https://apnews.com/article/bird-flu-death-louisiana-82e4d00876e62cb2b13bb621826c84f9

  • StillNoLeftLeft [none/use name, she/her]
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    2 days ago

    Just going to comment that with this one, we are going to need eye protection as the virus really likes the eyes.

    So for this one, masking isn't enough.

    If anyone does riskier stuff, stoggles or a face shield, a good mask and protective gloves are probably a good combo for safety. And of course hand washing and avoidance of hand-to-eye contact.

    • FlakesBongler [they/them]
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      2 days ago

      Oh cripes

      We already had a hard enough time getting people to cover their fucking nose and mouth

      They're never going to protect their eyes

      • someone [comrade/them, they/them]
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        2 days ago

        They're never going to protect their eyes

        You'll have people who normally wear glasses every waking moment to see, making a point of doing that glass-on-head thing even if means they can't see a thing, if it means "owning the libs".

    • macabrett[they/them]@lemmy.ml
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      2 days ago

      And if you've got crazy dry eyes like me, there's some really cool (and unfortunately really expensive) glasses for dry eyes called "moisture chamber" glasses. A piece of silicon magnetically attaches to your glasses and goes mostly flush with your face to keep moisture in. Would also stand to reason it keeps out a lot.

      They're kinda dorky looking, but it is the curse I must bear to not feel like stabbing my eyes out.