Rickey Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 Does anybody know if a face shield is going to be aloud instead of an actual mask? RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCIfan1912 Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 27 minutes ago, Rickey said: Does anybody know if a face shield is going to be aloud instead of an actual mask? Common sense says it should but who knows. I wear a neck gator, easy on and off, more comfortable to me but I could not get into Disney World with it even though by the CDC a neck gator is fine. Disney won't allow neck gators. The face shield is supposed to be more protective so it should be allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristiZ Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 The face shield is only a supplement to a mask. CDC recommends it only in addition, not in place of, cloth face coverings. I’ll bet no will be the answer. Zacharius, JimnKathy, DJsMrs and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimnKathy Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 That's one of those questions to get the correct answer prior to arriving at embarkation. I would expect that a regular mask is the way to go just to avoid any needless challenges...I call it "playing the COVID game". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda R Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 I read that the CDC does not recommend shields. Cloth masks, 2 layers or more. Gaitors were ok if had 2 layers or folded up to create 2 layers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tira04 Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 A face shield and mask protect you and others from two different things. A shield is used to prevent liquid from entering and exiting your face, for example if someone sneezes on you. A facs mask filters out small airborne particles that you inhale and exhale as your breath So one doesn't work instead of the other, but they work together to protect you from different contagions. JLMoran and SpeedNoodles 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 Or wear two masks or 3 and a shield..just to be really safe...although with the new variant out, who knows yet what will really work. Anyone think cruising is coming back in 2021 for real? cruisellama and S0nny 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPS Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 2021 and beyond cruise wear sk8erguy1978, sammy79, RCIfan1912 and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCIfan1912 Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 27 minutes ago, monctonguy said: Or wear two masks or 3 and a shield..just to be really safe...although with the new variant out, who knows yet what will really work. Anyone think cruising is coming back in 2021 for real? I have serious doubts at this point. 2022 might be where it all begins again. monctonguy and cruisellama 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 18 hours ago, Rickey said: Does anybody know if a face shield is going to be aloud instead of an actual mask? No, you still have to wear a face mask in addition to a face shield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 1 hour ago, SPS said: 2021 and beyond cruise wear Better than the alternative RCIfan1912, S0nny, JLMoran and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXcruzer Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 I witnessed a very rowdy exchange between a traveler and TSA at DFW airport last week. Traveler felt a face shield alone was sufficient (no mask), they were escorted to the exit door, and not allowed back into the terminal. I assume a flight was missed. storknurse13, Pattycruise, Tira04 and 2 others 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 13 minutes ago, TXcruzer said: I witnessed a very rowdy exchange between a traveler and TSA at DFW airport last week. Traveler felt a face shield alone was sufficient (no mask), they were escorted to the exit door, and not allowed back into the terminal. I assume a flight was missed. I'm so very sorry for what I'm about to post.....I'm working a lot of hours and am tired. The first thing I thought of when I read your reply was.... Linda R, WAAAYTOOO, Neesa and 2 others 1 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXcruzer Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 19 minutes ago, teddy said: I'm so very sorry for what I'm about to post.....I'm working a lot of hours and am tired. The first thing I thought of when I read your reply was.... LOVE IT teddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacharius Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 9 hours ago, SPS said: 2021 and beyond cruise wear I actually wore a space suite once (an older decommissioned one, of course) and I think I would prefer it over a damn face shield...looks cooler, at least! 5 hours ago, TXcruzer said: I witnessed a very rowdy exchange between a traveler and TSA at DFW airport last week. Traveler felt a face shield alone was sufficient (no mask), they were escorted to the exit door, and not allowed back into the terminal. I assume a flight was missed. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. As someone who still has to travel fairly frequently for my job, I would hate to be stuck next to that dumb ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda R Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 11 hours ago, monctonguy said: Or wear two masks or 3 and a shield..just to be really safe...although with the new variant out, who knows yet what will really work. Anyone think cruising is coming back in 2021 for real? Am hoping for last quarter? I have a Europe cruise in Sept. But it is based on what happens in England. It is based out of Southampton. That will all depend on the restrictions there, not the CDC here. My summer cruises I am pretty sure will all be cancelled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 We love the mingle mask. Who knows if they will meet cruise mask guidelines but they meet the guidelines in Alberta. These have been a life saver for my son attending in person school; he suffers from severe asthma and he uses these when his asthma is particularly bad. https://theminglemask.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmef Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 @Jax I am not sure that this type of mask would be allowed. It is really more of a modified face shield. From everything I have seen advertised/communicated from Royal they are leaning toward a paper or cloth style filtration mask. That is what they are using onboard the Quantum in Singapore as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXcruzer Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 17 hours ago, Jax said: We love the mingle mask. Who knows if they will meet cruise mask guidelines but they meet the guidelines in Alberta. These have been a life saver for my son attending in person school; he suffers from severe asthma and he uses these when his asthma is particularly bad. https://theminglemask.com/ This "mask" would not be permitted to be worn in my hospital; it really does not appear to do any of the things that are important for a mask to do. Nicci 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinForABruisin Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 9 minutes ago, TXcruzer said: This "mask" would not be permitted to be worn in my hospital; it really does not appear to do any of the things that are important for a mask to do. It would be like marketing a topless condom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 59 minutes ago, TXcruzer said: This "mask" would not be permitted to be worn in my hospital; it really does not appear to do any of the things that are important for a mask to do. Agreed, medical masks are required in our hospital too but in instances where non medical masks are required we have not had any problems with compliance with the mingle mask. As it relates to cruising, I found this list of non permitted face masks/coverings on Royals site. Time will tell if this policy changes. “Note that neck gaiters, open chin bandanas and scarves, and face masks with valves do not meet health authority guidelines and will not be permitted”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisellama Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 A layered approach - Goggles, then shield with 3 masks minimum. More is always better WAAAYTOOO and Jax 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXcruzer Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Jax said: Agreed, medical masks are required in our hospital too but in instances where non medical masks are required we have not had any problems with compliance with the mingle mask. As it relates to cruising, I found this list of non permitted face masks/coverings on Royals site. Time will tell if this policy changes. “Note that neck gaiters, open chin bandanas and scarves, and face masks with valves do not meet health authority guidelines and will not be permitted”. My guess would be that Royal would disallow the mingle mask due to the fact that it had the same shortcomings as the disallowed items you quoted above from the website. Interesting information, thanks for sharing. Jax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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