Masks Help Stop the Spread of Coronavirus
 

Great article.......

Masks help stop the spread of coronavirus – the science is simple and I'm one of 100 experts urging governors to require public mask-wearing

No they don’t. The virus is a microbe. If you can get air through a mask you can get the virus. It can penetrate the mask just as air can. Only useful in clinical environments to prevent hairs, spittle, etc, from entering an open wound or an open mouth.

NOT TRUE. PLEASE DON"T SPREAD YOU MISINFORMATION!!!

The virus, in and of itself is easily small enough to go through a regular mask. But people DO NOT expel single viral RNA strands. They expel a bunch of viral particles in even larger aerosolized droplets, which a mask can stop most of the time if worn properly. However, a mask is very ineffective at stopping a person from GETTING the virus

Only if they wear them while sneezing or coughing. Otherwise, useless.

When are people going to get that the more people that wear masks the better off we’ll be in stopping the spread. The people who wear them are helping prevent spread to those not wearing them so how is that fair? What’s the problem with wearing them? Another Sumter County Villager tested positive today. Wouldn’t you want to do anything possible to help the community as a whole. Read what golfingeagles said. He knows what he’s talking about.

Let’s help the community as a whole by having no one leave their house. Everything is home delivered until not one new case of the virus. Ok? Then, in November, guess what? A new strain of the flu. So let’s just wear masks and social distance forever because each year a new flu strain appears. Get it? It goes way beyond “keeping us safe.”

I’m confused
 

They do. They don’t. YIKES.

Sad that many will not "try to help" by wearing a mask.... it should be mandatory in markets and when out near others. Many dont not understand social distancing. Then those who dont wear one will get it. Perhaps when they are sick they will see it. Sensible folk DO NOT NEED to stay home. Be warned this virus can kill you, I dont want it to kill me. Np maks no distancing,thats why the spike has come, just look at the photos of bars, and rallies during the re- opening up of states. Now they want to hold political rallies, you must be joking...... this will only spread the virus even more thousands at a time !! If all other "large gatherings" are banned why not these.

Where did you get your information from. Ask most nurses and doctors who will tell you that breathing in and out your own nitrogen is bad for your body. The pH level isn't balanced and this will result in not enough oxygen to your brain. You're also breathing in and out your own bacteria which isn't good for your body. Go ahead and believe what you want but if we were meant to breathe through masks,we would have been born with them. Also don't force what you feel is right on other people

Yes they do.
 

The evidence is strong. NNTaleb, the author of The Black Swan, has show mathematically that we can eliminate the spread and thus new cases in a couple of months if everyone wore a mask. Of course, everyone won't because "everyone" knows better than the scientists.

Just wondering.....did you read the article I linked?

In sixth grade science classes, one should learn that air is mostly nitrogen and that's the stuff we're breathing.

NOT TRUE. Did you read the article? Droplets from talking are blocked by cloth masks.

Americans are notoriously independent, defiant, rebellious and stubborn. It’s too late. No one will listen. We’ll certainly get what we deserve because of it. In other words, WE’RE DOOMED!

Only you can prevent........VIRUS SPREAD

I agree with your main point that we will not do what we are asked to do, but we are not doomed. The uninformed will not doom us there are sufficient people who still have some intelligent brain cells left who WILL do the right thing to help the rest o us.

I see this in a slightly different light ..... many, if not MOST, of the non-maskers are older men, so if they get the virus and end up dying earlier than they should we will have no problem with social security running out early!!!!!::icon_wink:

I guess the protesters don’t count.

Most nurses and doctors wear those masks for 8-16 hours every single day, and don't get sick from their own nitrogen or bacteria.

Go ahead and believe what you want but if we were meant to have Coronavirus in the world, the world would've been born with it. Also don't force what YOU feel is right on other people. Your germs - stay away from MY breathing space.

Wear a mask if you're going to be in a crowded space. Or, don't be in crowded spaces.

What is Dr. Fauci saying today? Wear a mask- No need to wear a mask- wear a mask- Not necessary to wear a mask?????????????????????????????? WHAT?????:ohdear:

Born with mask? What about eye glasses, hearing aids, or hair pieces? Please!!

Nothing like a good ole mask in 90 degree heat. Please. Common sense over fear.

