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Re: Be Very Careful When Buying Facemask From Roadside Hawkers by Zyzxx10: 7:36am On May 03, 2020
Jesus.Omo me I dey fear ooh.
Re: Be Very Careful When Buying Facemask From Roadside Hawkers by Xristars(m): 7:38am On May 03, 2020
True. Advice: Buy the one with double layers or pleats. Wash and iron b4 usage. Make by your self with Ankara 9 inches long and 8 inch high. Visit my channel on YouTube to learn how I did it with needle and thread.
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Re: Be Very Careful When Buying Facemask From Roadside Hawkers by DECENCY3: 7:39am On May 03, 2020
It's really an eye opener.

One of the THOUSAND WAYS TO DIE
Re: Be Very Careful When Buying Facemask From Roadside Hawkers by mechanics(m): 7:39am On May 03, 2020
Okay, that's true.
Re: Be Very Careful When Buying Facemask From Roadside Hawkers by Unrated900(m): 7:40am On May 03, 2020
ghettokid1:
And again, government need to ban all these Tailors from producing face masks and appoint some tailors to be doing so.
The one i bought this morning is made with a very dirty clothe.



Wow
Re: Be Very Careful When Buying Facemask From Roadside Hawkers by And9: 7:41am On May 03, 2020
CrazyMan:
Better still, tell your tailor to get you as many as possible then wash and iron them. That's exactly what I did.

Buying things as delicate as facemask from hawkers is even more deadly than not putting on a face mask at all.

Let's all stay safe.
Very true. I decided making mine long ago after watching few clips on how to. Needle & Thread. did the mechine work and it's perfect.
Re: Be Very Careful When Buying Facemask From Roadside Hawkers by Kylekent59: 7:42am On May 03, 2020
All those tailors made fake facemask . If you could see how the holes are wide enough for tiny droplet, which is carrying the virus, from an infected person , to pass through the face material used in making the facemask.

Please, you all should buy the original ones; the ones used in lab, also the ones used by the doctors during child birth.

I saw a hawker, hawking facemask along the street, I call him(thereby observing a social distance of two metres) ,from where I was i told him to stretch one of the mask for me to see how tight the holes were; only for me to see it was very wide enough for pin to pass through. The hawker's face mask was very fake, and also made with ashoebi material--- no filter.

One thing i hate about some Nigerian : their quick altitude to get something without moral reasoning.

We all need to be very careful. Even if one succeeds in this part of the Op's narration, what about visitors, friends, inlaws, family members...etc that come to visit you.

Everyone should be very careful since the lock down will be eased tomorrow.

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Re: Be Very Careful When Buying Facemask From Roadside Hawkers by ChybuzzDD(m): 7:43am On May 03, 2020
Pentasoft1978:


To hell with you and your government, is there anything like regulatory Agencies in Nigeria . Private sector driven economy has been reduced to nonsense and the masses suffering because of government interference in what is not their business, what has the government ever regulated properly in these country . shut your damp mouth before you allow me to pour my anger on you with the affairs of this useless country.

That's the frustration and anger that have been making you and your likes trying to make money at all costs without putting quality and safety into consideration.
At the end, you kill more people than the same government you hate.
I have seen lots of Ampiclox capsules you and your criminal friends filled with dried/powdered MILK, and sell to innocent, unsuspecting Nigerians as the original drug.
Most of the drugs in the Nigerian markets are fake, courtesy of you and your make-money-quick kind of friends.
Here abroad, when you take ordinary Paracetamol, your whole body will confirm it, because it's original, but it's a different case in Nigeria.
To you, it's all about the money; life doesn't matter.
But no wahala, the spirits of those you've killed will take their revenge on you and all your criminal co-workers sooner than later.
Re: Be Very Careful When Buying Facemask From Roadside Hawkers by Nobody: 7:45am On May 03, 2020
Orubebe01:
Thanks for the info. trust Nigerians, they will end up testing the whole face masks and at the end not buying by telling you "ele okere or ele otobi".

The same way they do taste garri before buying it
Re: Be Very Careful When Buying Facemask From Roadside Hawkers by Goalnaldo(m): 7:46am On May 03, 2020
IjawAboki007:
I think we should be very careful about the usage of these locally made face masks because of what I saw today. I was in a bus where a passenger called a facemask seller.

After asking for the price, he took one and put it on. He immediately told the seller that he wanted to make another choice. He finally paid for one after putting on about 5 different types. I noticed it and told the man the implication of what he has just done and he became so sober.

Even other passengers were looking fearful because what I said was true. Now, what if that man has the virus, he has succeeded in affecting those masks without knowing.

These infected masks will be bought by other innocent people. It is also possible that is how these facemask hawkers allow buyers to first put it on before they buy.

There is a high possibility the virus can be spread easily this way. For those of us who patronize these local hawkers, let be careful and vigilant.

you made more sense in one post than buhari have done in his 5 years as president of Nigeria.
Re: Be Very Careful When Buying Facemask From Roadside Hawkers by Greigns: 7:48am On May 03, 2020
May God help us
Re: Be Very Careful When Buying Facemask From Roadside Hawkers by wink2015(m): 7:49am On May 03, 2020
cry
bellenornor:
Please also remember to go with a pen to punch ATM keypads. Afterwards, sanitize it. What I saw yesterday was horrible.

A pen will probably damage the ATM keyboard with more frequent use by large number of the society.

I think going to the ATM with an alcohol based sanitizer is much better.

The ATM user apply the sanitizer to his or her hands after use of the ATM facilities.

If the bank make provisions for water tap that is an added advantages.

Alternatively, the ATM user should wear a rubber based handglove.

I still prefer the use of hand sanitizers when using public facilities.

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Re: Be Very Careful When Buying Facemask From Roadside Hawkers by DTeekay(m): 7:50am On May 03, 2020
I'm a Microbiologist, I use and discard masks in the lab and never for once have I used one mask for 2days, I have never used my handkerchief or any other piece of cloth other than a medical face mask.

Please Nigerians do not use any mask apart from medical masks, all those fashionable masks that are put there, this is not a fashion parade.

Think of this, so many people have died of this disease, so many doctors, nurses, have u heard of laboratory scientists dieing? But they are the once carrying and working on the sample.

Lab Scientist don't neglect safety rules as much as other health professionals. Take it from one who is experienced in lab tech, don't use any mask that is not medical and change ur mask regularly.

Remember that Corona Virus is not the only virus that is deadly, there are bacteria, Fungi, other viruses that could live on ur mask and cause harm to you.

Secondly, masks should be worn in public places, I see people wearing in their cars, it is unnecessary, keep ur masks clean always. You see the way facial wipes are stored and kept clean, so also u should keep ur mask in a clean environment always.

Thanks and stay safe.

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Re: Be Very Careful When Buying Facemask From Roadside Hawkers by emotionada: 7:54am On May 03, 2020
IjawAboki007:
I think we should be very careful about the usage of these locally made face masks because of what I saw today. I was in a bus where a passenger called a facemask seller.

After asking for the price, he took one and put it on. He immediately told the seller that he wanted to make another choice. He finally paid for one after putting on about 5 different types. I noticed it and told the man the implication of what he has just done and he became so sober.

Even other passengers were looking fearful because what I said was true. Now, what if that man has the virus, he has succeeded in affecting those masks without knowing.
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These infected masks will be bought by other innocent people. It is also possible that is how these facemask hawkers allow buyers to first put it on before they buy.

There is a high possibility the virus can be spread easily this way. For those of us who patronize these local hawkers, let be careful and vigilant.


After your revelation, you should have said to stop patronizing road side mask sellers otherwise how else do you want them to be careful and vigilant?
Re: Be Very Careful When Buying Facemask From Roadside Hawkers by afecgivers: 7:54am On May 03, 2020
IjawAboki007:
I think we should be very careful about the usage of these locally made face masks because of what I saw today. I was in a bus where a passenger called a facemask seller.

