COVID-19

[Zed Head]

As seems normal these days there is very little direction even in the directions we're getting.  I see a lot of writing around the internet where people are comparing filtration materials then designing masks that don't seal around the edges.  I don't think that the FDA has even updated all of their pages, this one still says that masks are not recommended for COVID-19.  What a cluster.

https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/personal-protective-equipment-infection-control/n95-respirators-and-surgical-masks-face-masks

https://www.yahoo.com/news/using-blue-shop-towels-homemade-221911287.html

 

FDA site here -

Surgical Masks (Face Masks)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does not recommend that people who are well wear a face mask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including coronavirus (COVID-19).

More FDA wrongness - 

https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions

"Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others."

 

 

CDC site here - 

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fprepare%2Fprevention.html

Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others

• You could spread COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel sick.
• Everyone should wear a cloth face cover when they have to go out in public, for example to the grocery store or to pick up other necessities.
  • Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
• The cloth face cover is meant to protect other people in case you are infected.
• Do NOT use a facemask meant for a healthcare worker.
• Continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and others. The cloth face cover is not a substitute for social distancing.

 

Edited April 4, 2020 by Zed Head

[Pilgrim]

On 4/3/2020 at 6:11 PM, Zed Head said:

It certainly gets old talking about this but it's important.  Here's the interchange I think you saw.

 

If this guy were an employee of mine he'd be written up with a warning. One repetition and he would be fired.

Edited April 6, 2020 by Pilgrim

[grannyknot]

4 hours ago, Zed Head said:

This page stays up to date.  The US is already double Spain or Italy in confirmed cases, even with the lack of testing.

This graphic is so good I'm trying to find a way to embed it in the thread but so far no luck.

[siteunseen]

Hows @Av8ferg today?

I sure hope he got better and not the virus.

[240260280]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8188159/Did-coronavirus-leak-research-lab-Wuhan-Startling-new-theory-no-longer-discounted.html

[Zed Head]

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/apr/04/why-wear-a-mask-may-be-our-best-weapon-to-stop-coronavirus

[S30Driver]

1 hour ago, siteunseen said:

Hows @Av8ferg today?

I sure hope he got better and not the virus.

Likewise

[Zed Head]

2 hours ago, grannyknot said:

This graphic is so good I'm trying to find a way to embed it in the thread but so far no luck.

It says embed right in the url.  hmmmmm

https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/1539110/embed?auto=1

 

[240260280]

https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/disappeared-chinese-research-paper-traced-covid-19-to-china-biolab-in-wuhan

[Zed Head]

Not sure it matters who left the transom plug out.  The boat is still sinking.

[240260280]

https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/australia-was-drained-of-masks-for-china/3981857/

[240260280]

https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/revealed-china-stockpiled-2-billion-face-masks-and-25m-medical-items/news-story/5304e5a5080bd4087e4a9be9de210b97