Why you should wear a mask in public - visualized
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Visualizing Speech-Generated Oral Fluid Droplets with Laser Light Scattering - New England Journal of Medicine[^]
Wrong is evil and must be defeated. - Jeff Ello
This should have been loudly publicised in the West in January. From the moment the contagion was announced (Jan 3rd, only 44 cases, and before anyone had even died from it -- and the same day China formally informed the US about it) just about everyone in China was wearing a mask. The idea that a mask will protect you is not nonsense, but it's close. Wearing a mask stutters the spread by protecting everyone else, but anti-maskers only shouted about the not-quite-nonsense bit.
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Visualizing Speech-Generated Oral Fluid Droplets with Laser Light Scattering - New England Journal of Medicine[^]
Wrong is evil and must be defeated. - Jeff Ello
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Visualizing Speech-Generated Oral Fluid Droplets with Laser Light Scattering - New England Journal of Medicine[^]
Wrong is evil and must be defeated. - Jeff Ello
Even if I do not trust at any of all these studies, a mask makes sense for me. One drop less spending/receiving can be one person less infected. I am aware i am a unicellular in my way of thinking :-O
It does not solve my Problem, but it answers my question
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This should have been loudly publicised in the West in January. From the moment the contagion was announced (Jan 3rd, only 44 cases, and before anyone had even died from it -- and the same day China formally informed the US about it) just about everyone in China was wearing a mask. The idea that a mask will protect you is not nonsense, but it's close. Wearing a mask stutters the spread by protecting everyone else, but anti-maskers only shouted about the not-quite-nonsense bit.
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But ... Our Great Leader declared that it would go away with the spring, as soon as as it got a little warmer ...
The entire western world didn't take it seriously enough, so no-one wore masks, and the virus ripped through entire communities in no time flat. Where numbers are high in Asia, it's predominantly because of small clusters of arrogant or stupid behaviour (e.g. religious meetings), where masks were spurned. So, rule one, for the next one: Wear masks. Rule zero is, of course, Don't be a dick, but that rule's appropriate at any time, not just during a pandemic.
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The entire western world didn't take it seriously enough, so no-one wore masks, and the virus ripped through entire communities in no time flat. Where numbers are high in Asia, it's predominantly because of small clusters of arrogant or stupid behaviour (e.g. religious meetings), where masks were spurned. So, rule one, for the next one: Wear masks. Rule zero is, of course, Don't be a dick, but that rule's appropriate at any time, not just during a pandemic.
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
As far as I understood Our Great Leader last night, any sort of restrictions would be lifted shortly. It will surely be done stepwise, so that the virus gets a chance to get out again. That gives Our Great Leader a new chance to once again show his great power to give away new billions of dollars to businesses threatened by the new outbreak to cope with the situation. I guess I am not the only one thinking that the contestant may be smart not wasting his resources this time. Let those who allowed the mess to develop do the cleanup first. The cleanup will last far beyond November, maybe several years.
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As far as I understood Our Great Leader last night, any sort of restrictions would be lifted shortly. It will surely be done stepwise, so that the virus gets a chance to get out again. That gives Our Great Leader a new chance to once again show his great power to give away new billions of dollars to businesses threatened by the new outbreak to cope with the situation. I guess I am not the only one thinking that the contestant may be smart not wasting his resources this time. Let those who allowed the mess to develop do the cleanup first. The cleanup will last far beyond November, maybe several years.
A staged "re-opening" is the only way to go, so it's clear that the certain-coloured guy you mention has suppressed his vaunted instincts and listened to experts on this, but it has to be made clear to everyone that they should be prepared for entire cities to be locked down again with very short notice, if cases surge. Be aware, though, that he's not the only national leader whose response has been, shall we say "sub-optimal" (or maybe "sub-par" would be more appropriate/biting), and he's not even the worst. ... But he's by far the most entertaining (which, curiously, appears to be one of his objectives). Being a high-risk person, because of underlying lung problems (which don't affect me day-to-day, but would sure as sugar be best pals with covid-19), I'm wishing I lived in New Zealand or China. Their leadership has been much more effective in saving lives.
