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Hi Merry -
I have always been skeptical of bandanas, gaiters and t-shirts as effective masks - now the science is catching up. Mine have always been 3 layers of tightly woven fabric, one soft, one firm poly, and one fun cotton.
Recently as the more contagious variants have arrived, we have been wearing N95 masks when we are going to have more than momentary contact outside our bubble (doctor appts, etc.) I just told my husband that if we travel, especially with news of more variants coming, we will be wearing N95 masks full time. Fortunately we have access to a limited supply of masks, and we're careful to hang them to decontaminate naturally between uses. But I am going to look into getting some more.
Today my good friend gave me the unwelcome news that many of my Texas neighbors, including some close friends, are not being at all careful - making me even more reluctant to head down there, even vaccinated.
Sue
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@sueinmn, I've been wearing double masks whenever out but hadn't bought any N95s because I am out so seldom and for very short periods.
Alas, living in another part of TX, I can vouchsafe that sadly many in my area continue to refuse to stop large group congregating and are rarely seen wearing masks even though now mandated by our mayor and gov.
While I've remained positive and upbeat during this long ordeal, I now find myself becoming more discouraged as more Covid mutations are reported and many persist in refusing to take minimum precautions. News reported yesterday that following both Covid vaccs, a man tested positive for the virus. Is the general public not hearing the same national and public health reports news reported coast to coast?
I've read that not all N95 masks are created equally. I can't buy them here locally so if you find a reputable ordering source would you please share the link here? Almost a fluke that I received my 1st Moderna shot and am scheduled for the second the first week in Feb. My inperson annual visit with my doc is Feb 2nd and I'm wishing I had an N95 on hand to wear for that visit and later lab.
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Hi Sue- Am so glad that you didn't travel either. That's not good that your "southern" neighbors aren't being careful. I wish that I could get a hold of some N95's but as you say they are limited to mostly medical people. I hear that tye aren't very comfortable all day.