Complimentary Covid mask?

[Johnc3211]

Just saw this post on Google News about masks. Anyone know if it's started yet? 

 

https://www.cruisehive.com/carnival-cruise-line-starts-providing-complimentary-kn95-masks-to-guests/64064

[devinc]

We had those in our cabin on Vista last week and just left them in the cabin.

[Djptcp]

We received 4 great masks in our Holland America cabin in Dec. Will be going on a Carnival cruise on Jan. 31st. We were wondering if Carnival was going to also provide masks. The Holland masks fit perfectly, were cloth and wash easily and keep their shape.

[CruiseBro16]

I received these last week on the Breeze. 

[CruisingFromLA]

Was on the 3 day Radiance over the weekend. We were provided 1 (yes only 1) per person with KN95 masks at the start of the cruise in your stateroom. 

[mac21902]

We received these on our Mardi Gras cruise on 1/8. They only gave us 1 each though for the entire cruise. We had our own masks though.

[CruiseBro16]

30 minutes ago, CruiseBro16 said:

I received these last week on the Breeze. 

I forgot to mention that there was a note that came with these saying to ask my steward for more if needed. 

[Turqoisblu]

My husband works at a hospital. I have him bringing some home for our cruise next week.

[mac21902]

3 hours ago, CruiseBro16 said:

I forgot to mention that there was a note that came with these saying to ask my steward for more if needed. 

I had asked our steward for another and he said he needed permission from his manager. My husband like the fit of these better as they went over his beard easier.

[matymil]

5 hours ago, CruiseBro16 said:

I forgot to mention that there was a note that came with these saying to ask my steward for more if needed. 

This is awesome.

[Guest BasicSailor]

This mask looks to be vented on the side vs what was actually given out.

The vented mask protects you, but not others. Air is exhaled through the vent. 

 

[teknoge3k]

Last year when we had to wear masks in my state, I had one I really liked. You could breathe through it and it didn't fog up my glasses. When we cruise again in April I will buy another one for the cruise. 

[nwcruiselover]

13 minutes ago, my kids mama said:

 

Where do you buy 50 N95 or KN95 masks for  $7?  Can you please share?  I haven't found Them anywhere close to that price. 

In early December I bought 50 KN95’s for just under $30.  Late December bought 50 for a family member, cost $50.  Now the same thing is $90!

[Markmom18]

58 minutes ago, BasicSailor said:

This mask looks to be vented on the side vs what was actually given out.

The vented mask protects you, but not others. Air is exhaled through the vent. 

 

 
  These are not acceptable … look up at the CDC.

[SNJCruisers]

4 hours ago, nwcruiselover said:

In early December I bought 50 KN95’s for just under $30.  Late December bought 50 for a family member, cost $50.  Now the same thing is $90!

50 count available on Ebay for 20 bucks

[Pellaz]

 

What is the difference between N95 masks and KN95 masks?   Or...is there one?   

Are both types acceptable for medical use?  

 

[ColeThornton]

7 minutes ago, cmichael1221 said:

Here's a link for 50 for $17

 

https://www.itechdeals.com/products/k-n95-protective-face-mask-certified-respirator-50-pack?trk_msg=LOPTVF0TF8GK3AEP8NOMLGOKCG&trk_contact=D37RNF0SRRT9FL8G9FCE11QCQ8&trk_sid=0QHD8J9Q97BD67R5VRB3R9935K&trk_link=7JVABBQHFBH4FFSSTAE4M6G7N8&utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=https%3a%2f%2fwww.itechdeals.com%2fproducts%2fk-n95-protective-face-mask-certified-respirator-50-pack&utm_campaign=KN95+Masks+(50+pack)+%2417+%2b+FAST+Free+Shipping!&eKey=f5d824b0d1ad465ebcc7f7f9d987fc4039ef11a881352d0bb7b8130e90e79249

 

LOL...love how it comes with an ordering option of a one or two year warranty.

[fireofficer5]

N95 has straps that go over and behind your head. Those are almost an automatic perfect fit. 

KN95 are less form fitting, they go over the ears.

 

Fabric masks are not rated for virus protection.

 

N95 masks are good for inhalation and exhalation protection for yourself and other humans that are near by.

 

Kn95 are good for both, but must be made to fit the completely to the face.

 

Loose fitting and cloth masks do very little in the way of protection for you and other humans that are close by.

 

I know, because I wear them for work. Lieutenant/Paramedic 32 years.

Edited January 19, 2022 by fireofficer5

[normandes]

15 hours ago, Markmom18 said:

 
  These are not acceptable … look up at the CDC.

There is no CDC rule, for cruise ships, on what mask is acceptable cause as of 15 January all CDC cruise mandates expired.

 

[Top_of_the_Cube]

44 minutes ago, normandes said:

There is no CDC rule, for cruise ships, on what mask is acceptable cause as of 15 January all CDC cruise mandates expired.

 

I get what you are saying.  I just think it is a good bet that the cruise lines (at least out of the U.S.) will continue to follow the CDC recommendations on acceptable masks.

 

I can be wrong, as my library of betamax movies will attest.

[cruisingguy007]

Threads like these give me hope! When people are complaining about complimentary items that they should be bringing themselves, it means things are slowly returning to normal. A thread about the complimentary Sky Zone socks and T-shirts not being quality enough should be along soon and then things will feel normal. My kids still have their shirts and wear them sometimes. Normalcy and first world problems are a great sign of things to come. 😆 

[mdin]

I ordered a 20 pack of 3M N95 masks from Staples for $30.

[famof4togo]

To clarify.....the KN95 and the K95 masks are just "recommended" by Carnival and cloth masks are just "discouraged" by Carnival correct?  Meaning I can still wear my cute sparkly cloth ones on board and that will be accepted?  TIA

[cmichael1221]

3 hours ago, ColeThornton said:

 

LOL...love how it comes with an ordering option of a one or two year warranty.

Ha, I didn't notice that!  I ordered from that site in the past and they were fine.  I'm guessing that's a default for any product there??

[normandes]

4 hours ago, Top_of_the_Cube said:

I get what you are saying.  I just think it is a good bet that the cruise lines (at least out of the U.S.) will continue to follow the CDC recommendations on acceptable masks.

 

I can be wrong, as my library of betamax movies will attest.

 

5 hours ago, normandes said:

There is no CDC rule, for cruise ships, on what mask is acceptable cause as of 15 January all CDC cruise mandates expired.

 

Too funny, you just dated yourself with the Betamax comment😆😆😆I still think  Betamax was the better quality😄