Where’s your damn mask?

Jun 25, 2020
Jun 25, 2020 Updated Apr 13, 2025
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Editor,

I was so disgusted and disappointed on a recent night around 7 p.m. when I decided to go for a walk. I stepped outside and everyone I saw, every family walking and/or walking their dog was not masked. I looked up in the air out of sheer disgust and yelled, “where’s everyone’s GD masks? That’s all we have to do! Please people, as a dedicated health care worker for Sequoia Hospital for the last 33 years, it’s the very least we can all do.

(5) comments

Lou Jun 25, 2020 7:37am

Ms. Levine..... Have you checked out the on-line Youtube videos and articles about the virus particles and how far they travel (or not)? This was suggested to me by a nurse friend. I found they don't travel that far out in the open.

Tafhdyd Jun 25, 2020 11:18am

So does that mean you don't wear a mask because of the fact that you saw it on You Tube or because you don't see it as your problem? Or do you wear a mask?

joanneeee Jun 25, 2020 10:20am

I absolutely echo your comments! When I was walking two days ago in downtown Redwood City, a nicely dressed woman came striding toward me without a mask on. Just about everyone else was wearing one. I said to her, "Where's your mask?" Her answer: "In my hand" So I had to add as she went past me, "Well, put it on!"

Stitch17 Jun 25, 2020 11:54am

People walking down the street are not required to wear masks unless they cannot stay six feet away from people from other households. I wish the media did not run misleading headlines stating "Masks Required in Public". Most people will not read beyond the headline to discover that the health order lists many circumstances where masks are not required in public- like walking down the street while maintaining social distancing.

Pacman Jun 26, 2020 10:15am

“Where's your Da#n Mask?” We all were born with one, actually two. Wait for it …. it's our hands! All along a simple solution to, “Where's your Da#n Mask?” was literally right in front of our face. Next time you're stuck and can't abide by the 6' rule and, darn, you left your designer mask in the car. Just cup your hand over your face and nose as you navigate the mean streets Simple, quick and effective. Plus, they come in a left-handed and a right-handed model, different sizes and colors! You'll never leave home without one again!

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