Discover and read the best of Twitter Threads about #clothmask
Most recents (3)
1/ Q: My state is starting to re-open, but it isn’t clear when or if #childcare or camps will be available in my area--what will we do with the kids all summer?!?
Our response in this thread.
Our response in this thread.
2/
A: As states begin to permit gatherings of slightly larger groups, one option for addressing childcare needs may be for two families to join together to form a “bubble”. Under this approach, two households combine exclusively (i.e., minimize all other outside contacts).
A: As states begin to permit gatherings of slightly larger groups, one option for addressing childcare needs may be for two families to join together to form a “bubble”. Under this approach, two households combine exclusively (i.e., minimize all other outside contacts).
3/ Creating a larger social "bubble" could help expand social interaction + help families with childcare needs while limiting interactions within a given community.
This @CNN article below outlines several tips for this approach: cnn.com/2020/04/30/hea…
Summary step below
This @CNN article below outlines several tips for this approach: cnn.com/2020/04/30/hea…
Summary step below
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Q: Does wearing a #clothmask protect me, or protect others?
A: Mostly others, but if we all wear them in places where maintaining an adequate distance from others is challenging, we can all potentially protect each other.
Q: Does wearing a #clothmask protect me, or protect others?
A: Mostly others, but if we all wear them in places where maintaining an adequate distance from others is challenging, we can all potentially protect each other.
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The key to understanding this is distinguishing transmission via ingress vs. egress.
For the most part, discussion of mask use early in the pandemic focused on preventing INGRESS: transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from sick individuals to #healthcare workers
The key to understanding this is distinguishing transmission via ingress vs. egress.
For the most part, discussion of mask use early in the pandemic focused on preventing INGRESS: transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from sick individuals to #healthcare workers
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#ppe, such as medical-grade respirator masks, can prevent aerosol transmission to health care workers who must be in close contact with patients and/or perform medical procedures. (hence the emphasis on making sure such masks are available to this group).
#ppe, such as medical-grade respirator masks, can prevent aerosol transmission to health care workers who must be in close contact with patients and/or perform medical procedures. (hence the emphasis on making sure such masks are available to this group).
Q: I have homemade #Masks. What can I do to increase their effectiveness against #Covid_19? #covidsafe
A: The @CDCgov offers a number of evidence guidelines about cloth face coverings. Here are a few hot tips:
A: The @CDCgov offers a number of evidence guidelines about cloth face coverings. Here are a few hot tips:
🧤 Be sure not to touch the outside of the mask when you put it on and take it off (hold it by the straps). And continue #WashYourHands regularly.
🧼 Be sure to wash your #clothmask between wears. A washing machine is fine.
🧼 Be sure to wash your #clothmask between wears. A washing machine is fine.
🧦 Multiple layers is better. A recent study indicates that a second layer of nylon (yes, hosiery) can help increase protection by keeping more particles out and helping hold the underlying mask in place.
More from @NPR: npr.org/sections/goats…
And CDC: cdc.gov/coronavirus/20…
More from @NPR: npr.org/sections/goats…
And CDC: cdc.gov/coronavirus/20…
