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Double up your masks
Good morning everyone. Do you remember back a year ago when we were all humming and complaining about having to wear masks? Well, authorities are now asking us to double up, especially if since N95 masks are unavailable. Some news is confusing because Dr. Fauci walked back support for this after the CDC didn't come right out and promote this. However, he did say that it made sense to wear two.
I know that a lot of us have made tons of cotton masks. To double mask, you place the surgical mask on first and then your cloth one on next. Then adjust the masks to your face. This is supposed to equal the N95 mask in protection. This is to help protect us and others from contracting the new variants.
As always please continue to get vaccinated, maintain social distancing, and wash your hands frequently. Any indoor activity with more than your live-in family is frowned upon. As everyone can see this virus and its variants are in the business of surviving for as long as they can so we need all the protection that we can get and protect others.
health information from CDC at http://www.coronavirus.gov
latest research information from NIH at https://www.covid19.nih.gov.
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Howdy, Becky. I and my son ordered the hardware store Makerite masks directly from Makerite, I think it was Medident medical supplies??? $99.99/box. He got 2-3 boxes.
Hope I can stand to wear them. I'm using the ones I mentioned before, adding a filter to the inside. I think that should be enough for me anyway since I don't go out at all but to Mayo.
Take good care of yourselves, alll
Blessings.
elizabeth
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1 ReactionWell, fiesty76,John, Merry, Sue et all. Just ck'd the CDC list Sue sent us and read the fine print. These masks are NIOSH rated and approved, no respirator valve, rubber bands fit around the head....not the ears.....they fill all the blanks just fine. BUT, on the package, it states 'not for protection against disease or infection"....Hmmmmm....Guess that means Rob and I must cancel the orders??? I don't get it as they are approved, meet all the requirements.
Help....ADVICE? Need to cancel tomorrow. Thks, all. elizabeth
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2 ReactionsSome regulation makes them say that. For what it's worth, if it's labeled N95, NIOSH registered and says FDA, it meets all requirements and is better than any fabric or blue pleated mask. N95 is a specific standard that says it filters 95% of particles .3 microns or larger.
Just be sure to wear & handle it correctly.
Sue
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3 Reactions@ess77- That's what scared me away too. I think that there's a huge competition going on now, everyone wants a piece. Wars and pandemics make a lot of money for some businesses. Everyone is out to reap what they can. Doesn't speak well for mankind.
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1 Reaction@johnbishop, Thanks, John, for the source and pricing for the N95 masks! Will follow up and behind because of the dither over upcoming annual doc visit.
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1 ReactionSo...I wnt to my daughter's house and read all the fine print on her box of 3M N95 Medical masks - EXACT same language - "not for protection against..." I bet it is a Federal regulation of some sort that makes them put it on. Effectiveness of certified N95 masks is determined by close fit to the face - it should seal tightly.
Sue
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3 Reactionsgood morning Sue- I have noticed that my mask flares out on my cheeks. I'll have to do some adjusting. Any ideas?
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1 ReactionWhere is the elastic? If threaded through the sides, you can tighten (think gathering) the fabric & it can help. Also pulling the mask down under the chin, as far as possible without uncovering the nose, often works. If both fail, you may need a different style of mask for you face size & shape.
Let me know if those don't help, and we'll troubleshoot some more.
Sue
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