Masks - it’s not rocket science
Apr 22, 2020 06:51:33 #
It may be true that masks and gloves do not offer much or any protection, but I have to do something to protect myself from contracting Covid-19 and if either the mask or the gloves give me even 5% of protection, then I’ll wear them when out of my home. I have nothing to lose except possibly my life. At least I am trying.
Apr 22, 2020 07:31:21 #
charles tabb wrote:
I agree fully.
My wife & I have been here at home for over a month now and have only left to pick up pre-ordered groceries put in the back of our RV for us.
Here at home we have the radio, TV and each other. Kind of like a slightly weird vacation.
We've been married 52 years now and the honeymoon isn't over yet.
I'm 81 and have C.O.P.D. and if I should catch it, I will not recover.
My wife & I have been here at home for over a month now and have only left to pick up pre-ordered groceries put in the back of our RV for us.
Here at home we have the radio, TV and each other. Kind of like a slightly weird vacation.
We've been married 52 years now and the honeymoon isn't over yet.
I'm 81 and have C.O.P.D. and if I should catch it, I will not recover.
You are right. Also, those born stupid will never be smart.
Apr 22, 2020 08:10:45 #
Fstop12 wrote:
N95 mask offer great protection if fitted properly to the face. During my Respiratory Therapist career I have fitted and performed the sniff test for properly fitted masks many times. Here is a link about the test and a video showing how it's done. We used Saccharin to perform the test. https://www.osha.gov/video/respiratory_protection/fittesting_transcript.html
From a retired RT, stay healthy and safe.
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Apr 22, 2020 08:29:41 #
clickety wrote:
The masks that the public thinks of / wears will not protect you from covid 19. They will not prevent the spread either.
Their value is in reducing the volume of contamination that an infected individual expels into the air as well as reducing the radius distance of that contamination
Their value is in reducing the volume of contamination that an infected individual expels into the air as well as reducing the radius distance of that contamination
I disagree with the above; the first paragraph is a direct contradiction of the second.
The post has the credibility of a three sided square.
On April 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began recommending that people wear face coverings in public. You can read that coverage here: https://www.livescience.com/cdc-recommends-face-masks-coronavirus.html
Apart from the above, the World Health Organization recommends healthy people protect themselves by wearing masks when caring for those with covid 19... ipso facto, if you are wearing a mask and inadvertently encounter someone with covid 19, you are less likely to become infected.
Apr 22, 2020 08:34:20 #
02Nomad wrote:
From a retired RT, stay healthy and safe.
The same for you and your family.
Apr 22, 2020 08:36:02 #
I agree, wearing masks is just the thing to do, but many people don't think of wearing masks as a social obligation, which it should be. And when our supposed leaders do NOT lead by example it undermines the great need!
Apr 22, 2020 08:40:31 #
eshore46 wrote:
I agree, wearing masks is just the thing to do, but many people don't think of wearing masks as a social obligation, which it should be. And when our supposed leaders do NOT lead by example it undermines the great need!
We have no leaders. Left Wingers or Right-Wingers.
We just have; lying, hypocritical, self-serving, egotistical untrustworthy whore politicians.
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Apr 22, 2020 08:47:10 #
A big advantage of masks is keeping your hands away from your mouth and nose.
Apr 22, 2020 08:51:03 #
traderjohn wrote:
We have no leaders. Left Wingers or Right-Wingers.
We just have; lying, hypocritical, self-serving, egotistical untrustworthy whore politicians.
We just have; lying, hypocritical, self-serving, egotistical untrustworthy whore politicians.
Apr 22, 2020 08:52:37 #
Apr 22, 2020 09:49:25 #
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Apr 22, 2020 10:03:05 #
clickety wrote:
The masks that the public thinks of / wears will n... (show quote)
Very well put.. thank you.
Apr 22, 2020 10:04:55 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
Masks WILL help reduce the spread by limiting the distance and amount of aerosols from your breath. If you add one of those blue shop towels inside you can increase its barrier protection to about 60% to keep other people's aerosols out of your nose and mouth.
Apr 22, 2020 10:11:59 #
Apr 22, 2020 10:19:51 #
There is no point in arguing. Let’s just wait and see who is still around in 6 weeks or so!
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