03-05-2020, 02:33 AM
There's a lot of double-speak in the statements about masks for sure. Surgical masks (the thin, light-weight masks) aren't going to help much to prevent catching a virus - however, they do help reduce you from spreading germs you may have, even if you are asymptomatic but infectious.
N95 (and above) respirators (heavy duty, tight fitting) are much more effective in preventing catching and transmitting any viruses IF they are fitted well and handled properly (which often takes training, pratice, and prep such as shaving for men).
However, staying out of public is the most effective means of reducing the catching or spreading of any disease (work at home, shop very rarely and off hours, etc)
But don't trust another guy on Punaweb - here is one of many articles with infectious disease experts that make the same distinctions.
https://www.livescience.com/face-mask-ne...virus.html
That cruise ship that was in Hilo on Saturday is looking more worrisome - few dozen individuals now showing symptoms while it slowly approaches San Fran waiting for tests kits to be flown out to them.
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shot...enger-died
N95 (and above) respirators (heavy duty, tight fitting) are much more effective in preventing catching and transmitting any viruses IF they are fitted well and handled properly (which often takes training, pratice, and prep such as shaving for men).
However, staying out of public is the most effective means of reducing the catching or spreading of any disease (work at home, shop very rarely and off hours, etc)
But don't trust another guy on Punaweb - here is one of many articles with infectious disease experts that make the same distinctions.
https://www.livescience.com/face-mask-ne...virus.html
That cruise ship that was in Hilo on Saturday is looking more worrisome - few dozen individuals now showing symptoms while it slowly approaches San Fran waiting for tests kits to be flown out to them.
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shot...enger-died