A face mask works better than a face shield

[kenny]

Makes sense.
When we inhale air it just moves around a face mask, and enters your lungs unfiltered.
But a proper face mask, worn properly, filters and stops many tiny contaminated airborne particles from entering your body.
Of course not all, but way more than when wearing only a face shield.

https://www.thelocal.ch/20200715/only-those-with-plastic-visors-were-infected-swiss-government-warns-against-face-shields

 

[Missy]

Both together are even more protective. Face shields were meant to be used in addition to face masks. Not instead of face masks.

 

[Missy]

 

[kenny]

Both together are even more protective. Face shields were meant to be used in addition to face masks. Not instead of face masks.

I agree.

But I do see people wearing only a shield, even employees in stores.
I suspect some people prefer a mask because it's easier to breath.

 

[kenny]

But missy, how do you kiss when passion suddenly strikes?
Shields seem as romantic and sensuous as a head-condom.

 

[redwood66]

Face shields work great to keep from being spit on by scumbags.

 

[Missy]

But missy, how do you kiss when passion suddenly strikes?
Shields seem as romantic and sensuous as a head-condom.

True. That’s where a hug and hand squeeze come in handy. Til we’re mask and shield free. Makes one appreciate the spontaneity of pre pandemic times.

 

[Missy]

I agree.

But I do see people wearing only a shield, even employees in stores.
I suspect some people prefer a mask because it's easier to breath.

Yeah. Reminds me of those who wear face masks *under* their noses. :/

 

[Asscherhalo_lover]

If I have to go back into the school buildings I will be wearing both.

 

[Dancing Fire]

If I have to go back into the school buildings I will be wearing both.

You'll suffocate to death before you catch the virus.

 

[kenny]

You'll suffocate to death before you catch the virus.

DF, you're not thinking well.

 

[rainydaze]

My child and I were just talking about this today. We had a grocery pick-up; we had on masks but the employee wore only a shield. He kept his distance and was outside, so I wasn't too spooked, but I'm seeing more and more of that. I'm sure people appreciate that shields are not as hot and don't hinder their breathing, but they either don't realize or don't care that shields don't do the job.

 

[Asscherhalo_lover]

You'll suffocate to death before you catch the virus.

I'm pregnant so I'd rather give my child a chance to not be born with COVID. I'll take the non-risk of wearing a mask and face shield. Ideally I'll be working from home but my application is pending.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Makes sense.
When we inhale air it just moves around a face mask, and enters your lungs unfiltered.
But a proper face mask, worn properly, filters and stops many tiny contaminated airborne particles from entering your body.
Of course not all, but way more than when wearing only a face shield.

https://www.thelocal.ch/20200715/only-those-with-plastic-visors-were-infected-swiss-government-warns-against-face-shields

This makes complete sence but i must admit i did not think this before
i shell keep this in mind should we get community transmission again
thank you Kenny
and Missy too

 

[Austina]

You'll suffocate to death before you catch the virus.

That’s a total myth @Dancing Fire put about by the ant-mask brigade. How many surgeons have dropped dead at the operating table after being in surgery for many hours?

 

[VRBeauty]

Early in the pandemic the news focused on the virus being spread through droplets emitted when somebody sneezes or coughs. A face shield makes sense in that case -droplets generally gave weight an would follow a gradual downward trajectory. Worn by the sick person, a shield would seriously interfere with transmission (but woe be to that kid in a stroller at the cougher’s feet) and worn by a potential recipient, a shield would protect both the nose and eyes from stray droplets that are, again, on a downward trajectory.

The six foot separation mandate seems to support the supposition that they coronavirus is transported primarily through droplets rather than airborne particles.

its only recently that medical journals have started to publish articles that suggest aerosol transmission - the transmission of viral material emitted by breathing rather than sneezing or coughing.

One of the clerks in my local grocery started using a shield rather than a mask pretty early in the pandemic. I have to admit I rolled my eyes at first. But now I appreciate that she’s doing that....

Personally, I wear a cloth mask when out in public, no face shield. And try to be intentional about things like grocery shopping so I spend as little time in enclosed, poorly ventilated spaces as possible.

 

[PintoBean]

An added bonus of face masks - pollen blocker!

 

[Dancing Fire]

That’s a total myth @Dancing Fire put about by the ant-mask brigade. How many surgeons have dropped dead at the operating table after being in surgery for many hours?

I'd wear a mask but not a shield. I wouldn't be comfortable wearing a shield.

 

[VRBeauty]

I'd wear a mask but not a shield. I wouldn't be comfortable wearing a shield.

I’d love to I’ve you one I’ve made, DF. Many people have commented on how comfortable they are. And I am on Sactown for the week...

 

[lyra]

Our mask mandate specifically says face shields are not considered the same as face masks. So you could hypothetically be denied entry to a business, or forced to use a face mask anyway. Enforcement is impossible. Plus, if someone really can't use a mask for a medical reason, I'd think a shield would be better than nothing. All my healthcare professionals use both at the same time.

 

[Arcadian]

The people I see wearing face shields tend to be mostly elderly and/or handicapped. Its not the best but its better than nothing, and if thats what they can get on, fine.

As the armpit has been heating up, I have to say its been pretty rough to wear masks. I wear them inside public building and only when I am around others. but yeah...had a big ol asthma attack one day (it was 95 degrees) and I had to hurry up and get back to my car (safe zone)

However, I still wear a mask no matter what. Rona would probably not be very kind to me.

 

[VRBeauty]

Why a shield alone is not enough...

Opinion | Yes, the Coronavirus Is in the Air (Published 2020)

Transmission through aerosols matters — and probably a lot more than we’ve been able to prove yet.

www.nytimes.com