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Hi @AHS_media @AHS_YYCZone;when I emailed patient services about my serious concerns related to the removal of continuous masking in healthcare facilities the last thing I needed was for your announcement I had obviously already read to be copy/pasted. Not only have you provided
ZERO data to support this reckless decision,you didn’t address my concerns AT ALL!!My guess is,you can’t. Because there is NO justification for this decision. Making the decision to make healthcare less safe for patients is unacceptable. And those concerned deserve accountability
from you. 👇NOT ACCEPTABLE!!! 
"Major implications for public health policies have not been drawn from the conclusion that new variants lead to dramatically increased airborne contamination."
" New variants lead to dramatically increased airborne contamination."
COVID can stay infectious in the air for hours.
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#transmission
#mitigation 2/
COVID can stay infectious in the air for hours.
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#transmission
#mitigation 2/
COVID, Flu and RSV can remain infectious in the air for hours, so we must remain aware of this. The highest risk is when people face each other, but also when people follow each other single file or after an infected person left a poorly ventilated room.
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The single most important thing an individual can do to protect themselves and others is wear a quality N-95 mask properly. ⬅️
Make sure it's tight against your face & around your nose.
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2.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…
#N95maskswork
#Maskswork
Make sure it's tight against your face & around your nose.
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2.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…
#N95maskswork
#Maskswork
Layered Mitigation
"School administrators, teachers, and parents to provide the safest environment, it is important to utilize multiple mitigation strategies and contract tracing that reduce SARS CoV-2 transmission by at least 69%."
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"School administrators, teachers, and parents to provide the safest environment, it is important to utilize multiple mitigation strategies and contract tracing that reduce SARS CoV-2 transmission by at least 69%."
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It works best when everyone does their part to protect the rest of the community.
"Universal masking, in-person education was associated with low rates of secondary transmission, even with less stringent distancing and bus practices."
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#Maskswork
"Universal masking, in-person education was associated with low rates of secondary transmission, even with less stringent distancing and bus practices."
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#Maskswork
@JuliaHB1 I know you ignore science, in order to drive your libertarian ideology, but this one chart really should show why caution for children is required, not a free for all for a level 3 biohazard! normal brain is on the left... scans of 7 kids brains >4 weeks after infection
#SafeEdForAll #CleanAir #UFT #UsForThem
in the largest study to date, repeat infections were shown to be cumulative
in the largest study to date, repeat infections were shown to be cumulative
I accuse this man of being an evil, lying, sociopathic eugenicist.
Masks work, if you don't believe me, there's HUGE amounts of evidence in the following threads
Masks work, if you don't believe me, there's HUGE amounts of evidence in the following threads
#MasksWork #Covid_19 #COVID19 #CovidIsNotOver #COVIDisAirborne #MasksInSchools #ProtectOurKids
my threads contain multiple, peer reviewed, PUBLISHED, scientific articles & evidence on the harms that COVID causes, most of which are invisible initially...
my threads contain multiple, peer reviewed, PUBLISHED, scientific articles & evidence on the harms that COVID causes, most of which are invisible initially...
I didn't think I'd spend my Easter morning educating hospital personnel about #AirborneTransmission but that's what happened. Here's a summary of the crack-of-dawn 💩 show at a hospital.
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Approached screener. I was told to put on sloppy mask. Said I will put over #n95. Not asked any screening Qs. Noticed her mask only covering mouth. I said, "Your mask has slipped down." She points to the plexiglass. I proceed to advise her that #COVIDisAirborne.
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I mean there is literally only one other guy that I can see, but aren't they told IT'S IN THE AIR?
I split, go to my destination, & an admin appears MASKLESS. She proceeds to put on a mask under her chin, then asks me questions, unfazed. WTAF.
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I split, go to my destination, & an admin appears MASKLESS. She proceeds to put on a mask under her chin, then asks me questions, unfazed. WTAF.
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What to do when covid isolating?#MaskRAT 😷 🐀
This illustrates:
1) importance of masking for source control
2) overdispersed nature of transmission
Top mask worn for ~45 min by person with strong RAT nasal swab, mask tested within 5 min, inside of mask was dry.
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This illustrates:
1) importance of masking for source control
2) overdispersed nature of transmission
Top mask worn for ~45 min by person with strong RAT nasal swab, mask tested within 5 min, inside of mask was dry.
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In this N of 2 experiment, the strength of RAT result on standard throat/nasal swab correlated with #MaskRAT result.
