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    U.S. Surgeon General‏Verified account @Surgeon_General Mar 3

    GM America. Want to know more on masks? 😷 Surgical masks don’t provide YOU respiratory protection against diseases like #Coronavirus. They protect others from YOUR cough. N95 masks require special “fit” testing. Wearing improperly can lead to ⬆️ face touching, & ⬆️ risk!pic.twitter.com/VM6XGcLGm5

    3:31 AM - 3 Mar 2020
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    • Gideon Stitt, PharmD, BCPPS, BCCCP Tina Kendrick NurseNikiD hataboSAN Dr.Halima Abukabbos BDS MPH CPH SBPD ABPD FRCD(C) Shelby Owens Luis Ángel Santos Sumon Das Rebekka Carlson
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      2. U.S. Surgeon General‏Verified account @Surgeon_General Mar 3

        People are buying masks because they are worried & want to protect themselves. I get it. But here are some better/ proven ways to ⬇️ your risk of #Coronavirus AND #flu 1) Wash hands frequently 🧼 🤚 2) Stay away from those who are sick 🤒 3) Clean surfaces Get your #FluShot

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      3. U.S. Surgeon General‏Verified account @Surgeon_General Mar 3

        You are still MUCH more likely to be exposed to #flu than #Coronavirus. Getting your #FluShot (it’s not too late) = ⬇️ risk of hospitalization, & the healthier you are, the ⬇️ your risk if you do get #Covid19. Also helps communities as you’ll likely use ⬇️ medical resources!

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      2. Brian K Harris‏ @bkhmd32 Mar 3
        Replying to @Surgeon_General

        Normal citizens aren't required to have a fit test, stop spreading lies. If the mask can help a healthcare worker, it can help me. I'm in Korea at the moment and even the President wears a mask. If politicians want to stop or slow the spread, try cancelling political rallies.

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      2. Over Trader‏ @over_trader Mar 3
        Replying to @Surgeon_General

        Don’t underestimate the psychological / placebo effect of wearing a mask. If it makes the wearer feel more confident about continuing to go about their normal business - then that must in itself be an important benefit for society and the economy. 👍

        1 reply 1 retweet 12 likes
      3. Vishal  🇮🇳‏ @vishalkmumbai Mar 3
        Replying to @over_trader @Surgeon_General

        Same time it can induce over confidence and people can expose themselves with this ( ppl occasionally remove those masks from time time )

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      1. David P Forsyth‏ @DavidPForsyth Mar 3
        Replying to @Surgeon_General

        Masks should be advise for anyone who thinks they MAY have been exposed because they can be asymptomatic spreaders for a week or more before symptoms become apparent. It is irresponsible not to tell people this fact, especially travelers returning home from Europe & Asia.

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      2. Theo‏ @TwentyTwoVets Mar 3
        Replying to @Surgeon_General

        Wouldn’t the average person using one improperly offer some chance of protection as opposed to none ? You’re worried about people improperly wearing masks but there are people walking around with GUNS, that don’t know how to use them, but I don’t hear any concern for that.

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      3. BoogaGnome‏ @SmileyGnome Mar 3
        Replying to @TwentyTwoVets @Surgeon_General

        People without guns are going to wish they had them

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      2. Sunny Tumber‏ @sunny_tumber Mar 3
        Replying to @Surgeon_General @DocCook91

        And for those of us that have to use these masks, please remember they are reusable. Here are the CDC guidelines for the reuse of N95 masks. https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/hcwcontrols/recommendedguidanceextuse.html …

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