# Are you wearing a mask if you go out in public?

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**Category:** The Quarantine Zone\
**Tags:** covid-quarantine\
**Created:** [April 23, 2020, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-wearing-a-mask-if-you-go-out-in-public/852448 "2020-04-23T16:39:10Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 23, 2020, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-wearing-a-mask-if-you-go-out-in-public/852448/7 "2020-04-23T16:51:26Z")

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Yes. I don’t wear it in the car, but even if I’m just taking my dog for a ride I’ll bring one with me just in case. I’m not out walking at all.

Also, I’m not going anywhere near someone who isn’t wearing a mask.

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