Re:Scientists believed Covid leaked from Wuhan lab, but fear...
by chimprich on Wednesday January 12, 2022 @08:07AM
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> Were they recommending against mask use because masks are not helpful, or were they recommending against mask use because masks are so helpful that we actually need to conserve them for medical professionals?
Masks are clearly going to be more effective when used by trained personnel in a clinical setting. For example, removing masks using gloves and disinfecting hands before touching faces. There isn't necessarily a contradiction here in thinking masks could be effective for medical personnel but not the public. Although, as I have already said, I think they made a mistake.
> If you're going to lie
If you don't have the wit or politeness to enter a discussion without throwing insults around please find another forum to argue on.
In grandparent post you stated "There seemed to be genuine uncertainty early on in the pandemic about whether masks would be helpful".
In this post you are stating "mask use was partly being discouraged to avoid pressure on sourcing masks for medical professionals".
So which is it? Were they recommending against mask use because masks are not helpful, or were they recommending against mask use because masks are so helpful that we actually need to conserve them for medical professionals? Which is it?
If you're going to lie, at least make up a consistent story.