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We've needed N95s since the pandemic began. The Trump administration lied about that because they bungled the production of masks. To this day, they are hard to find even for our health care workers. The richest and largest manufacturing nation in history can't provide something as basic as adequate facial coverings. That is why they took down the science and are lying once again. The CDC has no credibility any more. It is nothing but a propaganda tool of Trump.
Because our politicians and CEO's sold us out to China many years ago. Has nothing to do with Trump. This was decades in the making. Now it's time to undue much of our relationship with China but the democrats are not going to do it. Trump will but not sure how many republicans would be onboard either.
exactly, so it begs the question, what exactly is the endgame when it comes to COvid?
I dont know the end game. Eventually many virus lose their effectiveness. Just read a story about the common cold wiping out entire islands in Indonesia about 100 years ago.
Its a giant Gordian knot inside another political Gordian knot fed by lies on both sides. At my 2nd job we had a militant anti mask guy come in and raise hell.
“Cloth masks are not designed to block aerosols."
Told you.
Since March.
I don't need apologies for the endless attacks when I posted that, over and over again. I'll just bask in the glory of knowing that I told you, and you were wrong.
Now that you know the stupid masks do nothing for you, (as I repeatedly said), will you start getting the hell back from people? You don't need to be up in their space. Even if you get an N95 mask, stay the hell out of my space.
So basically priming us now for even more restrictions. Now they are saying we need different types of masks (so the cloth ones that have your favorite football team or college on the front that most people are wearing probably don't fly) and we have to keep "ten feet apart" or whatever. Full face shields or even full body suits probably won't be out of the question eventually
It's getting ridiculous. If the masks were any more tight fitting you couldn't breath at all. I refuse to comply after the first of the year. I'm done with this crap!
N95 masks have tested efficacy for a standard workday 8 hours MINIMUM.
Let's also be specific. Triple layer cloth masks as well as surgical masks when used properly can filter out a minimum of 65% aerosols for the triple layer cloth and 75%+ for the surgical mask.
The goal is to reduce inoculum or initial viral load sufficiently to give the immune system time to mount a BALANCED response and not overreact with ARDS and/or Cytokine storm.
Wearing a mask DOES PROTECT you from the most severe COVID outcomes as a result.
Ignoring the cloth masks which we know do not work...the majority of people are wearing the surgical K95 mask (or so they are labelled, not the respirator masks you seem to be referring to. Of which the CDC discourages its use by the public, so they are available to medical proffesionals.) do not work either.
Here is what the FDA says about them:
"If worn properly, a surgical mask is meant to help block large-particle droplets, splashes, sprays, or splatter that may contain germs (viruses and bacteria), keeping it from reaching your mouth and nose. Surgical masks may also help reduce exposure of your saliva and respiratory secretions to others.
While a surgical mask may be effective in blocking splashes and large-particle droplets, a face mask, by design, does not filter or block very small particles in the air that may be transmitted by coughs, sneezes, or certain medical procedures. Surgical masks also do not provide complete protection from germs and other contaminants because of the loose fit between the surface of the mask and your face.
Surgical masks are not intended to be used more than once."
It's getting ridiculous. If the masks were any more tight fitting you couldn't breath at all. I refuse to comply after the first of the year. I'm done with this crap!
Oh noes this is soooooo horrible for you. 2 million American deaths is so much easier then wearing a mask! Its a fortunate thing that it looks like a vaccine because it appears our own stupidity and failed leadership would eventually let this spread to everyone.
The level of self entitlement and lack of concern for the general welfare of others amazes me.
So basically priming us now for even more restrictions. Now they are saying we need different types of masks (so the cloth ones that have your favorite football team or college on the front that most people are wearing probably don't fly) and we have to keep "ten feet apart" or whatever. Full face shields or even full body suits probably won't be out of the question eventually
Your CDC is struggling.
Why do you fund it?
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