Face shield and mask live games

[Pokerstudy]

Lol I can’t believe I am even entertaining this idea but would you play with a face shield and KN95 mask live?

The shield I have is legit..it does not fog, it’s hardly noticeable for me.

The dilemma I have is not playing...for a long time...

Thoughts?

 

[roger perkins]

I play live in florida with a mask not face shield and it sucks. You cant hardly read anyone at least not by facial clues

 

[Pokerstudy]

My coworker who is running serious game (cleaning up big time) invites me every week to play, and I heard and believe that the games are super soft right now, because pros (even semi-pro) aren’t playing right now (IMO - mainly because they have actual brains lol)

I just can’t do it lol, not that I am too reserved to play, just not worth the risk....

Very frustrating.

Thoughts?

Wait it out until spring? ...

 

[eetenor]

Lol I can’t believe I am even entertaining this idea but would you play with a face shield and KN95 mask live?

The shield I have is legit..it does not fog, it’s hardly noticeable for me.

The dilemma I have is not playing...for a long time...

Thoughts?

Using both is good if within 6 feet of others and making sure the ventilation is good where you play as well. Air replacement is key- time spent in environment as well.

However the biggest factor is always % of transmission in community. If your community has low transmission than your risk is manageable. So you want the +test rate to be 3% or less. Your local area will publish these rates somewhere online.

Lastly risk /reward. Do not focus on deaths but on hospitalizations as the damage this disease does to multiple organs including neurological brain damage are the real dangers for healthy individuals. Several studies have shown individuals who had Covid19 but where not even hospitalized had lung scarring- others had markers in their hearts which were normally only found after heart attacks. Look up the term Covid Long Haulers and be aware of all the negative possible outcomes of getting this disease regardless of initial severity of symptoms.

Hope this helps

 

[fishfood80]

It was a little weird at first but now it’s not too bad. I wasn’t going to play live for awhile but seeings how it’s my primary source of income and I’m not a millionaire bills have to be payed. Small price to pay to play and be safe. And for the record at the spots I play in the northeast haven’t had any Covid positives yet so they’re keeping it clean and safe.

 

[Pokerstudy]

It was a little weird at first but now it’s not too bad. I wasn’t going to play live for awhile but seeings how it’s my primary source of income and I’m not a millionaire bills have to be payed. Small price to pay to play and be safe. And for the record at the spots I play in the northeast haven’t had any Covid positives yet so they’re keeping it clean and safe.

I'm thinking about playing some day tourneys...60 buy in ..responsible non drinkers lol..chances are they are not a risk...man this covid has really made this difficult.

 

[Zorba]

My coworker who is running serious game (cleaning up big time) invites me every week to play, and I heard and believe that the games are super soft right now, because pros (even semi-pro) aren’t playing right now (IMO - mainly because they have actual brains lol)

I just can’t do it lol, not that I am too reserved to play, just not worth the risk....

Very frustrating.

Thoughts?

Wait it out until spring? ...

You're right, it's not worth the risk.

Mask and shield is a good start, what about latex gloves, if you touch the cards you may be touching some other persons mucus after they picked their nose then touched the cards.

:top:

 

[Pokerstudy]

You're right, it's not worth the risk.

Mask and shield is a good start, what about latex gloves, if you touch the cards you may be touching some other persons mucus after they picked their nose then touched the cards.

:top:

The more I think about it, I’m really just going to hold off until Spring (possibly summer)...by then I think a vaccine will be distributed..and more of a surplus of drugs for those that are sick. It sure is tempting to play, just have to wait it out. Thank god for cardschat freerolls and the awesome games here with awesome people.:rock::rock::rock::rock:

 

[Pokerstudy]

More on the subject, so my best friend works as a manager for sterile processing at a hospital (basically a glorified dishwasher for surgical equipment) and he tells me my kn95 (can’t get a n95 yet) is not the best mask..I don’t know details, cause I was half listening to him talk shop, but what I have noticed is people are all wearing dark masks at these games, not white hospital issued ones...so right there that tells me they are not the best masks...due to aesthetics? The way it looks on camera? Doubtful there are actual issued dark kn95 or N95 masks...but I could be wrong.
I will wear the best mask possible for protection if I play and won’t care if it stands out or doesn’t look cool.

 

[cloroquiner]

As sad as it may be, live poker should be banned as long as the coronavirus pandemic persists. It is simply not safe to be in a closed environment with so many people for hours and hours.

 

[wagon596]

You're right, it's not worth the risk.

Mask and shield is a good start, what about latex gloves, if you touch the cards you may be touching some other persons mucus after they picked their nose then touched the cards.

:top:

I agree, touching the cards is a big hazard. Even with gloves, you better not touch your nose, eye, mouth and etc. Not worth the risk.

 

[Big C]

N95

I created the reprocessing of used N95 mask for the Central TX area. Many Hospitals picked my training guide and procedure for reprocessing of n95 mask over the U.S. governments contracted company Battelle who provides off site n95 reprocessing. Not mention that the company hates me especially the scientist. Lol

I asked the lead scientist in front of a group of people. "How can you say your process is safe when its not vetted" He replied it was vetted. I replied "How can the procedure of sharing reprocessed mask be vetted when the virus can not be killed at this very moment" No answer.

This is the difference between Battelle and my process. Battelle picks up large quantities of used masked from a healthcare facility and process off site. Then return them. Here is the kicker! You don't get your own mask back you get whatever used mask is returned because they dont track back to the individual but say it is safe. All this being said and Battelle did not have a single certified Sterile Processing tech. It was "Average Joes" being managed by scientist. Wtf! Right?

My procedure reprocesses mask on-site, tracks back to the unit, individual, records time and date it was reprocessed. So you get the same mask back. The mask Never leaves the facility. Why? Because we have the same chemicals and equipment just smaller. Also I have certified techs in my department.

There many different types and sizes of NIOSH approved n95 mask available to choose from. The most important is that the mask is NIOSH approved and it fits properly. I don't recommend the mask design with valve. There are youtube videos for fit testing n95 mask properly.

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/res... issued only,is determined to be satisfactory.

 

[MoCoSolo]

I just played at a live casino this past Saturday and the place was packed. Even capping 7 players to a table with plexiglass dividers and masks on, the tables were all full. No spectators allowed and temperature checks to enter casino is nice as well.

 

[PatValShark]

The real issue will always be card contact, but I guess the mask appeals to me because it will improve your read in terms of eye and orbital signature features, something to use in future.