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Some other unanswered questions: - recovery time? E.g. How long for the virus to run its course for those that recover. - total number of recovered people -
by rixrax 7y ago
Some other unanswered questions:
- recovery time? E.g. How long for the virus to run its course for those that recover.
- total number of recovered people
- why no babies / kids appear to show up on fatality statistics at least?
- how useful are those surgical masks for preventing getting sick / infecting others?
- what kind of masks actually provide protection against virus?
- sliken 7y agoThere seems to not be much solid info on this. But I have heard reports of medical workers with masks on getting sick. The leading theory seems to be that eye protection is necessary as well.
- mike_d 7y ago> - how useful are those surgical masks for preventing getting sick / infecting others? After SARS the CDC published updated guidance on masks in relation to Influenza in general. TL;DR is use regular paper masks for general population, hospital staff, and patients. N95 masks for staff doing intake and direct treatment. This addresses the primary problem with N95 masks: hospitals running out. The "N95" rating means it filters 95% of particles 3 microns or larger. Research showed only Influenza particles 4 microns or larger carried enough RNA to replicate successfully.
- s_Hogg 7y agoAny chance of sources for this? I could put a few minds at ease with this info
- mike_d 7y agoHere is a bit of an overview: https://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/masks.htm https://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/masks.htm You can also read Respiratory Protection for Healthcare Workers in the Workplace Against Novel H1N1 Influenza A: A Letter Report published by National Academies Press for all the details.
- sliken 7y agoKeep in mind that said masks don't protect the eyes, and people wearing said masks have gotten sick.