The bottom person (me) had multiple negative #MaskRATs and barely detectable nasal/throat RAT for 1 day (day 5)
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The bottom person (me) had multiple negative #MaskRATs and barely detectable nasal/throat RAT for 1 day (day 5)
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An unfortunate finding during my RAT experiments:
My symptomatic children never tested positive on a RAT and I never tested positive on the RATs available in ON.
Without access to PCR testing for kids and case reporting in schools, we’re intentionally flying blind.
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My symptomatic children never tested positive on a RAT and I never tested positive on the RATs available in ON.
Without access to PCR testing for kids and case reporting in schools, we’re intentionally flying blind.
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HUGE—Federal judge rules in favor of 12 immunocompromised students claiming Virginia's new mask-optional law violates their rights under Americans with Disabilities Act. Ruling now now applies where the 12 kids attend—their schools can require masks again.
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2) this is huge. But it’s a preliminary injunction that temporarily protects these 12 kids. Let’s hope the ultimate ruling protects all kids!
3) The students in the lawsuit have conditions including cancer, cystic fibrosis, moderate-to-severe asthma, Down syndrome, lung conditions and weakened immune systems. Fairfax County, the state’s largest school system, had asked to be heard in support of the lawsuit.
I have just finished watching the #StateOfTheUnion address, and it became clear about half way through why the mask guidance was changed by @CDCgov.
Beautiful speech, but also very sad in that one respect.
Beautiful speech, but also very sad in that one respect.
There is a “War on COVID-19”. It’s still raging on, but today there needed to be some sign that America has gained some ground in that war.
Sadly, that ground gained was the loss of mask guidance. Seen as a symbol of the fight, the shield was discarded.
Sadly, that ground gained was the loss of mask guidance. Seen as a symbol of the fight, the shield was discarded.
There were many other things that I really liked about the planned COVID-19 response. The access to testing and medication. The access to respirators for vulnerable people… vaccination efforts, globally.
A rash of mask tweets 🧵.
On elastomeric masks, N95s, KN95s, FFP2s, KF94s, care and fit, sourcing, testing, real-world examples & tips, warnings, children's masks, cute alternatives - and why you might want to upgrade now.
#facemask #facemasks #Masks #COVIDisAirborne
On elastomeric masks, N95s, KN95s, FFP2s, KF94s, care and fit, sourcing, testing, real-world examples & tips, warnings, children's masks, cute alternatives - and why you might want to upgrade now.
#facemask #facemasks #Masks #COVIDisAirborne
Why you might want to strengthen your first and most important line of defense.
Bear in mind the type of people you are sharing your supermarket air with.
#facemask #facemasks #Mask #Masks #MaskUp #COVIDisAirborne
Bear in mind the type of people you are sharing your supermarket air with.
#facemask #facemasks #Mask #Masks #MaskUp #COVIDisAirborne
One of the best primers on new mask technology in one short interview.
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Teases out technical classifications of 'hi-fi' (high-filtration) masks such as N95s, KN95s or KF94s - and why cloth & surgical masks are not an option now.
Think '2022', not '1918'.
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Teases out technical classifications of 'hi-fi' (high-filtration) masks such as N95s, KN95s or KF94s - and why cloth & surgical masks are not an option now.
Think '2022', not '1918'.
Hi leaders across the country. Is this thing on? Is anyone listening? This messaging "everyone's going to get it" isn't helping. We need mask requirements when indoors, vaccine requirements for engaging in society, like going into restaurants. We need help. Please do something.
We need to reimplement risk mitigation strategies. Capacity limits. Social distancing. We know SO MUCH more than we did a year ago. Why are we not doing what we know works?! These restrictions don't need to be long term. They can be short lived once we get things under control.
We aren't asking for things to be shut down altogether. We know #VaccinesWork, #BoostersWork, #MasksWork. We also know what exponential spread looks like, and what it does to hospitals and healthcare workers.
I haven’t been posting much original content lately bc, tbh, I’ve been a bit burned out. And school is about to start. But I’ve been seeing some wacky posts and theories lately, some from “respected” HCW who, I personally feel, have become more contrarian for personal gain.
1. Regarding whether masks work…I can’t believe we are still having this discussion. Surgeons have used masks for years for infection control. And re:#COVID19 the data is there. For those calling for placebo controlled trials, those would be unethical.
