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mask or not to mask…that has been the big exasperating question!
Street vendors replace usual offerings with masks and related CV safety items
Face Masks: It has been
frustrating and confusing to wait as the expert’s battle it out regarding face
masks. In the last week in particular those of us who carefully follow the
daily task force conferences, have been promised a definitive answer. Yesterday CDC announced the recommendation we
cover our faces when out and about.
Strangely enough the reason
they give is the same complaint my assistant has been telling me; in the market,
people are not abiding by the social distancing rule. I was thinking, “well yes, how can
they?”. A couple of weeks ago, she began
wearing a cloth mask she wears while shopping and conducting errands.
CDC recommends not using the N95
or surgical masks, as they are not needed. Masks are difficult to find
anyway. CDC also explains that wearing
a mask doesn’t protect the wearer, but the recommendation is driven by the
number of asymptomatic persons, who are very contagious, are mingling with the
public and spreading “droplets” even while speaking and infecting others. It is those situations that are
targeted. The virus is spread by
droplets, from seeing, coughing even breathing.
Remember: this is optional not
mandatory. If you have asthma or lung
issues you may find that you have difficulties breathing in the mask. In that case you may want to try the coffee
filter or paper towel masks, easy to make, I made one in one minute, and does
not restrict breathing.
Drs and scientists have been
reluctant to recommend this action. The
white house has been pushing for the mask recommendation. To me it just makes sense, and I find it
difficult to believe it doesn’t help all those who wear a mask, asymptomatic or
not, I am a pragmatic, logical person…it simply makes sense.
Below is information from CDC and instructions in
making various types of masks.
Recommendation
Regarding the Use of Cloth Face Coverings, Especially in Areas of Significant Community-Based
Transmission
Use
of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
CDC continues to study the
spread and effects of the novel coronavirus across the United States. We now know from recent studies that a
significant portion of individuals with coronavirus lack symptoms
(“asymptomatic”) and that even those who eventually develop symptoms
(“pre-symptomatic”) can transmit the virus to others before showing
symptoms. This means that the virus can
spread between people interacting in close proximity—for example, speaking,
coughing, or sneezing—even if those people are not exhibiting symptoms. In light of this new evidence, CDC recommends
wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing
measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies)
especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.
It is critical to emphasize
that maintaining 6-feet social distancing remains important to slowing the
spread of the virus. CDC is additionally
advising the use of simple cloth face coverings to slow the spread of the virus
and help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it
to others. Cloth face coverings
fashioned from household items or made at home from common materials at low
cost can be used as an additional, voluntary public health measure.
The cloth face coverings
recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators. Those are critical supplies that must
continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first
responders, as recommended by current CDC guidance.
This recommendation complements
and does not replace the President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America, 30
Days to Slow the Spreadexternal icon, which remains the cornerstone of our national
effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
CDC will make additional recommendations as the evidence regarding
appropriate public health measures continues to develop.
How to Wear Face Cover:
Applying a face mask - step 1
Face coverings should—fit
snugly but comfortably against the side of the face be secured with ties or ear
loops include multiple layers of fabric allow for breathing without restriction
be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape.
CDC recommends wearing cloth
face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are
difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in
areas of significant community-based transmission.
CDC also advises the use of
simple cloth face coverings to slow the spread of the virus and help people who
may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others. Cloth face coverings fashioned from household
items or made at home from common materials at low cost can be used as an
additional, voluntary public health measure.
Cloth face coverings should not
be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or
is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without
assistance.
The cloth face coverings
recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators. Those are critical supplies that must
continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first
responders, as recommended by current CDC guidance.
Should cloth face coverings be
washed or otherwise cleaned regularly? How regularly?
Yes. They should be routinely
washed depending on the frequency of use.
How does one safely
sterilize/clean a cloth face cover?
A washing machine should
suffice in properly washing a face covering.
How does one safely remove a
used face cover?
Individuals should be careful
not to touch their eyes, nose, and mouth when removing their face covering and
wash hands immediately after removing.
- Sewn Face Cover
- Quick Cut T-shirt Face Cover (no sew method)
- Bandanna Face Cover (no sew method)
- Coffee Filter method (getting hard to find)
Video Tutorials how to make your own:
A SECOND ONE FOR CLOTH MASKS FROM THE SURGEON GENERAL
nope...not about organized crime..but good info.
ReplyDeleteChivi are individuals able to crossing into Mexico via land.
DeleteYes. This only applies to American citizend and residents.
