Sad how people who blindly promote mask usage are unwilling to consider the possibility that they may not be very effective for civilian use. Even the mere mention of this triggers ad hominem attacks. Sigh
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Replying to @ohlol @TheSciBabe
Oh yeah. I go dog's abuse for trying to explain the rationale behind WHO guidelines...
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Replying to @TheSciBabe @drg1985 and
People are getting really mad about it, I think because it really feels like something you can do to save yourself Challenge is, best evidence doesn't support use by regular people in day-to-day so it's a toughie
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Replying to @GidMK @TheSciBabe and
But then it's certainly true that masks, used properly and diligently, can prevent the risk of infection. So it becomes a question of whether people can use masks diligently (i.e. any time infection is possible, take on/off correctly etc) Best evidence suggests no
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Replying to @GidMK @TheSciBabe and
Problem is, everyone thinks that THEY are the exception. No one else can use masks properly, but THEY are comfortable with having a surgical mask on every waking hour for the next 3-6 months, not breaking infection control measures etc
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I mean, I'm pretty smart and healthcare savvy, and I haven't brought masks because I know for a fact that I'd fail and use them improperly and then I'd have wasted masks for no good reason
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