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In reply to the discussion: Masks offer much more protection against coronavirus than many think [View all]live love laugh
(13,009 posts)4. I often hold my breath too--especially when passing
idiots talking in the store aisles for instance. I wish there was a no talking rule in public enclosed spaces.
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Mme. Defarge
Jul 2020
OP
No. You have it backwards. It's scientists who put in the qualifiers, like "most" or "often"
Bernardo de La Paz
Jul 2020
#17
Yes. "Hindsight has 20-20 vision." That tweet was before the first known US death. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Jul 2020
#20
That's February 29! There was very little US infection at that time & no known US deaths!
Bernardo de La Paz
Jul 2020
#18
Further, back then, masks were in short supply & needed to be reserved for healthcare workers. nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Jul 2020
#21
It's related. Pushing masks too early would have made the situation worse & killed healthcare worker
Bernardo de La Paz
Jul 2020
#28
Not true. All the reports said it helps the wearer some (others more). . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Jul 2020
#9
Does science offer any guidance on the rate of growth of viruses following infection?
bucolic_frolic
Jul 2020
#11
Do me a favor friends and buy masks that have a slip pocket for a filter
Happyhippychick
Jul 2020
#15