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The countries going back on lockdown have not been good at enforcing mask use. Masks are not a magic solution but they are an important part of keeping the viru
by kmos17 6y ago
The countries going back on lockdown have not been good at enforcing mask use. Masks are not a magic solution but they are an important part of keeping the virus in check along with contract tracing, and enforcement on high risk conditions like indoor large gatherings, or reopening bars and nightclubs too early. If we had better application of these principles the economy would not have to suffer as much and thousands of lives could have been saved.
- 9HZZRfNlpR 6y agoSpain has been enforcing it very well, there is 0.x% of people not wearing masks for the past few months, the virus shows no stopping nevertheless.
- admissionsguy 6y agoPoland, too.
- JacobSuperslav 6y agohow many wore masks in Poland though? :)
- kmos17 6y agoSpain reopened their bars and nightlife with predictable results. On 0% of people not wearing masks, besides this being a ridiculous impossible number, the evidence is quite contrary: https://www.google.com/amp/s/english.elpais.com/society/2020-08-10/how-spains-face-mask-rules-are-being-broken.html%3foutputType=amp https://www.google.com/amp/s/english.elpais.com/society/2020... Similar problems in France with many places revolting against mask mandated and very lax usage during the summer. Not surprising to see a new spike now.
- kmos17 6y agoA better comparison btw would be looking at Korea, it’s a good example of proper enforcement and key events leading to new outbreaks. Masks are like seat belts, air bags, driving at the speed limit, etc. None of these guarantees you won’t die in a car accident, but they greatly reduce your chances of dying and of injuring others. Same principles, it’s just common sense if COVID is airborne mask wearing will have a positive impact on reducing infections, and it’s a pretty minor inconvenience. Ok
- jjgreen 6y agoCome sit on the London underground and watch all the mask-wearers adjusting their masks with the same hands that touch the doors and the seats, incidentally touching their faces. Is that safer? Maybe, maybe not. We could do with some numbers on this but where are they? We've had masks since the herb-filled beaks of the plagues of the middle-ages, where are the numbers?
- kmos17 6y agoThe numbers are in South Korea or Taiwan, or much closer to home at any hospital. Some people misusing masks does not negate their overall effectiveness.
- admissionsguy 6y ago> are an important part of keeping the virus in check Is there any evidence whatsoever that masks play an important role in limiting the spread of infection in countries with widespread community transmission?
- rasz 6y agohttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-25/this-starbucks-in-south-korea-became-a-beacon-for-mask-wearing https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-25/this-star...