Face shield for more protection
By Alex Socorro
@Alexandoy (65289)
Cainta, Philippines
June 3, 2020 9:04pm CST
I received a face shield from my wife's sister who is a nurse. She said that the face shield is much better in protection against the virus than the face mask. Maybe I have to agree but wearing the face shield for a time may take its toll on my head. I don't want a headache huh.
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@louievill (28830)
• Philippines
4 Jun 20
Honestly I feel like a stupid gladiator wearing one
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@louievill (28830)
• Philippines
5 Jun 20
@SHOHANA true, safety is the most important thing, looks like me and Alex are gonna do some kind of welding job
@Alexandoy (65289)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jun 20
Just a gladiator, no need for the description, waheehee.
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@jayanth_77 (7179)
• India
4 Jun 20
yes a face shield gives better protection than mask. in addition to the nose and mouth it protects the eyes too. The bottom and top opening could also have been sealed for 100% protection
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@Alexandoy (65289)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jun 20
It may be good for protection but it is heavy.
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@Alexandoy (65289)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jun 20
@jayanth_77 maybe what you need is the PPE which is a complete set that includes cover for your body, arms, legs and all.
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@jayanth_77 (7179)
• India
4 Jun 20
@Alexandoy could have added a plastic sheet to cover the exposed part.
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@allen0187 (59971)
• Philippines
4 Jun 20
i wear a face shield and a mask when I go out.
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@Alexandoy (65289)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jun 20
It's like having double protection.
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@Alexandoy (65289)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jun 20
Yes, there is no impediment to breathing unlike the face mask.
@amitkokiladitya (171964)
• Agra, India
4 Jun 20
For me it gets so difficult to work with this face shield.
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@Alexandoy (65289)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jun 20
I don't think I can wear it for 5 minutes.
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@amitkokiladitya (171964)
• Agra, India
4 Jun 20
@Alexandoy and yesterday I wore it for full 45 minutes along with mask and a head cap
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@Alexandoy (65289)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jun 20
@amitkokiladitya gee, 45 minutes long would give me a bad headache.
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@Alexandoy (65289)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jun 20
Yes, it is durable but kind of heavy to wear.
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@Alexandoy (65289)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jun 20
@KityCat maybe good for you but for me, no, I would get a headache.
@KityCat (7739)
• India
4 Jun 20
@Alexandoy yep . The heavier the stronger and the better is the protection . That's good if you ask me
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@eileenleyva (27555)
• Philippines
4 Jun 20
What is it made of? Is it heavy?
I want a face shield, too.
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@eileenleyva (27555)
• Philippines
4 Jun 20
@Alexandoy I wouldn't wear that. Will cause more harm. An improvised shield from a plastic water bottle will be better. Have another made.
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@Alexandoy (65289)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jun 20
@eileenleyva no worries, the face shield will not be required for everyone. It is designed for the frontliners particularly the cashiers and others who face people from time to time.
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@Alexandoy (65289)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jun 20
Made of fiberglass so it is heavy.
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@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
5 Jun 20
@Alexandoy They actually made it originally for those people that afraid while frying something.
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@Alexandoy (65289)
• Cainta, Philippines
5 Jun 20
@cherriefic that's the suggestion of Thelma and I will use the face shield when I am frying.
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@Alexandoy (65289)
• Cainta, Philippines
5 Jun 20
You are right. The face shield is designed for frontliners who face people from time to time.
@ridingbet (66847)
• Philippines
4 Jun 20
that is the disadvantage. also, your breath might cloud your vision especially if you breathe out or exhale with much gusto.
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@Alexandoy (65289)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jun 20
@ridingbet no more face mask if you are wearing the shield. In our village I have seen some people wearing the shield. But me, I wouldn't wear it outside, waheehee.
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@Alexandoy (65289)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jun 20
I have not fully tested the face shield yet. I will post again my findings when I had tested it.
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@ridingbet (66847)
• Philippines
4 Jun 20
@Alexandoy is it still necessary to wear a face mask when you don the shield?
can you imagine yourself going out to the mall with that shield?
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@Alexandoy (65289)
• Cainta, Philippines
5 Jun 20
That is a nice idea because I also get hurt when the oil jumps on me.
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@thelme55 (79721)
• Germany
5 Jun 20
@Alexandoy so you can use your face shield now for that.
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@freelancermariagrace (29330)
• Philippines
4 Jun 20
Is it easy to breathe wearing that mask?
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@Alexandoy (65289)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jun 20
Yes, the face shield does not impede the breathing unlike the face mask.
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@erictsuma (9722)
• Mombasa, Kenya
4 Jun 20
I think the face shield is more convenient and best than the face masks which is more risky.
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@Alexandoy (65289)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jun 20
For me, the face mask is more convenient because it is not heavy unlike the face shield.
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@LowRiderX (22901)
• Serbia
4 Jun 20
Yes, they used it here too, I mostly saw it in stores
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@Alexandoy (65289)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jun 20
@LowRiderX if the face shield is cheap there then I guess many are using it. Here, it is kind of rare to see one using it outside.
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@Alexandoy (65289)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jun 20
I think the face shield is expensive. The one in the picture is made of fiberglass.
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@LowRiderX (22901)
• Serbia
4 Jun 20
@Alexandoy They are not very expensive here, but yes, they are more expensive than a mask
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@Alexandoy (65289)
• Cainta, Philippines
5 Jun 20
For me, it is not only bulky but heavy on my head.
@Alexandoy (65289)
• Cainta, Philippines
8 Jun 20
@Mrswabe you are right but I am satisfied with the surgical mask for my own safety.
@youless (114113)
• Guangzhou, China
4 Jun 20
In fact I have the similar face shield last year. Actually my face shield is to protect my face when I am cooking I bought it for that usage. As you know, sometimes the deep-fry will cause the oil spread. Then by the end of January this year, the coronavirus alert was on and hard to believe that my face shield seems to be something important to protect me. But I still use it when I am cooking and I go out with a mask.
I bought it for that usage. As you know, sometimes the deep-fry will cause the oil spread. Then by the end of January this year, the coronavirus alert was on and hard to believe that my face shield seems to be something important to protect me. But I still use it when I am cooking and I go out with a mask.1 person likes this
@Alexandoy (65289)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jun 20
Thank you for the information that the face shield is also good to be used in the kitchen. I like that because of the jumping cooking oil when frying chicken or fish.
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@hereandthere (45611)
• Philippines
4 Jun 20
i have seen masks with a square plastic eye shield on top.
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@Alexandoy (65289)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jun 20
To each his own creativity now. At least people are trying to enhance the face mask.
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@Alexandoy (65289)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jun 20
It is more effective than the face mask but it is kind of heavy to the head.
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@Alexandoy (65289)
• Cainta, Philippines
5 Jun 20
It is safer than the face mask.
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@Alexandoy (65289)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Jun 20
The mask is the standard but the face shield is also being used outside.
