There's lots of commentary that masks, social distancing, and/or sunlight don't work.
They do. Esp all three, together.
And its enough to demand that we reopen America, especially for those in working class America who can't survive the economic fallout.
Here's what we know.
They do. Esp all three, together.
And its enough to demand that we reopen America, especially for those in working class America who can't survive the economic fallout.
Here's what we know.
Masks: They work.
Scientists have recently found that 30-40% of people who did NOT wear a mask later tested positive for coronavirus (in respiratory droplets & aerosols).
And those who DID wear a mask?
Zero tested positive for the virus.
Zero.
nature.com/articles/s4159…
Scientists have recently found that 30-40% of people who did NOT wear a mask later tested positive for coronavirus (in respiratory droplets & aerosols).
And those who DID wear a mask?
Zero tested positive for the virus.
Zero.
nature.com/articles/s4159…
Social Distancing: It works, esp w/ masks.
Per CDC, COVID-19 mainly spreads when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, and droplets from their mouth or nose are launched into the air.
If people wear masks, that stops the spread.
Esp with hand washing / hand sanitizer.
Per CDC, COVID-19 mainly spreads when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, and droplets from their mouth or nose are launched into the air.
If people wear masks, that stops the spread.
Esp with hand washing / hand sanitizer.
Sunlight: It kills the virus.
"The coronavirus does not survive long in high temperatures & high humidity, & is quickly destroyed by sunlight."
Upshot: Move social engagements & business outside.
Combined w/ masks & social distancing, it's the path fwd.
news.yahoo.com/sunlight-destr…
"The coronavirus does not survive long in high temperatures & high humidity, & is quickly destroyed by sunlight."
Upshot: Move social engagements & business outside.
Combined w/ masks & social distancing, it's the path fwd.
news.yahoo.com/sunlight-destr…
Even with the above, data tell us that we have to take care of esp vulnerable groups: those 65+ & the obese.
Still, we can -- and must -- reopen America.
Give special protections for the former group and redouble efforts with the latter to get healthy.
nypost.com/2020/04/13/age…
Still, we can -- and must -- reopen America.
Give special protections for the former group and redouble efforts with the latter to get healthy.
nypost.com/2020/04/13/age…
Finally, we must remember:
The goal is not to avoid infection for the rest of our lives.
The goal is to spread out the timing of our infections, all to 1) preserve hospital capacity & 2) give scientists time to develop therapeutics/vaccine.
This is "flatten the curve" defined.
The goal is not to avoid infection for the rest of our lives.
The goal is to spread out the timing of our infections, all to 1) preserve hospital capacity & 2) give scientists time to develop therapeutics/vaccine.
This is "flatten the curve" defined.
Bottom line: We are in a new Great Depression. Working class America is getting crushed. Desperation is setting in.
Not for the elites, of course. But for the rest of us.
It doesn't have to be this way.
The science tells us so.
msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-…
Not for the elites, of course. But for the rest of us.
It doesn't have to be this way.
The science tells us so.
msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-…
