Jun 24, 20, 6:06 am
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Moderator announcement - June 23, 2020:
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A meta-analysis of 172 studies that looked at various interventions to prevent the transmission of COVID-19, SARS and MERS from an infected person to people close to them, published in The Lancet on June 1, found that mask wearing significantly reduces the risk of viral transmission.
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Flyertalk’s moderators generally take a hands-off approach when it comes to judging the accuracy of members’ statements. While that’s fine for travel debates, a pandemic is clearly a more serious issue.
A meta-analysis of 172 studies that looked at various interventions to prevent the transmission of COVID-19, SARS and MERS from an infected person to people close to them, published in The Lancet on June 1, found that mask wearing significantly reduces the risk of viral transmission.
Given the science, the forum moderators are disallowing any further posts that debate whether or not masks should be worn. Posts that do so will be deleted and members subject to discipline.
Please also note, we do not allow posting of conspiracy theories or racist terms used in place of Covid-19, coronavirus, etc.
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Coronavirus and masks/face coverings [Consolidated thread]
Mar 23, 20, 5:27 pm
#196
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 4,139
People who worked in chemical or high-tech labs have a permanent reflex: gloves = hazard or very clean surface. They would also not wear gloves all day. Unfortunately, I have much lower expectations for common sense in the medical profession. I've seen idiot doctors or trainees wearing scrubs or lab coats in public transport.
Mar 23, 20, 7:14 pm
#197
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I wear a mask while out walking. In part due to spring allergy. Many neighbors doing same.
Mar 24, 20, 5:46 am
#198
Join Date: Dec 2014
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I wear the N100 at a minimum to protect myself and when in a ‘severe’ (hazardous or unhealthy materials) environment a cartridge mask. I also suggest wearing gloves and or frequent hand washing.
The question you need to answer before choosing a mask is are you wearing it to protect yourself or are you wearing it to protect the people around you.
PS: Working in an industry were wearing PPE is an almost everyday event. I keep several masks, several pairs of nitrile gloves (xl) and a full face shield in my Gobag as well as a functional first aid kit.
Call me paranoid but I’m still here to respond.
Mar 24, 20, 5:57 am
#199
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One place I worked many, many years ago had a training program for new entries. They used a modified Pavlovian method. Trainees when wearing gloves also wore elastic straps attached at the elbow that limited easy hand movement to around shoulder height.
Mar 24, 20, 5:30 pm
#200
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Mar 25, 20, 9:20 am
#201
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: I 35 south bound, finally stopped
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if you know a friendly anesthesiologist, CRNA, or respiratory therapist, here is your answer to N95. Also I like her dimples they remind me of my kids.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es_i...ature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es_i...ature=youtu.be
Mar 25, 20, 9:43 am
#202
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Mar 25, 20, 3:03 pm
#203
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Another good read as to how a 75cent mask is in such short supply, BTW we should all be wearing it as to why see the next article: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/25/o...face-mask.html
A good read into face masks: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/17/o...ace-masks.html
A good read into face masks: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/17/o...ace-masks.html
Mar 25, 20, 3:15 pm
#204
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Slightly to the left of center
Posts: 3,475
Another good read as to how a 75cent mask is in such short supply, BTW we should all be wearing it as to why see the next article: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/25/o...face-mask.html
A good read into face masks: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/17/o...ace-masks.html
A good read into face masks: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/17/o...ace-masks.html
Mar 25, 20, 7:36 pm
#205
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Germany
Posts: 3,219
Another good read as to how a 75cent mask is in such short supply, BTW we should all be wearing it as to why see the next article: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/25/o...face-mask.html
Plus the millions of now unemployed restaurant workers etc. could be all sewing surgical masks. Or is there a shortage of fabric too?
Mar 25, 20, 8:43 pm
#206
formerly known as Tad's Broiled Steaks
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Mar 26, 20, 3:26 am
#208
Join Date: May 2010
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Belgium likely regrets destroying almost 6 million 10-year old FFP2 (~N95) masks last year:
https://www.archyde.com/coronavirus-...ing-to-le-vif/
https://www.archyde.com/coronavirus-...ing-to-le-vif/
Mar 26, 20, 4:07 am
#209
Join Date: Dec 2014
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Are there no domestic textile production facilities for the military? I thought the Pentagon did care about having domestic supply chains for its stuff...
Plus the millions of now unemployed restaurant workers etc. could be all sewing surgical masks. Or is there a shortage of fabric too?
Plus the millions of now unemployed restaurant workers etc. could be all sewing surgical masks. Or is there a shortage of fabric too?
