All the directions are in Kanji characters, so I'm sure the quality is 5* !!

Since I've been wearing the same mask for 2 months for my limited forays to the grocery, et al, perhpas I should stick w the proven. But it is starting to smell funky.

 

[ZooCougar]

Great country, these cloth masks are scientifically worthless either protecting others or yourself, but someone’s figured out a way to make a buck on it.

I agree. I also think peeing in the swimming is 100% a good idea and I never cover my mouth when I cough or sneeze.