nopoleskier
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Or how about when anyone you are near (e.g., at work) has a cold. Perhaps we will become like many in Asian countries, wearing masks habitually whenever there's a germ making its way through the population.
YES! They do! I think Japan is one of the healthiest populations on the planet. When I lived in San Fran, my Japanese friends wore masks all the time.
I've worn masks on planes LONG before Covid and guess I've been a germaphobe even longer.
I've been aware of cross contamination learning while in school to be Chef/restaurant management decades ago.