What masks do you wear?

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If you are wearing a mask to avoid catching COVID-19 (Coronavirus) what type of mask are you wearing? I wear an N95 mask and have several KN95 masks as backup. The N95 masks while they filter 95% of particles are a bit more difficult to find and purchase (or you pay between $15 to $50 per mask meaning you need deep pockets to afford them) so the KN95s are a good alternative but not as tight of a fit so they're not my first choice.

I'm buying KN95s & Face Shields from https://honestppe.supply/collections/ppe-products/products/kn95-disposable-fda-ce and https://honestppe.supply/collections/ppe-products/products/face-shields

I'm buying N95s from a variety of sources as they're harder to source and you have to reward price gougers in most cases.

A bit of context on why I go the extra length to use N95+Faceshields is that I'm a T1 Diabetic and immunocompromised. As a result I get supersick easily and would be unable to fight COVID-19 on my own and would likely die from it. It's super important that I use lots of PPE whenever going out to protect myself from illnesses. The cloth masks are not going to filter enough to protect me so I have to go extra lengths there.

What about you? What type of mask do you wear?
 
I have a few surgical face masks in a ziploc baggy in my car, and my roommate actually picked up a resuable fabric mask from the gas station the other day. So far I think I prefer the cloth mask vs. the surgical mask.

I should also note that I don't go out very frequently. Decided to order take out last night and I went to the restaurant to pick it up (supporting local businesses...). Process was quick and easy and everyone inside was wearing a mask as well.
 
Just basic masks
 
I picked up a 50-pack of surgical masks from Costco this week. Will probably buy myself a couple more washable masks though since this is going to be around for a while.
 
I don't wear a mask. I have autism and sensory issues which prevent me from wearing one. As demand increases, for face coverings, the price does too, unfortunately.
 
Alexander said:
I don't wear a mask. I have autism and sensory issues which prevent me from wearing one. As demand increases, for face coverings, the price does too, unfortunately.
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How much are they going for now in the UK? Quite a lot I can imagine what with them becoming mandatory nowadays.

In Sweden, they are not mandatory and people even poke fun or laugh at those wearing masks. It is awful. I have thought about wearing a simple cloth mask but I am worried about not maintaining it well.
 
22_22 said:
How much are they going for now in the UK? Quite a lot I can imagine what with them becoming mandatory nowadays.

In Sweden, they are not mandatory and people even poke fun or laugh at those wearing masks. It is awful. I have thought about wearing a simple cloth mask but I am worried about not maintaining it well.
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Some shops are selling a pack of 3 for £9.00. Amazon tends to be cheaper to buy Face Masks, compared to most retailer outlets. Face Coverings are an all-round better alternative. Not only are they better for the environment, but they also save us money and resources.
 
I have classic, most cheap, basic mask. It cost about dollar and that is not cheap for my standard. I can't afford any more expensive mask. Those are for one use but I still use it two or three times.
 
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