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In reply to the discussion: Thinking about Trump's responses to questions today has made me furious [View all]Warpy
(110,903 posts)11. They WON'T WORK.
Look at that fabric, not the holes between the threads. Every one of hose holes is an open airplane hangar door to a virus particle. When the mask gets wet from condensation (which happens in about 5 minutes), transport through those holes is facilitated by the moisture.
What they will do is remind you not to stick your fingers in your face while you are out and until you can wash your hands. They are useless as protective equipment.
I'm sorry to rain so hard on your parade, but that's why hospitals don't use them, even in an emergency. They aren't just useless, when they're wet they can be counterproductive.
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Thinking about Trump's responses to questions today has made me furious [View all]
Generic Other
Mar 2020
OP
My cousin sent PDF's of family letters written to my uncles while they were overseas in WWII today.
NBachers
Mar 2020
#1
It's OK as long as the rioters maintain the proper spacing. Gotta stay 6 feet apart.
tclambert
Mar 2020
#15
Today's presser is even worst and he's doubling down on blaming everyone but himself for his
kimbutgar
Mar 2020
#9
Yeah, surgical masks are to keep the surgeon from sneezing all over the patient.
tclambert
Mar 2020
#16
I want Obama to respond to these viscous lies so bad. I hope he is saving it
PaulRevere08
Mar 2020
#22