DeleteJust get your good old bandana or buy a new one. Im here in LA. So i gotta wear a blue one cus im Mexican American lol. Gotta make sure the sureños dont get at me for wearing a red rag lol.
ReplyDeleteEste wey jajaja
Delete@10:43 cuidate ese
DeleteGood looking out! NK all day everyday!
DeleteThat's a good idea 👍, since it's even hard to find of who makes the cloth ones. Thanks Chivis.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for posting this. I personally use a disposable non n95 paper mask underneath my cloth Nike face mask.
ReplyDeleteI saw this video of a guys using some type of spray and he was spraying the inside of around 10 different mask. The video shows the spays going through some of these mask if you guys are making your own mask you might want to do the same. No point in making a mask that won’t work and keep everyone safe.
ReplyDeletewashing hands is always the key. I then rub 50/50 alcohol in my palms. paper towels coffee filter fresh washed fabric are fine. no need to spray. I have a UV light but don't think it is needed if you practice clean hands
DeleteYou can still get infected with masks. The masks are so we don't infect others.
Delete12:55 and also to not catch the droplets of others, I saw a lady, at the store forgetting to keep her 6 foot distance, while putting her food on table to pay.
DeleteI want to do everything possible, not to get it.
But, but, what about OJ Simpson, he has been released,
ReplyDeleteIs it ok for him to wear face masks and gloves?
Only if he visits you.
Delete12:56 jaja
DeleteCan you please stop promoting this hoax? Yes the virus is real but its not nearly as deadly as they are saying. Finally the truth is starting to trickle out. Two stanford doctors recently admitted the common flu is ten times more deadly then covid-19 and Dr. Faucis claim of the opposite has no bearing on reality and Mr. Fauci has been pulling numbers out of thin air to make his assumptions. Nobody knows how many people have gotten this virus and nobody knows the actual mortality rate but its very clear its not nearly as high as the MSM is claiming it is they said. What is funny is both Dr. Fauci and Dr. Birx are both members of a board whos group receives millions of dollars from Bill Gates foundation. The same group is discounting the anti malaria treatment drug that has been very effective against covid-19 in testing and promoting their own up and coming covid-19 vaccine. You cant make this stuff up. The way this virus has been presented to the world is a crime of epic proportions and the deeper some people are digging the more insanely shady stuff is being brought to the surface. Gates also funded the Wuhan laboratory where the outbreak may have originated...The Communists needed to squash the uprising in Hong Kong and what a better way then to keep them all on lockdown 24-7? They also knew it would destroy the USAs economy over night and Trumps chances at re-election...Trump is being blamed by the media and is not allowed to hold any rallies under the guise of social distancing etc. Anyone who questions the media or their agenda are immediately labeled a conspiracy theorist, a lunatic, and out casted from society. Humanity is nothing more than a herd of animals..sow enough panic and watch the herd trample itself to death. Much love Chivis appreciate what you do.
ReplyDeleteAs an Italian who has lost a family member, I greatly resent your ridiculous statement.
Delete“It’s a hoax but the virus is real”
As for the rest of your comments, even if any of it were true, you sound like a scatterbrained maniac.
Maybe you can tell those doctors to go to Italy and Spain where they're letting people die.
DeleteNot a hoax, this is happening in real time wake up.
DeleteGreat Balls of Fire ☄️💥 Get a Grip ! @ 12:11
DeleteGreat Balls of Fire @12:11 Get a grip ! ☄️
DeleteShe is not promoting, it's the news that is out there, your in such denial at what is going on in the world.
Delete1200 people died from the Coronavirus today in the US alone. It's not a hoax. You'll find out soon enough when you or someone you know contracts the virus and dies. Remember the kindly internet stranger who tried to warn your dumb ass to stay the fuck home and shut your ill-informed ass up before you kill someones grandmother.
DeletePromoting lol, it's happening every where, did you mean reporting.
DeleteAgree, the timing of this is more than mere coincidence. It's only after crashing the economy that the very statisticians who modeled 2 million people dying in the USA are walking it back from 2mill down to 200k and now even less. The real kicker is now the media is trying to blame Trump for this overreaction. The most contagious thing in the world is not a virus, but hysteria and fear, and your emotions have been played.
DeletePreach on Reverend 👏🏽
DeleteDude people are dying, and you out here talking about a hoax, what an idiot. As for all these conspiracy theories, shits getting old. People love to try and put shit together and make it sound legit. Come with hard facts then we can talk. Other than that, help save a life and stay your paranoid ass in your basement.
