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dpibel

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64. Yeah, I mean, what do these goofballs know?

Thu Apr 2, 2020, 02:53 PM

Apr 2020

The pooled case‐control studies, which focused on the SARS coronavirus (SARS CoV), suggest that implementing barriers to transmission, isolation and hygienic measures are effective with the use of relatively cheap interventions to contain respiratory virus epidemics. We found limited evidence of the superior effectiveness of devices such as the N95 respirator over simple surgical masks. This evidence is supported by a high quality hospital‐based trial (Loeb 2009) which reports non‐inferiority between face barriers. Overall masks were the best performing intervention across populations, settings and threats. More expensive and uncomfortable (especially if worn for long periods) than simple surgical masks, N95 respirators may be useful in very high‐risk situations but additional studies are required to define these situations.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6993921/

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So, what's the DU consensus re: Mask, no-mask? [View all] UTUSN Apr 2020 OP

if ya feel better to do it, do it. homemade types tho, leave pro masks for the pros nt msongs Apr 2020 #1

Well, the ones I'm talking about are not "pro" just flimsy paper. I could home-make UTUSN Apr 2020 #3

This looks seriously doable, U: Leghorn21 Apr 2020 #7

Excellent coverage and looks "pro" - thanks!1 UTUSN Apr 2020 #9

sorry to be confusing, by pro I mean hospital type masks from med suppliers. lots of msongs Apr 2020 #5

's awRight, I'm a Pisces easily confused!1 UTUSN Apr 2020 #8

And nitrile gloves n/t shanti Apr 2020 #2

Yes! BigmanPigman Apr 2020 #26

I'm not feeling the need to do that. Kali Apr 2020 #4

Thanks, even in democracy, some voices count more than numbers: Yours. UTUSN Apr 2020 #6

oh yeah I am old and decrepit Kali Apr 2020 #10

Well, thanks a lot - SARCASM!1 UTUSN Apr 2020 #11

If you don't wear a mask, you're placing yourself in a risk group. lagomorph777 Apr 2020 #43

How are you not in a risk group for spreading it? You're human, no? greenjar_01 Apr 2020 #57

I am pretty isolated, not likely to aquire it it the first place. Kali Apr 2020 #61

I'm going to make a mask (haven't made it yet but) until Raine Apr 2020 #12

Am drawing the line at gloves for now. UTUSN Apr 2020 #13

Same Here ProfessorGAC Apr 2020 #36

your choice.... quickesst Apr 2020 #39

Scare Tactics Are Not Productive ProfessorGAC Apr 2020 #46

sorry, but what you call scare tactics..... quickesst Apr 2020 #49

The NYT directions are really complete karynnj Apr 2020 #54

I went to the grocery drive up today and saw a number of shoppers wearing masks. ooky Apr 2020 #14

Have seen some scattershot ones over the past couple of weeks, increasingly. UTUSN Apr 2020 #15

*****Hookay, *RESULTS* ---------- bowing to the overwhelming majority, *will* do the mask. UTUSN Apr 2020 #16

my personal opinion.... quickesst Apr 2020 #17

Alrighty then - done!1 UTUSN Apr 2020 #18

Totally agree - I will not go into a store without a mask womanofthehills Apr 2020 #19

Yes.. very important. Thank you! Cha Apr 2020 #29

excellent reply quickesst Apr 2020 #37

A selfish fool. It's not only to protect yourself. lagomorph777 Apr 2020 #44

Exactly quickesst Apr 2020 #58

COVID numbers are getting higher and closer to where I live. Totally Tunsie Apr 2020 #20

My family is using homemade cloth ones Withywindle Apr 2020 #21

Mask everywhere. To protect other people, not necessarily yourself. Progressive Law Apr 2020 #22

I sewed myself a mask even though I have my groceries delivered lunatica Apr 2020 #23

I live in Japan. Used to be in Korea. Wear the Mask! rpannier Apr 2020 #24

Wear the mask in public areas, like pharmacies and grocery stores. roamer65 Apr 2020 #67

Wear it for others, and for yourself. Buckeye_Democrat Apr 2020 #25

If you have a couple masks the germs on them will naturally BigmanPigman Apr 2020 #27

Very proud to wear the ones my GF made for me. safeinOhio Apr 2020 #28

From not knowing who has this virus , anywhere, duforsure Apr 2020 #30

I've started wearing one inside stores a couple days ago rictofen Apr 2020 #31

Found a box of dust masks at home Freddie Apr 2020 #32

This is the only kind of masks I could find, yes the have to dewsgirl Apr 2020 #34

I've been wearing a mask and gloves to the store for about dewsgirl Apr 2020 #33

Been doing it for 6 weeks here. lagomorph777 Apr 2020 #53

Mask provides limited protection. Igel Apr 2020 #35

The only question I have is can you safely reuse them Jersey Devil Apr 2020 #38

It's probably still better than nothing RhodeIslandOne Apr 2020 #40

Buy a UV light. roamer65 Apr 2020 #68

On my last foray the the grocery I did not wear a mask,but of course practiced distancing. Other Nay Apr 2020 #41

Our county in southern Oregon put out a MerryBlooms Apr 2020 #42

I'm wearing a mask anytime I'm in public and not in my car. aikoaiko Apr 2020 #45

... zackymilly Apr 2020 #47

*****FEEDBACK*** Did the mask thing for first time. It went fine. UTUSN Apr 2020 #48

! Kali Apr 2020 #62

It's virus theater. Codeine Apr 2020 #50

Yup obamanut2012 Apr 2020 #59

Yeah, I mean, what do these goofballs know? dpibel Apr 2020 #64

When used correctly. Codeine Apr 2020 #65

Homemade, don't take one that could save a healthcare provider. redstatebluegirl Apr 2020 #51

We need billions of masks awesomerwb1 Apr 2020 #52

I'm kind of having fun.. stillcool Apr 2020 #55

Masks are becoming fetishized by people who use them wrong. Jirel Apr 2020 #56

I was at a Grocery Outlet and saw a woman Codeine Apr 2020 #60

magical thinking and fool-yourself actions are popular Kali Apr 2020 #63

The problem is, it can hurt others. Jirel Apr 2020 #71

they are always among us Kali Apr 2020 #72

How do you stop your glasses from fogging up? spinbaby Apr 2020 #66

This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Apr 2020 #69

Mask. kentuck Apr 2020 #70

Masks are a given now. Found several good ones in our garage so my family each have a couple. jmg257 Apr 2020 #73