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So @CDCgov on their “Your Guide to Masks” has a section saying don’t use N95s or surgical masks for the general public bc they are reserved for healthcare workers. That is their reason. They invoke a *shortage of supply* as their main rationale
cdc.gov/coronavirus/20…
1/
So @CDCgov on their “Your Guide to Masks” has a section saying don’t use N95s or surgical masks for the general public bc they are reserved for healthcare workers. That is their reason. They invoke a *shortage of supply* as their main rationale
cdc.gov/coronavirus/20…
2/ On a separate page, they talk about the presumption that most transmission of #covid19 is happening via droplets but in *special circumstances* transmission happens via aerosols as well
What are those?
Enclosed spaces w/ poor ventilation
cdc.gov/coronavirus/20…
What are those?
Enclosed spaces w/ poor ventilation
cdc.gov/coronavirus/20…
3/ In those situations, N95 & other high filtration masks are key. @cdcgov if there’s a supply issue then *fix* it
Bc being in enclosed crowded spaces is not a *special circumstance*
Many Americans find themselves in these situations every single day, from transit to groceries
Bc being in enclosed crowded spaces is not a *special circumstance*
Many Americans find themselves in these situations every single day, from transit to groceries
4/ & in places like #LACounty where 10 people are testing positive *every minute*, these daily circumstances are becoming highly problematic to people that lack adequate protection, esp those who are high risk or live w/ high risk family members. #covid19
We need #BetterMasks
We need #BetterMasks
https://twitter.com/lapublichealth/status/1349193008671903744
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5/ Some responses to the thread have been to just mass produce N95s
Issue is actually making sure general public gets the fit correctly- otherwise protection is compromised
Alternatively could use solutions that fix the fit of existing masks, or masks that have adjustable fit
Issue is actually making sure general public gets the fit correctly- otherwise protection is compromised
Alternatively could use solutions that fix the fit of existing masks, or masks that have adjustable fit
https://twitter.com/abraarkaran/status/1350096255083556866
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