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Old Apr 16, 2021, 11:49 pm
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FlitBen
 
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Originally Posted by david55
- My husband does not want to go and has been pretty adamant he doesn't want me to go as well....not feeling totally safe on a plane and the great length of travel time masked. Since it is my family I feel a little more obligated....but there is no way I could stay in a mask for 15 hours of travel and then additional mask wearing when in public at our destination.

My family doesn't understand our dilemma.

Any ideas?
A comfortable surgical mask is normally best. I have been using one every day for years and got so used to it, I would doze off on long flights to Australia. You could suggest putting on a face shield when seated in transit as Dr. Birx recommended, if it makes your spouse feel more protected. Butterfly-style acrylic shields with spectacle frames wear and feel much like heavy glasses.
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