N95 VS SURGICAL MASKS | The differences, filtration, efficacy, approval, and COVID-19.

[@AllySafety]

Thanks for watching! Let us know if this helped to clarify the difference. If you still have questions, feel free to post them below and we'll help where we can!

[@CG_Hali]

Good info. I think a lot of people don't realize there are many approved masks out there, KF95 (from reputable CDC or Health Canada approved lists) that are just as efficient but aren't as clunky and hard as the N95 we often see display. Been wearing Air Queen Breeze (non Breeze) from Korea and they are so light, last longer because they rely on nano filtration instead of static which makes less prone to degradation from oil and water. There are many others, but I think the more models people see being displayed that are legit and light, the better people will protect themselves. Prices have dropped a lot, too.

[@jonjap8363]

You are wearing way too big N95 on your face, N95 for hospitals only, the nurses do fit testing every year.

[@iangraham871]

From a fellow health & safety professional, thanks for this video, which debunks a lot of the myths about the different types of mask (N95 = FFP3 in UK). What the general population don't often realise is that the face-fit test is crucial if you want to protect YOURSELF from aerosols. Sadly, even healthcare workers in the UK were not always fit-tested when being asked to wear N95 (as an outcome of a risk assessment), which led to increased infections. If everyone wears surgical masks, everyone should be OK. I wish i had seen this video a year ago, and i would have shared it widely among my colleagues - informative and factually accurate throughout. Good job

[@AllySafety]

Really appreciate the feedback, thanks!

[@TheLakingc]

Funny, this guy claiming to be a pastor says his wife is a nurse who says all masks are just worthless, don't bother! I wonder which FB post gave her her degree. I am stunned by so many doctors and nurses giving false, misleading, and down right superstitious information, especially in our community. They develop a following which makes them feel so powerful. I try not to think about the evil they commit because i might end up where they are headed, too! 😳

[@ritchiebower669]

N95 = UK FFP2

[@DropdudeJohn]

Yep I had to go to be fit tested, in general use these are absolutely useless.

[@earlyc5735]

"no facemask by design can protect agains airborne viral agents. " -FDA-infectious control/ facemasks. I retired as an OSHA/EPA compliance manager for a global medical infectious waste disposal company. "A facemask cannot protect against the tiny droplets emitted by a cough, sneeze or other medical practice."

[@paulcollyer801]

Not gone through the comments, but to anyone claiming they cant breath with any mask on… I’m ex army, the S10 Respirator was a much harder thing to breath through than the N95s, which are harder than a surgical mask, think the difference between driving a small car on the free was as surgical mask, and a semi-trailer combination through a tight urban environment being the S10. A soldier is expected to perform almost as well with the S10 on as without! The breathing issue you’re experiencing is mainly psychological, there is NO detriment to your O2 saturation and practically no resistance to physical breath in a surgical mask

[@glasshalffull8625]

I bet you weren’t 60 when you were in the military and you were probably in the best physical shape of your life. Everyone is not the same.

[@paulcollyer801]

@@glasshalffull8625, my point is this, the resistance a surgical mask Actually creates, as opposed to is perceived, in almost negligible for most people. I know several whom Have breathing issues that wear them, mainly because those issues make them more vulnerable. I have yet to meet a vocal anti masker whom actually has a breathing issue despite what they claim; (watch em run from cops & security sometimes). I know that for some, the psychological effect is too severe, usually but not exclusively connected with other MH issues. I’m late 50s, not in the best fitness, (cardiomyopathy) and I can work pretty hard in a mask; with only my spex steaming up as a major issue

[@glasshalffull8625]

My point is that everyone is different and as you pointed out it is “harder” to breathe in the masks and now they’re encouraging harder to breath masks that are even more uncomfortable. In my career we wore masks for certain tasks and it sometimes caused you to overheat and it certainly runs you down. We took more frequent breaks to keep our quality up. So, there is a ‘real’ physical detriment to masks and we can both agree that there certainly is a psychological detriment to masks if you feel like you cannot breathe properly. (Actually, sort of reminds me of the Chinese water torture or a mild form of water boarding). The curios part is that for two years cloth masks were fine when they do absolutely nothing. Surgical masks help about 17% and we’ll have to wait for the results of the N95s. (BTW-both the surgical and the N95 are designated as single use and should not be worn for longer than four hours.)

[@paulcollyer801]

@@glasshalffull8625, to be fair, even cloth masks offer some reduction in the aerosol expulsion. I don’t disagree that we’re all different. My point was that many vocal exponents against masks, not all, but many, were, ahem, exaggerating, following the wrong science etc

[@Duran762]

Too bad most wont listen to logic and will refuse to mask up.

[@NewYorkActingCoach]

Thank Heavens. Somebody who knows how to explain WITHOUT sounding like a robot. Nearly all the Covid advisers sound as if they have said their lines a million times before. Excellent. John Windsor-Cunningham

[@rooowtwx]

the valve/vent on the N95 basically defeats the purpose of wearing N95 in preventing spread though. That should be emphasised because the vent does not filter the air expelled by the person wearing it.

[@genxx2724]

In fact it shoots it out under pressure, spreading it further.

[@iangraham871]

I think she did emphasise it but possibly not early enough - maybe the third comparison should have been with valved N95s? In most cases in workplace settings, N95s are used to protect the wearer (hence the term PERSONAL protective equipment) so the valve helps in reducing burden when exhaling.

[@telengardforever7783]

WRONG. a valve does NOT defeat the purpose of a N95. The N95 is still perfectly protecting you against all the anti-maskers. I live in a state where masks are basically outlawed, so why should anyone care if my N95 has a valve?

[@telengardforever7783]

@@genxx2724 Who cares? From what I have seen, you are not supposed to wear a mask anyhow.

[@andypettit5869]

@@telengardforever7783 if you can smell a fart in the damn thing you got it, so keep up the propagandist why's.

[@gwine9087]

Not all surgical masks are created equal. ASTM- f2100 defines 3 levels of protection where level 3 has the most. Level 3 masks are now inexpensive and readily available.

[@jillianelise5]

I'm watching this after i had to go to urgent care and realized that it was in fact a covid testing site, with at least 25 people coughing into their cloth masks constantly. I refused to sit down next to them. I was so grossed out!! Thank God i had my n95 on.

[@ericb4127]

Cloth masks are essentially useless, but then again all masks are pretty much useless if you don't follow the protocols for their proper use. In other words your N95 may catch something but if you grab the front of the mask and then scratch your face rub your eyes or whatever you just infected yourself.

[@jillianelise5]

@@ericb4127 luckily i didn't do that!! i so easily could have been infected.

[@DropdudeJohn]

Your N95 is just as ineffective, but never mind

[@jillianelise5]

@@DropdudeJohn i didn't get covid despite having 2 people positive in my house and having been to a covid testing site so idc at this point lol

[@DropdudeJohn]

@@jillianelise5 What are you trying to imply

[@drogadepc]

N95 and FFP respirators are for respiratory protection, while surgical masks only prevent the spreading of droplets. Although they can provide protection against aerossols, it's a very limited protection, as it doesn't filter most particle sizes. Surgical masks are not supposed to and should not be used as a measure to prevent respiratory disease transmission.

[@jansonshine9082]

Thank you, Mr. