Cloth masks, in this case a bandanna, will not stop 100% of the covid-19 particles you exhale, but will stop them from dispersing as far. They are somewhat effective and much better than not using anything. Ideally, you'd want a face mask that could filter out the most particles such as a N95 rated mask, N95 rated respirator or a complete gas mask.
While I'm not worried about getting a virus with a 98.7% survival rate that's no reason to deny hundreds of years of science and logic and claim that masks or walls don't work. Sure, you can still get over a wall or get a virus wearing a mask, but they both do provide some level of protection and indeed do work for what they were designed for.
If per say they would simply examine what an asymptomatic exhales, you know, if it contains virus particles that can infect you the issue would be a closed case. I really haven't looked into what is motivating the claims that asymptomatic spread it as I really don't care if I get it. I just know that masks work.
Yeah, I probably will. I know asymptomatic HIV/AIDS patients can spread HIV. I'd imagine it's fair easy to figure out. Test the particles that asymptomatic people exhale. If some exhale the chink flu then that's a dead giveaway.
Here’s the problem. You’re operating under the assumption that it’s possible for someone that doesn’t have symptoms to still be contagious (why would you be outside if you had any?). Show me one confirmed case of this happening - the WHO hasn't found any and it’s not for lack of trying - and I’ll maybe take what you say seriously
I wasn't addressing that issue nor do I know enough about it to even begin to share information with you. I just know that masks work. They exist for a reason. It would be asinine to claim that fabric designed to filter out particles doesn't filter out particles or that placing something that inhibits air flow in front of air flow doesn't inhibit the air flow. It would be along the same lines as claiming that walls don't keep people in or out of a structure.
I’m not saying you’re wrong. I’m saying your point is irrelevant. If I cannot spread the virus because I’m not showing symptoms, you’ll have an equivalent level of protection from covid if you put the mask on me or an onion. Can you at least understand that?
I'm not sure why scientists are claiming asymptomatic people can spread the virus. If all they are doing is examining what asymptomatic people are exhaling and some of them are exhaling chink flu virus particles that can infect other people then it would make sense for everyone to wear a mask.
Furthermore, if they can't then people who are coughing or sneezing could be infected and they would indeed spread it and masks would help. Due to these circumstances it would just be better to wear a mask.
Although, I believe in freedom so if you don't want to wear one I don't think you should be forced to just like if a business wants to ban anyone not wearing them no one should force them to allow you into their business. I strongly believe that businesses should be able to deny anyone entry for any reason they want.
I'm also not concerned with catching the virus. The last time I checked it has a 98.7% survival rate and most of the people who get sick and end up in the hospital are older or have compromised immune systems and out of those select few only a handful die. Sure, it's a bit worse than the flu because there's no vaccine yet, but not by much.
Yep masks work. They exist for a reason. Kinda like how surgical masks exist to keep the surgeon from spitting into the area that he is operating. Essentially to limit bacterial spread. Not to limit viral infections. And with cloth masks, you're talking about a non medical device all together. Facial coverings of that type have essentially just been used to limit the inhalation of dust/sand. Do they do some good? I have no doubt. But the needed scientific research really isn't there to describe the situations we're talking about.
It's quite simple. Face coverings stop what you exhale from dispersing as far and masks rated to filter out particles the size of covid-19 do indeed work and filter out those particles. Plus, like you mentioned, people wear masks for dust/sand and they also wear them for allergies or for chemicals/gasses/fumes. I don't see why people would claim "they don't work".
Why? Because something in front of an air source stops the spread of the air to some extent or because something designed to filter out small particles actually does filter them out?
If you're simply replying to my stance that I don't care that I catch the chink flu, then I suppose you're entitled to that opinion. However, if you're stating that masks don't work you should probably check your political bias bullshit at the door and go educate yourself.
Yeah or you can cover your mouth if you have to cough or sneeze like we've been doing for thousands of years. The problem with masks is people think they dont have to cover their mouths to cough.
Another thing is, if this is your reasoning only people with coughs and allergies should be using mask. Haven't coughed in weeks why do i need a mask?
My reasoning would be that even a cloth mask will slow down the spread of the virus. Even when you're not coughing or sneezing you're still exhaling particles into your surroundings.
My giving examples of people who have allergies and wear masks was to show they do indeed filter out particles.
Cloth masks, in this case a bandanna, will not stop 100% of the covid-19 particles you exhale, but will stop them from dispersing as far. They are somewhat effective and much better than not using anything. Ideally, you'd want a face mask that could filter out the most particles such as a N95 rated mask, N95 rated respirator or a complete gas mask.
