The Case for Masks

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The headlines and what the reasoning is behind them:

Austria makes masks compulsory as protection debate shifts!

Four European countries make masks mandatory!

From Czech Doctors  & Citizens – The CRUCIAL MISSING Coronavirus Protection Guideline https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVEVve-3QeM

A University of San Fransisco research scientist shows how anyone can make a mask using a long sleeved T shirt, scissors and a paper towel as a filter.  He shows how to cut the t-shirt and it is utterly simple and easy to do. He tells us the scientific data on masks and what materials work.

How Czech Republic Maintains Low Contagion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2dOs-LhJaQ

How to make your own mask  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FB–BOyTiU

I would add that I use construction masks that I got at Home Depot: less than $10 for one box with 50 masks.  Not sure whether they are still available.

 

About D. Posnett MD

Emeritus Prof. of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College
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1 Response to The Case for Masks

  1. robert brody says:

    i am going with cuomos statement, better to be over prepared then under. when i go outside and know i will be around people i social distance but also wear a mask.

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