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2. About kids and masks. Ppl r worried kids development will be stunted. I argue not being able to attend in person school when #covid19 spreads bc kids aren’t masking is a bigger developmental issue. We know #masksWork to keep kids in school.
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Who are you trying to kid @Douglas4Moray?
The public health data says the exact opposite. I’m starting to think that to be a current #Conservative MP one must promise to ignore every single bit of scientific evidence that says #COVIDisAirborne!
@ScotTories @Conservatives
The public health data says the exact opposite. I’m starting to think that to be a current #Conservative MP one must promise to ignore every single bit of scientific evidence that says #COVIDisAirborne!
@ScotTories @Conservatives
THE SCIENCE IS NOT COMPLICATED & shows clearly that #VentilationMatters & #MasksWork to⬇️ transmission in crowded indoor areas.
Schools across the UK have been more or less #COVID MITIGATION-FREE zones throughout the pandemic.
Children, staff & families have been badly failed.
Schools across the UK have been more or less #COVID MITIGATION-FREE zones throughout the pandemic.
Children, staff & families have been badly failed.
#Tory desperation for #Freedom is selfish, reckless & unscientific.
Please listen to public health experts, medics & parents who understand the need for ongoing protections for the school community in Aug/Sept.
Ignore pressure from @UsScotland et al & JUST FOLLOW THE SCIENCE!
Please listen to public health experts, medics & parents who understand the need for ongoing protections for the school community in Aug/Sept.
Ignore pressure from @UsScotland et al & JUST FOLLOW THE SCIENCE!
Just when I had the #COVID19 #quarantine guidelines down pat...the @CDCgov goes and changes them!
Here’s the quick and dirty on the new guidelines (in 10 seconds) 👇🏼
Read thread for more info.
@OHPediatricians #tweetiatrician @AmerAcadPeds
Here’s the quick and dirty on the new guidelines (in 10 seconds) 👇🏼
Read thread for more info.
@OHPediatricians #tweetiatrician @AmerAcadPeds
Why change?
Per @CDCgov the change was an effort to reduce economic hardship for those unable to work during quarantine as well as reduce burden on #PublicHealth system.
#quarantineguidelines #quarantine #COVID19
Per @CDCgov the change was an effort to reduce economic hardship for those unable to work during quarantine as well as reduce burden on #PublicHealth system.
#quarantineguidelines #quarantine #COVID19
To be CLEAR: the recommendation remains that a 14 day #quarantine after #COVID19 exposure is still the safest option.
ALSO - local #PublicHealth authorities have the FINAL SAY in when quarantine can end.
ALSO - local #PublicHealth authorities have the FINAL SAY in when quarantine can end.
@Iamgoingtosleep @linseymarr @danaparish @Poppendieck @lisacng @DrKatrin_Rabiei @CathNoakes @busycactus @Don_Milton @akm5376 @j_g_allen @CorsIAQ @SherriDouville @Rachel_E_OBrien @CDCDirector @jessica_bassett @medpie1 @dylanhmorris @shikgupta @GosiaGasperoPhD @AnuAnandaraja @SprkJoy4BtrDays @sarasegovia @SteinmanRuth @ProfCharlesHaas @HuffmanLabDU @jljcolorado @DrEricDing @meganranney @Cleavon_MD @nynursesunited @JeromeAdamsMD @CDC_Firstline @SWAtlasHoover @kprather88 @gabbystern @getusppe @mvankerkhove @DrTedros @alvie_barr @ShellyMBoulder The @WHO cannot even accept that their sponsored study shows #COVIDisAirborne and recommend N95 masks for all healthcare workers. @eliowa @covidisairborne
