Don't buy facemasks for the coronavirus!

[de_ingenious]

The only way masks really help is by stopping your saliva from getting all over the place when you're already infectious but don't know it yet. Let's assume it can help save 5-10 lives, why not wear one even if it's slightly useful

[Saltius]

The only way masks really help is by stopping your saliva from getting all over the place when you're already infectious but don't know it yet. Let's assume it can help save 5-10 lives, why not wear one even if it's slightly useful

What's more, it can effectly prevents one to touch one's own face by fingers.

[Subbir]

The only way masks really help is by stopping your saliva from getting all over the place when you're already infectious but don't know it yet. Let's assume it can help save 5-10 lives, why not wear one even if it's slightly useful

What's more, it can effectly prevents one to touch one's own face by fingers.

Not only touching the face but many nasal passages can enter our nose and mouth through the air protects us from it. repeatedly we get obviate the germs and therefore the odor that comes out of the rubbish.

[Kahan848]

wise advice but people here and there anyway don't follow it 

Cause when humanity is in danger, even relatively mild, it doesn't care much about anything except its well-being

[Subbir]

wise advice but people here and there anyway don't follow it 

Cause when humanity is in danger, even relatively mild, it doesn't care much about anything except its well-being

If good then nobody understands the meaning of being healthy. When in peril, search for them this is often why we expect we should always take care beforehand in order that there'll be no problems later. those that are aware must follow these rules in order that they're not exposed to the virus later.

[Tipstar]

This discussion is dumb. China and South Korea both of which seem to be controlling the outbreak are not allowing people to move outside without mask.
And the ones that are not being able to contain it are claiming mask are useless.

[Sadlife]

If N95 mask isn't really effective they why would governments and health institutions recommend it ? i even saw some guidelines from our country's health department to use only surgical and N95 mask. Now i know that it is really not effective and you will still get infected regardless.
Do you have any news or info about the vaccine, i've heard it is now in clinical test.

[madnessteat]

If N95 mask isn't really effective they why would governments and health institutions recommend it ? i even saw some guidelines from our country's health department to use only surgical and N95 mask. Now i know that it is really not effective and you will still get infected regardless.
Do you have any news or info about the vaccine, i've heard it is now in clinical test.

Such a mask will only help protect those around you when you cough or sneeze if you are infected with coronavirus but are unaware of it, as some infected people may not show symptoms of fever.

In fact, creating a vaccine is not as difficult as conducting clinical tests and proving that the vaccine really does not harm a person. I read that the whole cycle from creation to mass production of the vaccine can take 1-2 years. I hope the scientists will hurry up.

[JohnBitCo]

I feel like even if it can't stop Corona, it's still a healthy practice to wear masks. Here in my city it's already too polluted the air and also many big wastelands... I guess it would keep the other common diseases away!

The facemask are for those who are infected from coronavirus or any flu/fever. If everyone started wearing the mask, then these mask will come short and those who really need to wear the mask, they wont be able to get it. Even I see people stocking the masks for their future, which is defiantly not the right thing to do.
We should care for the others, rather than only caring for ourselves.

[BADecker]

Since the whole CV thing is propaganda and hearsay...

If you need a mask, check out the stores for padded bras. There are loads of them.

[jakedeez]

I got some since the last bird flu hysteria 
but I think expired many years ago

[Tash]

Some good news cameramen are immune
https://imgur.com/3tVi8RD

[Meowth05]

The reason why you shouldn't buy facemasks to prevent the infection is that they are ineffective, the one we should be looking for is a surgical mask but you do not need to buy when you are not a medical frontliner or a skeletal workforce, then it is better if you just stay at home to prevent contracting and spreading the virus.

[Cratoon]

Well, having a N95 on your face will surely increase your chances of not getting infected.

Personally I wear a respirator and have some additional gear ready for when the epidemic gets out of hand.

If you're under 35 you can still die from corona, or get some complications including permanent lung damage.

We still know very little about long-term effect of having being infected with COVID so using any protection possible is the way to go now.

[madnessteat]

The reason why you shouldn't buy facemasks to prevent the infection is that they are ineffective, the one we should be looking for is a surgical mask but you do not need to buy when you are not a medical frontliner or a skeletal workforce, then it is better if you just stay at home to prevent contracting and spreading the virus.

Being at home all the time just doesn't work out because sooner or later a person will have to go outside (to a shop, pharmacy, etc.) If you don't have a respirator, at least wear a medical mask. As we know, some people may not show signs of infection and if the medical mask does not save you, it may save someone else.

[Subbir]

Surgical masks are simpler than masks But if you do not need an excessive amount of you do not got to read the mask you only said it should be worn when going out  repeatedly it's needed to save lots of some from cough and cough. But the mask can never be saved from the Coronavirus The mask are going to be just to guard yourself.

[Spendulus]

Surgical masks are simpler than masks But if you do not need an excessive amount of you do not got to read the mask you only said it should be worn when going out  repeatedly it's needed to save lots of some from cough and cough. But the mask can never be saved from the Coronavirus The mask are going to be just to guard yourself.

Almost nothing but vague and wrong ideas in this thread.

This is the year 2020, you have google. You can easily look up procedures for wearing masks of various sort when in the vicinity of infectious diseases.

[Naida_BR]

Yeah,  ordinary masks are useless in the  fight against Covid but respirator-grade ones  like 3M 6000, 3M 7500 and such are good.  Combined with both  the right protective goggles like  swimming    ones and gloves   they are capable to safe your lives.  In this respect, it is also important to select correct size for both respirator and goggles  that fits the face. 3M 7500 family:

This mask is not to face Covid.
It is for soldiers that are fighting in Syria... Stop scaring people and try to make them buy things that they are not necessary for them.
This situation and discussions just cause panic to them...

[Subbir]

The Coronavirus is panic but Facemask can never protect us from the Coronavirus We are usually the victim of things and wear it Protects us from entering through our nose and mouth The coronavirus that attacks it cannot escape anything. i will be able to buy face masks for my very own protection.

[Spendulus]

Yeah,  ordinary masks are useless in the  fight against Covid but respirator-grade ones  like 3M 6000, 3M 7500 and such are good.  Combined with both  the right protective goggles like  swimming    ones and gloves   they are capable to safe your lives.  In this respect, it is also important to select correct size for both respirator and goggles  that fits the face. 3M 7500 family:

This mask is not to face Covid.
It is for soldiers that are fighting in Syria... Stop scaring people and try to make them buy things that they are not necessary for them.
This situation and discussions just cause panic to them...

I have both the 3M and the N95 masks and have occasionally used them on various jobs. A couple of hours of work with something that generates dust or airborne particles, like cutting concrete, and the N95 really does not do the job. How do you know? Go do it, then blow your nose. Your snot is colored and looks like 1/2 the dust generated. Conclusion: 95% is not so great.

The 3M masks are great, you feel better and healthier, and really get clean air.

The negatives of the 3M series ARE THE WAY YOU LOOK!

You look scary. But in a medical Metter like this, the choice of protection cannot be based on scary looking.