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In reply to the discussion: My son has to use the same N95 mask and then put it in a bag for 5 days??? [View all]OhioChick
(23,218 posts)58. Probably since it's a new virus and they've learned much about it by this point n/t
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My son has to use the same N95 mask and then put it in a bag for 5 days??? [View all]
OhioChick
Mar 2020
OP
This is not right. It is criminal. I am so sorry you have this worry. They are hero's but should not
emmaverybo
Mar 2020
#2
Unfortunately i am pretty sure the reason they are doing that is because of a shortage of masks, whi
still_one
Mar 2020
#3
I would love to know what evidence this is based upon. Why 5 days? What about pathogens
Maru Kitteh
Mar 2020
#11
So, he works for a missionary group in darkest Africa? In 1900? No, you say? The USA in 2020?
Hekate
Mar 2020
#15
From what I've heard, all 3 major hospitals in the Cleveland area are out of masks, equipment
OhioChick
Mar 2020
#30
The Secretary of Defense is releasing 5 million masks from our Federal stockpile....
OhioChick
Mar 2020
#31
Every Governor , since trump refuses to do his job, needs to start these programs
duforsure
Mar 2020
#52
any virus on surface will not survive 5 days and its because of shortages and way better
beachbumbob
Mar 2020
#54
Probably since it's a new virus and they've learned much about it by this point n/t
OhioChick
Mar 2020
#58
You shouldn't have to be hunting for masks! GOP has been exacerbating this pandemic.
Hermit-The-Prog
Mar 2020
#63