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Re:The science of mask-wearing hasn’t changed, so why have o... by LeoPanthera on Friday July 03, 2020 @07:15PM (#23728460)
Even this is an improvement. After flowing around the edge it is moving at a lower speed and so particles will travel a smaller distance.
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Re:The science of mask-wearing hasn’t changed, so why have o... by XorNot on Friday July 03, 2020 @07:42PM (#23728645)
It also means the droplets are mostly separating back out onto your skin, and also are not being directly blown into everyone elses face.
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Re:The science of mask-wearing hasn’t changed, so why have o... by nickthemagicman on Saturday July 04, 2020 @11:09AM (#23732748)
We're talking personal protection at the moment. It's clear it's tops droplets from affecting other people. But it provides zero personal protection.
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Re:The science of mask-wearing hasn’t changed, so why have o... by nickthemagicman on Saturday July 04, 2020 @11:07AM (#23732739)
Not jf the pressure is ever so slightly increased.
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