And all this ‘if properly used’ - where are the plans to train the vulnerable in the use of higher grade medical masks? Concern is often expressed over false sense of security, more often touching face etc 4/n
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I am not saying you shouldn't take risk at all. However the quality of evidence should be on the side of the desired effect and how much it contributes should be weighed in a context of unkown risk. Hand washing isn't a new "mechanical" intervention in western society, masks are
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"Western society" how on earth is that relevant? Why does a virus care? Masks are a scientific, widespread and common public health intervention in large, advanced and quite successful societies without any demonstrated or plausible mechanisms for harms. What a weird statement.
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Who calculated this risk in. I certainly did not.https://twitter.com/DrZoeHyde/status/1269915360179785728?s=19 …
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Many did. We are in the field, not just guessing. Bleach misinformation was already rife in many communities (we do research!) before the president spread it widely. We aren't and running blind when it comes to alleged risks from mask. I'm going to end this conversation here!
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