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12. I think they help and I started wearing one at work

Thu Apr 2, 2020, 02:18 PM

Apr 2020

The store I work at the employees are not distancing and many of the customers aren't.

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Can someone explain why wearing a mask won't help a [View all] Raven Apr 2020 OP

I think they will work. In_The_Wind Apr 2020 #1

Because their aren't enough masks to go around Merlot Apr 2020 #2

It will "help" but not by much unblock Apr 2020 #3

This n/t obamanut2012 Apr 2020 #10

a really good, logical reply here - Kali Apr 2020 #4

Masks offer you protection, they said that because of the shortage. dewsgirl Apr 2020 #5

A little complicated. Surgical masks are designed to keep the doctor from... TreasonousBastard Apr 2020 #6

Probably, but that won't happen. TreasonousBastard Apr 2020 #9

Why exactly? LisaL Apr 2020 #15

It's mainly to keep you from touching your face shanti Apr 2020 #11

I think they help and I started wearing one at work Mosby Apr 2020 #12

Agreed. You can't rely that others who may be sick are wearing a mask. Totally Tunsie Apr 2020 #14

this mask controversy.... quickesst Apr 2020 #16

Guilt Trip? ProfessorGAC Apr 2020 #20

thanks quickesst Apr 2020 #21

My view: aka-chmeee Apr 2020 #17

First of all, what to you mean by mask? Caliman73 Apr 2020 #18

No, becasuse it will. Ms. Toad Apr 2020 #19