When can I stop wearing a mask and gloves?

[sashaming1]

My wife goes out regularly and my daughter had the COVID-19 virus 4 weeks ago (fever then and no symptoms now). They both live with me. When can I stop wearing a mask and gloves? I am 60 and have MS. Took Lemtrada a few years ago. Thanks!

[rjoneslaw]

I wouldn't take them off just yet. It's been only 4 weeks since they recovered.

Has your state stated that you must wear them in public?

Here in Illinois depending on where you're, you have to wear a mask gloves are optional when you have to go out.

We are also still on lock down as well til May 30

[sashaming1 in reply to rjoneslaw]

Do you think it will be until a vaccine is developed? Or a set time since my daughter has recovered? I don't leave the house. Alabama is "Considering" relaxing lockdown restrictions.

[rjoneslaw in reply to sashaming1]

I would say from your daughter recovery.

As for a vaccine who knows if that will ever happen

[greaterexp]

I think that’s question best answered by your physician.

[erash in reply to greaterexp]

Or your local health dept

[pamgarner]

I count on it for a while,they said social distancing will stay in place,for a long while.At 11.am our governor is going to have a press conference on 4/28,she is suppose to tell us what we can or can't do.i am from al.too

[goatgal]

All of us know how difficult it is to remember to take a mask and gloves when we go out, as well as how difficult it is to wear them (my glasses fog, gloves make it impossible for my fingers to complete any task requiring dexterity like separating pieces of paper or plastic) BUT it's not only for your protection but for everyone else. We can carry this virus and spread it even when we are not infected or infected but asymtomatic. In your case, since your daughter was infected, you might be carrying a virus traveler. Until we all can be reliably tested to know that we are virus free or have immunity, the physical distancing/mask/gloves are probably with us for a while.

[mrsmike9]

Indiana hasn't extended it yet. Supposedly this Friday is our last day at home. Personally I think it's to soon.

[kycmary in reply to mrsmike9]

You said it, there are people who don't believe there was any sickness you hear about them on the news going to the beaches & parks. crazy!!

[Kathey]

Why are you wearing a mask and gloves??? If your daughter was diagnosed with Covid-19 infection 4 weeks ago, of course she is no longer contagious & if you had gotten an asymptomatic infection YOU aren't contagious anymore.

There's no other reason you should wear mask or gloves, only if you think you may have covid-19 and don't wish to spread it to anyone else.

Confused!!

[sashaming1 in reply to Kathey]

Since my wife is out and about she may get it and give it to me.