UPDATE: CDC's stance on masks is evolving because our understanding of #coronavirus has changed. Some believe we should now view it like a poison, where the initial dose of exposure determines how sick you get. (This is different than, say, HIV). This feature of #coronavirus...
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Replying to @DrMattMcCarthy
Why not just use common sense and follow the the smart asian countries that have been able to control the spread of this virus. All western countries are looking to reinvent the wheel and falling on our faces.https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/03/not-wearing-masks-protect-against-coronavirus-big-mistake-top-chinese-scientist-says …
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Replying to @grepmeded @DrMattMcCarthy
Yes it certainly seems like an obvious and low risk intervention that might make a large difference. I'm not sure why we're so resistant to universal masks as a concept.
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I remember back in January the warnings were concerns that it would deplete PPE for healthcare workers.. I just assumed at the time we were ramping up production 
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