Delete@12:11PM
DeleteYou have no understanding of the reasoning behind the precautions. The reason for all the "hype" is that it's a new virus infecting humans and there's an element of the unknown which may or may not be catastrophic. The notion of how deadly it might be is secondary (I say this with extreme caution) to how it might be contained. That's the key. We simply don't know so we caution on the side of safety first. The flu has been around in humans for at least 7 thousand years or so and spread worldwide, or least most of the known world, for over 2000 years. So it's to late to take extreme precautions. With the *novel* (new) coronavirus we might have a chance. However, with people like you spreading nonsense we might not since there's always those who think they know better.
@12:11PM The Virus is not as deadly because we have shut down the country, except for essential workers. If not for that, the infected would be in the millions and the deaths would be way higher.
DeleteI do find it suspect that Bill Gates happens to have a stake in the Coronovirus vaccine. It just raises red flags about him wanting to profit from this.
The CDC did spread misinformation at the beginning about not wearing any face coverings, which could have prevented many people from spreading it and getting it. Obviously that's changed recently, but very misguided on their part.
Do agree that it's being politicized by the Democrats, as they are already laying the groundwork to do an investigation committee to lay responsibility on Trump.
France is the only country that is counting the nursing home deaths. More than 600 deaths in one day. That means the death toll is very very low.
ReplyDeleteCrazy how a tiny virus has the world on its knees. Even the most powerful and wealthiest nations.
ReplyDeleteLooks like we're the most dominant species on earth.
Delete9:38 No the virus is.
Deleten95 masks are the way to go good thing i had like 20 that i found in the garage from when i was puting up dry wall and sanding in my house a few years back. sure they old, dusty and have a stinch of old basement and paint but it will protect u better than making facemasks from nutt rags.
ReplyDeleteMexico 1890 cases 79 deaths way to many deaths for number of cases definitely not testing.
ReplyDeleteHomemade mask won't protect you from the virus.
ReplyDeleteoh boy....you need to pay attention. NO masks will protect the wearer it protects everyone else from asymptomatic people.
Deletethis is information from CDC....go to their website
What a fool if he only been hearing the latest news. He would have understand the point being given.
DeleteWell - patience. We'll see what the next month or two bears out, but c'mon Bill Gates? He has been the harbinger of the epidemic crises that can exist. Do you think he would support a Wuhan lab? Where did you get this information, would like to see it.
ReplyDelete8:43 Bill Gates knows viruses, and, like, bugs, but he can't fix them unless you pay some ransom, Billy always wins, and he doesn't even have to fix shit, even on his own windows.
Delete12:11 STOP your BS!!!
ReplyDeleteWhen was the last time a flue closed down countries, cities?
This covid virus is a lot worse then a seasonal flu.
It’s people like you who see conspiracies everywhere even in your fridge that are big problem when it comes to fighting covid 19.
This virus is killing people by the thousands. If you took your head out of the sand, you would know that in some parts of the world people are dying by the hundreds on DAILY basis!!!
New York city has deaths well over 1000 in the last few days and it’s on lock down and you claim it’s a hoax...GTFO!
Thousands compared to the 7.3 billion people on this earth, stop being stupid , 17 million people died of cardiovascular diseases last yr and u dont see them stopping fast food, tobacco, alcohol, or coca cola , stop being an ignorant sheep
Delete11:51
DeleteDont you see a difference between a virus that is very easily transferred between people which closed down not only cities but countries and a cardiovascular illness that doesent transfer from person to person?!?!?!
How can you be that obtuse?!
11:51
DeleteThis is not the 19th century there is no excuse for ignorance. Please research and use a little intelligence.
11:51
DeleteSo if your parents,grandparents and older family members get infected you would be fine with that? You sound like you're young very ignorant and uneducated.
11:51 Your ignorance will get people killed. Maybe you don't care about others but you should care about your family.
Delete11:51 you are one wise sheep,
Deletebut just because you got cogido like a sheep does not justify letting this virus spread all over the world, well, I mean it has spred already, but awareness and social separations make it harder for it to continue.
Lucky for us your dumbassed stupiditry is safe with you in your mommy's basement.
NEED A DAY OFF..... sorry
ReplyDeleteI need a month off in a cave to forget the nightmare too.
DeleteMaking a mask out of rags to make a mask, when I don't even have any symptoms makes no sense.
ReplyDeleteYeah you don't have symptoms yet but are you infected?
DeleteWhat a fool....it's a preventive measure to avoid get germs from other people...have a good day.
