fubar57
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It has its role but in open spaces this is likely minimal.
When I got mine, they didn't do the nasal brain tickle but just a throat swab. Even that was far enough back to get the gag reflex going.
It does when you are wearing an N95 mask I guess or never touch your mask and discard it regularly (say every 30 minutes).In open spaces I don't see the point either. Just keep your distance from others. In enclosed spaces with little chance to keep distance from people then I think it will reduce the risk.
I had to go into work for a meeting today that could not be performed virtually for instance, and everyone in the briefing room wore a mask. Despite company policy, it just makes sense.
Afterwards I had a physical therapy appointment. Both my therapist and myself wore a mask. Clinic policy, and it makes sense.
Same with grocery stores...
It does when you are wearing an N95 mask I guess or never touch your mask and discard it regularly (say every 30 minutes).
Yes and a fork can hold a little water, but you won't use it to eat your soup.Any mask will reduce the amount of particles being spread in the air. If that were not the case, then surgeons would wear N95 masks instead of surgical masks.
Yes and a fork can hold a little water, but you won't use it to eat your soup.
i don't know where to start to explain this.A surgeon won't have corona in the first place, neither will his assistants when they are operating. A surgeon will be very conscious about hygiene, washing hands at every opportunity. He'll also be in a sterile environment which is very precisely cleaned as will his assistants be. Shall I go on? There is a night and day difference between a hospital and the outside road. Non N95 masks only have woven cloth, they will let micro aerosols through. The mask will hold bacteria from getting through, but bacteria are way bigger than a virus. And that's still the next best thing, being a surgeal mask, I've not even started on the masks, or, god forbid, socks, scarves and handkerchieves that we have to wear, not being surgeons.
But something else. Will you cough or sneeze in your elbow while wearing a mask? Remember you're not supposed to touch the mask, so no, you won't or you're doing it wrong. But your elbow will prevent more viruses to spread than your non-N95 mask.
I know you're not an idiot Chris, don't worry. And although this was an answer to your l I actually meant it more in general.
okay, we disagree. I still think we should focus on what really matters instead of running after something which is not half as agencies as most people seem to think.
so;
1. stay home if you can
2. Stay away from crowds
3. Keep a 1.5 to 2 meter distance
4. Wash your hands well with soap as much as possible
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15. Wear a mask outside and make sure it'sa good one, not a sock or some other crazy cloth.
masks are not the wonder protection everybody seems to think.
That's because no one has figured out how to cough or sneeze through the internet.I wear a mask indoors because other people just cannot be trusted. Forum members excluded...of course.
As I said I highly doubt wearing masks will have any significant positive effect reducing the risks. But we disagree and let's leave it at that.No one said masks are the wonder protection. In fact I don't think anyone us saying that at all.
What is said is that the mask is one barrier, and when used in conjunction with other barriers can reduce the risk.
I wear a mask indoors because other people just cannot be trusted. Forum members excluded...of course.
For real-world efficacy, have a look at Japan, where mask wearing is routine if you're sick.As I said I highly doubt wearing masks will have any significant positive effect reducing the risks. But we disagree and let's leave it at that.