I thought we settled this last year. I posted a study that pulled data from 10 other studies that concluded that masks do nothing for airborne respiratory viral infections. You couldn't really argue against that. The source was the CDC.
Masks are made to contain droplets and particles that you breathe, cough, or sneeze out. A variety of masks are available. Some masks provide a higher level of protection than others.
Respirators (for example, N95) are made to protect you by fitting closely on the face to filter out particles, including the virus that causes COVID-19. They can also block droplets and particles you breathe, cough, or sneeze out so you do not spread them to others. Respirators (for example, N95) provide higher protection than masks.
When wearing a mask or respirator (for example, N95), it is most important to choose one that you can wear correctly, that fits closely to your face over your mouth and nose, that provides good protection, and that is comfortable for you." https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
Tell me you haven't been in a Canadian hospital without actually saying the words.
They also only protect you if you are wearing one, not others.
What part of this CDC quote from the comment you're replying to are you having trouble with? "They can also block droplets and particles you breathe, cough, or sneeze out so you do not spread them to others."
Are you comfortable spreading your misinformation, or are you just uninformed?
And where is that "year ago" stuff from the CDC you think you remember?
She's entitled to her opinions folks.
Too bad she ha no proof.
Please upvote her. She needs your validation, poor thing.
I thought we settled this last year. I posted a study that pulled data from 10 other studies that concluded that masks do nothing for airborne respiratory viral infections. You couldn't really argue against that. The source was the CDC.
Dunno. You should look that up from a year ago.
Here's what they're saying these days:
Oct 19 2022 "Wearing Masks or Respirators
Masks are made to contain droplets and particles that you breathe, cough, or sneeze out. A variety of masks are available. Some masks provide a higher level of protection than others.
Respirators (for example, N95) are made to protect you by fitting closely on the face to filter out particles, including the virus that causes COVID-19. They can also block droplets and particles you breathe, cough, or sneeze out so you do not spread them to others. Respirators (for example, N95) provide higher protection than masks.
When wearing a mask or respirator (for example, N95), it is most important to choose one that you can wear correctly, that fits closely to your face over your mouth and nose, that provides good protection, and that is comfortable for you." https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
#1 Nobody wears n95 masks, never even seen a nurse with one on. They also only protect you if you are wearing one, not others.
#2 other masks don't do anything useful when it comes to respiratory viral spread
They're available from every hardware store. https://www.homehardware.ca/en/search?query=N95 / https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/search-results.html?q=N95 / https://www.homedepot.ca/search?q=N95#!q=N95 etc.
Tell me you haven't been in a Canadian hospital without actually saying the words.
What part of this CDC quote from the comment you're replying to are you having trouble with? "They can also block droplets and particles you breathe, cough, or sneeze out so you do not spread them to others."
Are you comfortable spreading your misinformation, or are you just uninformed?
And where is that "year ago" stuff from the CDC you think you remember?