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When you have a moment, try your hand at some basic arithmetic.
And be proud that you're in the herd of lemmings heading over the cliff in a total panic about a numerically insignificant event. And being completely trusting and naive, and unaware, is nothing to be proud of.
Again, try some arithmetic.
The flu is contagious. Compare the numbers.
Let's have a look back at this in a year and see what the numbers are. Even if Covid death numbers exceed the flu deaths, is that a RATIONAL reason to shut down the entire world economy?
Shutting down the economy is unbelievably destructive, it too kills people in droves, and IT'S NEVER BEEN DONE BEFORE.
WTH are you talking about arithmetic no one said anything about arithmetic .
What about old pillowcases or sheets you can cut up? I think that is what my mom plans on doing. I know I save lots of old sheets to use as drop cloths or in the back of my car for when I go buy plants or furniture or whatever.
Anything that's cotton and you can't see through it, is what I read.
I'm going to use bandannas...maybe double layered. I found no-sew instructions for a square of cloth.
Should I use my psychedelic bandanna, or my solid color? Choices, choices.
are you serious ? how do we know the cia did not put it out in the air to see what the general public would do ? this is my dim witted BIL's theory of what this virus is . I refuse to talk to him about it because he gives me nothing but a rash of crap and im done . i just cant believe there are others out there like him . Thanks for letting me know there are .
Your BIL's theory is hilarious! Normally, I'd say no one really thinks like that...but during this pandemic, I'll learning that YES some do. Thanks for sharing!
My husband is a carpenter and has a couple of N95 masks and we have a few dust masks that I use sometimes when I cut grass. I am wondering how to clean these after they are worn? Is that possible? Maybe let them sit in the sun for 2 or 3 days before using again?
Just curious. Do medical workers wear the N95 masks that have a valve on them? The valve seems to let exhaled breath pass out unfiltered.
That's the model I have 3M 8511 has the valve on the front. I had purchased it a year ago to use while mowing lawn because of dust here in Arizona there is a fungus called Valley Fever get in your lungs. For a disposable mask it does an amazing job only cost me about $15 at Home Depot before all this happened. After this is all over going to put together a Pandemic kit with about 10 of these in it.
I ordered two hi end re-usable N95s with 8 filter refills on Feb 25 from FullyGeeked, made and shipped from China.
They arrived on March 25!
I was shocked when they got here (SoFla).
According to Fully Geeked they are IN STOCK NOW for $29 !!
Not sure how long it will take to arrive, but hey, get ready for whatever, right?
Get some replacement filters also.
The masks are spacious under the mouth, breathing is very easy. I put a surgical over it and toss it after one use. They say you can use the filter many times.. not sure how many.
The exhale vents are adjustable but I think I'll open them when/if it gets uncomfortable.
Good luck out there!
I’d be Leary if buying masks made in China. How do you know the people that are them or packed them don’t have the virus? It’s not like the Chinese are going to be honest and let you know. I have a few Chinese friends and he said they won’t tell you how bad it is over there just to save face.
I’d be Leary if buying masks made in China. How do you know the people that are them or packed them don’t have the virus? It’s not like the Chinese are going to be honest and let you know. I have a few Chinese friends and he said they won’t tell you how bad it is over there just to save face.
The virus doesn't last more than 3-5 days. I wouldn't have the masks overnighted to me, but by the time they arrive from China via normal shipping there won't be any live virus. If you're still worried, let them sit a few more days.
Oops, you have apparently not heard of the obesity survival paradox regarding pneumonia? Sorry Slim; while me & my fat @ss might catch a pneumonia causing virus quicker than you?
People of all ages with underlying medical conditions are at higher risk for severe illness, particularly if the underlying medical conditions are not well controlled. This includes people with:
Severe obesity (body mass index [BMI] of 40 or higher)
Diabetes
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