I can’t see how a leather face mask would do any good at all. To the contrary, it would seem to be harmful to the wearer.
I will still give mask guy a break. Perhaps he has a serious disease that makes him hyper-aware of the “germs” of others. I can’t believe his doctor suggested that mask. But mask guy could just be scared. And scared people often do unwise things.
They definitely help me in cold weather 🥶🥶🥶
But when I had to wear one at the office......😡
He still has to take his mask OFF to eat so all that protection is for naught in the end.
“ And scared people often do unwise things.”
Exactly, like going on a cruise where you’re thinking that you’re going to die.
if he has a type of cancer or taking oral chemo meds then he has ever right to wear a mask and is wise to do so.....many people are on meds that destroy your immune system so one has to be careful.
“But mask guy could just be scared.”
It’s not fear for many, it’s being careful. Some people, like myself, have the need for a reduced immune system for atopic dermatitis and treatment for chronic asthma. The drug I take, injectable, reduces the capacity of the immune system to attack the skin thus opening the door for illnesses that would normally be handled by a sound immune system like virus, some parasites and bacterial infections. I will on some occasions and in enclosed areas with crowds wear, but otherwise I don’t. Many people do that.
A couple of common illnesses on cruise ships that can be stopped with a good mask and space are Flu and other respiratory illnesses along with Norovirus.
And coronavirus is still out there so getting protection in any form with a reduced immune system is an effort that may be lifesaving if old and with other health concerns.
wy69