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Wearing masks - changing policy

GDB2222
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I think we all know by now that getting hold of a mask capable of protecting the wearer is well-nigh impossible for the public at the moment, and it's extremely hard to get a good enough fit for
it to do any good, anyway.
However, there's a change in policy being mooted, that we should all wear loose fitting masks. This is not to protect the wearer, but to reduce the spread of infection *by* the wearer. These masks don't have to be virus-proof. They just need to trap airborne droplets of moisture when the wearer exhales.
Has anyone here tried constructing such a mask? It should be pretty simple with a sewing machine, or even with a needle and thread if you have enough patience.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/01/all-uk-hospital-staff-and-patients-should-wear-masks-says-doctors-group
Personally, I thought this was perfectly obvious, and I don't know why it's taken so long for WHO to even think about changing its policy.
However, there's a change in policy being mooted, that we should all wear loose fitting masks. This is not to protect the wearer, but to reduce the spread of infection *by* the wearer. These masks don't have to be virus-proof. They just need to trap airborne droplets of moisture when the wearer exhales.
Has anyone here tried constructing such a mask? It should be pretty simple with a sewing machine, or even with a needle and thread if you have enough patience.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/01/all-uk-hospital-staff-and-patients-should-wear-masks-says-doctors-group
Personally, I thought this was perfectly obvious, and I don't know why it's taken so long for WHO to even think about changing its policy.
No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?
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Asking people to make their own (because of no supply) whilst also requiring one in some public places is a disgusting policy and I hope it never gets implemented here.0
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afis1904 said:Asking people to make their own (because of no supply) whilst also requiring one in some public places is a disgusting policy and I hope it never gets implemented here.No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?2
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GDB2222 said:afis1904 said:Asking people to make their own (because of no supply) whilst also requiring one in some public places is a disgusting policy and I hope it never gets implemented here.0
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I've commented on a different thread that it's been suggested that buffs are a good alternative to masks as they can be washed.1
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gettingtheresometime said:I've commented on a different thread that it's been suggested that buffs are a good alternative to masks as they can be washed.0
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