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@Iamgoingtosleep @linseymarr @danaparish @Poppendieck @lisacng @DrKatrin_Rabiei @CathNoakes @busycactus @Don_Milton @akm5376 @j_g_allen @CorsIAQ @SherriDouville @Rachel_E_OBrien @CDCDirector @jessica_bassett @medpie1 @dylanhmorris @shikgupta @GosiaGasperoPhD @AnuAnandaraja @SprkJoy4BtrDays @sarasegovia @SteinmanRuth @ProfCharlesHaas @HuffmanLabDU @jljcolorado @DrEricDing @meganranney @Cleavon_MD @nynursesunited @JeromeAdamsMD @CDC_Firstline @SWAtlasHoover @kprather88 @gabbystern @getusppe @mvankerkhove @DrTedros @alvie_barr @ShellyMBoulder @WHO @eliowa @covidisairborne If you don’t accept #COVIDisAirborne, it is going to be very tough to stop this disease. But while the lockdowns and using N95 masks for all COVID patients have worked in Australia, this has not been done in the US. @emmaandollie
@Iamgoingtosleep @linseymarr @danaparish @Poppendieck @lisacng @DrKatrin_Rabiei @CathNoakes @busycactus @Don_Milton @akm5376 @j_g_allen @CorsIAQ @SherriDouville @Rachel_E_OBrien @CDCDirector @jessica_bassett @medpie1 @dylanhmorris @shikgupta @GosiaGasperoPhD @AnuAnandaraja @SprkJoy4BtrDays @sarasegovia @SteinmanRuth @ProfCharlesHaas @HuffmanLabDU @jljcolorado @DrEricDing @meganranney @Cleavon_MD @nynursesunited @JeromeAdamsMD @CDC_Firstline @SWAtlasHoover @kprather88 @gabbystern @getusppe @mvankerkhove @DrTedros @alvie_barr @ShellyMBoulder @WHO @eliowa @covidisairborne While #COVIDisAirborne, I find scarier photos of healthcare workers or others around individuals infectious with COVID scary not wearing a N95. @MaryFernando_ @jakescottMD @angie_rasmussen @alicesim @jessecouk @CalineMattar
@Iamgoingtosleep @linseymarr @danaparish @Poppendieck @lisacng @DrKatrin_Rabiei @CathNoakes @mvankerkhove @DrTedros @DrMikeRyan @SCBriand @doctorsoumya @gabbystern @davidnabarro @KoenSwinkels @busycactus @Don_Milton @akm5376 @j_g_allen @CorsIAQ @SherriDouville @Rachel_E_OBrien @CDCDirector @jessica_bassett @medpie1 @CarlosdelRio7 @dylanhmorris @shikgupta @GosiaGasperoPhD @epireport @AnuAnandaraja @SprkJoy4BtrDays @sarasegovia @SteinmanRuth @ProfCharlesHaas @HuffmanLabDU @jljcolorado @DrEricDing @meganranney @Cleavon_MD @nynursesunited @JeromeAdamsMD @CDC_Firstline @SWAtlasHoover @kprather88 @WBahnfleth @apoorva_nyc @WHO @govkristinoem is celebrating 3M expanding in Aberdeen their N95 facility, since #COVIDisAirborne. But Governor Noem says it should be a personal choice to wear a mask. HCW’s not only want adequate N95 masks, but also want everyone to #wearamask.
@Iamgoingtosleep @linseymarr @danaparish @Poppendieck @lisacng @DrKatrin_Rabiei @CathNoakes @KoenSwinkels @busycactus @Don_Milton @akm5376 @j_g_allen @CorsIAQ @SherriDouville @Rachel_E_OBrien @CDCDirector @jessica_bassett @medpie1 @CarlosdelRio7 @dylanhmorris @shikgupta @GosiaGasperoPhD @AnuAnandaraja @SprkJoy4BtrDays @sarasegovia @SteinmanRuth @ProfCharlesHaas @HuffmanLabDU @jljcolorado @DrEricDing @meganranney @Cleavon_MD @nynursesunited @JeromeAdamsMD @CDC_Firstline @SWAtlasHoover @kprather88 @WBahnfleth @apoorva_nyc @WHO @govkristinoem When you have an outbreak, look to the source. #COVIDisAirborne, and you need to use N95 masks. @AntibioticDoc
@Iamgoingtosleep @linseymarr @danaparish @Poppendieck @lisacng @DrKatrin_Rabiei @CathNoakes @KoenSwinkels @busycactus @Don_Milton @akm5376 @j_g_allen @CorsIAQ @SherriDouville @Rachel_E_OBrien @CDCDirector @jessica_bassett @medpie1 @CarlosdelRio7 @dylanhmorris @shikgupta @GosiaGasperoPhD @AnuAnandaraja @SprkJoy4BtrDays @sarasegovia @SteinmanRuth @ProfCharlesHaas @HuffmanLabDU @jljcolorado @DrEricDing @meganranney @Cleavon_MD @nynursesunited @JeromeAdamsMD @CDC_Firstline @SWAtlasHoover @kprather88 Finally, study showing #COVIDisAirborne and why we need N95 masks! @gabbystern @rouxbee1 @EricMeyerowitz @AtulGroverMD @getusppe @mvankerkhove @DrTedros @yaneerbaryam @FutureDocs @evebmd @LJoyZ_MD @DrRobDavidson @HealthNYGov
