Do you own a face shield?

@Janet357 (75646)
August 1, 2020 6:44am CST
My mother-in-law once told me that she would give me a face shield. I just use a surgical mask and I have not tried wearing a face shield. But in the news, the government is urging us to wear it. I think it is pretty uncomfortable. lol. That all I need is a sword. Well, if there is no choice, I will definitely put this on.
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@arunima25 (87819)
• Bangalore, India
1 Aug 20
Looking at the scary situation around, I am too planning to get one. I am sure it would be quite uncomfortable. Here they have provided to all cleaning workers and store people in our premise.
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@Janet357 (75646)
2 Aug 20
Yes, I don't know what more discomfort this pandemic will bring.
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@arunima25 (87819)
• Bangalore, India
2 Aug 20
@Janet357 More than discomfort it is the fear and panic that is killing us.
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@Janet357 (75646)
3 Aug 20
@arunima25 true. Hope this pandemic will soon be over. it is tiring already.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
1 Aug 20
The authorities are really showing their stupidity. First, they said no need for face mask. Second, they said wear face mask. Now they want us to wear face shield. Those guys in the IATF seem to be nincompoops.
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@Janet357 (75646)
2 Aug 20
I totally agree with you. They are so out of their minds.
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
1 Aug 20
No, I don't have one for the time being
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
1 Aug 20
@LadyDuck , I don't know not being an expert on the subject.
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@LadyDuck (471498)
• Switzerland
1 Aug 20
@marlina European health authorities said it DOES NOT protect, only the mask protects.
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
1 Aug 20
@LadyDuck , Thank you so much for this link.
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@LadyDuck (471498)
• Switzerland
1 Aug 20
Our Health Authorities said that a face shield is not at all effective to protect against the virus, only the appropriate mask helps.
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@LadyDuck (471498)
• Switzerland
2 Aug 20
@Janet357 It gives less protection than a medical mask and eyeglasses and it is more uncomfortable.
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@Janet357 (75646)
2 Aug 20
and it gives us discomfort too.
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@Janet357 (75646)
3 Aug 20
@LadyDuck very uncomfortable. Good thing in your country it is not yet implemented.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Aug 20
Since I don't go out, a mask is good enough for me.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
2 Aug 20
@yesterdayis You’re not alone. We are smart and safe!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
2 Aug 20
@Janet357 I wouldn't do well with it putting my glasses on and off.
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@Janet357 (75646)
2 Aug 20
me too. not sure if i want to wear this.shield.
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@JohnKu (2552)
1 Aug 20
The government here are not really urge people to use face shield.
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@Janet357 (75646)
3 Aug 20
@JohnKu I have the same belief and more convenient than face shield.
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@Janet357 (75646)
2 Aug 20
so looks like ky countey is over reacting because India has more cases than we do have. but india is bigger than the philippines.
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@JohnKu (2552)
2 Aug 20
@Janet357 I think mask is good enough most of the time.
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@GardenGerty (160713)
• United States
2 Aug 20
I had heard that the masks worked better than the shield alone, and that you should use both. Nothing is very comfortable any more.
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@Janet357 (75646)
2 Aug 20
true. Thats why i don't go out anymore. so.many things tk.do before you leave the house and enter an establishment.
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• Philippines
1 Aug 20
I guess getting a face shield is not a bad idea. Serves as added protection to ourselves.
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@Janet357 (75646)
2 Aug 20
yes it is. But i think I will.just wear it if it is really a mandatory one.
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@Lolaze (5093)
• St. Louis, Missouri
1 Aug 20
Nope! I tried wearing one and it was even hotter than wearing a mask. And just a mask is hot enough! I will stick to my mask with two layers of cotton and a filter in between them.
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@Lolaze (5093)
• St. Louis, Missouri
2 Aug 20
@Janet357 Yep. I’m going to take my chances with just a mask.
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@Janet357 (75646)
2 Aug 20
How much more wearing face shield. Big discomfort indeed.
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@Juliaacv (51019)
• Canada
2 Aug 20
Some people working in certain capacities need the face shields, but they also wear masks under them.
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@Janet357 (75646)
3 Aug 20
yes. Some wear masks.and goggles under face shield
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
2 Aug 20
i think it is not compulsory to use a face shield unless you are in close contact with a person afflicted with the virus.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
6 Aug 20
@Janet357 true. that is why those who have productive cough, chest pains, anosmia, no sense of taste, should consider themselves possible victims of the virus.
@Janet357 (75646)
3 Aug 20
but sometimes we don't know who has the virus.
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@GooglePlus (3831)
2 Aug 20
Since I have used it for 3 months let me clear it. Above mentioned mask doesn't help you to get away from that virus. It just avoid spreading your splits on others. Above shown image are fashion designer kit and nothing else. And these fashion designer masks keeps your cheek area irritated. You will have sweating and with sweating you will have rashes if you wear it for too long. We had to wear it for 14 hours when we used to go at work. N95 mask usually keep you bit safe (not 90%) but it does because of material it is made up of. We get this when you ask for face shield.
SW Reusable Safety Face Shield, 5 Pcs Anti-fog Full Face Shield, Universal Face Protective Visor for Eye Head Protection, Anti-Spitting Splash Facial Cover for Women, Men: Amazon.in: Industrial & Scientific
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@Janet357 (75646)
3 Aug 20
I totally agree. I sweat a lot when I use a mask and the air is being recycled. you cannot breathe some fresh air.
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• Santiago, Chile
2 Aug 20
Well they're indeed uncomfortable to wear because we are not used to, on the bright side they protect us from getting the virus and the people who already have it from speeding it! I can't wait for one day not having to wear the face mask! Totally get you!
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@Janet357 (75646)
3 Aug 20
yes. Everyone wishes for that day. We missed the normal days already.
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• Santiago, Chile
4 Aug 20
@Janet357 totally! I want go get back to work, and stuff that I did on daily basis!
@Zeta01 (28)
2 Aug 20
I don't have, I only use mask and protection goggles to cover my face when I go outside, I don't know why I think it's not so safe to use face shield, many spaces inside.
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@Janet357 (75646)
3 Aug 20
I think that is the reason..you.can still.catch air so you will.get infected.
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@gr8nana6 (6614)
• Conyers, Georgia
1 Aug 20
No I don't have a face shield, I just use a mask.
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@nela13 (58668)
• Portugal
2 Aug 20
I have but so far I didn't feel the need to use it.
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• Philippines
1 Aug 20
Yes, I have one. But I haven't used it yet.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
1 Aug 20
I do not, only masks.
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@Adie04 (17360)
1 Aug 20
Don't own it now, but I plan to buy it when going back to campus.
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@Arikez (31)
2 Aug 20
I only wear a mask. not a face shield
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