While I'm not worried about getting a virus with a 98.7% survival rate that's no reason to deny hundreds of years of science and logic and claim that masks or walls don't work. Sure, you can still get over a wall or get a virus wearing a mask, but they both do provide some level of protection and indeed do work for what they were designed for.
It's actually proven to be more along the lines of a 99.7% survival rate. And also, asymptomatic people have been known not to spread it.
If you're sick, by all means please use regular flu rules and stay home. Wear a mask if you absolutely have to.
Otherwise, the rest of us should not have to do all this crazy shit just To go out in public.
If per say they would simply examine what an asymptomatic exhales, you know, if it contains virus particles that can infect you the issue would be a closed case. I really haven't looked into what is motivating the claims that asymptomatic spread it as I really don't care if I get it. I just know that masks work.
There are tens of studies saying asymptomatic people do not spread this disease.
I know you said you haven't looked into it. So now you've been told that science is proving it. Go look into it.
Yeah, I probably will. I know asymptomatic HIV/AIDS patients can spread HIV. I'd imagine it's fair easy to figure out. Test the particles that asymptomatic people exhale. If some exhale the chink flu then that's a dead giveaway.
Here’s the problem. You’re operating under the assumption that it’s possible for someone that doesn’t have symptoms to still be contagious (why would you be outside if you had any?). Show me one confirmed case of this happening - the WHO hasn't found any and it’s not for lack of trying - and I’ll maybe take what you say seriously
I wasn't addressing that issue nor do I know enough about it to even begin to share information with you. I just know that masks work. They exist for a reason. It would be asinine to claim that fabric designed to filter out particles doesn't filter out particles or that placing something that inhibits air flow in front of air flow doesn't inhibit the air flow. It would be along the same lines as claiming that walls don't keep people in or out of a structure.
I’m not saying you’re wrong. I’m saying your point is irrelevant. If I cannot spread the virus because I’m not showing symptoms, you’ll have an equivalent level of protection from covid if you put the mask on me or an onion. Can you at least understand that?
I'm not sure why scientists are claiming asymptomatic people can spread the virus. If all they are doing is examining what asymptomatic people are exhaling and some of them are exhaling chink flu virus particles that can infect other people then it would make sense for everyone to wear a mask.
Furthermore, if they can't then people who are coughing or sneezing could be infected and they would indeed spread it and masks would help. Due to these circumstances it would just be better to wear a mask.
Although, I believe in freedom so if you don't want to wear one I don't think you should be forced to just like if a business wants to ban anyone not wearing them no one should force them to allow you into their business. I strongly believe that businesses should be able to deny anyone entry for any reason they want.
I'm also not concerned with catching the virus. The last time I checked it has a 98.7% survival rate and most of the people who get sick and end up in the hospital are older or have compromised immune systems and out of those select few only a handful die. Sure, it's a bit worse than the flu because there's no vaccine yet, but not by much.
Yep masks work. They exist for a reason. Kinda like how surgical masks exist to keep the surgeon from spitting into the area that he is operating. Essentially to limit bacterial spread. Not to limit viral infections. And with cloth masks, you're talking about a non medical device all together. Facial coverings of that type have essentially just been used to limit the inhalation of dust/sand. Do they do some good? I have no doubt. But the needed scientific research really isn't there to describe the situations we're talking about.
It's quite simple. Face coverings stop what you exhale from dispersing as far and masks rated to filter out particles the size of covid-19 do indeed work and filter out those particles. Plus, like you mentioned, people wear masks for dust/sand and they also wear them for allergies or for chemicals/gasses/fumes. I don't see why people would claim "they don't work".
Why? Because something in front of an air source stops the spread of the air to some extent or because something designed to filter out small particles actually does filter them out?
If you're simply replying to my stance that I don't care that I catch the chink flu, then I suppose you're entitled to that opinion. However, if you're stating that masks don't work you should probably check your political bias bullshit at the door and go educate yourself.
Yeah or you can cover your mouth if you have to cough or sneeze like we've been doing for thousands of years. The problem with masks is people think they dont have to cover their mouths to cough.
Another thing is, if this is your reasoning only people with coughs and allergies should be using mask. Haven't coughed in weeks why do i need a mask?
My reasoning would be that even a cloth mask will slow down the spread of the virus. Even when you're not coughing or sneezing you're still exhaling particles into your surroundings.
My giving examples of people who have allergies and wear masks was to show they do indeed filter out particles.