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@Iamgoingtosleep @linseymarr @danaparish @Poppendieck @lisacng @noellejt @DrKatrin_Rabiei @CathNoakes @mvankerkhove @DrTedros @DrMikeRyan @SCBriand @doctorsoumya @gabbystern @davidnabarro @KoenSwinkels @busycactus @Don_Milton @akm5376 @j_g_allen @CorsIAQ @SherriDouville @Rachel_E_OBrien @CDCDirector @JeromeAdamsMD @jessica_bassett @medpie1 @venessb @CarlosdelRio7 @dylanhmorris @shikgupta @GosiaGasperoPhD @epireport @AnuAnandaraja @SprkJoy4BtrDays @sarasegovia @SteinmanRuth @ProfCharlesHaas @HuffmanLabDU @agargmd @jljcolorado @DrEricDing @meganranney @Cleavon_MD @nynursesunited @getusppe Because #COVIDisAirborne, faceshields and plexiglass do not actually work to #StopTheSpread. The three best tools are:
* Wearing a mask
* Maintaining physical distancing
* Improving ventilation / filtration
CC: @jvchamary
* Wearing a mask
* Maintaining physical distancing
* Improving ventilation / filtration
CC: @jvchamary
@Iamgoingtosleep @linseymarr @danaparish @Poppendieck @lisacng @noellejt @DrKatrin_Rabiei @CathNoakes @mvankerkhove @DrTedros @DrMikeRyan @SCBriand @doctorsoumya @gabbystern @davidnabarro @KoenSwinkels @busycactus @Don_Milton @akm5376 @j_g_allen @CorsIAQ @SherriDouville @Rachel_E_OBrien @CDCDirector @JeromeAdamsMD @jessica_bassett @medpie1 @venessb @CarlosdelRio7 @dylanhmorris @shikgupta @GosiaGasperoPhD @epireport @AnuAnandaraja @SprkJoy4BtrDays @sarasegovia @SteinmanRuth @ProfCharlesHaas @HuffmanLabDU @agargmd @jljcolorado @DrEricDing @meganranney @Cleavon_MD @nynursesunited @getusppe @jvchamary In the Netherlands, because of a denial, that #COVIDisAirborne, some hospitals are using faceshields instead of masks. @jaapstronks, that is such a reckless policy. Everyone should be required to wear a mask. @FutureDocs @evebmd
@Iamgoingtosleep @linseymarr @danaparish @Poppendieck @lisacng @DrKatrin_Rabiei @CathNoakes @mvankerkhove @DrTedros @DrMikeRyan @SCBriand @doctorsoumya @gabbystern @davidnabarro @KoenSwinkels @busycactus @Don_Milton @akm5376 @j_g_allen @CorsIAQ @SherriDouville @Rachel_E_OBrien @CDCDirector @jessica_bassett @medpie1 @CarlosdelRio7 @dylanhmorris @shikgupta @GosiaGasperoPhD @epireport @AnuAnandaraja @SprkJoy4BtrDays @sarasegovia @SteinmanRuth @ProfCharlesHaas @HuffmanLabDU @jljcolorado @DrEricDing @meganranney @Cleavon_MD @nynursesunited @FutureDocs @evebmd @JeromeAdamsMD COVID spreads by superspreading events and via aerosols. You really need to wear a mask indoors outside your home. #COVIDisAirborne
@Iamgoingtosleep @DvsBlack @citlanx @WHO @jljcolorado @linseymarr @danaparish @Poppendieck @lisacng @megansims22 @SumreenTarar @noellejt @kprather88 @itosettiMD_MBA @DrKatrin_Rabiei @CathNoakes @mvankerkhove @DrTedros @DrMikeRyan @SCBriand @doctorsoumya @gabbystern @davidnabarro @KoenSwinkels @busycactus @DrPieterPeach @AliciaTDennis @AndrewHewat Has anyone seen that 600 PPM of CO2 can stop TB, which can only infect by aerosol transmission? @Don_Milton @akm5376 @j_g_allen @CorsIAQ
@Iamgoingtosleep @DvsBlack @citlanx @WHO @jljcolorado @linseymarr @danaparish @Poppendieck @lisacng @megansims22 @SumreenTarar @noellejt @kprather88 @itosettiMD_MBA @DrKatrin_Rabiei @CathNoakes @mvankerkhove @DrTedros @DrMikeRyan @SCBriand @doctorsoumya @gabbystern @davidnabarro @KoenSwinkels @busycactus @DrPieterPeach @AliciaTDennis @AndrewHewat @Don_Milton @akm5376 @j_g_allen @CorsIAQ I would love to see Dr. Prather's hour speech at @MIT from @CAICECCI. Would that presentation be a good explanation for saying it is not airborne? @SherriDouville @Rachel_E_OBrien @noellejt @SumreenTarar