After asking for the price, he took one and put it on. He immediately told the seller that he wanted to make another choice. He finally paid for one after putting on about 5 different types. I noticed it and told the man the implication of what he has just done and he became so sober.

Even other passengers were looking fearful because what I said was true. Now, what if that man has the virus, he has succeeded in affecting those masks without knowing.

These infected masks will be bought by other innocent people. It is also possible that is how these facemask hawkers allow buyers to first put it on before they buy.

There is a high possibility the virus can be spread easily this way. For those of us who patronize these local hawkers, let be careful and vigilant.


God bless you for this information, also be ware of road side pure water sellers, Suya Sellers, mai ruwa sellers, nail cutters, blade barbers, saloons, okada riders and taxi drivers.
Re: Be Very Careful When Buying Facemask From Roadside Hawkers by Nobody: 7:54am On May 03, 2020
If you buy facemask use detergent and disinfect to wash it before putting it on
Re: Be Very Careful When Buying Facemask From Roadside Hawkers by letilex: 7:55am On May 03, 2020
PLEASE let us make this very simple face mask sharp sharp with paper towel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZsIPhvQNMY
Re: Be Very Careful When Buying Facemask From Roadside Hawkers by OsuIgboIpob: 7:56am On May 03, 2020
ghettokid1:
And again, government need to ban all these Tailors from producing face masks and authorise some tailors to be doing so.
The one i bought this morning is made with a very dirty clothe.
Shut up
Re: Be Very Careful When Buying Facemask From Roadside Hawkers by sylve11: 7:57am On May 03, 2020
ghettokid1:
And again, government need to ban all these Tailors from producing face masks and authorise some tailors to be doing so.
The one i bought this morning is made with a very dirty clothe.



you nor see am before you buy am?

Abegi undecided cool
Re: Be Very Careful When Buying Facemask From Roadside Hawkers by sylve11: 7:58am On May 03, 2020
awesomely:
You are absolutely right. Almost bought one clothe mask today while going out. I intended to wear it immediately, what saved me was that the seller didn't have change. I would have bought Corona for 100 naira.


How you take know sey the mask dey infected? cool
Re: Be Very Careful When Buying Facemask From Roadside Hawkers by Perfecttouchade: 8:01am On May 03, 2020
To think this same thing happened in my presence yesterday, I just shook my head and I just be like chai wahala go dey gan o
Re: Be Very Careful When Buying Facemask From Roadside Hawkers by Excellent7(m): 8:01am On May 03, 2020
With so much demand for face masks, it is obvious the medical mask will be scarce.
People buying masks should endeavour to wash in water containing dis-infectant and drying before use.
A good and relatively approach may be to soak in soapy water to which some bleach has been added for a couple of minutes.
With appropriate precautions a masks should be better than no mask.
Re: Be Very Careful When Buying Facemask From Roadside Hawkers by sicily4u: 8:01am On May 03, 2020
DTeekay:
I'm a Microbiologist, I use and discard masks in the lab and never for once have I used one mask for 2days, I have never used my handkerchief or any other piece of cloth other than a medical face mask.

Please Nigerians do not use any mask apart from medical masks, all those fashionable masks that are put there, this is not a fashion parade.

Think of this, so many people have died of this disease, so many doctors, nurses, have u heard of laboratory scientists dieing? But they are the once carrying and working on the sample.

Lab Scientist don't neglect safety rules as much as other health professionals. Take it from one who is experienced in lab tech, don't use any mask that is not medical and change ur mask regularly.

Remember that Corona Virus is not the only virus that is deadly, there are bacteria, Fungi, other viruses that could live on ur mask and cause harm to you.

Secondly, masks should be worn in public places, I see people wearing in their cars, it is unnecessary, keep ur masks clean always. You see the way facial wipes are stored and kept clean, so also u should keep ur mask in a clean environment always.

Thanks and stay safe.

