Read it again Curt, it says the particles are so small (1-2 microns) that they remain airborne, which means they flow with the air right through and around the surgical mask.
https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2017/07/06/elastomerics/ " Surgical masks are *not* respirators. They are disposable coverings designed to be loose-fitting over the user’s nose and mouth. These loose-fitting masks leave gaps between the mask and the wearer’s face through which harmful particles may pass. Since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not address the fit function of masks and surgical masks are not NIOSH approved, the mask may not be used in situations covered by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) within areas requiring the use of respiratory protection. Therefore surgical masks should never be used for protection against infectious aerosolized particles." My advice: Wash your hands / use sanitizer often, stay away from those coughing and sneezing, talk with your doc in advance about treatment options beforehand (hydroxychloroquine, budesonide, etc) so you have an idea of what to do if you feel ill or know you are exposed. If some other ritual makes you feel safe (I'll be carrying my firearm of choice and riding in a very safe car, a Mercedes-Benz) then go for it. ------------- Max Charleston SC On Wed, Jul 8, 2020 at 9:05 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Actually it means exactly the opposite, that everyone could help slow > transmission by wearing masks. Remember the mask catches that which you > expel. > Still though, I take all these things with more than a few grains of salt. > We've seen so many magic realizations that have then turned out to be wrong > its not really worth paying attention, you just drive yourself crazy. > -Curt > > On Tuesday, July 7, 2020, 9:54:38 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > https://www.technologyreview.com/2020/07/07/1004841/a-group-of-239-scientists-say-theres-growing-evidence-covid-19-is-airborne/ > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
