• BanditMcDougal@lemmy.world
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    I’ve been working from home for 10 years. The COVID break my daughter had was the first time I can remember NOT getting a Cold since literally ever. I’m masking more when I travel for work and I look forward to when more of us realize the benefits.

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    They’re actually really great if you walk outside alot, they can help protect your face from cold weather. I keep one in my pocket and just bust it out whenever the temperature gets too bad when I walk in the morning.

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      Right as the pandemic started I was camping in 30° weather when I thought about getting an Arabic face wrap. Looked online and found gaiters. Worked so great, I bought another pack before everyone clued in and bought them for masks. Keep one in my purse everywhere I go.

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    Which is as it should be. There is an obvious level of responsibility that any adult can and should exercise. I don’t disagree that the government shouldn’t mandate this, in fact I believe they shouldn’t have to.

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      My father is severely immunocompromised (double lung transplant less than a year ago), so I wear a mask when travelling home to see him to provide an extra level of assurance I won’t be bringing anything (not even just COVID) home to him.

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        Yes, for masks to be most effective sick or potentially sick people should be masking, but often they don’t. That was my point.

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      No. I was sick last week and forgot. Even had one in my purse, still forgot.

      EDIT: Don’t care about the downvotes, but what message do you think you’re sending to those of us being honest? Think you’re helping?

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    It’s an easy way to reduce exposure while not eliminating it so that your immune system can still keep up with the latest fads.