So I live in a part of the US where I haven't seen more than 2 or 3 people wear a mask (outside of a protest I went to) in the past two years. Its genuinely just not done here. I will wear a mask if I feel a under the weather or my allergies are acting up but typically don't wear one. Should I? Would it help? Do y'all wear one everytime you go out?

As I understand it masks don't prevent you from getting sick as much as they prevent you from getting others sick. Is this correct?

  • JoeByeThen [he/him, they/them]
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    2 hours ago

    N95Gang says masks are sexy and functional!

    I always wear an N95 and use a nasal spray when I got out in public indoor spaces and the rare times I have to do the outdoor crowds. I also wear an N95 at home because I live with family who "after Covid" swung wildly back towards being total germ cultists and spending months at a time sick with "allergies." Despite them passing their "allergies" back and forth like trading cards for months at a time, I haven't caught a communicable disease since I started masking full time a couple years ago.🤞

    edit: forgot to put after Covid in quotes.🤪

    • ChicagoCommunist [none/use name]
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      42 minutes ago

      Could you give details about the nasal spray you use? I've seen it mentioned but haven't looked into it. If it's not cost prohibitive I may do that in addition to masking