Dr can one wash the type and use again because is costly now than the local made ?
Re: Be Very Careful When Buying Facemask From Roadside Hawkers by DTeekay(m): 8:03am On May 03, 2020
So many people are there bashing Microbiologists, that they are now selling wigs and are Uber drivers. I did my IT in University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, in their Microbiology laboratory, by the time I graduated I went back to Upth for a job.

I was told that Microbiologist are not supposed to be on the lab, that I need to go and study Medical laboratory Science. There was a power tussle and the Med lab scientist were angry that Microbiologist were stealing their job opportunities and that Microbiologist could work in too many places including hospitals and industries and that it wasn't fair to them as Med lab scientist that could only work In hospitals.

Fast forward 2020, a deadly virus in on the loose, they are now looking for Microbiologist in the lab, we are treated as second class citizens in the medical field. Everyone has his/her role in medical practice, non more important than the other. A Doctor can't do a nurses job, a nurse can't do a lab scientist job and so on.

Let us revamp our medical practice and include Microbiologist, Biochemist, Virologist and so on in our health institutions.

A lot of people have died already because you are taking advice from a nurse that is supposed to come from a scientist.

People are using ordinary cloth as face masks, as a scientist you are wasting ur time, u might even infect urself with another bacteria or virus. Medical masks are disinfected and contain a disinfectant that remains active for a while.

Nothing can pass through a properly worn medical mask, but ur ordinary cloth air freely passes.
Re: Be Very Careful When Buying Facemask From Roadside Hawkers by ikorodureporta: 8:03am On May 03, 2020
Covik dey cause many things.. I no dey even buy bread again
Re: Be Very Careful When Buying Facemask From Roadside Hawkers by ikorodureporta: 8:05am On May 03, 2020
Excellent7:
With so much demand for face masks, it is obvious the medical mask will be scarce.
People buying masks should endeavour to wash in water containing dis-infectant and drying before use.
A good and relatively approach may be to soak in soapy water to which some bleach has been added for a couple of minutes.
With appropriate precautions a masks should be better than no mask.
.. before washing, u have touched it, & liable of being coviked
Re: Be Very Careful When Buying Facemask From Roadside Hawkers by tunmoj(m): 8:05am On May 03, 2020
Damibiz:
As a duly member of nairaland and by virtue of the powers vested in me, according to Section 3, subsection 5 of article A subsection 2 chapter 7a paragraph 9 of nairaland and social media Act of 2012, read together with constitutional amendment 4 of 2013, section 6 of paragraph 8, I am issuing a statement refusing to comment on this matter.....Thank you and stay safe
Clown
Re: Be Very Careful When Buying Facemask From Roadside Hawkers by DTeekay(m): 8:06am On May 03, 2020
Cause of the cost, you can wash and use a medical mask, wash with slight amount of disinfectant like bleach (very little bleach) but no matter the circumstances don't use more than a week. Your health is more important than money in your bank.
sicily4u:


Dr can one wash the type and use again because is costly now than the local made ?

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Re: Be Very Careful When Buying Facemask From Roadside Hawkers by CasNova(m): 8:06am On May 03, 2020
It is not ideal to buy a face mask from a road-side vendor.

Stay safe, stay alive.
Re: Be Very Careful When Buying Facemask From Roadside Hawkers by OgaSolutions: 8:10am On May 03, 2020
Easy. Buy prewashed and sealed masks .

This one even has a layer of germ filter.


Delivery nationwide.

Re: Be Very Careful When Buying Facemask From Roadside Hawkers by Joefat: 8:10am On May 03, 2020
I was on my way to Owo part of Ondo State town along with my brother, he was the one who drive my vehicle and along way way we saw some guys selling facemask beside the roadside at Ogbese and my bro said to me, let's get facemask Egbon and I ask him why, he said for protection and I say to him, so if I wasn't with you now, u will buy this roadside facemask and bring coronavirus to my house.. never in your life, don't ever thing of why these so called roadside facemask..

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