Re:First Case of New Coronavirus Detected in U.S.
by ryanmercer on Tuesday January 21, 2020 @03:59PM
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I've read such conflicting information on them. Some sources say they protect other people from you more than they do you, some say they protect you 60-80%, some say washing your hands properly (and frequently) is more effective etc.
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Re:First Case of New Coronavirus Detected in U.S.
by TallGuyShort on Tuesday January 21, 2020 @04:04PM
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Either one of those cases is good, especially in cases where you're contagious before you have symptoms (not sure if this is such a case).
Re:First Case of New Coronavirus Detected in U.S.
by kaylynb on Tuesday January 21, 2020 @04:53PM
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Even if the mask doesn't actually protect you, it will prevent you from touching your face and mouth absent-mindlessly.
Re:First Case of New Coronavirus Detected in U.S.
by greglindahl on Tuesday January 21, 2020 @08:34PM
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Do you have any data about that?
Re:First Case of New Coronavirus Detected in U.S.
by Fomite on Tuesday January 21, 2020 @08:32PM
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As an epidemiologist, this is an "and" not an "or".
You need to wash your hands to supplement a mask. If you believe it's working, the mask is now covered in infectious fomites, and you need to get it off you without infecting yourself.
The good news is coronaviruses are enveloped, and thus relatively susceptible for disinfectants.