[Aloha1]

And if the suggestion is we all should wear a mask, pray tell where you can find them?

[GoodLife]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

That category is not included in the 4% or the 20%. Blueash's response was to the query regarding those specific percentage points - as in "why are people referring to these percentages?"

That 4th category can't count in those numbers, because that 4th category is an unknown factor. Estimates of that number can be 10x documented cases. It could be 500x documented cases. It could be half the amount of documented cases. Estimates mean zilch when it comes to unknown factors.

Then - there are the people who are sick - but don't have symptoms YET. That's a whole other ball of wax and again - they would not be counted in the current "what's the death rate?" query.

The research, published in the medical journal The Lancet Infectious Diseases, estimated that about 0.66% of those infected with the virus will die. That coronavirus death rate, which is lower than earlier estimates, takes into account potentially milder cases that often go undiagnosed

Novel coronavirus death rate is lower than previously reported, study says, but it's still deadlier than seasonal flu - CNN

[Dianalea]

Doctors and nurses are still getting sick because there are not enough masks so they have to wear the same mask over and over, thereby increasing the risk of contamination.

[dnptrll]

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[merrymini]

Fourth category? If you have no symptoms, do not get sick and are never diagnosed, how can you estimate how many there are? Not refuting the fact that they exist but no one has any idea how many there could be unless they tested everyone in the country. Not a good use of resources when our economy is tanking and medical necessity if paramount.

[alfredpopcorn@gmail.com]

Everyone is a expert- but your number of .5 is what the scientists who are on the ball are using because it takes into account all the factors to come to a realistic percentage.
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[Johnsocat]

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI

Doctors and nurses are still getting sick so apparently masks don't work all that well.

Perhaps they are taking them off sometime during their shift while virus still in the air?

[Johnsocat]

Originally Posted by bluecenturian

Read the 4th section regarding covering your mouth. Says “do NOT use masks designed for healthcare workers.”

How to Protect Yourself & Others | CDC

Perhaps they are saying that because the medical community is having problems getting them?

[Johnsocat]

Originally Posted by bluecenturian

Wrong. The virus is in droplets (liquid), it’s absorbed by the mask fibers. Air is a gas and passed through the mask because it is made of permeable material. If you touch a mask that has a virus on the outside you will get it on your hands. This is why they say don’t reuse them and wash your hands.

Can you spray a used mask with lysol or other sterilizer and let it dry to reuse/conserve?

[jakers]

Yes, that is more accurate

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by Johnsocat

Perhaps they are saying that because the medical community is having problems getting them?

be-eye-en-gee-oh!!!

[Margterrymcg]

No, you No. 1 and you’re right

[kendi]

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI

Doctors and nurses are still getting sick so apparently masks don't work all that well.

They are closer than 6 feet and are usually touching the patient along with pillows, blankets and other items that have been in contact with the patient. Masks help, but are not to be used instead of social distancing. Medical professionals of course cannot social distance when caring for a patient.

[kendi]

Originally Posted by Johnsocat

Can you spray a used mask with lysol or other sterilizer and let it dry to reuse/conserve?

If you're asking about home made masks, they can be washed in hot water.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI

Air has to flow through the filter material of the mask otherwise you will suffocate. If air passes though so will the virus.

Wouldn’t something wet stick to cloth and get caught?