Quote Originally Posted by Little Missy View Post
Wala kasi socmed nun now a quick search on the internet shows warnings on effects of volcanic ash on health. Kung kotse nga at bubong concerned tayo why not sa sarili nating katawan. Also, it was the government agency and media (quoting govt agencies) who sent the advisories. Mas maigi lang informed kesa nung nangyari nung Yolanda na hindi alam ng common pinoy ang ibig sabihin ng storm surge. That said wag din abusuhin sa pagpapakalat ng fake info at pananakot.

Guys, don't get me wrong. OK naman to take reasonable precautions (wear a dust mask) if allergic ka, etc. but for this to trigger a panic buying of masks? I'd say save those pharmacy stocks for those who really need them (the infirm [like mga may COPD], elderly, undergoing chemo, etc.). The rest of us can get by with non N95 rated masks.

Well, yes there's the possibility of pneumoco... (ok I'll skip the "doctor speak" and just say "health risk") but that cr*p you're exposed to sa EDSA and other roads daily? That's much much worse than this (relatively) short exposure. And don't think that your airconditioned car & cabin filters make this some commuters' problem lang... reduced lang ang risk.

Yes, wear a mask if you need to. Limit time outdoors, but there's no need to be unduly alarmed. Yun lang naman.