I Wore my Mask Today
By Ruby Hawk
@RubyHawk (99367)
Atlanta, Georgia
May 13, 2020 7:50pm CST
I find it hard to breath when wearing my mask, but I wear mask and gloves anytime I go out to hopefully be safe.. My doctor is calling me Tuesday and I had to go to the lab to have blood drawn. I've never been interviewed by a doctor on the phone so I hope it goes off okay.
A few people were in the lab waiting but chairs were arranged so I wasn't seated near anyone .Everyone in the waiting room wore masks and I was happy about that. When I entered the door to the waiting room a nurse took my temperature and asked the usual questions,
Had I been with anyone who had or was exposed to the virus, been out of the country or if I had a cough. I answered no to all the questions so she gave me my orange slip with those questions and answers, and I entered the waiting room.The lab nurse took my blood and I was out of there.
I stopped by Aldis. Few cars were parked in the lot and few were in the store. Everyone was well separated. I collected my groceries quickly and checked out. There was only one cashier and she checked me out quickly. I'm well stocked with groceries and won't need to go out for awhile. I hope all of you have everything you need..
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17 responses
@youless (114117)
• Guangzhou, China
14 May 20
If you don't wear the mask like N95, I think it is still OK to have a breath. We just need to get used to it. Here we must wear a mask so that we can go out. Sometimes I forget it when I go out of home and I have to return home right away when I am outside
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@LadyDuck (502156)
• Italy
15 May 20
@RubyHawk I also prefer to go myself to buy my grocery, I want to see what I am buying. The three weeks we were obliged to ask the volunteers to go shopping I often received grocery that I would have not bought myself. It is the same here, the doctors do not receive at their cabinet.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
15 May 20
I didn't have a bit of trouble shopping at Aldi. I hope I can continue going every couple of weeks. I really don't like ordering on line because you never know if they have the food you ordered until it's delivered. I'll find out about the blood work when I talk to my doctor next week. They are not seeing patients in the office.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
16 May 20
@LadyDuck We ordered our groceries online and picked them up at the store until lately. A store employ brought groceries and loaded them in the car. But we didn't know until we unloaded if we had everything we ordered. Sometimes particular items wouldn't be there. But we didn't actually suffer. We always had enough food.I find it very easy to shop at Aldis. They are following all the rules and I haven't been too close to anyone.Lots of people are still not out shopping and it's not like that everywhere so I hear.
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@jobelbojel (36791)
• Philippines
14 May 20
I wear my mask every time I go out for grocery. Glad that people are wearing theirs and are observing distancing.
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@jobelbojel (36791)
• Philippines
14 May 20
@RubyHawk That is not good for other stores and people. It is a must here to wear when out.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
14 May 20
@jobelbojel I wish it was a must here but if people want to go without masks they can.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
14 May 20
They aren't observing the rules everywhere. I hear that some stores are dangerous with people not wearing masks and not distancing. I wouldn't go in those stores. I'm so happy that Aldi is following the rules because I like to do my shopping myself.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
26 May 20
I had my doctors phone visit and everything went well. In June I have to see another in his office but I'm thinking I'll call and see if we can do it by phone. He can fax an order for blood work same as the last doctor did. It's much better than going in.
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@marguicha (230334)
• Chile
14 May 20
My youngest daughter has one of those awesome masks that includes eyes. It is a plastic shield that looks very from outer space.
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@marguicha (230334)
• Chile
14 May 20
@RubyHawk I have heard that you can also get infected through the eyes. But I haven´t seen many of those masks.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
14 May 20
@marguicha I've heard that too. I wear glasses so maybe that helps.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17239)
• China
14 May 20
It is great that over there tough measures are being taken to stop the spread of the virus now ! I remember you weren't recommended to wear a mask not long ago.Stay safe !
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17239)
• China
15 May 20
@RubyHawk I also read it online.Better late than never.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
16 May 20
@changjiangzhibin89 That is true. We do the best we can and hope for the best outcome.
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@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
14 May 20
We all face difficulty in breathing with a mask but have to wear it for safety purooses
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
16 May 20
@amitkokiladitya Sticking my mask up under the bottom edges of my glasses helps but doesn't completely stop the fogging. But I will continue to wear my mask no matter the problem.
@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
15 May 20
@RubyHawk yes.. fogging is a big problem for sure
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@peachpurple (13961)
• Malaysia
14 Jun 20
Initially in Dec2018, I started to wear mask when the covid was announced in China. I could hardly breathe and wa sweating like a mad dog.
If you keep changing the mask everyday, wear the not so thick ones, loosen up the ear loops, you will feel better. Avoid wearing 2 mask at a time. Although it is double protection but really sweaty
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
15 Jun 20
I never wear two at the same time. They are hot but I’m getting used to it. Lately we are wearing the paper masks they gave us at the hospital.They are a little cooler than cloth ones and I’m not sure they are as good as the cloth masks I made. But since they wear paper masks at the hospital surely they are.
@YrNemo (20254)
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16 May 20
@RubyHawk The last time I went, no one seemed to bother about masks (it was about 3 weeks ago I think). I haven't been back again so have no clue, but they did put the clear screen at the cashier area to protect their staff. The whole thing looks very professional.
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@Lavanya15 (12888)
• Chennai, India
16 May 20
Yes I am also struggling a lot on wearing mask but for safety purposes I wearing those when I go out..
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
17 May 20
I wouldn't go out without a mask. I lost mine yesterday and I don't know how it's even possible. I didn't take it off until I got in the car. I remember precisely but when I got home it wasn't with me. I made another one this morning. It's very simple I made it from four thicknesses of cloth and sewed on tie strings.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
18 May 20
@Lavanya15 it's a good idea to keep masks clean. I wipe ours down with lysol every time we wear them but it's good to wash them too.
@Lavanya15 (12888)
• Chennai, India
17 May 20
@RubyHawk that's nice mate.. Hear also I using reusable masks.. When I go out I wear those after coming again wash then again I use..
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@RasmaSandra (97912)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 May 20
I have been inside since all this started but I have to go out on Friday to Walgreens. Our streets are basically empty they never really fill up and I am not sure if I will wear a mask or not. I feel funny about having to wear one.
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@lifecoachjerusalem (1529)
• Israel
14 Jan 21
Nowadays I always wear a mask to go outdoors and to grocery stores. I never move it and I leave it on all the time when I am out.
