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A long thread on masks. Even DIY Masks work - and how to get the best mask possible, even if you have to make it.
I address some common misconceptions, touch on the science, lay out how to DIY Masks with information from aerosol scientists and engineers, and give solutions
A long thread on masks. Even DIY Masks work - and how to get the best mask possible, even if you have to make it.
I address some common misconceptions, touch on the science, lay out how to DIY Masks with information from aerosol scientists and engineers, and give solutions
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to problems that come with wearing masks.
Note: the eyes can also be a target for the virus, so sealed goggles are recommended. And you don't want to get any mask wet, so wear a faceshield as well to protect the mask from rain.
No mask is 100%, especially if you have
to problems that come with wearing masks.
Note: the eyes can also be a target for the virus, so sealed goggles are recommended. And you don't want to get any mask wet, so wear a faceshield as well to protect the mask from rain.
No mask is 100%, especially if you have
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unmasked people around you. Even if you have a mask on, avoid indoor locations and social distance. Although, there is at least one recorded case of CoVid being contracted within 15 seconds in a semi-outdoor location:
archive.is/PJrdl
You may say, "CO2? Bacteria?
unmasked people around you. Even if you have a mask on, avoid indoor locations and social distance. Although, there is at least one recorded case of CoVid being contracted within 15 seconds in a semi-outdoor location:
archive.is/PJrdl
You may say, "CO2? Bacteria?
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Heard of them? I don't want to get poisoned." Doctors and nurses spend 12 to 15 hours per day in respirators that are far more restrictive in terms of air flow than any mask you can purchase or make. Zero cases of CO2 poisoning.
Same for house painters, car body shop
Heard of them? I don't want to get poisoned." Doctors and nurses spend 12 to 15 hours per day in respirators that are far more restrictive in terms of air flow than any mask you can purchase or make. Zero cases of CO2 poisoning.
Same for house painters, car body shop
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crews, cabinet makers, etc, etc.
You raise an eyebrow, "Yeah, but I've heard the virus is super small, so masks don't work?" They do.
1st way: Increased humidity near the mouth (the whole article is very well-done):
archive.is/6jZ9C
2nd way - involves aerosol
crews, cabinet makers, etc, etc.
You raise an eyebrow, "Yeah, but I've heard the virus is super small, so masks don't work?" They do.
1st way: Increased humidity near the mouth (the whole article is very well-done):
archive.is/6jZ9C
2nd way - involves aerosol
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movement - Brownian motion:
smartairfilters.com/en/blog/best-m…
3rd way - you use a mask with a filter pocket, and insert some commonly found household materials that have been tested by aerosol experts and found to be able to be far more efficient than just cotton. The spreadsheet can
movement - Brownian motion:
smartairfilters.com/en/blog/best-m…
3rd way - you use a mask with a filter pocket, and insert some commonly found household materials that have been tested by aerosol experts and found to be able to be far more efficient than just cotton. The spreadsheet can
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be confusing, but I'd be happy to help - ask away!
But, you ask, "Is CoVid even airborne?" Some people say no, because it doesn't blow in the air for miles. So, we'll say its not airborne in the sense it doesn't blow in the air for miles. Or at
be confusing, but I'd be happy to help - ask away!
But, you ask, "Is CoVid even airborne?" Some people say no, because it doesn't blow in the air for miles. So, we'll say its not airborne in the sense it doesn't blow in the air for miles. Or at
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at least that hasn't been proven.
We do know it's transported by aerosols, just like SARS (which it is very close to) and the flu. Just CoVid discussed here:
jwatch.org/na51479/2020/0…
nature.com/articles/s4158…
nejm.org/doi/full/10.10… - note this study establishes that
at least that hasn't been proven.
We do know it's transported by aerosols, just like SARS (which it is very close to) and the flu. Just CoVid discussed here:
jwatch.org/na51479/2020/0…
nature.com/articles/s4158…
nejm.org/doi/full/10.10… - note this study establishes that
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SARS-COV-2 can be transported by aerosols. If it can be transported by aerosols, then we know aerosols by be generated by:
-breathing, talking, singing, coughing, sneezing, etc.
Study on aerosols generated by talking:
nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NE…
Actual video of
SARS-COV-2 can be transported by aerosols. If it can be transported by aerosols, then we know aerosols by be generated by:
-breathing, talking, singing, coughing, sneezing, etc.
Study on aerosols generated by talking:
nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NE…
Actual video of
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micropdroplets, floating in a cloud. It's Popular Mechanics, but I just liked their write-up. The study is actually by Kazuhiro Tateda—president of The Japanese Association for Infectious Disease:
popularmechanics.com/science/health…
Still objections? All of your arguments addressed
micropdroplets, floating in a cloud. It's Popular Mechanics, but I just liked their write-up. The study is actually by Kazuhiro Tateda—president of The Japanese Association for Infectious Disease:
popularmechanics.com/science/health…
Still objections? All of your arguments addressed
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here in a peer-reviewed paper:
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/je…
Still not convinced? I may not have the expertise you are looking for. No worries - 100 high-level scientists' and academics' open letter urging mask usage:
masks4all.co/letter-over-10…
Want studies?
here in a peer-reviewed paper:
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/je…
Still not convinced? I may not have the expertise you are looking for. No worries - 100 high-level scientists' and academics' open letter urging mask usage:
masks4all.co/letter-over-10…
Want studies?
