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Re:Reducing transmission of SARS-CoV-2 by votepaunchy on Thursday May 28, 2020 @06:14AM (#23335571)
By that measure masks do not work since N95 allows a certain level of particles to transit. Perfection is not necessary, only reducing the replication factor.
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Re:Reducing transmission of SARS-CoV-2 by rumanator on Thursday May 28, 2020 @07:49PM (#23344529)
> By that measure masks do not work

That's a stupid remark. N95 are used mainly to reduce the emission of our own droplets, not to eliminate it nor to make us invulnerable.

Still, the recommended approach is still to stay at home and avoid contact altogether. As it's obvious to anyone, no exposure is far better than some exposure.

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Re:Reducing transmission of SARS-CoV-2 by coolgeek on Thursday May 28, 2020 @11:45AM (#23338644)
Fair point.

Please now explain how reopening the schools will reduce the replication factor.

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