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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forumsspotting concerns about Coronavirus in southern Cali
on a very sunny saturday, just spotted my neighbors arriving from grocery store... both wearing surgical type masks
in2herbs
(2,947 posts)to prevent it. I hope these guys aren't carriers and are instead just overly cautious.
RockRaven
(14,998 posts)wasting money and, more importantly, a finite supply of materials more useful to other people in other circumstances.
2naSalit
(86,775 posts)whenever they go out. But it's probably that they think it helps.
I would guess, if you don't have it, even a bandana would suffice given what we've been told.
Mike 03
(16,616 posts)or reminds them not to.
ekelly
(421 posts)asked me today about all the items she just bought at the grocery store and was now bringing into her home. Her concern was about the surface survival time.
She wondered aloud about how many shoppers had just touched the shelved cans, bags, bottles etc. Even if she washes her hands after shopping, how can she possibly guard against re-touching those items in her home, as she uses them, over the next several days?
She said she supposes she and her husband will just have to monitor their health for changes and act accordingly.
in2herbs
(2,947 posts)surfaces they're still trying to figure out.
cwydro
(51,308 posts)Even in dialysis centers, senior centers, doctor offices, etc.
jaysunb
(11,856 posts)mask are out everywhere. Many of my neighbors travel back and forth frequently so there seems to be a very big effort to protect themselves. But, on the other hand, many wear masks and gloves all the time. I still haven't figured out what that's all about.