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Post by katlady on Feb 16, 2022 19:54:01 GMT
Did anyone pick up the free masks? I got some from Walgreens and CVS. They were so different.
The ones from Walgreen were hard and stiff. They were very uncomfortable for me. I also couldn’t figure out who the manufacturer were. The funny thing is they were packed in a specimen bag. Apparently the store got them in bulk and had to package them their selves.
The ones from CVS were individually factory sealed. They were from 3M. They were the softer material, more comfortable than the ones from Walgreens.
But, they both smelled! The 3M ones smelled like dried fish! Ugh!
I know, masks mandates are slowly going away. But, I wanted to try them anyway.
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Post by calgaryscrapper on Feb 16, 2022 20:00:40 GMT
We are in Canada. Ordered N95 masks online from Costco Canada. Also like the fact that they are made in Canada.
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Post by maryannscraps on Feb 16, 2022 20:03:20 GMT
When I stopped in CVS this morning for dental floss, the manager gave me 8 masks for free. I had no idea they were doing that. I haven't tried them on, but I'm going to put them in the cars in case we forget them and need one.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2022 20:04:30 GMT
I picked up a set from CVS. There were three in a paper bag that the pharmacy staff probably packed. The masks were made by 3M w/bands that and go behind the head. Decided against going back and getting any more as we prefer masks with ear loops.
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Post by sassyangel on Feb 16, 2022 20:07:22 GMT
I didn’t get mine. I have kn94s from Korea that I really like. Maybe I’ll grab some just to have, just in case.
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Post by katlady on Feb 16, 2022 20:08:10 GMT
Yes, I prefer earloops too.
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Post by withapea on Feb 16, 2022 20:30:06 GMT
My husband got two pack at our HEB yesterday. They’re nice and good to have on hand. I usually buy kids sized vetted KN95 because I have a small face and the regular ones don’t fit, but they are sold out a lot and hard get.
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Post by Bridget in MD on Feb 16, 2022 21:15:32 GMT
i didnt realize they were giving them away
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Post by lisae on Feb 16, 2022 21:28:45 GMT
My pharmacy offered some to me when I picked up my prescription but I declined since I had already bought KN94's and we had some KN95's from last year. Later I wished I gone ahead and gotten them. My guess is they won't be able to give them away in our area of low mask wearing.
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Post by tincin on Feb 17, 2022 3:53:30 GMT
Two local groceries and our senior center were distributing them. Limit 3 per customer. I got three from each place. The grocery store masks were the hard formed ones, the center gave out the softer folded one. I cut the headbands on the one I’ve worn and tied the two on each side together to make ear loops.
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Post by quinlove on Feb 17, 2022 5:58:48 GMT
Two local groceries and our senior center were distributing them. Limit 3 per customer. I got three from each place. The grocery store masks were the hard formed ones, the center gave out the softer folded one. I cut the headbands on the one I’ve worn and tied the two on each side together to make ear loops. Genius. Thanks for sharing. |
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Feb 17, 2022 8:47:54 GMT
I tried the Walgreens near me, but they said they received one shipment and it was gone in hours, and don't know if they'll get more.
I'm not holding my breath.
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Post by Megan on Feb 17, 2022 13:59:30 GMT
i didnt realize they were giving them away Same. And here mandates are ending (schools by end of the month). As with the tests being shipped out this seems like "too little, too late" |
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Post by smartypants71 on Feb 17, 2022 14:04:26 GMT
One of my employees picked some up from Walgreen's yesterday. They gave him a 3 pack of 3M ones. He said they are really comfortable but did not mention an odor.
I haven't picked up any, but I'm sure there's not a huge demand here because Texas, so hopefully they won't run out.
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Post by tincin on Feb 17, 2022 22:43:08 GMT
i didnt realize they were giving them away Same. And here mandates are ending (schools by end of the month). As with the tests being shipped out this seems like "too little, too late" I heard on the news today that a new variant is suspected. Who didn’t expect that? It just keeps mutating and I think we help it along by refusing to do even the simplest of things to prevent its spread. |
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Post by msladibug on Feb 18, 2022 0:37:33 GMT
Same. And here mandates are ending (schools by end of the month). As with the tests being shipped out this seems like "too little, too late" I heard on the news today that a new variant is suspected. Who didn’t expect that? It just keeps mutating and I think we help it along by refusing to do even the simplest of things to prevent its spread. Amen. |
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Post by moodyblue on Feb 18, 2022 1:10:40 GMT
Talked to two friends yesterday who had gotten the free masks. Both disliked them as they were, with the bands around the head. One modified them to make the straps into ear loops.
The bad smell was definitely mentioned too.
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Post by quinlove on Feb 18, 2022 1:24:25 GMT
I tried the Walgreens near me, but they said they received one shipment and it was gone in hours, and don't know if they'll get more. I'm not holding my breath. My dd has given me the ones that she got. She prefers the KN ones. I can send these masks to you. They are Honeywell DC 300N95. |
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Post by LiLi on Feb 18, 2022 1:27:55 GMT
My pharmacy offered some to me when I picked up my prescription but I declined since I had already bought KN94's and we had some KN95's from last year. Later I wished I gone ahead and gotten them. My guess is they won't be able to give them away in our area of low mask wearing. We got 2 of my kids boosted today and they packed us full bags of face masks and gave us 16 test kits. They said in our area no one is taking them and they thanked us for trying. Can you believe it? I live in Southern California. I know my area leans right but I'm still completely shocked. |
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Feb 18, 2022 1:55:54 GMT
I tried the Walgreens near me, but they said they received one shipment and it was gone in hours, and don't know if they'll get more. I'm not holding my breath. My dd has given me the ones that she got. She prefers the KN ones. I can send these masks to you. They are Honeywell DC 300N95. What a sweet pea!😁 I was able to order some on Amazon, but thank you for the kind offer. |
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