Deleteare you being asked the reason for traveling into mexico before you cross the border?my captain is ill in ensenada and i want to visit him.
ReplyDeleteCall him better. Why would you risk getting infected?
DeleteYou visit him you may get infected, besides the hospital does not accept visitors, best you do video conferencing, save money, save stress, besides you may not be able to to come back to US as the border is 90 percent closed.
DeleteIf ya cant find acohol
ReplyDeleteyou can use * Mouth Wash* that has 5.5 acohol in it Only a 1.00 at dollar stores can also use it on hands also
minty or spearment flavor for your pleasure .. 5.5 acohol is better then nuthing
be safe
In New York City 731 deaths in one day deadliest so far. Most countries don't have these numbers.
ReplyDeleteIn the last day in New York 799 deaths. A new record.
Delete916 Italy surpassed the daily totals.
DeleteNew York has more cases than any country.
Delete9:40 You do know that Italy is a country not a city right. You can't compare a country to a city. The new record was for New York but if you want to talk about daily deaths the U.S. has over 2000 a day.
DeleteUS with almost 2000 deaths in a day.
ReplyDeleteAnybody know anyone who has caught it yet? Know anyone who knows someone who knows someone someone someone anyone somewhere personally verifiable? Yes? No? Cuz we sure have alot of people catching the unemployment virus thats a fun number u dont nees guess or deflate unless your msm trying to deflect attention away from the country shooting themselves in the heffin foot. This is a valuable site, probably one of the most valuable on the net regarding the topics it covers, u guys report what doesnt get reported else where, i apollogize if im out of line here but where is the controversy in perpetuating whats already been on the tv overkill? Masks are indeed helpful, as stated if one is already sick. But it also serves another purpose inadvertantly, it perpetuates paranoia. Proper precautions indeed should be taken but i think we need to ask ourselves how long we are going to allow this to go on -- by this i mean, staying 6 feet away to avoid being 6 feet underground, have we gone that peanut butter to accept this as the justifiably new norm? I wouldnt have thought it possible even a few months ago, now im not so sure and its a bit unsettling. If we need to be taking certain drastic steps to stay safe it will be self evident, trust me u wont need to wait for the tv to tell u what os what or what time it is..we all want to do whats right for ourselves and mi y tu familia so i understand yo comprendo but ask yourselves where this is going and what consequences unforseen there may be if we allow ourselves too be manipulated during this time of crisis? I will end with this, if one cares about ones life and the life of others it is ones responsibility to be considerate of others absolutely but equally important to ask questions and be skeptical of the do as your told because i say so mentality. We live a privledged life with freedoms fought for by people before us so we dont truely understand that these freedoms can easily be taken for granted and just as equally soon taken away. History shows that libertas once lost we probably arent getting them back. The battle for freedom and way of life isnt always decided with guns, its decided way before that with the choices we all make and how we think. We are a young nation with many things yet to be set in stone, the direction of this nation and the worlds next decade maybe even the next century is being shaped right this very moment, so please people, lets do the due diligence on this one please can we really do it on this one can we pretty please with narco news on top? id ask u all in person if i could and i dont think i ever felt that way in my 30 years using the internet. If someone reading this remembers one thing ive said remember this, although safety is important to us all, those whom willingly give up their liberties for the promise of or temporary measure of security deserve neither liberty nor security. Take that statement to heart and remind anyone who says otherwise that their current mindset may be of greater danger to notion of safety than the insert fear of here. Violence is force, violence is a means, violence is all to often a product and precursor of fear. Knowledge is power, knowledge is truth, knowledge is liberty and the foresight to protect it...always. Be kind to your fellow man. Vulnerable people need to take special precautions as do carriers of any illness as they always have, but for most of us In this time of anti social social media, is more in person "social distancing" the thing we really need to stay "well" right now? United we _ _ _ _ _, Divided we _ _ _ _. Sing along gang, come on yal know the words...
ReplyDeleteI posted this out of good will and hope for each and every one of you and for the experiment of this world. Again my apollogies if im unlearned just uh sharing another uh point uh view. :) ok now lets all lighten up and live the life we came to see for today is the day, for to be is to be merry, necessito amor i need love to live, so even tho cash poor my soul never goes broke and refuses to give. Cheers.
US will pass Italy in deaths in a couple of days.
ReplyDeleteThanks expert go apply 👍 now, we need furtune tellers.
DeleteYeah like people here are cartel experts. LoL most here are very ignorant not all but most. Even that 006 guy is smarter.
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