Just When I Think I've Read Them All (Masks)

[jaminhealth]

another comes in and this one from Dr. Mercola and a Prof from Ottawa on the Fact that Masks do nothing to stop the viral spread. Read Read REad it all

https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2020/07/19/are-face-masks-effective.aspx?cid_source=wnl&cid_medium=email&cid_content=art1HL&cid=20200730Z1&mid=DM607342&rid=928326664

 

[jfh]

The article states:

• There is no evidence that masks are of any utility for preventing infection by either stopping the aerosol particles from coming out, or from going in. You're not helping the people around you by wearing a mask, and you're not helping yourself avoid the disease by wearing a mask
• Infectious viral respiratory diseases primarily spread via very fine aerosol particles that are in suspension in the air. Any mask that allows you to breathe therefore allows for transmission of aerosolized viruses

That even defies common sense. The masks are not the solution, but slows the spread. If they were useless, why do doctors, surgeons, and nurses use them? The top infectious doctors and scientists say masks help. That's the source I will pay attention to.

And here is a Real study. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)31142-9/fulltext#

Even loose fitting masks help https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-020-0843-2

 

[kind2creatures]

The article states:

• There is no evidence that masks are of any utility for preventing infection by either stopping the aerosol particles from coming out, or from going in. You're not helping the people around you by wearing a mask, and you're not helping yourself avoid the disease by wearing a mask
• Infectious viral respiratory diseases primarily spread via very fine aerosol particles that are in suspension in the air. Any mask that allows you to breathe therefore allows for transmission of aerosolized viruses

That even defies common sense. The masks are not the solution, but slows the spread. If they were useless, why do doctors, surgeons, and nurses use them? The top infectious doctors and scientists say masks help. That's the source I will pay attention to.

And here is a Real study. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)31142-9/fulltext#

Even loose fitting masks help https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-020-0843-2

I agree @jfh , common sense does tell you that masks slow the spread of the virus. I always wear mine when I'm around people, mainly to protect them if I'm a carrier with no symptoms, but also as a small degree of protection for myself. Masks are mandatory now in stores where I live and it's much better when I have to go out and buy something. At least everyone is being responsible and considerate, making it a safer experience.