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K&R SheltieLover Apr 2020 #1
I have one N95 mask Rorey Apr 2020 #2
I've bought some PM2.5 filters and am going to make some masks to hold them KewlKat Apr 2020 #3
I worry that folks will not use homemade masks jmbar2 Apr 2020 #4
I use a homemade mask - better than nothing Merlot Apr 2020 #5
Let's say each infected person spreads it to 1.5 others. That's exponential growth. lagomorph777 Apr 2020 #16
It's still exponential growth central scrutinizer Apr 2020 #35
Reproduction number lagomorph777 Apr 2020 #38
I was assuming that people remained infectious indefinitely central scrutinizer Apr 2020 #41
I worry that people will wear them. Runningdawg Apr 2020 #6
Interesting points jmbar2 Apr 2020 #7
These are really good points. Zing Zing Zingbah Apr 2020 #9
Dr Zeke Emmanuel said we need to wear masks womanofthehills Apr 2020 #26
Oh, they think they can move right in on you obamanut2012 Apr 2020 #11
100% correct. Saw a couple at the store adjusting there masks constantly grantcart Apr 2020 #18
Excellent technique!! Runningdawg Apr 2020 #25
Same with washing hands. Most people don't do it properly but think they are safe. Kaleva Apr 2020 #24
In any case, they won't hurt spinbaby Apr 2020 #8
I was in Japan two weeks ago central scrutinizer Apr 2020 #36
If I remember correctly Varaddem Apr 2020 #10
I'm one of those babies Nonhlanhla Apr 2020 #14
He would be proud Varaddem Apr 2020 #34
masks are not a single thing. It is not an either/or proposition. Ms. Toad Apr 2020 #12
Your government sold you out to the highest bidder malaise Apr 2020 #13
Damn Straight econron Apr 2020 #17
No need to worry, Russia to the rescue. I have seen it all now. Putin sending tons of Pepsidog Apr 2020 #15
I would highly suspect anything Putin sends......... DENVERPOPS Apr 2020 #20
Yes and they equivocate on home made masks. gordianot Apr 2020 #19
Outsourcing the production of these items Sewa Apr 2020 #21
No need to take masks from medical professionals. Homemade masks DO help!! Thekaspervote Apr 2020 #22
Thanks for the do it yourself mask. BarbD Apr 2020 #27
I don't post often,.... NCDawg Apr 2020 #23
Here is another "why" question: world wide wally Apr 2020 #28
Disaster capitalism is a once in a lifetime opportunity. NoMoreRepugs Apr 2020 #29
Why? Republicans. rickyhall Apr 2020 #30
The way I look at it, wearing an N95 mask plus observing social distancing and hand washing Mike 03 Apr 2020 #31
By the way, for the first week or so I was one of those well meaning and earnest Mike 03 Apr 2020 #32
I made a mask using cotton T-shirt remnants and cotton cloth. wendyb-NC Apr 2020 #33
America isn't the same great country that once took care of itself and the world. ffr Apr 2020 #37
You're behind the times. As for why there aren't "enough" masks, Hortensis Apr 2020 #39
Agreed. nt Atticus Apr 2020 #40
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