Quote from: LTU_btc on May 29, 2020, 11:11:06 PM

Quote from: boyptc on May 29, 2020, 04:03:51 PM

Whether you feel that it's safe without wearing a mask if your government requires you to wear one, you must follow. Does your government allow you to go outside even without a mask?

I didn't wear mask while being outside even when it mandatory, I just had it on chin. I understand that it's needed in shops or public transport where there is close contact with other people. But I think it's not needed when you walk in streets, parks and etc. You barely can get infected when other person will walk near you, if you afraid you can keep distance from other people.
At least government lifted this requirement and people now are allowed to breath clean weather. It's almost summer, weather is getting hot and face masks makes breathing more complicated.

The mask does not protect YOU. It is mean to reduce spread in case you got it but don't know it because its at an early stage or you are asymptomatic like a quarter of cases are.

akram143 is correct that keeping your mouth shut does achieve the same thing. But can you do it? Can you not TALK at all while outside? That's the reason for the fabric masks. Also coughs and sneezes...

Indeed your hands should not touch anything. If they do, don't touch yourself until you can wash them with soap, etc. Especially important to not touch your face or "adjust" your mask once you are outside, simply don't touch it again until you return and washed your hands. And then wash it / dispose it properly.

You musn't underestimate the virus ability to spread from inanimate objects you may casually touch with your hands. Wearing gloves merely moves the danger to the gloves, but its still there.