Add painters dust mask’ to the list next to the plastic sheeting and duct tape of useless items the Department of Homeland Stupidity recommends in the event of an emergency.
Really, if these masks work so great then how come I still have white buggers in my nose after sanding on some sheetrock while wearing one?
You need a better mask!
I just went to several drug stores to get masks. Two stores were already sold out, so I’m glad I found the ones I did.
Only one pair is rated for virus protection, the others are surgical masks and masks effective against bacteria.
The point about the mask for me is that it stops you from absent-mindedly touching your nose and mouth with you hands, which I believe is the chief way that colds and influenza are spread, not by simply inhaling the germs, although that’s certainly possible, too.
I’ve never worn a mask before, so this is an extraordinary step for me. But I have a wife now, and I want to take steps to protect her, more than I ever thought about protecting myself.
If nothing comes of this, and right now I don’t know that it will, I’m out 20 bucks. So what? I can handle 20 bucks. If the bug turns out to be serious, I’ve got something which may help to protect us. Either way, I’m fine with it.