progressive hunter
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their effectiveness isnt the problem,,,The purpose of masks that are commonly used by the public is to stop droplets which contain the virus particles. The average size of these droplets are 100 to 200 times the size of virus particle. N95 filter efficiency is at least 95%. However, it's efficiency at blocking droplets are near 100%. This makes these masks suitable for isolation rooms where viral doses are extremely high and aerosol particles exist. For public spaces such as restaurants, grocery stores, and large gatherings, they are an overkill. Cloth masks and paper/plastic masks are sufficient to significantly reduce the viral dose and transmission.Simple cloth masks are typically only about 40% effective…
If you believe that cloth masks are anything close to 40% effective, as far as stopping any virus, then you are too stupid to be taken seriously on any topic.
If you believe that even an N95 mask is anywhere close to 40% effective at stopping any virus, then you are too stupid to be taken seriously on any topic.
These masks are like a chain-link fence, against mosquitoes, as far as obstructing the passage of viruses. They are mostly open air, with gaps that are hundreds of times bigger than any virus.
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Performance of N95 respirators: filtration efficiency for airborne microbial and inert particles - PubMed
In 1995 the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health issued new regulations for nonpowered particulate respirators (42 CFR Part 84). A new filter certification system also was created. Among the new particulate respirators that have entered the market, the N95 respirator is the most...pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
if youre the one afraid to get sick then its you that needs to stay away from those things,,,