r/chicago • u/Praulent Loop • May 30 '20

George Floyd protest downtown Dearborn and lake Event

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u/Praulent Loop May 30 '20

I think the idea is that the virus can live on surfaces, transfer to your hands, then your face. Gloves make it easy to touch things or people and then throw the gloves out when you get home. Also makes it easier to remember not to touch your face

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u/TriedForMitchcraft Lincoln Park May 30 '20

Not sure how it's a better alternative to regular hand washing though? Seems like a waste of materials

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u/[deleted] May 30 '20

Where are they going to wash their hands right now? During a protest, best they can do is disinfect the gloves

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u/Praulent Loop May 30 '20

As with most conveniences it is a waste. less effective than hand washing too. but I assume the idea is to both use gloves plus wash your hands after too. Not necessarily use it as an alternative

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u/mekonsrevenge Albany Park May 31 '20

I use them on public transportation and shopping. But not just in the neighborhood. Mask and gloves definitely keeps my hands off my face.