How well do masks work for Covid-19?
Jul 6, 2020 18:42:08 #
Here is a video using some very interesting imaging technology to visualize human breaths with and without masks. This is a science, not political, presentation, but some may find this very informative.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Tp0zB904Mc
Mike
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Tp0zB904Mc
Mike
Jul 6, 2020 19:28:22 #
Jul 6, 2020 22:32:40 #
Too bad the deniers won't look at this. If they do, they will probably think it's photoshoped.
I have given up on trying to talk sense into anyone.
Someone once said "Never argue with a drunk because listeners can't tell which is which."
Funny how people don't bitch about wearing seat belts, wearing a helmet, etc., but when it comes to wearing a mask they go ape s--t.
I have given up on trying to talk sense into anyone.
Someone once said "Never argue with a drunk because listeners can't tell which is which."
Funny how people don't bitch about wearing seat belts, wearing a helmet, etc., but when it comes to wearing a mask they go ape s--t.
Jul 7, 2020 02:19:16 #
cameranut wrote:
Too bad the deniers won't look at this. If they do, they will probably think it's photoshoped.
I have given up on trying to talk sense into anyone.
Someone once said "Never argue with a drunk because listeners can't tell which is which."
Funny how people don't bitch about wearing seat belts, wearing a helmet, etc., but when it comes to wearing a mask they go ape s--t.
I have given up on trying to talk sense into anyone.
Someone once said "Never argue with a drunk because listeners can't tell which is which."
Funny how people don't bitch about wearing seat belts, wearing a helmet, etc., but when it comes to wearing a mask they go ape s--t.
But some people do bitch about wearing helmets.
Years ago it was mandatory for all motorcycle riders in Pennsylvania to wear a helmet. I believe it was during Ed Rendell's Governorship that they changed the law.
I believe the current law requires passengers not licensed to operate a motorcycle to wear a helmet and all licensed operators under the age of 21 must wear a helmet. All operators with learners permits must wear a helmet and all operators, regardless of age, who have been licensed to operate a motorcycle for less than 2 years, must wear a helmet.
I remember reading a very interesting article that was written by one of Harrisburg's (the capital of PA for those who don't know) number crunching bean counters. It had to do with the main reason why PA changed their helmet laws. Apparently a substantial number of people involved in motorcycle accidents didn't have adequate or any health related insurance. The number crunchers determined people involved in serious crashes who were wearing a helmet were far more likely to survive the accident but, many of them didn't have adequate insurance and ended up as wards of the state. Had many of those people not been wearing helmets, they would not have survived. Apparently Pennsylvania saves a lot of money by letting people decide whether or not to wear a helmet or a good helmet.
I've been riding motorcycles for around 50 years and I've pretty much always worn a helmet, a good quality helmet, not some 10 dollar brain bucket.
As for the mask, I wear a mask whenever I go into a store or am in an area where I will be encountering people who must pass within 6 feet, as mandated by the governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. I don't wear a mask in my car, like I've seen many people doing, or when outdoors in an area where people do not have to pass within 6 feet.
Jul 7, 2020 06:02:18 #
Jul 7, 2020 07:30:03 #
cameranut wrote:
Too bad the deniers won't look at this. If they do, they will probably think it's photoshoped.
I have given up on trying to talk sense into anyone.
Someone once said "Never argue with a drunk because listeners can't tell which is which."
Funny how people don't bitch about wearing seat belts, wearing a helmet, etc., but when it comes to wearing a mask they go ape s--t.
I have given up on trying to talk sense into anyone.
Someone once said "Never argue with a drunk because listeners can't tell which is which."
Funny how people don't bitch about wearing seat belts, wearing a helmet, etc., but when it comes to wearing a mask they go ape s--t.
I guess you are either too young or forgot all the bitching about lap belts in cars back in the 60's
Jul 7, 2020 08:00:02 #
cameranut wrote:
Too bad the deniers won't look at this. If they do, they will probably think it's photoshoped.
I have given up on trying to talk sense into anyone.
Someone once said "Never argue with a drunk because listeners can't tell which is which."
Funny how people don't bitch about wearing seat belts, wearing a helmet, etc., but when it comes to wearing a mask they go ape s--t.
I have given up on trying to talk sense into anyone.
Someone once said "Never argue with a drunk because listeners can't tell which is which."
Funny how people don't bitch about wearing seat belts, wearing a helmet, etc., but when it comes to wearing a mask they go ape s--t.
Perhaps a thinning of heard will not be for naught.
Jul 7, 2020 08:42:38 #
PaulBrit wrote:
I, for one, did find this informative.
Me too, thank you for sharing this.
Bruce.
Jul 7, 2020 09:11:15 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
Bottom line, the statistic that sticks with me is that masks are 85% effective in REDUCING the spread of the coronavirus. The hard part for people to accept is that a mask keeps you, if you’re infected, from getting someone else sick from a disease that can transmit without the carrier having symptoms.
Jul 7, 2020 09:28:30 #
nospambob
Loc: Edmond, Oklahoma
Well sure. And if a mask can keep droplet in, then it can also keep droplet OUT. Think about that -- wearing a mask also gives the wearer a bit of protection. Yes, the virus is tiny and can pass through the pores of a mask -- but most of the virus is riding on the droplets.
Jul 7, 2020 10:02:09 #
gvarner wrote:
Bottom line, the statistic that sticks with me is that masks are 85% effective in REDUCING the spread of the coronavirus. The hard part for people to accept is that a mask keeps you, if you’re infected, from getting someone else sick from a disease that can transmit without the carrier having symptoms.
Yes, when the Governor of our ruby-red state asked us to stay home back in March, he was asked by a journalist from my county {then 5th in the state in confirmed cases } whether county authorities could require stricter standards - and he said "YES" {mask requirement has now been extended to Sept}. Today, we are still fifth, but the neighboring county has gone from 6th to 3rd {the news last night said the CDC would be consulting with them today}, and they also require masks now. The stores do not actually enforce this requirement, but they try - and my wife {I stay in the car to reduce number of people in the store} tells me that unmasked people are reasonably polite about it.
Jul 7, 2020 10:08:45 #
A contrary opinion from a really smart guy. 22 min video. Watch it all before complaining about it
https://youtu.be/C1ODBTdNiG0
https://youtu.be/C1ODBTdNiG0
Jul 7, 2020 10:29:28 #
NJphotodoc
Loc: Now in the First State
Masks are like condoms- they only work if you use them. Otherwise you are taking a big risk no only for yourself but others around you.
Jul 7, 2020 11:11:41 #
1Feathercrest
Loc: NEPA
gvarner wrote:
Bottom line, the statistic that sticks with me is that masks are 85% effective in REDUCING the spread of the coronavirus. The hard part for people to accept is that a mask keeps you, if you’re infected, from getting someone else sick from a disease that can transmit without the carrier having symptoms.
That, is the main purpose of a mask. Almost all provide scant protection for the wearer but contain the large vapor of a cough or sneeze from being projected (endangering others).
Jul 7, 2020 11:33:42 #
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