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[-] Snapz@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

In closed spaces of close quarters with other people. Over a million Americans aren't here anymore, I'll take a lesson from that.

[-] nothendev@sopuli.xyz 3 points 2 years ago

At least my Minecraft skin does. I don't.

[-] solrize@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I do, see https://www.covidisairborne.org/ for tons of info on why we all should.

[-] relative_iterator@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago

I put one on when the AQI here was around 300

[-] d0ndieg0@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago

Only when I am go into public bathrooms.

[-] SamC@lemmy.nz 3 points 2 years ago

I struggle to see why I shouldn't wear a mask in certain situations. e.g. the supermarket, where I'm not there too long, am hardly talking to anyone, it's indoors with lots of other (unmasked) people. There are almost 0 downsides to wearing one in that situation (for me at least).

COVID is still killing a lot of people, and even if it doesn't kill you, it sucks to get it. So yeah, makes sense to me to mask when you can.

[-] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 3 points 2 years ago

I live in California and it's fire season; I might have to bust out the mask if there are any fires. I wore it more when my mom was still alive and had doctor's appointments and such, since they are still required in places like hospitals and dialysis clinics. I have ADHD and am triggered by textures; I really don't like anything on my face. Masks, creams, glasses, etc. I only wear it when absolutely necessary.

[-] altima_neo@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I wrote it reularly for 2 years because my job required is to wear them.

I got COVID anyway despite that. It wasn't that bad. I felt like I had a flu. No appetite, sore, tired, and shivering for almost a week. It sucked, but I don't feel like I needed medical attention, or anything that laying in bed couldn't fix.

After I was no longer required to wear it, i stopped.

[-] 1bluepixel@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago

I was in China last month where mask-wearing is frequent and not stigmatized. They had a surge of Covid cases, so I wore a mask on public transport. It's a total no-brainer there.

Back in Canada, I don't wear it as much because I'd be in much less trouble if I caught it here. Still wore one when visiting an aging relative in a medical facility.

[-] ritswd@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

When I’m sick and sneezing or coughing.

Also, when someone else wears a mask anywhere for any reason, I always ask “oh, would you like me to wear a mask?” I never ask why they do, I assume they have a good reason.

We stopped recently, and plan on wearing them again during flu season, or any other outbreaks going on. I'd have been fine with wearing them indefinitely, but we were in the minority even when there were mandates in our area.

[-] shukufuku@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago

Yeah, in public indoor spaces and I avoid prolonged exposure like movie theaters. I've avoided it so far. I also have some friends that are especially worried about it, so I maintain my masking so they aren't uncomfortable being around me. It seems like about 10% of people in this area of the PNW still mask, people working in retail closer to 20%. It's barely an inconvenience, so why not avoid sickness in general.

[-] IoSapsai@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

Mostly when I feel unwell, but not enough to call in sick at work or at the store. Also at home when I share a room with somebody while I'm ill.

[-] SapphicFemme@lib.lgbt 2 points 2 years ago

I do, but i really should upgrade to an N95 like mask.

[-] CaspianXI@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

I always have one with me in case I enter a shop that has a sign up asking patrons to wear a mask. I used to wear them religiously, but 3 years is enough. Although I respect everyone who still keeps their masks on...

[-] Soullioness@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I've relaxed with it quite a bit recently. But I still like having them on me at all times. There's times I like wearing it. Especially certain places like the doctors.

I will wear a mask if I know that I am going to be potentially packed in in a space with little in the way of positive air flow.

[-] XiELEd@lemmy.fmhy.ml 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Me. My mode of transport is usually open-air, so I dislike breathing in dust and smoke. And I hate the idea of people potentially judging my face and facial expressions.

[-] dingus@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago

Me and my partner are both immune compromised, so yes, still masking in indoor public spaces and large outdoor crowds.

[-] nix@merv.news 2 points 2 years ago

N95 mask with headstraps whenever I'm inside anywhere or in a crowded outdoor area. If I'm only going to be outside I'll carry an earloop n95 mask with me just in case i come across a large group or need to pop in real quick to grab takeout

[-] omgarm@feddit.nl 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I have barely seen any masks in the Benelux area since summer 2022. Haven't worn one myself since spring 2022 I think.

[-] MarmaladeMermaid@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

Only I’m sick or the place I’m entering requests it- the library, dispensary, pharmacy, doctor’s office.. I think that’s it. It’s in my purse if I need it.

[-] Bishma@social.fossware.space 1 points 2 years ago

If I'm indoors with people other than immediate family, I'm wearing a mask.

[-] Tb0n3@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 years ago

Haven't worn one since I got the vaccine. I was working full time the whole way through as a regional truck driver but didn't catch it until January 2022. It was meh.

[-] lunaticneko@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

Due to my job as a public university employee I am still required to wear a mask to set an example to the general public. The exceptions are when exercising or when alone (no one else within 2 m radius).

[-] Max_P@lemmy.max-p.me 1 points 2 years ago

I do in most indoors public places but don't do it absolutely religiously. It really does work to not being sick, and wearing a mask inconveniences me less than being sick because I hate being sick. So grocery stores and whatnot, I wear one.

[-] DjMeas@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

I do whenever I'm indoors somewhere with a lot of people. Both my wife and I are immunocompromised. I hate being told the masks don't work and I hate even more explaining that I'm immunocompromised. People just need to mind their own business.

[-] festus@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 years ago

I still do but at this point it's to prevent me from catching a cold - I like not getting sick and wearing a mask is barely any effort.

[-] Tot@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I wear one in public when I'm sick, or when someone in the family is sick. I just assume that whatever they have is something I'll catch sooner or later.

[-] Catoblepas@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 2 years ago

I have asthma and the one time I caught COVID was the worst I’ve ever felt for the longest I’ve ever felt it without ending up in a hospital. I don’t plan on repeating it. I wear an N95 every time I’m indoors with strangers, or outside in a crowd.

[-] ForbiddenRoot@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

I wear them only if I have a cold or a cough myself now, or if I am traveling on a plane. I still carry a mask with me at all times though.

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