We often hear that face masks, particularly the N95 variety, may not be absolutely necessary except for health care workers and others directly in contact with COVID-19 patients.
However, we take a different approach, and wear face masks in public.
Why?
- To signal to others that we take this thing seriously and that we should pose little danger to them.
- Wearing a face mask — even a cotton bandana — when away from home (where you can’t readily wash hands before/after) is very helpful in preventing that behavior health professionals strenuously warn against — touching one’s own face.
Here’s just one formula for making your own.
I wouldn’t be surprised to start seeing a wave of artistic expression in the form of face maskery. Velouria?
BTW, some recommend carrying hand sanitizer whenever you venture out. We try to do this, or carry home-made alcohol wipes for those rare times it might seem warranted.
Be safe, be well.
Cheerio.