Cypress (05-26-2020), Jack (05-26-2020), Phantasmal (05-26-2020), ThatOwlWoman (05-27-2020)
Why you should wear a mask
Though the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends wearing face masks in public wherever you can't maintain social distancing measures, only a handful of states have hard and fast rules, so it's not surprising there is a lot of confusion about when—and if—you need to wear a mask. The CDC recommends you wear a mask to prevent transmitting the novel coronavirus to others, even when you don't feel sick. That's because you may have the virus and can pass it on to others before you experience any symptoms. To cut through the confusion as to when face masks are required, Reader's Digest consulted two infectious disease doctors to pinpoint the most important times you need to cover up—and when you can safely go without. Don't have a mask? Here's how to correctly DIY a face mask.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/...Bnb7Kz#image=1
Cypress (05-26-2020), Jack (05-26-2020), Phantasmal (05-26-2020), ThatOwlWoman (05-27-2020)
Masks do not stop viruses. Even an N95 mask won't stop them. Even an N100 mask won't stop them.
anonymoose (05-27-2020), Stretch (05-28-2020)
You keep repeating this same nonsense. An N95 mask will protetct the WEARER. If it has a ventilator, it will not protect others. But no one is out in public wearing an N95 mask with a ventilator. N100 masks have an industrial use, and again, no one is wearing them in public. A cloth mask helps prevent the spread. PERIOD. This is not disputed by anyone with an ounce of intelligence. Stop repeating this obvious lie.
"CDC continues to study the spread and effects of the novel coronavirus across the United States. We now know from recent studies that a significant portion of individuals with coronavirus lack symptoms (“asymptomatic”) and that even those who eventually develop symptoms (“pre-symptomatic”) can transmit the virus to others before showing symptoms. This means that the virus can spread between people interacting in close proximity—for example, speaking, coughing, or sneezing—even if those people are not exhibiting symptoms. In light of this new evidence, CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies) especially in areas of significant community-based transmission."
ThatOwlWoman (05-27-2020)
signalmankenneth (05-26-2020)
Trump has made this a political issue. It's as dumb as anything gets, ever.
He's made not wearing a mask the cool thing to do. Brit Hume even ridiculed Biden online for wearing one (which Trump of course retweeted).
What an abject failure of leadership. Masks save lives. Masks have worked wonders in some other countries where compliance is much higher.
It's just another sad story to come out of this whole thing. This pandemic is revelatory, of so much that's wrong with us.
ThatOwlWoman (05-27-2020), Walt (05-27-2020)
It's not even just that, people don't use their masks properly. Constantly pulling them up and down, touching their face with dirty hands. Taking the mask off with dirty hands, touching it inside and out, then putting it back on. Furthermore, wearing a mask for long periods of time is NOT good for you. I even saw someone on FB post how to sew a mask to a baby pacifier, and make a strap to go around the baby's head. This could easily soffocate an infant. The masks do nothing but cause an element of fear, while also being an excellent vector for spreading the virus.
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TOP (05-26-2020)
Absolutely correct! I see this all the time as well. Many people wearing them below their nose, or having a huge gap on the sides, and etc...
Indeed, they are not meant for virus protection. They are meant for protection against sand/dust/mold/wood/and similar particulates.
Let's just say that I wouldn't do such a thing. Fear leads people into doing very irrational things such as this.
Indeed. They also make one look like a hypochondriatic doofus.
On what do you base your "expert" opinion?
Here is the CDC's opinion.
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topi.../respsars.html
Yes, workers can wear any of the types of particulate respirators for protection against SARS—if they are NIOSH-approved and if they have been properly fit-tested and maintained.
"We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid."
"Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain - and most fools do."
Exactly. Thanks for confirming why the use of masks by the general public is a bad idea.
Infectious material deposited on personal protective equipment may cause it to become a vehicle for direct or indirect transmission. Therefore, care is needed when removing personal protective equipment to avoid contaminating skin, clothing, and mucous membranes.
Every life matters
anonymoose (05-27-2020)
Reading comprehension seems to be lacking on your part.
Infectious material can only be on a mask if the mask is preventing you from breathing it in. Wearing a mask (and other protective equipment) protects you but you also have to be careful while removing the mask to be completely safe. Masks prevent primary transmission. Safety removing the mask prevents secondary transmission.
"We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid."
"Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain - and most fools do."
LOL at you. So I should believe some anonymous brainwashed Trump Cult member over the CDC and every single virologist. No wonder you are so utterly ignorant. Your above statement is akin to declaring that 2+2 does not equal 4, and telling me you came to that because you don't believe the mathematicians and you can think for yourself.
ThatOwlWoman (05-27-2020)
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