And I’m telling you that sometimes not everything you read is correct. Please read my piece and then go look at the direct evidence yourself. The message you’re amplifying is not based on evidence but the shortage. Also look at practices in every country that this under control.
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When and if we get through this mask shortage, we will almost certainly have to get used to universal mask usage as we relaxed the lockdown. In this current unfortunate messaging will hurt us very much in the long run because it is not correct.
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If/when universal mask-wearing is recommended, it will be because the environment/characteristics of the outbreak have changed in a way that makes wearing masks more advantageous than not wearing them. But that’s not where we are at the moment.
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That’s the nature of risk — it’s a matter of cost/benefit and it is measured on a continuum, not a dichotomous scale. What works to reduce risk in one place may not work in another, and what works at the beginning of an outbreak may not be recommended as a long-term solution.
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But the claims in your thread aren’t going to hold up. Look I agree the shortage a major crisis and we should go donate. But we should be truthful about what masks do and don’t. That’s pretty clear.
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I’m not sure it’s that clear, though. The “optimal use” vs “actual use” scenario is something that we don’t really know how will play out in the US, since most people in the US have never even worn one for a short amount of time. The potential for accidental exposure is real.
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I'm just going to be honest. The claims in your thread aren't correct or backed by science, and this whole thing has been a messaging disaster. People can learn to wear masks better very easily and even imperfect masks are better than no masks. The only crisis is the shortage.
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Caroline Orr Bueno, Ph.D Retweeted Caroline Orr Bueno, Ph.D
I think you're vastly underestimating the difficulties of rapidly teaching a large population to wear something over their mouth & nose that they've worn before -- w/o touching it when it becomes uncomfortable. The Lancet, among others, acknowledges this.https://twitter.com/RVAwonk/status/1241498781457285120?s=20 …
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Caroline Orr Bueno, Ph.D @RVAwonkThe Lancet recently touched on this. As they acknowledged, "not changing disposable masks could jeopardise the protective effect & even increase the risk of infection." They don't rule out more widespread use of masks -- if the evidence supports it. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanres/article/PIIS2213-2600(20)30134-X/fulltext … pic.twitter.com/hxAUIfXx7rShow this thread3 replies 0 retweets 4 likes -
First, the evidence supports it. Second, they have no issues with this alleged "incorrect mask wearing threat" in all the universal mask countries. If we can teach people how to wash their hands properly, we can teach them to wear masks better. (Washing hands properly is harder).
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Plus, please not the recommendation in that Lancet article. "Perhaps it would also be rational to recommend that people in quarantine wear face masks if they need to leave home for any reason, to prevent potential asymptomatic or presymptomatic transmission". Which is the point.
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I'm just putting the last paragraph of that Lancet article here. Wear masks every time you go out. Wear masks if you are older or vulnerable. Universal mask wearing recommended as soon as supplies are enough. That's the message. Not "you'll do it wrong" or "it's harmful."pic.twitter.com/vXgAnvqKjJ
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You clearly did not understand the same paragraph you highlighted, hmm. Read it again so you can comprehend what it says. You are confused dude. Smh
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