Went To Kroger And Received Two Warnings About The Six Foot Rule

Unfortunately many people are not respecting the six foot rule here. We now have over a 1000 cases in our state. At the pharmacy yesterday we were getting meds and a woman pushed up behind my husband and yelled “do you have any thermometers?” Hope it wasn’t for her-stupid person.
 

win231 said:
I won't wear them even if it becomes law. If you're wearing a mask, the virus (which is microscopic) gets past the mask, then the mask will trap it in your nose & mouth where the temperature & moisture are ideal for it.
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If it becomes law then you can and most likely go to jail if spotted or someone calls the cops on you. If masks are useless why does the entire planets healthcare personnel wear them? If it gets past the mask then it is airborne and having zero protection guarantees you exposure while a mask still acts as a barrier, Not fool proof but still a barrier. Think about the others you may spread the virus to when you get it.
 

win231 said:
I won't wear them even if it becomes law. If you're wearing a mask, the virus (which is microscopic) gets past the mask, then the mask will trap it in your nose & mouth where the temperature & moisture are ideal for it.
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You do have a point, most masks are more of a barrier to keep YOUR virus to yourself.
The N95 are different... And do require test fitting to get a proper seal.
Your more likely to get the virus wearing a mask....
because your going to be constantly adjusting it...
 
Buckeye said:
Went to a locally owned grocery today. They were taking the same safety steps as the big chains. Everyone was respectful of the 6' rule. Store was not crowded, and aside from the TP section, shelves were stocked as normal. I did wear latex gloves, but not a mask - we don't have any
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I might try and wear a mask since “they” are now saying to do so although it will be extremely hard for me. My reasoning is-if everyone starts wearing them, people who don’t will stick out. It might become dangerous not to wear one as people become more unstable.

I carry wipes so don’t need gloves. I got the mask given to me and wiped it down. Probably didn’t need too but since it’s directly from China, well, I suppose I’m a bit paranoid. Sigh. But if I’m going to shop I suppose I should try and conform.
 
fmdog44 said:
If it becomes law then you can and most likely go to jail if spotted or someone calls the cops on you. If masks are useless why does the entire planets healthcare personnel wear them? If it gets past the mask then it is airborne and having zero protection guarantees you exposure while a mask still acts as a barrier, Not fool proof but still a barrier. Think about the others you may spread the virus to when you get it.
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Some information would be helpful. Healthcare personnel are not wearing the cheap, useless masks that people are wearing. They are wearing the professional medical-grade masks that are not available to the public. Those masks do stop viruses - for only 30 minutes, then they have to be replaced or sterilized.
As I explained previously (and medical experts agree) the masks people are wearing increase their chances of getting the virus; that is likely why it will never become law. But, (just as with a flu shot), nothing prevents you from wearing a mask if it makes you feel better.
 
fmdog44 said:
As I enered the door an employee asked if I wanted my cart wiped and if I wanted gloves. I moved closer to her and she asked I maintain the six foot rule as she wiped the cart. Then at checkout when the person in front of me checked out I moved up closer to her and the checker said to move back. This is taking some getting used to.
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I agree, I, too, find myself occasionally forgetting about the distancing measures in place.
 
2 or 3 months ago, the majority of people in our area were taking this virus seriously...wearing masks and staying a few feet apart in the stores, etc. Now, it seems as if half the people have begun to ignore these measures.....and the numbers of those being infected is going up substantially. I will be surprised if much of the nation isn't under some sort of "lockdown" rules by Christmas.

People have short memories....and this Virus is clearly demonstrating that,
 
old medic said:
You do have a point, most masks are more of a barrier to keep YOUR virus to yourself.
The N95 are different... And do require test fitting to get a proper seal.
Your more likely to get the virus wearing a mask....
because your going to be constantly adjusting it...
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If you sanitize first you should be ok. You need to look for something that fits well and is adjustable. That way you're not fiddling with it.
 

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