03-31-2020, 04:50 PM
https://www.khon2.com/coronavirus/lt-gov...heir-home/
"Lieutenant Governor Josh Green is a doctor and the Hawaii COVID-19 Healthcare Liaison. He said not all mask are created equal, but something is still better than nothing.
“It depends which mask you’re using… If you’re using an N99 or an N95 mask, those take out 99 percent or 95 percent of the particles…those are very effective.”
But Green explained that not all masks provide that level of protection and N95 masks should be used by those who need them most especially since they are so hard to find.
“Those are really reserved for hospital use. They will protect you but we have to make sure that health care providers like nurses are using them so that they don’t have any transmission to spread to other patients.”
Green explained that not all mask provide that level of protection as he grabbed a simple, colorful cotton, ear loop mask similar in style to a surgical mask and put it on.
“This is a mask if you want to be hip and cool… its kind of nice cause it gives you a warm vibe and feelings but it might not actually protect you from anything much. But it is better than nothing.”
He said that he thinks everyone should wear a mask."
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"Lieutenant Governor Josh Green is a doctor and the Hawaii COVID-19 Healthcare Liaison. He said not all mask are created equal, but something is still better than nothing.
“It depends which mask you’re using… If you’re using an N99 or an N95 mask, those take out 99 percent or 95 percent of the particles…those are very effective.”
But Green explained that not all masks provide that level of protection and N95 masks should be used by those who need them most especially since they are so hard to find.
“Those are really reserved for hospital use. They will protect you but we have to make sure that health care providers like nurses are using them so that they don’t have any transmission to spread to other patients.”
Green explained that not all mask provide that level of protection as he grabbed a simple, colorful cotton, ear loop mask similar in style to a surgical mask and put it on.
“This is a mask if you want to be hip and cool… its kind of nice cause it gives you a warm vibe and feelings but it might not actually protect you from anything much. But it is better than nothing.”
He said that he thinks everyone should wear a mask."
More at link...