Have you started wearing a mask everywhere?

MyLungCancer
MyLungCancer Member Posts: 72
edited May 2020 in General Cancer
Now that I think about it, as we are immunocompromised it's probably a good idea for all of us. Are you wearing one?

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  • Bengal
    Bengal Member Posts: 518
    edited May 2020
    Everywhere? "Everywhere" for me is the grocery store, the pharmacy, the feed store (horse) as infrequently as I can manage. Yesterday I had to venture to the building supply for a new hot water heater (why do these things always choose a time like this to go up?). But, yes, I always wear a mask; put in on before I get out of my car. And I carry hand sanitizer and as soon as I get back in my car I use it liberally. Mask is to protect others from us but I will lead by example.
  • Carool
    Carool Member Posts: 787
    edited May 2020
    I wear a mask everywhere I go (food shopping and drugstores). I try to stay home at least a week before I go out again for food, etc. Actually, here in NY we must wear masks in stores and have them around our necks, ready to put on when we’re outside near others.
  • Coloman
    Coloman Member Posts: 52
    edited May 2020
    We are isolated at home for a while, but when anyone comes over we insist they have a mask on and we make them stay outside to chat.
  • 2943
    2943 Member Posts: 94
    edited May 2020
    Grocery and pharmacy and gas. Not only do I wear it while outside, I belong to a guild that has sewn and donated over 3,000 to area needs. And still going. Has kept us out of trouble. If this small thing helps, absolutely.
  • LiveWithCancer
    LiveWithCancer Member Posts: 470
    edited May 2020
    Sometimes. When I go into the grocery store. Not when I go outside. Though I am going to go walk with a friend tomorrow ... and for her sake, I will wear a mask that she gave me...

    Thanks for what you're doing, @2943! I keep thinking I need to relearn how to use my sewing machine and make some masks. There have been some really generous mask-makers in my neighborhood.
  • 2943
    2943 Member Posts: 94
    edited May 2020
    LivewithCancer. Think it is a little like riding a bike...one doesn’t forget. It has been rewarding. Many patterns on line.
  • PaulineJ
    PaulineJ Member Posts: 205
    Even though my comments aren't important>the world media mentioned that the people with medical conditions are,exempt.And my most important is I'm already saved by the Blood of Jesus.And the genuine Believers(The Church) we know what's happening in these last days.So we're rejoicing /excited in seeing the Lord maybe sooner then later.
  • Paperpusher
    Paperpusher Member Posts: 78
    edited May 2020
    I wear a mask when I go out to the places others have mentioned. I'm going to be out a few days this week and working in the yard so I'm hoping the mask will help my Spring allergies too.
  • Bug
    Bug Member Posts: 394
    edited May 2020
    Yes.
  • BuckeyeShelby
    BuckeyeShelby Member Posts: 196
    edited May 2020
    I finally got some masks last week. If I'm just in my car (by myself), no mask. But I went to pick up some carry out from a wing joint, and I did wear my mask into the building. Of course, I have cute kitty masks....
  • wmsavs
    wmsavs Member Posts: 16
    edited May 2020
    Yes, all places won't let us inside without masks on.
  • BoiseB
    BoiseB Member Posts: 225
    edited May 2020
    First I want to thank all of you who are wearing masks. You are not only protecting yourselves you are protecting me. I wear my mask every time I go out the door, which is rare. I love my mask because it does hid my face and it is very cute. Because I have to wear dark glasses and a hat when I go out, I am a very mysterious person. Also the mask filters out all the pollen that is a bonus,
    @Pauline by not wearing a mask you are not putting just yourself at risk, you are putting others at risk. The masks are a 2-way street. My brother who is a Nurse Practitioner said one mask is only 70% effective. However if an infected person is wearing a mask the mask is 95% effective. We are wearing masks to protect each other. By wearing a mask we are showing love for our neighbor.
  • cllinda
    cllinda Member Posts: 153
    edited May 2020
    For a walk down our street, we dont. But to go to physical therapy we have to wear one.
  • LiveWithCancer
    LiveWithCancer Member Posts: 470
    edited May 2020
    @2943 - I came across a really great YouTube video for making masks and it looked really simple ... but effective. The video that played next showed how to make a mask with hand sewing, but I think it would be a nice pattern to do on the machine. My next few days are pretty busy ... almost like before the virus - I have places to go and things to do :) ... but maybe on Friday, I will give it a try. I've never been a great seamstress, but I think I could make masks that wouldn't embarrass anyone to wear. (But first I have to find a YouTube video on threading my machine ... it's been that long since I used it :) )
  • SandiA
    SandiA Member Posts: 14
    edited May 2020
    I wear one whenever I go out. I would rather be safe and also protect others.

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