Are you a mask bandit, sufferring from an irrational fear reflex?
some lessons from history and a prescription of evidence, a thread.
1-23, (with scientific evidence)
some lessons from history and a prescription of evidence, a thread.
1-23, (with scientific evidence)
1/ even though we know from history and data such as
Spanish flu, the scientists wanted to know, did masks work,
many questions - not satisfied Kellog pursued, they don't work
ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/pdf/10.210…
Spanish flu, the scientists wanted to know, did masks work,
many questions - not satisfied Kellog pursued, they don't work
ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/pdf/10.210…
2/ these experts form an opinon its not beneficial,
Dr. Brosseau respiratory protection and infectious diseases and professor (retired), University of Illinois at Chicago.
& Dr. Sietsema & assistant professor at the University.
cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspecti…
Dr. Brosseau respiratory protection and infectious diseases and professor (retired), University of Illinois at Chicago.
& Dr. Sietsema & assistant professor at the University.
cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspecti…
3/ What about surgeons?
Proponents of the facemask would be surprised to find this field hasn't been extensively investigated, work suggests facemasks fail to confer any degree of protection from infection due to streptococcal and staphylococcal etc.
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…
Proponents of the facemask would be surprised to find this field hasn't been extensively investigated, work suggests facemasks fail to confer any degree of protection from infection due to streptococcal and staphylococcal etc.
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…
4/
CV19 a Novel virus
it's a member of the cold and flu family
so the Japanese thought, lets test this out randomised
resulting in 2464 subject days
Conclusion: Face mask not demonstrated to provide benefit in terms of cold symptoms or getting colds
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19216002/
CV19 a Novel virus
it's a member of the cold and flu family
so the Japanese thought, lets test this out randomised
resulting in 2464 subject days
Conclusion: Face mask not demonstrated to provide benefit in terms of cold symptoms or getting colds
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19216002/
5/
The use of N95 respirators compared with surgical masks is not associated with a lower risk of laboratory-confirmed influenza. --- OH Hangon a minute,.. !!! N95 only like a surgical mask. !!
Nothing to read here. May 2020
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32167245/
The use of N95 respirators compared with surgical masks is not associated with a lower risk of laboratory-confirmed influenza. --- OH Hangon a minute,.. !!! N95 only like a surgical mask. !!
Nothing to read here. May 2020
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32167245/
6/
bmjopen.bmj.com/content/5/4/e0…
study from 2015 showed that the cloth masks in use today are permeable to 97% of viral particles due to their pore size and can further increase the risk of infection by storing moisture.
bmjopen.bmj.com/content/5/4/e0…
study from 2015 showed that the cloth masks in use today are permeable to 97% of viral particles due to their pore size and can further increase the risk of infection by storing moisture.
7/
University of East Anglia, for instance, came to the conclusion that compulsory masks had no measurable effect on the incidence of Covid infections or deaths.
uea.ac.uk/about/-/new-st…
University of East Anglia, for instance, came to the conclusion that compulsory masks had no measurable effect on the incidence of Covid infections or deaths.
uea.ac.uk/about/-/new-st…
8/
N95 respirators vs medical masks as worn by participants in this trial resulted in no significant difference in the incidence of laboratory-confirmed influenza.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31479137/
N95 respirators vs medical masks as worn by participants in this trial resulted in no significant difference in the incidence of laboratory-confirmed influenza.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31479137/
10/
we get qualified NMD's here telling you and showing
you piles more peer researched evidence 42 studies
cross referenced in this Doctors Report
Masks are neither effective nor safe:
summary of the science 6th July 2020
primarydoctor.org/masks-not-effe…
we get qualified NMD's here telling you and showing
you piles more peer researched evidence 42 studies
cross referenced in this Doctors Report
Masks are neither effective nor safe:
summary of the science 6th July 2020
primarydoctor.org/masks-not-effe…
11/
masks dangerous if used improperly, virus is concentrated in the fabric, you additionally touch the skin of your face, you can hardly get infected faster, emphasized the former President of the German Medical Association in a recent interview. (avail in german - ask)
masks dangerous if used improperly, virus is concentrated in the fabric, you additionally touch the skin of your face, you can hardly get infected faster, emphasized the former President of the German Medical Association in a recent interview. (avail in german - ask)
14/
11th June 2020,
a review of the data by By Denis G. Rancourt, PhD
No RCT study with verified outcome shows a benefit for HCW or community members in households to wearing a mask or respirator. No such study. There are no exceptions.
rcreader.com/commentary/mas…
11th June 2020,
a review of the data by By Denis G. Rancourt, PhD
No RCT study with verified outcome shows a benefit for HCW or community members in households to wearing a mask or respirator. No such study. There are no exceptions.
rcreader.com/commentary/mas…
15/
US professors and experts in respiratory and infection protection from the University of Illinois explain in an essay that face masks have no effect in everyday life, neither as self-protection nor to protect third parties (so-called source control).
cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspecti…
US professors and experts in respiratory and infection protection from the University of Illinois explain in an essay that face masks have no effect in everyday life, neither as self-protection nor to protect third parties (so-called source control).
cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspecti…
16/
A study from April 2020 in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine came to the conclusion that neither fabric masks nor surgical masks can prevent the spread of the Covid19 virus by coughing
acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/M2…
A study from April 2020 in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine came to the conclusion that neither fabric masks nor surgical masks can prevent the spread of the Covid19 virus by coughing
acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/M2…
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emeritus microbiology prof Sucharit Bhakdi explains in interview politics & media have been conducting fear-mongering and irresponsible disinformation campaigns. face masks for the general population are not needed may be harmful “germ catchers”.
servustv.com/videos/aa-23zj…
emeritus microbiology prof Sucharit Bhakdi explains in interview politics & media have been conducting fear-mongering and irresponsible disinformation campaigns. face masks for the general population are not needed may be harmful “germ catchers”.
servustv.com/videos/aa-23zj…
19/ Given previous 18 - would say
The effectiveness of face masks in healthy and asymptomatic individuals no longer remains questionable
they don't work
cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspecti…
The effectiveness of face masks in healthy and asymptomatic individuals no longer remains questionable
they don't work
cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspecti…
20/
Ironically often-mentioned Japan:
Despite ubiquitous masks it experienced its most recent strong flu wave five million people falling ill just 15 months ago January & February 2019
It's also clear that widespread use of face masks couldn’t stop the initial outbreak in Wuhan
Ironically often-mentioned Japan:
Despite ubiquitous masks it experienced its most recent strong flu wave five million people falling ill just 15 months ago January & February 2019
It's also clear that widespread use of face masks couldn’t stop the initial outbreak in Wuhan
21/
New England Journal of Medicine from May 2020 also comes to the conclusion that face masks offer little or no protection in everyday life. The call for a mask requirement is described as an “irrational fear reflex”.
nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…
New England Journal of Medicine from May 2020 also comes to the conclusion that face masks offer little or no protection in everyday life. The call for a mask requirement is described as an “irrational fear reflex”.
nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…
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Prof. Hendrik Streeck criticized the lockdown & doesn't expect excess mortality in Germany by end of year as average age of death is "above life expectancy” he criticized general use of masks, as a wonderful breeding ground for bacteria and fungi
welt.de/wissenschaft/a…
Prof. Hendrik Streeck criticized the lockdown & doesn't expect excess mortality in Germany by end of year as average age of death is "above life expectancy” he criticized general use of masks, as a wonderful breeding ground for bacteria and fungi
welt.de/wissenschaft/a…
23/ Sweden no mask requirement and personal responsibility, cooperation of the population its approach worked well and Sweden saw only a low mortality rate in the general comparable to a seasonal flu wave.
24/
Conclusion Regarding Masks
They Do Not Work
By Dr. Sherri Tenpenny, DO, AOBNMM, ABIHM
vaxxter.com/wp-content/upl…
Conclusion Regarding Masks
They Do Not Work
By Dr. Sherri Tenpenny, DO, AOBNMM, ABIHM
vaxxter.com/wp-content/upl…
25/ Dogs are scared of facemasks; a known issue, pets not being able to see or hear their owners properly, leading to anxiety and nervousness and dog attacks on people due the Increase with people wearing face masks
euroweeklynews.com/2020/07/19/dog…
Doctor Reports
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Doctor Reports
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Springfield, Missouri, 2 stylists CV19 symptoms worked 139 clients & test +ve CV19, 0 clients developed CV-19 symptoms. 67 tested; 67 positive.
Close contacts whilst ill; & no one noticed.
Conclusion
Exposure isn't illness and positive tests isn't illness
Springfield, Missouri, 2 stylists CV19 symptoms worked 139 clients & test +ve CV19, 0 clients developed CV-19 symptoms. 67 tested; 67 positive.
Close contacts whilst ill; & no one noticed.
Conclusion
Exposure isn't illness and positive tests isn't illness
Masks dehumanise us
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…
An estimated 60-65% of interpersonal communication is conveyed via nonverbal behaviours.
Masks distort the & disguise the structure of the face by concealing identity & the non-verbal cues emotions cannot be discerned correctly
2010
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…
An estimated 60-65% of interpersonal communication is conveyed via nonverbal behaviours.
Masks distort the & disguise the structure of the face by concealing identity & the non-verbal cues emotions cannot be discerned correctly
2010
use of cloth masks by healthcare workers may actually put them at increased risk of respiratory illness and viral infections and their global use should be discouraged
sphcm.med.unsw.edu.au/news/cloth-mas…
sphcm.med.unsw.edu.au/news/cloth-mas…
