“Masks don’t help” is a mix of half-ass noble lie (healthworkers need them more) and bad modeling (they may not stop 100% fine particulates, but will reduce dosage getting through, and will stop you touching your face. Just need effective reuse hygiene. bostonglobe.com/2020/03/19/opi
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We have 1 lightly used N95 (worn a few times for forest fires) and 3 disposable L3 surgicals (which we’re planning to handle carefully and reuse).
Might try to make cloth masks. When this blows over I might wear a tacticool washable mask regularly during flu season/travel.
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Wearing a mask will keep your nose and throat more moist, which (rumor?) compared to drier nose/throat is more effective against the virus. Also decreases stigma/shows others it’s OK to wear one. Many great reasons vs “not literally effective at specific goal”
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You can put a piece of fine cloth around your mouth and nose.
There are lots of substitutes for masks for non-frontline non medical folks.