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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Visualizing Speech-Generated Oral Fluid Droplets with Laser Light Scattering - New England Journal of Medicine[^]
Wrong is evil and must be defeated. - Jeff Ello
This surely helps, but ain't the fact that a mask helps not spreading diseases so obvious that no video proof should be needed ?
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This surely helps, but ain't the fact that a mask helps not spreading diseases so obvious that no video proof should be needed ?
One should wish so.
Wrong is evil and must be defeated. - Jeff Ello
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Visualizing Speech-Generated Oral Fluid Droplets with Laser Light Scattering - New England Journal of Medicine[^]
Wrong is evil and must be defeated. - Jeff Ello
Yeah well, some people need more specific instructions[^] :doh:
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The problem with quotes on the internet is that you can never tell if they're genuine
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Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.
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Visualizing Speech-Generated Oral Fluid Droplets with Laser Light Scattering - New England Journal of Medicine[^]
Wrong is evil and must be defeated. - Jeff Ello
Yeah well, some people need more specific instructions[^] :doh:
Anything that is unrelated to elephants is irrelephant
Anonymous
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The problem with quotes on the internet is that you can never tell if they're genuine
Winston Churchill, 1944
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Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.
Mark Twain -
Visualizing Speech-Generated Oral Fluid Droplets with Laser Light Scattering - New England Journal of Medicine[^]
Wrong is evil and must be defeated. - Jeff Ello
Yes all politicians have the innate ability to understate the obvious, waffle on to avoid spending, until it is quite obvious that is what they will reluctantly have to do, at which point their first instinct is to blame someone else. I can quite easily see U.S. great leader still holds B.J's hand
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The entire western world didn't take it seriously enough, so no-one wore masks, and the virus ripped through entire communities in no time flat. Where numbers are high in Asia, it's predominantly because of small clusters of arrogant or stupid behaviour (e.g. religious meetings), where masks were spurned. So, rule one, for the next one: Wear masks. Rule zero is, of course, Don't be a dick, but that rule's appropriate at any time, not just during a pandemic.
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
That "Perfect" leader had, despite prior knowledge, told people to get flu shot, called it a hoax, called it a plot by the opposing political party. As for all that money - still keeping politics above the lives of the people - they're going to bail out the cruse ship, airlines, and countless other business - but the told the post office to :elephant: off. They still want to bankrupt it so they can privatize it (or, at least, prevent mail-in ballots for 2020). Certainly, they see the cruse industry as more vital then the postal service. And yet, the persistant financial distress of the Post Office is contrived! They are (by a sleazy law) mandated to pay 70 years ahead for employee health/retirement - so they're drained of money and losing money is assured.
"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Albert Einstein
"If you are searching for perfection in others, then you seek disappointment. If you seek perfection in yourself, then you will find failure." - Balboos HaGadol Mar 2010
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This surely helps, but ain't the fact that a mask helps not spreading diseases so obvious that no video proof should be needed ?
Reading their article - cardboard box, video with an iPhone, etc. - I hope they didn't get a huge grant to do this - and ditto for getting a new one. Ultimately, the conclusions from this group are if you block something it won't travel as far as if you don't block it. SCARF SECTION: Actually something worth considering: Suppose you worry about coughs (significant from what I hear). You consider coughs with no mask and with a mask. Now, the no-mask is basically obvious BUT what about the results of the with-mask . . . not in front of the mask, but to the sides . . . blowing sideways and even backwards into the surroundings. Or so one could hypothesized - based upon the type of mask and how well worn. Interestingly, it may be that wrapping a scarf around your lower face would be more effective as it's far more omni-directional in its coverage. Several layers would obstruct droplet propagation and yet maintain decent air flow (breathing, pressure-surge venting).
