Curious what others think. I'd be inclined to say no (and I am definitely concerned about the virus). I just don't think it does much because it doesn't prevent air getting in, and it's really cumbersome and uncomfortable. I think goggles might be better, but I haven't really looked into this.
I just flew from NYC to Edinburgh and wore an N95 but no shield. There was barely anyone in the airport or on the plane (super late flight) and I changed them out every few hours. Kept my glasses on as much as possible though but I was so far from everybody except the flight attendants.
@Anonymous This! I work in the ER and I have been using the same N95 since summer! Not to mention that taking off the mask creates unnecessary exposure, negating the positive effects of wearing a mask in the first place.
I think some form of eye protection adds to the efficacy of the mask.
No, but I'm generally not too concerned about the virus.
Curious what others think. I'd be inclined to say no (and I am definitely concerned about the virus). I just don't think it does much because it doesn't prevent air getting in, and it's really cumbersome and uncomfortable. I think goggles might be better, but I haven't really looked into this.
I just flew from NYC to Edinburgh and wore an N95 but no shield. There was barely anyone in the airport or on the plane (super late flight) and I changed them out every few hours. Kept my glasses on as much as possible though but I was so far from everybody except the flight attendants.
Do I understand right that you changed out your N95? Why?
op. Thanks for the responses. I opted for goggles plus the mask.
I would just change the one I am wearing every hour and wash hands often.
Why are you taking your mask off every hour??
@Anonymous This! I work in the ER and I have been using the same N95 since summer! Not to mention that taking off the mask creates unnecessary exposure, negating the positive effects of wearing a mask in the first place.
@Anonymous I am talking about a regular mask, did not think of N95. I wouldn't change that.
I would invest in an N100 for any prolonged exposure if just doing N95