I forgot to put that it's Cloth masks that the CDC said don't work. The N-95 masks are impossible to find around here, Stores only have the KN-95 which are chinese knock offs that don't meet the standard of the N-95.
Ah, sorry for the confusion.
The trick is to find masks that use the unwoven "spun fiber" filteration material.
Korean made KN95 or KN 94 are good.
The molded N95 construction masks are actually very very good and fit well.
Any spun filter mask is better than cloth.
That and fit them so there is no gap around the edges. Construction masks work better for me in that regard.
Then correctly disinfecting the mask after each use with 70% alcohol or 3% peroxide
And washing hands for 30 seconds with warm water and soap.
And disinfecting surfaces.
And not playing with the masks or touching your face, nose, mouth , eyes while out.
We keep disinfectant in the car, and disinfect before removing the mask, then disinfect the mask.
One must follow the protocol all the time one is out, every time.
It's not easy, most of us don't have it drilled into us like an operating theater nurse.
That does still leave the eyes unprotected, which in theory is a possible viral vector, but in practice does not seem to matter unless someone spews in your face.
By following the protocol strictly, Mrs marvel and I have not only avoided getting covid, but have not gotten colds or flu or any bug for the last two years!
Hope this helps
Or is at least entertaining...
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