Masks and the increase in COVID cases

[Phillip Fields]

I understand that it is in the vapor and not just the air, but doesn't that mean my mask is collecting/soaking up the vapor? The study linked below is what got me thinking about it. They tested healthcare workers using no masks, medical masks, and cloth masks albeit against flu like diseases and not COVID specifically. The results concluded that medical masks were best, no mask was second, and cloth masks were worse citing poor filtration, reusability, and moisture retention.

https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/5/4/e006577

Did you read the response to this study, written by the same authors?

https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/5/4/e006577.responses#covid-19-shortages-of-masks-and-the-use-of-cloth-masks-as-a-last-resort

[TxBowHntr]

Did you read the response to this study, written by the same authors?

https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/5/4/...-a-last-resort

I hadn't found that yet, thanks for posting. Interesting to read the potential reasons for the results in the test. I gotta admit, I am a bit surprised they still recommend a reusable cloth mask over no mask based on the study, but with the potential reasons it makes more sense. Though they did mention the recommendation is not based on study, but pragmatism. Either way, it changes not what I do as I am required to wear one. Interesting topic though. Can the "logical" actions in fact be the wrong ones? I would really like to see a study done based on the current conditions, gov't recommendations, and peoples actual use of masks.

To the other posts, I highly agree most are wearing/using them wrong, though I don't think there has been enough info shared about how to PROPERLY use and sanitize cloth masks. Just that we have to wear them... I would like to see more of that put out there as well.

[Briar Friar]

Word.

It doesnt matter if a mask is cloth or onetimeuse disposable...proper procedure for wear, donning and doffing has to be followed otherwise the use is null and void of effectiveness.

I like how we are attempting to stampede toward herd immunity. Ignorance and stupidity helps that. I think education and quarantines are delaying the inevitable quite effectively.

[Abcdj]

Wear a mask if not for you but for others.
Maintain the recommended distance if not for you but others
Avoid large groups and gatherings.
Fairly simple concepts.
Most folks have gotten lacks or lazy and let their guards down with all three of these concepts.

Being told by the government its ok to go back to 50% then 75% or whatever. Most folks went straight to %100.
Sticking to something, grinding it out has been lost these days. Especially for most 30 year olds and below it has vanished. It looks like some of the 40 and older crowd are having problems with the long haul idea and following some easy rules too.

We were all told this thing would be around for awhile.

[Leemo]

If you want to wear a mask , good
If you don’t, good
If you’re scared, stay home

[Johnny44]

I believe in freedom and pursuit of happiness.

If you want to wear a mask , good
If you don’t, good
If you’re scared, stay home

I feel the same way to some degree about the second amendment.

I don’t believe in infringement but some folk just shouldn’t have a firearm...EVER!

[bpa556]

If you want to wear a mask , good
If you don’t, good
If you’re scared, stay home

^^Best post in any of these threads^^


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[unclefish]

If masks work....then why did they release prisoners instead of giving them masks?

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[manwitaplan]

If masks work....then why did they release prisoners instead of giving them masks?

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Million dollar question.


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[webb09]

IMO, the greatest factor in the spike of COVID cases is due to all the idiots across the major Texas cities protesting. From what I saw on TV, most were NOT wearing mask and NO one was distancing. Timing of when protest happened and spike in cases is not a coincidence.

[Strummer]

IMO, the greatest factor in the spike of COVID cases is due to all the idiots across the major Texas cities protesting. From what I saw on TV, most were NOT wearing mask and NO one was distancing. Timing of when protest happened and spike in cases is not a coincidence.

And the timing fits 14 days give or take .

[webb09]

And the timing fits 14 days give or take .

Exactly

[JLivi1224]

IMO, the greatest factor in the spike of COVID cases is due to all the idiots across the major Texas cities protesting. From what I saw on TV, most were NOT wearing mask and NO one was distancing. Timing of when protest happened and spike in cases is not a coincidence.

100%. It’s why they were allowed to riot. None of this is coincidental. The leftist elites are all in, gentlemen. We ain’t seen nothing yet!

[webb09]

No one wants to admit it ( media) cause then they’ll be labeled as racist for blaming the rioters

[Rcole1310]

Masks and the increase in COVID cases

The Lancet has a great Meta-Analysis on mask that just came out. Looked at 24k people. Good mask, used properly, work. We need better leadership across the board. People in this country literally can’t agree on anything. We can’t pull together and rally for anything anymore. Even when it’s in our interest. Sad situation.