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1. I was flamed for saying masks do not fully protect you

Wed Apr 22, 2020, 03:13 PM

Apr 2020

because masks do not cover the eyes. I ordered goggles which protect eyes and they are being delivered today.

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Chinese doctors report coronavirus can survive in the human eye [View all] Mosby Apr 2020 OP

I was flamed for saying masks do not fully protect you at140 Apr 2020 #1

I've wanted goggles too BigmanPigman Apr 2020 #4

Yes, prepare for the worst but hope for the best! at140 Apr 2020 #7

Shame on whoever flamed you. littlemissmartypants Apr 2020 #5

Thank you sincerely at140 Apr 2020 #6

You're welcome. Those pants are smartypants... littlemissmartypants Apr 2020 #8

People like you make this a great forum! at140 Apr 2020 #10

But can the virus then jump from the eye to someone else and infect them? PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2020 #2

Ever rubbed your eye and then touch something? GreenPartyVoter Apr 2020 #3

Virus lodged in your eye can infect you first and then at140 Apr 2020 #9