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[link:https://www.wmcactionnews5.com/2020/03/30/memphis-officials-recommend-use-masks-or-facial-coverings/|
Apologies - cannot copy text. Just the usual info there, adding if no mask, use something to cover face.
Faux in this area is asserting Memphis is spending $1.3 mil to buy masks for employees. (I won't even open their sites. Wonder where they would buy masks? )
marble falls
(57,097 posts)SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
marble falls
(57,097 posts)Just keep 'em away from me."
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
BigmanPigman
(51,604 posts)https://www.democraticunderground.com/1016250130
"Why Telling People They Dont Need Masks Backfired...
To help manage the shortage, the authorities sent a message that made them untrustworthy"
They've downplayed the airborne factor to divert away from failure at the Federal level. Look at S. Korea, China, and Queens, NY.
Everyone is wearing masks.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)All they know how to do. 🤮🤬
I_UndergroundPanther
(12,480 posts)Got them way before coronavirus was even existing,use them for artwork normally keep out the dust. Glad I got them now.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Me too... Have a small supply that I wear when I get food.
What type of art do you engage in?
I studied a lot of process-based art therapy & I love to paint. 😍 Very therapeutic! 😊
I_UndergroundPanther
(12,480 posts)Paint,sculpt,costumery,
Leather,beads,sewing(out of practice)
wood carving/burning,
painting psychedelic furniture
silkscreen, dye fabric art,
computer graphics,
paper arts,multi media art,drawing,..do my own hair..
Make and design some of my own clothes..
Here's one of my paintings
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)You are really talented! I used to do leather work back in the day...
Can you post pix of some of your work? I'd love to see it! 😍
I_UndergroundPanther
(12,480 posts)You gotta click on the links sry.
BigmanPigman
(51,604 posts)when I was sick and one that I nabbed since it "was there and free" while taking someone to a doctor's appointment a year ago in a hospital. I have a box of the gloves due to making art and cooking.
I figure that from I have heard/read is true than I can recycle them if only I wear them. The virus germs are supposed to die after a week or so. If I use a mask (or gloves) and do not use it again for a month, the germs should be very dead if I have to wear them again a month after the first use. Since I have a few and can rotate and recycle them they can last indefinitely. Especially if I only have to go out once every two or three weeks. Doesn't this seem correct?
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)But I'm definitely not versed in these things.
I bought a small supply when I realized this was gonna blow up here in the States a couple of months ago.
You probably shouldn't bring them into your home though! And if you leave them outside, birds & other wildlife could contaminate them...
BigmanPigman
(51,604 posts)if I do wear one into the house I wash my hands, take the gloves off, wash again and take the mask off and then stick them in a bag by the door.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)I think! Glad you are taking such diligent precautions!
I've only been out a couple of times. I wear a mask, while shopping strongly encourage young workers to register to vote & vote blue, adamabtly demand hillbillies "vote the toxic orange mfer out before he kills us all," then strip mask & dump in garbage after exiting store.
BigmanPigman
(51,604 posts)when he was threatening the ACA (which I must have to live and not go bankrupt...really). I wrote "tRump" on it and it's inside a red circle with a slash through it. I am especially fond of wearing that one....go figure.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Yup I imagine you'd be proud of that one! I'm proud of you! 😁👍👏👏👏👏
The looks on redneck's faces when I tell them vote mf out before he kills us all are truly priceless!
You've got me thinking how I can paing a no dump sign on one.
BigmanPigman
(51,604 posts)I relish using MY Sharpie for this purpose!
I_UndergroundPanther
(12,480 posts)They are cloth ones with filters
I have two cloth holders ,came as a two pack.
The filters are replaceable got like 50 of them.
I come inside ,strip down put my clothes in the washer then walk to the kitchen sink. run hot water and soap in the sink ,plunge the mask into soapy water pull out the filter and wash the mask than I wash my hands,than I reach under the sink grab my Lysol and spray where I took off my clothes and shoes off and nail my shoes and the air a little bit.
backscatter712
(26,355 posts)It would be nice if I had something to protect myself from Trump Lung...
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Now they are saying to cover nose & mouth with anything when you are forced to go out. Scarf, bandana, homemade mask...
Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)He's currently speaking on an MSNBC CV special on now.
BigmanPigman
(51,604 posts)It is a social prompt he is saying. Sort of like saying to others, "Where is YOUR mask and aren't YOU ashamed of threatening my life and others with your selfishness and irresponsible behavior while living within our society".
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Awakening the country is taking awhile for sure.
A week or so ago when I was last out at grocery store, some laughed at me. I told them "better vote the orange mfer out before he kills us all!" Priceless looks. (I'm in super dumb ass southern red area. 🤮
Doodley
(9,092 posts)supermarket worker, airline attendant, and reception/check in staff in every senior living facility or nursing home isn't wearing one.
How many lives are going to be lost because of this administration saying masks aren't needed?
Aussie105
(5,397 posts)Dream on!
I've been out in the last 2 days - essential grocery shopping - and NO ONE is wearing masks!
Not available. N95 masks are the only useful ones. Just not available.
NYT has it wrong, bigly.
A local company is just currently saying they will start production. Quality and style unknown as yet.
But forget thin paper masks, or making masks from old bed sheets, you are wasting your time! Even operating room surgical masks are only being used by doctors and nurses because the proper N95 masks are not available.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)about availability there.
Thx for update. Did you see that story at NYT?
Aussie105
(5,397 posts)about Australia and face masks, but can't find anything.
Seeing the original post is yours, stating the NYT said so, SheltieLover, could you track it down?
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)But not sure I can get just that one article as I'm not a subscriber, but I'll try. Saw it in covid long list of articles. I'll go look now. 👍
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)[link:https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/australian-virus-cases-rise-9-5pc-outdoor-gatherings-limited-to-two-20200330-p54f45|
This is about Austria & not where I originally saw the article. Still hunting!
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)As it seems to be incorrect info, I will delete from post above. My apologies. I will continue to hunt for the article. I know I saw it .. 😊👍
MerryBlooms
(11,770 posts)today. Rather have them and not need 'em, than not. Nothing fancy, that's for sure. I spent half the day taking elastic out of fitted sheets that were in very good condition, but didn't fit out beds. Good 600 count cotton, funky print and just plain, but it's what we've got. I saved my mask from the trip to the ER at the end of January, so that's what I'm using for my pattern. It'll take me a while, as I gave away my sewing machine when I sold my home and moved in with my sisters. I know the first couple will involve a lot of cussing and cat hair, but once I get rolling, the cats will settle and just give me the occasional stink eye, and I'll whip through once I get my rhythm.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Great idea to take elastic from fitted sheets. I had seen that elastic is impossible to buy right now. Yes, I agree - better to have them! And, yes cat will stink eye you. 🤣🤣🤣👍
MerryBlooms
(11,770 posts)I get the feeling they're tolerating me, but it's like they keeping having little secret meetings to discuss the situation. I'm getting a little paranoid.