I'm getting questions about well-meaning medical worker threads with strict instructions on mask-wearing, implying if you don't do everything right, you endanger yourself. That advice is very true for medical workers, but it's bit of misunderstanding of universal masks. Thread
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Replying to @zeynep
I’m frankly more worried that the masks will make people feel “safe” & prevent them from doing other things that are much more effective like standing 6 ft from other people, staying home, et cetera.
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Replying to @EdenbornPhd
Well, good thing we have no evidence to warrant that concern, great data of success from other countries, and also a lot of reasons to believe the exact opposite as masks are a strong signal that these aren't the normal times. So all good.
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Replying to @zeynep
I hope you are right. I’m a microbiology prof & a few days ago would have agreed 100%, but what I’ve seen the last few days (used masks all over the bike trail, people with masks ignoring the 6ft lines, et cetera). If we think of others in addition to self I’m all for masks.
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Replying to @EdenbornPhd
That is absolutely something we should be on the lookout for! This is what I fear with lack of trust—people were told falsely that masks don't work at all, and maybe now it's harder to communicate the nuance that they really help dampen spread but aren't magic wands.
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Replying to @zeynep
i didn't see the "masks don't work at all" posts. i'll go do some research into that matter - but curious what the hall of shame stories or speeches were, in your view? (dm's open if you don't want to put them on blast here, and if you have the time or interest in trading notes.)
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Replying to @lorakolodny @zeynep
What about runners huffing and puffing down sidewalks with no masks? And walkers following in their footsteps afterwards?
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The Montour trail in Pittsburgh has been PACKED with people. There have posts about bikers spit flying on people et cetera & bikers putting pool noodles on their bikes to keep others 6 ft away. Also lots of good people doing what they should to protect themselves & others.
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Pool noodle is genius.
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It is! Here is a picture from the Montour Trail Site on Facebook.pic.twitter.com/PA23CLmE1z
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That's amazing! Just working on a piece on this, may I use this picture?
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It’s not mine so I don’t have any rights to it, but it is a great idea!
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Well, it is actually a public photo now so I was wondering if I can link to your tweet? (I'll look for their Facebook page).
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