Hiku said:
JWeinCom said:
N95 masks work for personal protection, but they allow you to breathe out freely. So, if you're infected they're of little value to anyone else. Like I said, I went to visit my grandma in the hospital the other day and they wouldn't let me in with an N-95. There's also an issue of availability. Saying everyone needs an N-95 may send the message that any other mask is worthless, and that if you can't get an N-95 you might as well not bother, which is not the case.
People wearing shitty masks, or not wearing them properly is a problem... but that's kind of step two. First you have to focus on getting everyone to wear a mask, which, thanks in no small part to Trump, is a huge hurdle. Once they're on board with that, you can get them to focus on the right kind of masks.
As for never wishing death upon anyone... I disagree. If someone is actively a threat to other people, and them living will cause others to die, I think it's best that that person dies. Whether or not you think that applies here is another issue.
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N95 surgical masks primarily protect other people from the wearer.
They are the most effective when everyone wears them.
But they only prevent 95% of particles from passing through.
The main issue with N95 masks protecting you is that there is leakage on the sides as they're not designed to have a tight fit, and they don't protect your eyes.
N95 respirators are a bit better at protecting the wearer since they have a very tight fit, but a face shield or something to protect the eyes would also be important.
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I was thinking of the kind of N-95 with a valve which is typically what I wear... but you are indeed correct. The valve versions are less effective at protecting others I believe, but I'm sure a lot better than nothing.
Diagram is good. Although, I'd question the 0% part. Might be a slight exaggeration.