"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Albert Einstein
"If you are searching for perfection in others, then you seek disappointment. If you seek perfection in yourself, then you will find failure." - Balboos HaGadol Mar 2010
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Visualizing Speech-Generated Oral Fluid Droplets with Laser Light Scattering - New England Journal of Medicine[^]
Wrong is evil and must be defeated. - Jeff Ello
The 6 foot guideline is for a static air condition. If there is a breeze or an apparent wind from walking or running then much a longer distance is appropriate (5 - 10 meters). http://www.urbanphysics.net/Social%20Distancing%20v20_White_Paper.pdf[^]
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A staged "re-opening" is the only way to go, so it's clear that the certain-coloured guy you mention has suppressed his vaunted instincts and listened to experts on this, but it has to be made clear to everyone that they should be prepared for entire cities to be locked down again with very short notice, if cases surge. Be aware, though, that he's not the only national leader whose response has been, shall we say "sub-optimal" (or maybe "sub-par" would be more appropriate/biting), and he's not even the worst. ... But he's by far the most entertaining (which, curiously, appears to be one of his objectives). Being a high-risk person, because of underlying lung problems (which don't affect me day-to-day, but would sure as sugar be best pals with covid-19), I'm wishing I lived in New Zealand or China. Their leadership has been much more effective in saving lives.
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
Being a high-risk person, because of underlying lung problems (which don't affect me day-to-day, but would sure as sugar be best pals with covid-19), **I'm wishing I lived in New Zealand or China. Their leadership has been much more effective in saving lives.**You must be joking. I mean, you have to be. Right? -
That "Perfect" leader had, despite prior knowledge, told people to get flu shot, called it a hoax, called it a plot by the opposing political party. As for all that money - still keeping politics above the lives of the people - they're going to bail out the cruse ship, airlines, and countless other business - but the told the post office to :elephant: off. They still want to bankrupt it so they can privatize it (or, at least, prevent mail-in ballots for 2020). Certainly, they see the cruse industry as more vital then the postal service. And yet, the persistant financial distress of the Post Office is contrived! They are (by a sleazy law) mandated to pay 70 years ahead for employee health/retirement - so they're drained of money and losing money is assured.
"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Albert Einstein
"If you are searching for perfection in others, then you seek disappointment. If you seek perfection in yourself, then you will find failure." - Balboos HaGadol Mar 2010
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Being a high-risk person, because of underlying lung problems (which don't affect me day-to-day, but would sure as sugar be best pals with covid-19), **I'm wishing I lived in New Zealand or China. Their leadership has been much more effective in saving lives.**You must be joking. I mean, you have to be. Right?Why do these normally interesting discussions have to devolve into insane utter nonsensical political blame games? I could not care less about your opinion of "Our Great Leader" or some "certain colored person" or any other stupidity spilling out of your mouth. Stick to the meat of the topics snowflakes! Or move to those countries that you think are so much better.
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Reading their article - cardboard box, video with an iPhone, etc. - I hope they didn't get a huge grant to do this - and ditto for getting a new one. Ultimately, the conclusions from this group are if you block something it won't travel as far as if you don't block it. SCARF SECTION: Actually something worth considering: Suppose you worry about coughs (significant from what I hear). You consider coughs with no mask and with a mask. Now, the no-mask is basically obvious BUT what about the results of the with-mask . . . not in front of the mask, but to the sides . . . blowing sideways and even backwards into the surroundings. Or so one could hypothesized - based upon the type of mask and how well worn. Interestingly, it may be that wrapping a scarf around your lower face would be more effective as it's far more omni-directional in its coverage. Several layers would obstruct droplet propagation and yet maintain decent air flow (breathing, pressure-surge venting).
"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Albert Einstein
"If you are searching for perfection in others, then you seek disappointment. If you seek perfection in yourself, then you will find failure." - Balboos HaGadol Mar 2010
W∴ Balboos, GHB wrote:
Reading their article - cardboard box, video with an iPhone, etc. - I hope they didn't get a huge grant to do this - and ditto for getting a new one.
I think the whole point was just to visualize the cloud of droplets leaving your mouth when speaking. There are many people around that doesn't think it happens. About scarf vs surgical mask etc. The reason surgeons are using surgical masks is simply that they are sterile and disposable, which is important when you're operating someone. For stopping droplets I assume more or less any fine mesh cloth will do fine.
Wrong is evil and must be defeated. - Jeff Ello
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Being a high-risk person, because of underlying lung problems (which don't affect me day-to-day, but would sure as sugar be best pals with covid-19), **I'm wishing I lived in New Zealand or China. Their leadership has been much more effective in saving lives.**You must be joking. I mean, you have to be. Right?Searril wrote:
You must be joking. I mean, you have to be. Right?
Why? The numbers don't lie. Don't believe all the negative, damning propaganda you hear about New Zealand. The people there are people just like anywhere else.
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