Originally Posted by candyman:
"When you're in the middle of an outbreak, wearing a mask might make people feel a little bit better and it might even block a droplet but its not providing the perfect protection people think that it is. And often there are unintended consequences. People keep fiddling with the mask and they keep touching their face."
That statement made when cases were just beginning verses now makes no difference, it doesn't change the statement or the truthfulness at all.
Two things:
There's no question that there was a paucity of PPE back in March. And he and others were really worried about it. So, he and others downplayed wearing masks to try to prevent non-medical people from hoarding and making the situation worse.
Originally Posted by lewdog:
I wonder what that looks like when using something more similar to respiratory droplets and not smoke?
Sure, a mask will stop some of it. Of course, most people cover their mouths with their hands when they cough or sneeze, too, which would obviously stop the spraying. The video didn't take that into account.
As I've said elsewhere, I (admittedly begrudgingly) wear a mask in places where I am required to do so. I don't like it, but I don't like being engaged in pointless histrionics with annoying strangers more, so I deal with it.
However, I'd much rather just rely on my immune system. That's what it's for.
Originally Posted by Donger:
Please note the "right now" part. That was in early March, when we had a few cases and community spread had not been confirmed.
Originally Posted by Frazod:
Sure, a mask will stop some of it. Of course, most people cover their mouths with their hands when they cough or sneeze, too, which would obviously stop the spraying. The video didn't take that into account.
As I've said elsewhere, I (admittedly begrudgingly) wear a mask in places where I am required to do so. I don't like it, but I don't like being engaged in pointless histrionics with annoying strangers more, so I deal with it.
However, I'd much rather just rely on my immune system. That's what it's for.
I’ve been wearing a mask in public since early March and even though I’ve been out in public about 50 times (not including hikes and cycling), I have several in my car because I inadvertently forget that I need to wear a mask in public.
My wife initially bought us some thick cloth masks, which work fine. In June, my mom made and shipped us a ton, including several Chiefs and Royals masks along with some Star Wars cloth masks for me, which I use nearly every time.
That said, I couldn’t care less about wearing a mask.
Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud:
I’ve been wearing a mask in public since early March and even though I’ve been out in public about 50 times (not including hikes and cycling), I have several in my car because I inadvertently forget that I need to wear a mask in public.
My wife initially bought us some thick cloth masks, which work fine. In June, my mom made and shipped us a ton, including several Chiefs and Royals masks along with some Star Wars cloth masks for me, which I use nearly every time.
That said, I couldn’t care less about wearing a mask.
I have one cloth mask that I keep in the car at all times. It's the only one I've worn. I haven't gone anywhere that I've needed to wear it more than a few minutes at a time. Still, it annoys the shit out of me; primarily because it makes my glasses fog up. Perhaps I should buy one that has a better fit. But I keep putting that off because I keep hoping this shit will end.
