Update: Half-Face Shield Proposition
By Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
Philippines
August 17, 2020 8:32pm CST
Let me share an issue that arose for using a face shield in public here in the Philippines. A doctor proposed to use an upper half-face shield with a face mask. According to him, it will serve as a reminder not to rub a person's eyes. It does not need to have a full-face shield to cover the face since the lower half of the face is covered with a face mask.
Personally, he has his point with this concern. Since I cannot breathe normally with the face mask and adding up with a face shield, it will affect more of my breathing pattern. In this case, why not use a pair of goggles instead?
What do you think about this proposal?
Does it make sense?
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What do you think about this proposal?
Does it make sense?
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9 responses
@rsa101 (40952)
• Philippines
18 Aug 20
Although there is another argument that eyeshield may not become as effective since air droplet may have an easier access to your eyes if it is only half. The purpose why they want a full face shield is for the droplets to be shielded fully from any droplets that may hit the face. Full face shield will also remind not to touch the whole face not only the eyes. But between the two the eye shield looks much better since the face shield looks like your a welder already.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
18 Aug 20
I also had the weird feeling of using the full face-shield. It does look like a welder.I do agree that full face-shield is good for medial frontliners because they are in close contact with COVID-19 patients. Most of these patients will cough out respiratory droplets.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
21 Aug 20
@rsa101 I agree. I hope that all people can understand the usage of these things. Have you read about the anti-maskers?
I am checking this video and it made me insane. Some people are still against using face masks. They claimed that their freedoms were violated. Is this how we...
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@JESSY3236 (22206)
• United States
18 Aug 20
I wouldn't wear both. I wear glasses so I'm covered there and I do wear my face mask.
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
18 Aug 20
Yes, it makes sense. But the best way to steer clear of the virus is to stay indoors. 
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@mynameiskate (2658)
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22 Aug 20
Next evolution in protective gear is space helmets.
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@mynameiskate (2658)
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22 Aug 20
@Shavkat all different types of interplanetorial life
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@Butterfingers (66603)
• India
18 Aug 20
Better stay home and then we don't need even a face mask
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@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
18 Aug 20
That half face shield not very practical, not to mention expensive and over price. I rather have my face mask.
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@jayanth_77 (7179)
• India
18 Aug 20
There is a point in wearing half face shield . The eye can be protected from rubbing with our own fingers. Goggle is also good option .
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