@Iamgoingtosleep @DvsBlack @citlanx @WHO @jljcolorado @linseymarr @danaparish @Poppendieck @lisacng @megansims22 @SumreenTarar @noellejt @kprather88 @itosettiMD_MBA @DrKatrin_Rabiei @CathNoakes @mvankerkhove @DrTedros @DrMikeRyan @SCBriand @doctorsoumya @gabbystern @davidnabarro @KoenSwinkels @busycactus @DrPieterPeach @AliciaTDennis @AndrewHewat @Don_Milton @akm5376 @j_g_allen @CorsIAQ @MIT @CAICECCI @SherriDouville @Rachel_E_OBrien So “airborne” is reserved for what @CDCgov @CDCDirector @Surgeon_General @JeromeAdamsMD? #COVIDisAirborne
Q1: Layered control is needed. Needs to be a package @PublicHealth
Should masks be racial because of African American viewpoints from racial profiling matters. #MasksWork #EnviroHealthMatters
Location to quarantine outside home or social services needed and old buildings are the problem #EnviroHealthMatters. Windows closed in urban or resources in rural places
I have a question for #MedTwitter #epitwitter #NurseTwitter #IDtwitter #sciencetwitter #EnviroHealthMatters: Should we have a mask mandate now in all indoor public places and when near others or likely to be near others?
@DrRobDavidson did a poll asking if there should be any medical exemptions for mask wearing. 93% of the 890 respondents said No.
Mask wearing should not be controversial. The evidence is overwhelming that #MasksWork. I am a proud signer of @IMPACT4HC petition #AmericaMaskUp change.org/AmericaMaskUp
What are the high risk methods for indoors? #EnviroHealthMatters Remember masks are needed indoors.
@Don_Milton used the 3C's and says masks + distance helps. @CathNoakes mentions time and says we need masks + focus on winter, believing going inside is a risk. #EnviroHealthMatters
Kanta Subbarao says the viral load, determining who is the superspreader, envirometal, and ventilation. She wants to find out who sheads more. #EnviroHealthMatters
And we have epidemologists saying that facemasks are essential PPE for healthcare workers. #WearAMask
Reason for recommending mask was due to lack of messaging, but anti maskers are using it. #EnviroHealthMatters
Opponents are saying that hand washing or physical distancing is detracted. To the contrary, #MasksWork and are very effective. @WearingisCaring #AmericaMaskUp
Should the Federal Government use the Defense Production Act to increase domestic N95 production by 100 million masks a month?
What does a mask do? Blocks respiratory droplets coming from your mouth and throat.
Two simple demos:
First, I sneezed, sang, talked & coughed toward an agar culture plate with or without a mask. Bacteria colonies show where droplets landed. A mask blocks virtually all of them.
Two simple demos:
First, I sneezed, sang, talked & coughed toward an agar culture plate with or without a mask. Bacteria colonies show where droplets landed. A mask blocks virtually all of them.
What about keeping your distance?
Second demo: I set open bacteria culture plates 2, 4 and 6 feet away and coughed (hard) for ~15s. I repeated this without a mask.
As seen by number of bacteria colonies, droplets mostly landed <6 ft, but a mask blocked nearly all of them.
Second demo: I set open bacteria culture plates 2, 4 and 6 feet away and coughed (hard) for ~15s. I repeated this without a mask.
As seen by number of bacteria colonies, droplets mostly landed <6 ft, but a mask blocked nearly all of them.
I'm aware that this simple (n=1) demo isn't how you culture viruses or model spread of SARS-CoV-2.
But colonies of normal bacteria from my mouth/throat show the spread of large respiratory droplets, like the kind we think mostly spread #COVID19, and how a mask can block them!
But colonies of normal bacteria from my mouth/throat show the spread of large respiratory droplets, like the kind we think mostly spread #COVID19, and how a mask can block them!
