I Want to Take Better Care of My Health

Our office will start implementing stricter measures to prevent the spread of nCOV.

We'll start using thermal scanners. Hand sanitizers at the doors had already been in place ever since, but we now have to use them EVERY time. I really don't like wearing these masks, but now I must.

The first case of nCOV in the country was announced yesterday.

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samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

The standard surgical mask has little effectiveness in prevention of any spread. You should use an N95 mask to be effective.

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Carissimi · 70-79, F

I said, “I’m hoping that’s the last of it.” Meaning my illness. However, we did have a mild disagreement about surgical masks, but it’s no big deal. @samueltyler2

Carissimi · 70-79, F

@samueltyler2 It wasn’t a PM, it was a comment.

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@Carissimi whatever, it sounded annoyed. I make an effort never to offend.

Carissimi · 70-79, F

I was at the grocery store a few days ago, and several Asians there were wearing surgical masks. I wore one two-weeks ago, as I recovered from the flu. Now, I’m thinking of donning one again, even though I’m in the States.

I think it’s wise to implement those measures. Anything to help reduce the risk.

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samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@Carissimi but, a standard surgical mask is inlikely to provide any safety!

Carissimi · 70-79, F

They hand out masks at the doctor’s office, and you have to wear them. It does reduce the spread of infection, so if everyone wears one, it makes a difference. @samueltyler2

IamCuriousBabe · 51-55, F

@Carissimi Keep masks and hand sanitizers handy.

SteveTomms · 56-60, M

All the very best!!

soar2newhighs

Thermal scanners really effective? I realize w/ the number of people that might be screened, this is the most practical way.

IamCuriousBabe · 51-55, F

@soar2newhighs Well, they can only tell you who has fever. Tests have to confirm it.

HootyTheNightOwl

Is this in America???

IamCuriousBabe · 51-55, F

@HootyTheNightOwl No. It's in the Phils.

HootyTheNightOwl

@IamCuriousBabe i have to admit that it's scaring me, too... there's so much unknown about it and i have reduced immunity as it is.

IamCuriousBabe · 51-55, F

@HootyTheNightOwl It is, I know. From what I've been reading so far, masks, hand sanitation, and gargling with antiseptic mouthwash in case throat gets itchy will go a long way in preventing this particular strain from affecting us.

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