My Additional Expenses...LOL

@Shavkat (139252)
Philippines
December 10, 2020 3:05am CST
I am sure some of you will agree that we have additional expenses brought by this coronavirus. As of today, I went out to buy two boxes of disposable face masks and three pieces of face shields. The face shields are just a reserve to be used if the old ones are worn out. On the other hand, face masks are being used and disposed of after using them. It makes me adjust my budget for family consumption monthly. Have you noticed that it increases your expenses due to this pandemic?
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M.-L.
@MALUSE (69373)
• Germany
10 Dec 20
Why don't you use a face mask which you can wash? I haven't seen anyone with a face shield in Germany yet.
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rakski
@rakski (120201)
• Philippines
10 Dec 20
we are required to wear a face shield specially in commuting at public transportation
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M.-L.
@MALUSE (69373)
• Germany
10 Dec 20
@rakski I see.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139252)
• Philippines
10 Dec 20
@MALUSE Personally, I prefer the disposable ones. Moreover, I have some washable face masks made of cloth. With regards to face shields, @nomus24g they were used because the government had this strict rule. As what @rakski said.
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Notlilie
@prinzcy (32305)
• Malaysia
10 Dec 20
Normally I would spend RM60++ for face mask as I use tie on instead of earloop. Now, I use fabric mask at work. They're complete with company name on it. So I only buy washable filter. I managed to find one that's good enough and can be washed 15 times. I tried the disposable one before. They're too soft and end up sliding down in the mask. I even tried one of the pm2.5 filter. I can't breath in that one
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Marisa Wright
@Marisawriter (62)
• Australia
11 Dec 20
Yes, they take time to dry, but you get a few and they dry overnight
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Notlilie
@prinzcy (32305)
• Malaysia
10 Dec 20
@Shavkat That's why I have more than one. I use two at work per day. Change after my second break. I have extra two for the next day. I have to requested for another set as they come in pair, in case all four were damp.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139252)
• Philippines
10 Dec 20
There are so many styles of face masks here, too. I am considering using the washable ones, but it takes time to be dried off.
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (68350)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
10 Dec 20
Actually, no. I can't wear face masks so I don't buy or own any. My husband wears them at work, and the few he has were provided by his job or places that offered him a "free mask".
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139252)
• Philippines
10 Dec 20
I cannot blame you since I cannot breathe with it. However, I still need to wear them if going out. It is nice that they were given free to your husband.
Anna
@LadyDuck (470631)
• Switzerland
10 Dec 20
As to wear a disposable face mask is mandatory, the face mask cost is covered by National Healthcare.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317012)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
10 Dec 20
My face mask is washable. We don't need face shields yet. I'm sorry you have added expense because of the virus.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139252)
• Philippines
10 Dec 20
It seems that I am becoming paranoid lately. I do have washable face masks, but it makes me panicky. So I prefer to use disposable ones for now.
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@ZedSmart (19751)
• Philippines
10 Dec 20
I only bought one since August but I force myself to buy one yesterday because I forgot to bring my face shield on the way to the SSS office.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139252)
• Philippines
10 Dec 20
How's the environment in the SSS office? I hope it is not that crowded and follow physical distancing. I will do the same thing if I forgot mine.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139252)
• Philippines
11 Dec 20
@ZedSmart That''s great. I haven't been to SSS since the lockdown.
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@ZedSmart (19751)
• Philippines
10 Dec 20
@Shavkat Not crowded unlike before because you need to secure appointment to be entertained. My companion has secured hers and I go there together.
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allen0187
@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
10 Dec 20
I've switched to washable face masks and to more expensive but durable face shields. I have eight face masks but have only used three so far in rotation while I have two face shields.
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (89739)
• Arvada, Colorado
10 Dec 20
Oh yes I am so spending so miuch more.
rakski
@rakski (120201)
• Philippines
10 Dec 20
I also have some stock of this
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Felicia Kane
@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
10 Dec 20
We have bought a lot of masks, but that is because there were some good deals haha but i since they are reusable masks, we just lysol them and then wash them, we don't like making a lot of waste.
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PsalmOneCares
@everwonderwhy (7251)
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11 Dec 20
The Chinese virus and pandemic-alarm affected economy, joblessness and individuals. But we see 2021 shaping up again.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139252)
• Philippines
11 Dec 20
I am with you. Things will be fine soon. The vaccines had been administered to the people of the UK and the rest of the people around the world will have them.
PsalmOneCares
@everwonderwhy (7251)
•
11 Dec 20
@Shavkat I don't take the vaccines. Not this one, either.
How COVID-19 Vaccine Can Destroy Your Immune System
articles.mercola.com
ADE means that rather than enhance your immunity against the infection, the vaccine actually enhances the virus’ ability to enter and infect your cells.
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Arya
@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
10 Dec 20
When the wearing of face shield started the price was 130pesos. Now I believe it is 25pesos.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139252)
• Philippines
10 Dec 20
I got them Php 20 each. There are some face shields that I like, but it is worth Php 150.
Shavkat
@Shavkat (139252)
• Philippines
15 Dec 20
Arya
@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
14 Dec 20
@Shavkat It will be worth it if it is durable.
Kath
@Kathze (2097)
• Philippines
10 Dec 20
You're absolutely right, Because you can't go out if you will not wear those or else you will get penalized.
Patricia Ocampo
@iKONICNoona (4185)
• Philippines
18 Dec 20
We are experiencing it too. Face masks and face shields are now a neccesity . Just like food and water and cellphone load hahaha
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139252)
• Philippines
18 Dec 20
I agree. I sometimes laugh because we have additional basic needs due to this coronavirus.
ARIES1973
@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
10 Dec 20
We have a supply of face masks from the office so I don't need to buy. But I bought 2 dozens of face shield as reserve just in case the one I am using was damaged. I oftentimes forgot the face shield inside the car so it ended up being deformed because of heat. I also have some cloth face mask because I prefer using it. But because I am sweating a lot, I need to changed more often. So I always keep extra in my bag.
Teti ariani
@Cheyee (8344)
• Pakanbaru, Indonesia
10 Dec 20
We use washable mask, so no. The expense doesn't increase, but the income does decrease.