Would you share a mask with a family member or good friend?
By NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (120073)
United States
July 19, 2020 10:53pm CST
Here in New Jersey we have to wear masks pretty much everywhere including outside in places where social distancing isn't possible. Definitely every indoor public space.
My ex-husband and I were out looking at houses this afternoon. We got to the door of the first one and I grabbed a mask from my purse. He said "oh no I don't have one". I gave him an extra one that I had and that I'm sure I used before as I keep reusing them so as not to run out. He put it on immediately without a second thought.
When we were finished and I was driving him back to the house he put the mask back in my purse. It didn't bother me at all. He and I spend time together all the time and get pretty close. If one of us was exposed to COVID-19 then we both would be. Sharing masks wouldn't make a difference.
Would you share a mask with a family member or close friend?
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@patgalca (18390)
• Orangeville, Ontario
20 Jul 20
I don't think I would. I am already concerned that I use the same mask over and over again. I do wipe it down after every use with a disinfecting wipe but the disposable one I should really be throwing away. I also have an N95 but it is so hard to breathe in especially in this heat. I wipe it down as well. I think next time I do laundry I should ask for my husband's mask so I can wash it. His is machine washable. But really, you can just use a bandana.
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@much2say (55912)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Jul 20
It's never come up 
. I made face masks for 4 of us, and then we've had the surgical ones too from Hubby's work. When the need came up, I made extra masks. I wash them after each use, and as they are all different, we know who it belongs too.
. I made face masks for 4 of us, and then we've had the surgical ones too from Hubby's work. When the need came up, I made extra masks. I wash them after each use, and as they are all different, we know who it belongs too.1 person likes this
. I imagine they're wearing it and roaming around town at night 
@Mudeet007 (48)
• Bareilly, India
20 Jul 20
Wearing a mask is good but not wearing a used mask ....
A used mask should only be worn if it is soaked in detergent and dried for atleast 3-4 hours in direct sunlight.
This pandemic is real trouble...guys stay safe and stay home
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@lovebuglena (44717)
• Staten Island, New York
21 Jul 20
We have enough masks not to share. But hubby never asked me for mine or offered me his.
@Deepizzaguy (104008)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
20 Jul 20
Yes since it will not cause anyone any harm.
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@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
20 Jul 20
No...I would never want to do this.
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@Dyvette16 (4301)
• United States
20 Jul 20
I have done that with my husband before but I probably would not if it was a friend
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@RoshniMahasweta (309)
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20 Jul 20
Never. For the sake of their well-being we shouldn't not only for Corona. We can give them mask as a gift. I carry extra hanky, extra mask in my purse to give a close friend or family. If anyone would get effected by using my mask what'll I do then?
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