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cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/6… - face coverings and social distancing were statistically significant in preventing CoVid.
Don't trust the CDC? No problem - face coverings lead to a 40% decrease in transmission in Germany. Town of Jena put mandatory masks in place - and lead to
cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/6… - face coverings and social distancing were statistically significant in preventing CoVid.
Don't trust the CDC? No problem - face coverings lead to a 40% decrease in transmission in Germany. Town of Jena put mandatory masks in place - and lead to
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a massive reduction in cases:
iza.org/publications/d…
Not enough?
Well over 35 studies here:
docs.google.com/document/d/1HL…
Don't see your neighbors wearing masks? In actuality, most support masks - polls and more here:
masks4all.co/resources-news…
On board? Want a mask?
a massive reduction in cases:
iza.org/publications/d…
Not enough?
Well over 35 studies here:
docs.google.com/document/d/1HL…
Don't see your neighbors wearing masks? In actuality, most support masks - polls and more here:
masks4all.co/resources-news…
On board? Want a mask?
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Easiest Mask to get: buy an N95. They are 95% effective.
The best way to clean N95's is dry heat at 70 degrees Celsius/ 158 Fahrenheit for 30 minutes - this was recommended by their inventor who came out of retirement to research and suggest this method.
Easiest Mask to get: buy an N95. They are 95% effective.
The best way to clean N95's is dry heat at 70 degrees Celsius/ 158 Fahrenheit for 30 minutes - this was recommended by their inventor who came out of retirement to research and suggest this method.
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Make sure the mask is not touching metal, as that will remove the electrostatic charge that makes N95's work.
No 95's available?
Make or buy a mask with a filter pocket.
You can buy them from etsy - or make them here:
(Make Variation B, with filter pocket)...they all
Make sure the mask is not touching metal, as that will remove the electrostatic charge that makes N95's work.
No 95's available?
Make or buy a mask with a filter pocket.
You can buy them from etsy - or make them here:
(Make Variation B, with filter pocket)...they all
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tested some shop towels for the filtration material, as you'll see, and the Wypall X80 towel was their recommendation.
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0050…
The material you make the mask out of can help - choose cotton for the outer layer, and silk for the inner layer, or any of these
tested some shop towels for the filtration material, as you'll see, and the Wypall X80 towel was their recommendation.
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0050…
The material you make the mask out of can help - choose cotton for the outer layer, and silk for the inner layer, or any of these
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combinations:
Generally for the outer layer, you want very tightly knit material (this was from an aerosol scientist, source lost).
More ideas:
pwp.gatech.edu/rapid-response…
stem.idaho.gov/wp-content/upl… (make sure filter does not have fiberglass in it).
combinations:
Generally for the outer layer, you want very tightly knit material (this was from an aerosol scientist, source lost).
More ideas:
pwp.gatech.edu/rapid-response…
stem.idaho.gov/wp-content/upl… (make sure filter does not have fiberglass in it).
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perioimplantadvisory.com/periodontics/o…
Mask fit is also very important - that's why N95's work so well - they are almost adhering to your face.
Here are some ideas:
gardentowerproject.com/product/face-m…
DIY Face Mask Frames:
instructables.com/id/DIY-N95-Lik…
perioimplantadvisory.com/periodontics/o…
Mask fit is also very important - that's why N95's work so well - they are almost adhering to your face.
Here are some ideas:
gardentowerproject.com/product/face-m…
DIY Face Mask Frames:
instructables.com/id/DIY-N95-Lik…
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Wear glasses that fog up? Baby shampoo:
firesara.com/blogs/swimming….
Ears hurt from wearing a mask all day? Ear savers to the rescue:
DIY Ear Savers:
Sewing:
3D Printing:
Buying (search amazon for ear savers):
Wear glasses that fog up? Baby shampoo:
firesara.com/blogs/swimming….
Ears hurt from wearing a mask all day? Ear savers to the rescue:
DIY Ear Savers:
Sewing:
3D Printing:
Buying (search amazon for ear savers):
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amazon.com/Topwon-Extende…
But how can you be sure the mask fits tightly?
Official fit test with hood, etc:
pksafety.com/blog/how-to-ad…
You can set up the same thing...use a jar with saccharine (bought on Amazon) in it. Based on this study:
reader.elsevier.com/reader/sd/pii/…
amazon.com/Topwon-Extende…
But how can you be sure the mask fits tightly?
Official fit test with hood, etc:
pksafety.com/blog/how-to-ad…
You can set up the same thing...use a jar with saccharine (bought on Amazon) in it. Based on this study:
reader.elsevier.com/reader/sd/pii/…
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Please use this information to make masks for you and your family.
We are all in this together - my mask protects you, your mask protects me.
And now you can also make a mask that will not only protect me - but you, too!
#WearAMask
#Masks4All
#COVID19
#MAGA
#Coronavirus
Please use this information to make masks for you and your family.
