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> The only sure protection available is wearing a properly fitted N95 respirator in public spaces. I ... am not 100% about that and can't afford mistakes so I

by chx 3y ago

> The only sure protection available is wearing a properly fitted N95 respirator in public spaces. I ... am not 100% about that and can't afford mistakes so I wear a PAPR with a HEPA filter in public spaces and hate the world for forcing me to do so. (It's a Cleanspace Halo.)

swed420 3y ago
Studies confirm that N95s effectively protect the individual from SARS-CoV-2 transmission (contrary to all of the misinformation saying otherwise). If you can afford something fancier, great. My above comment was to differentiate N95s from surgical/cloth masks as well as vaccines, because these latter methods are not enough to stop transmission, and repeated infections increase the risk of Long COVID / PASC complications.
- the_third_wave 3y ago
  Studies confirm whatever standpoint you want, other studies disprove the same standpoint [1] for those who want to wave the "studies confirm" stick. [1] https://www.thebottomline.org.uk/summaries/danmask-19/ https://www.thebottomline.org.uk/summaries/danmask-19/
  - swed420 3y ago
    A good starting point is using current data. Your study is from 2020 and is an apples-oranges comparison to my original point. By now the research (as interpreted by experts, not internet randos) have coelesced around the fact that a properly fitted N95 provides the wearer adequate protection against SARS-CoV-2 transmission. There has been a push to drive false information around this basic topic as one of the many tactics to force the "back to normal" behavior that capital demands. Mass media trying to suggest lesser masks (and/or vaccines) are sufficient, resulting in false "all masks don't work" conclusions, etc.
cempaka 3y ago
Exactly what do you think "the world" should do, and for how long, to reduce your exposure to a highly contagious airborne virus which has animal reservoirs and easily mutates to escape all forms of immunity?
- chx 3y ago
  https://youtu.be/ltjBT_TuUVA https://youtu.be/ltjBT_TuUVA As for how long? Forever. Y'all got used to seat belts , you can get used to masks. Or, at least until we have ensured clean air ... everywhere. Which won't be any time soon but it is doable.
idiotsecant 3y ago
This seems wildly alarmist to put it mildly. I hope you don't think I'm trying to offend if I say that unless you have unusual and preexisting immunological vulnerabilities what you're describing is an untreated anxiety disorder. In the wide spectrum of things that can kill you or injure you covid-19 is well below accidents, diabetes, heart disease, etc. It's not no risk, but it doesn't warrant 'wear a fully qualified clean room respirator at all times' level of mitigation.

by chx 3y ago

swed420 3y ago

Studies confirm that N95s effectively protect the individual from SARS-CoV-2 transmission (contrary to all of the misinformation saying otherwise). If you can afford something fancier, great. My above comment was to differentiate N95s from surgical/cloth masks as well as vaccines, because these latter methods are not enough to stop transmission, and repeated infections increase the risk of Long COVID / PASC complications.

the_third_wave 3y ago
Studies confirm whatever standpoint you want, other studies disprove the same standpoint [1] for those who want to wave the "studies confirm" stick. [1] https://www.thebottomline.org.uk/summaries/danmask-19/ https://www.thebottomline.org.uk/summaries/danmask-19/
- swed420 3y ago
  A good starting point is using current data. Your study is from 2020 and is an apples-oranges comparison to my original point. By now the research (as interpreted by experts, not internet randos) have coelesced around the fact that a properly fitted N95 provides the wearer adequate protection against SARS-CoV-2 transmission. There has been a push to drive false information around this basic topic as one of the many tactics to force the "back to normal" behavior that capital demands. Mass media trying to suggest lesser masks (and/or vaccines) are sufficient, resulting in false "all masks don't work" conclusions, etc.

cempaka 3y ago

Exactly what do you think "the world" should do, and for how long, to reduce your exposure to a highly contagious airborne virus which has animal reservoirs and easily mutates to escape all forms of immunity?

chx 3y ago
https://youtu.be/ltjBT_TuUVA https://youtu.be/ltjBT_TuUVA As for how long? Forever. Y'all got used to seat belts , you can get used to masks. Or, at least until we have ensured clean air ... everywhere. Which won't be any time soon but it is doable.

idiotsecant 3y ago

This seems wildly alarmist to put it mildly. I hope you don't think I'm trying to offend if I say that unless you have unusual and preexisting immunological vulnerabilities what you're describing is an untreated anxiety disorder. In the wide spectrum of things that can kill you or injure you covid-19 is well below accidents, diabetes, heart disease, etc. It's not no risk, but it doesn't warrant 'wear a fully qualified clean room respirator at all times' level of mitigation.