Let’s put this in some perspective in a more simple way to understand it. Sorry if this is crude but want to get the point across.

If you and I are both standing naked and I turn toward you and urinate you are going to get wet. If you put on clothes and I urinate you will still get wet but not near as much as when you were naked. If I put on clothes most will be stopped by my clothes but some might still get out and if you’re naked and too close you could still get wet. If we both have clothes on you will not get wet.

Once again, just trying to give a little perspective. It is totally incorrect to say masks do not provide protection. The more of us who wear them the better protection for everyone.

Wearing masks everyday in China didn’t help the spread....they’ve been wearing them for years. Every time I wear one for more than just a few minutes I get a sore throat or feel lightheaded. We’re all going to do what makes us comfortable. It’s not your place to judge me or me you. If I’m sick, I stay home...I’d hope you’d do the same. Millions have tested positive and either haven’t gotten sick or have recovered.

If you don’t think masks help I have a challenge for you. Hold a lit candle in front of your face with no mask on and blow directly at the candle. Does the flame blow out?

Now put on a mask and do the same thing. Let us know just how easy it is to blow out that flame with the mask on. How close do you have to be to the flame before it blows out if you can even blow it out?

this is like a Seinfeld episode, He will not wear the mask.

Masks help the looters remain anonymous. Simple. I CANT BREATHE 🤔 take off the mask. Problem solved.
Oh I’m putting up a chain link fence to keep the mosquitoes out.

I did read your article Coffeebean and thank you. Why these people don't want to do their share in slowing the spread of this deadly virus is beyond me. And the commend about breathing your own nitrogen (oxide) really gave me a laugh. Grow up people, listen to the scientists and help save a few lives. One could be yours.

I wear a mask to protect you. If I sneeze, cough or in any way propel the virus, the spittle is stopped by the mask. In the same way, you protect me when you wear a mask. None of the preventive aids are full proof, but your just giving up on wearing masks, washing hands and social distancing just doesn’t make sense.

Great article

Masks do not stop vapors pure and simple, they are political statements and nothing more..

You do not breathe in or out nitrogen. Try oxygen and carbon dioxide. Get your facts straight

I would suggest you have yourself checked out medically if your having the symptoms you describe When you put on a mask.

Nice diversion tactics about masks. Stick to the topic please.

Ignorance over commonsense.

Thanks so much for a great article. The quotes above are from questionable sources. I just wish that my wearing a mask helped me and I wouldn’t have to care what others do. Keep plugging along

Without a mandatory requirement with enforcement.....we have what we are currently experiencing.
It does not matter what is written or said. There will always be those who do not comply.

No different than speed limits and stop signs.....those are for the "other" guy.

You forgot "the sky is falling" part … just trying to be helpful :icon_wink:

Fred

I just went to Quest to get blood work, there's a sign on the door that you must wear a mask. I signed in and while waiting a real cocky guy strutted over, and asked about signing in. Someone said and then I said, "But you need a mask" He said, "I don't have one, what are you going to do about it?" I thought to myself, think you're a jerk..... I went in and when the girl was drawing my blood I told her about the encounter...... she said, : "We won't see him without a mask." I left and he was still waiting, I sure hope they wouldn't see him.

I do not have a medical background so I defer to those who do.
 

Every time I need a blood test or have a doctor's appointment I am required to wear a mask. (Well except for the "Virtual appointment" for my GP.) If I should show up without one it will be provided to me before I can enter the building. You can quote whatever article you desire but the fact remains that if you want any medical procedure done you will need to wear a mask.

According to the deniers on here, a mask is not instrumental in limiting the spread of the virus. Therefore, the deniers are also saying that you should not cough into your shirt sleeve/elbow or wash your hands frequently.
Come on, a mask will limit the germs, even if it does not prevent the spread. A mask is better than NO MASK and you all know it. Of course it won't stop ALL the virus "microbes." But, it does help. So does wearing eye protection and gloves. If you do not agree, that is up to you. Deny, deny, deny and go about your business playing Russian Roulette. Personally, I am not concerned for myself but I wear protective gear to "help" prevent my spouse from getting the deadly virus. Perhaps some of you deniers do not have anyone that you love enough to care about their welfare. Hope you deniers attend lots of demonstrations too, to test out your assertion that living without precaution is just as effective as those that do their best to protect each other with what is available.