We are all in this together - my mask protects you, your mask protects me.
And now you can also make a mask that will not only protect me - but you, too!
#WearAMask
#Masks4All
#COVID19
#MAGA
#Coronavirus
@ThreadReaderApp unroll , please - and thank you!
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And if you think CoVid is just a joke, here's a thread addressing that:
threadreaderapp.com/thread/1272143…
threadreaderapp.com/thread/1272143…
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Had to add this fantastic thread on more of the science:
Had to add this fantastic thread on more of the science:
Since there has been some significant push-back from the right on masks, here are Republican supporting masks:
Vice-President Pence:
people.com/health/mike-pe…
Senator Mitch McConnell:
nbcrightnow.com/national/mccon…
Republican Governors:. Ohio, Mike DeWine, ND Burgum
Vice-President Pence:
people.com/health/mike-pe…
Senator Mitch McConnell:
nbcrightnow.com/national/mccon…
Republican Governors:. Ohio, Mike DeWine, ND Burgum
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Dick and Liz Cheney:
Senator Marco Rubio:
thehill.com/homenews/senat…
Florida Governor DeSantis - says they should be voluntary - but he is wearing them:
orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives…
Ben Shapiro supports masks:
"Most Americans are on board with the idea
Dick and Liz Cheney:
Senator Marco Rubio:
thehill.com/homenews/senat…
Florida Governor DeSantis - says they should be voluntary - but he is wearing them:
orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives…
Ben Shapiro supports masks:
"Most Americans are on board with the idea
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that when you're in a crowded area you're supposed to wear a mask"
foxnews.com/media/shapiro-…
Also Shapiro:
Sean Hannity - "do it for your grandma".
thedailybeast.com/hannity-lectur…
Tucker Carlson:
facebook.com/36855793014619…
that when you're in a crowded area you're supposed to wear a mask"
foxnews.com/media/shapiro-…
Also Shapiro:
Sean Hannity - "do it for your grandma".
thedailybeast.com/hannity-lectur…
Tucker Carlson:
facebook.com/36855793014619…
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Majority of Fox Viewers support masks:
businessinsider.com/fox-news-poll-…
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp:
ajc.com/blog/politics/…
Florida Representative Matt Gaetz:
cnn.com/2020/03/04/pol…
Ok, ok - just kidding - but he actually does support wearing masks:
Majority of Fox Viewers support masks:
businessinsider.com/fox-news-poll-…
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp:
ajc.com/blog/politics/…
Florida Representative Matt Gaetz:
cnn.com/2020/03/04/pol…
Ok, ok - just kidding - but he actually does support wearing masks:
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Country stars support wearing masks - like Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley, Maddie & Tae - etc....and you can buy their branded masks as well!
store.umgnashville.com/collections/co…
WWE stars:
Store here - shop.wwe.com/face-masks-and…
Nascar Champion
Country stars support wearing masks - like Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley, Maddie & Tae - etc....and you can buy their branded masks as well!
store.umgnashville.com/collections/co…
WWE stars:
Store here - shop.wwe.com/face-masks-and…
Nascar Champion
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Kyle Busch supports masks:
detroit.cbslocal.com/2020/05/27/nas…
NFL supports masks:
boston.com/sports/nfl/202…
“What’s good for the country is good for football,” Smith told Mackenzie Salmon of USA TODAY Sports. “People need to wear a mask.”
Finally, the "They're Just Like Us Section"!
Kyle Busch supports masks:
detroit.cbslocal.com/2020/05/27/nas…
NFL supports masks:
boston.com/sports/nfl/202…
“What’s good for the country is good for football,” Smith told Mackenzie Salmon of USA TODAY Sports. “People need to wear a mask.”
Finally, the "They're Just Like Us Section"!
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From Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas to Goldie Hawn to Hugh Jackman.
insider.com/photos-celebri…
Ryan Reynolds - from his Instagram account:
instagram.com/p/CB__p6XpYDj/…
Tom Hardy:
dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/arti…
They ARE just like us - and wear masks to protect themselves.
You should too!
From Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas to Goldie Hawn to Hugh Jackman.
insider.com/photos-celebri…
Ryan Reynolds - from his Instagram account:
instagram.com/p/CB__p6XpYDj/…
Tom Hardy:
dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/arti…
They ARE just like us - and wear masks to protect themselves.
You should too!
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A quick update - masks are working:
Comparison of mask vs no mask states:
inquirer.com/health/coronav…
Comparison of countries:
fastcompany.com/90519909/count…
Another comparison:
medrxiv.org/content/10.110… (below pic is Figure 1 ).
A quick update - masks are working:
Comparison of mask vs no mask states:
inquirer.com/health/coronav…
Comparison of countries:
fastcompany.com/90519909/count…
Another comparison:
medrxiv.org/content/10.110… (below pic is Figure 1 ).
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If you are having problems wearing masks for psychological reasons, this might help:
If not, try meditation, followed by visualization, then desensitization training.
If you are having problems wearing masks for psychological reasons, this might help:
If not, try meditation, followed by visualization, then desensitization training.
