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Here's how the headline should read: "The right mask, worn properly, can do a nearly perfect job of blocking COVID-19" It's incredible to me that after all th
by 23B1 2y ago
Here's how the headline should read:
"The right mask, worn properly, can do a nearly perfect job of blocking COVID-19"
It's incredible to me that after all this, we still write and publish declarative headlines and articles like this.
- ceejayoz 2y agoThe article addresses fit. > Even without giving participants fit tests or training on how to wear masks correctly, all masks significantly reduced the amount of virus escaping into the air. Including interesting results around cloth masks fitting better than surgical/KN95 masks: > Cloth masks also outperformed both KN95 and surgical masks. Milton theorizes that cloth masks with greater coverage, wrap around the face and give a better seal than either KN95 or surgical masks. With cloth mask filters, flow resistance is also lower, allowing breath to pass through the filter and not leak out the sides of the mask.
- 23B1 2y agoDoesn't excuse the lazy headline writing. If we're talking about a serious public health matter, the press shouldn't shift the cognitive load to their readers ffs.
- ceejayoz 2y agoThe headline (and its subheadline) is a fair and effective summary of the article. The rest of the article exists for anyone wanting the rest of the details. You only have to go to the first paragraph to hear about other types of masks, and the actual study is linked if you want to get really into the weeds.