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Data shows wearing Facemasks Saves Lives
Data in thread primarily from worldometers.info/coronavirus/ taken 9:30-10:30 A.M. AZ Time today. I filled in where needed through various other resources. Let’s start with comparing East Asia to USA
Data shows wearing Facemasks Saves Lives
Data in thread primarily from worldometers.info/coronavirus/ taken 9:30-10:30 A.M. AZ Time today. I filled in where needed through various other resources. Let’s start with comparing East Asia to USA
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East Asian Countries in 1st table have mask wearing cultures to begin with due to Sars outbreak experience in 2003 and also Pollution problems. They were early adapters as the Pandemic got underway to achieve population wide use of Facemasks to stop the spread of Covid-19
East Asian Countries in 1st table have mask wearing cultures to begin with due to Sars outbreak experience in 2003 and also Pollution problems. They were early adapters as the Pandemic got underway to achieve population wide use of Facemasks to stop the spread of Covid-19
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One can clearly see a miniscule death rate compared to USA, even in Japan. I use death rate instead of case rates due to large differences in testing rates, timing of the testing, (early vs. late) and effectiveness of contract tracing and quarantines
One can clearly see a miniscule death rate compared to USA, even in Japan. I use death rate instead of case rates due to large differences in testing rates, timing of the testing, (early vs. late) and effectiveness of contract tracing and quarantines
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USA break out NYC, NJ, & Rest of USA due to differences in pop. density + incoming cases due to Intl. airports receiving high numbers of travelers. Taking out NYC/NJ, rest of USA death rate still 40X densely populated E. Asian nations w/crowded public transportation systems
USA break out NYC, NJ, & Rest of USA due to differences in pop. density + incoming cases due to Intl. airports receiving high numbers of travelers. Taking out NYC/NJ, rest of USA death rate still 40X densely populated E. Asian nations w/crowded public transportation systems
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3rd table here includes Eastern European countries that were early adaptors and made Facemasks mandatory in March. While higher than East Asia, their death rates have been a mere fraction of that in the USA
3rd table here includes Eastern European countries that were early adaptors and made Facemasks mandatory in March. While higher than East Asia, their death rates have been a mere fraction of that in the USA
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4th table shows a cross section of countries from Europe, Middle East, Latin and S. America, Africa. Even though they did not adopt #Facesmasks4all until 1st half of April, and death rates higher than previous group, still tiny compared to USA
4th table shows a cross section of countries from Europe, Middle East, Latin and S. America, Africa. Even though they did not adopt #Facesmasks4all until 1st half of April, and death rates higher than previous group, still tiny compared to USA
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5th table is the better late than never grouping. While their death rates average 3X higher the previous 2 groups, it’s still just around 1/5th that of the USA, (or 1/3 of the Rest of USA).
5th table is the better late than never grouping. While their death rates average 3X higher the previous 2 groups, it’s still just around 1/5th that of the USA, (or 1/3 of the Rest of USA).
Oops, mistake in table 4, should have been this one
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Probably no way to de-politicize Facemask debate. Those who follow POTUS will discount info that contradicts his positions and it’s clear his position is anti-facemask. But also clear: Facemasks reduce spread of disease & death. It’s a public health issue, not freedom issue
Probably no way to de-politicize Facemask debate. Those who follow POTUS will discount info that contradicts his positions and it’s clear his position is anti-facemask. But also clear: Facemasks reduce spread of disease & death. It’s a public health issue, not freedom issue
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I'll update this in another week and compare
I'll update this in another week and compare
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thanks !
thanks !
