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Complex systems, wicked problems. Society, technology, science and more. @UNC professor. @NYTimes columnist. My newsletter is @insight: http://www.theinsight.org 

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    1. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 12 Oct 2020

      My local supermarket is selling KN95s, a dollar each. While cloth masks are good enough for helping dampen transmission to others, higher-grade masks like these are certainly warranted for anyone at higher risk or working indoors with other people. Please do buy and use them.pic.twitter.com/mJ2qgLoaHu

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    2. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 12 Oct 2020

      For Carrboro, NC: I’m looking into buying a few hundred, to distribute to anyone who needs better protection but for whom cost or awareness may be a barrier. I’ll talk with Food Lion to get enough. Just not sure how to distribute? Sat Farmers market? Hit me up with ideas.

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      zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 12 Oct 2020

      zeynep tufekci Retweeted Kat O'Brien

      Okay, one of the best ideas. Poll workers. Any ideas on how to distribute such masks to poll workers locally in my neck of the woods? Chapel Hill/Carrboro?https://twitter.com/OBrien_Kat/status/1315763358017224704 …

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      Kat O'Brien @OBrien_Kat
      Replying to @zeynep
      I’m going to be a poll worker for Election Day. I assume one of these is a good idea. Any other precautions I should take? Haven’t gone anywhere indoors with more than 1 person/family unmasked (excluding people poorly wearing masks in store/etc) in many months.
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        2. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 12 Oct 2020

          zeynep tufekci Retweeted Anita Ridlehoover

          To the striking number of people doubting it all. One, these are FDA-registered, and also FFP2 certified. Two, what a low-trust society we've become. (Not blaming anyone!). So many of us don't even trust masks sold by a giant national supermarket chain.https://twitter.com/AnitaRidlehoove/status/1315764788417318912 …

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          Anita Ridlehoover @AnitaRidlehoove
          Replying to @zeynep
          I wouldn't trust these. Unless they are one of the few KN95's approved by FDA, they're rip-offs. Their filter efficiency can be very low, doing more harm than good (people thinking they have higher quality masks).
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        3. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 12 Oct 2020

          Update: the store is looking into a special order, and thanks to people making connections quickly, will work with local government and/or food pantries to get these out *if* the store will let me buy a few hundred. (Won't buy if I can't distribute wisely; not looking to hoard!).

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        4. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 13 Oct 2020

          I’m dying here people. You can either buy 10 FDA-registered and FFP2 certified KN95s for $9.99 or 10 random brand surgical masks for $6.99. I don’t think we’re communicating appropriately with people at higher risk about grades and uses of masks.pic.twitter.com/nYqyLUUOP4

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        2. Kathryn Peters‏ @katyetc 12 Oct 2020
          Replying to @zeynep

          Poll workers are recruited and trained by the Orange County Board of Elections: https://bit.ly/2Irz8sR  Could call and ask if they'd accept donations.

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        3. Kathryn Peters‏ @katyetc 12 Oct 2020
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          Their official plans include masks for poll workers, but these might represent an upgrade. https://bit.ly/30ZvwER 

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        1. Berrak "Sparkling Consequences" Sarıkaya‏ @BerrakBiz 12 Oct 2020
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          @JackieDrake17 Any ideas on resources to help Zeynep distribute these masks in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area?

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        1. InViennaVeritas 🔴‏ @yousitonmyspot 12 Oct 2020
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          In Austria, the Viennese government gave face shields for poll workers for the election in Vienna. No masks obligatory.

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        2. Courtney Van Houtven (she/her)‏ @chvanhoutven 12 Oct 2020
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          + Bull City Votes -based in Durham- brand new non-partisan group going to be driving people to early voting / on election day - also working at central bus station where there will be shuttles to polls - group is looking for masks/donations. TY for considering. DMs open.

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        3. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 12 Oct 2020
          Replying to @chvanhoutven

          Sounds good, will ping.

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        1. Deborah Stephens‏ @debcstephens 12 Oct 2020
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          Hey consider those in your neighborhood. I’ve been donating to frontline workers, teachers and seniors for the past couple of months. This simple act has made a difference and they are always so grateful.

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