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Maraya1969

(22,474 posts) Tue Apr 7, 2020, 10:49 AM Apr 2020

When I hear someone on the TeeVee say that a mask will not help protect [View all]

me from Covid 19 but it would help protect others if I am sick I just get pissed.

Because if that is the truth than why are the first responders and health care workers fighting to get more masks and are wearing masks?

I completely understand not buying them so as to make sure the people on the front lines have them. But don't tell me that a protective layer in front of my mouth doesn't do any good because that just irritates my sensibilities.

This week all of a sudden they are saying to wear the masks "to protect others" (The surgeon general said that)

I really do not like when I am lied to and I bet other people don't like it either.

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When I hear someone on the TeeVee say that a mask will not help protect [View all] Maraya1969 Apr 2020 OP

The part about 'protecting others if you are sick' often fails to mention something htuttle Apr 2020 #1

Unless you have been tested Generic Other Apr 2020 #13

And it depends on which type of mask. Some protect you from others. SharonAnn Apr 2020 #22

you're correct. that said, first responders and health care workers would still be fighting for them unblock Apr 2020 #2

They have a daily large exposure MuseRider Apr 2020 #3

Not at all and I hope my post didn't suggest that. I am only angry about Maraya1969 Apr 2020 #23

It has to help. I think it's more to keep people from thinking they are protected and going out. Hoyt Apr 2020 #4

I believe the correct saying is... Iggo Apr 2020 #5

That is exactly what I was thinking about saying! Maraya1969 Apr 2020 #24

No one likes being lied to. EllieBC Apr 2020 #6

Don't forget the other sorry excuse. Baitball Blogger Apr 2020 #9

That it could spread before the person has symptoms was known pretty much from the start. LisaL Apr 2020 #18

It is frightening to me the stupid game they are willing to play to try to make Trump's Baitball Blogger Apr 2020 #27

I said the same over a month ago. Baitball Blogger Apr 2020 #7

There actually is some truth to it FBaggins Apr 2020 #8

If it's so difficult to do, why didn't they send a PSA showing us how to do it? Baitball Blogger Apr 2020 #11

It isn't just "how to" FBaggins Apr 2020 #12

Wearing a mask isn't an "either/or" proposition and I don't think it has been promoted as such. EarnestPutz Apr 2020 #10

Also, the mask you're wearing isn't supposed to be medical-grade N95 gratuitous Apr 2020 #14

I think the poster is correct. Mike 03 Apr 2020 #20

Totally agree. Mike 03 Apr 2020 #15

The ones that actually protect are called N95 respirators. LisaL Apr 2020 #16

I thought this is all on the type of mask. mwooldri Apr 2020 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Apr 2020 #19

Hear! Hear! n/t Laelth Apr 2020 #21

*** SAME WITH UV-C LIGHT *** WHO didn't even answer the question about it uponit7771 Apr 2020 #25

Health care workers have the masks that work Shermann Apr 2020 #26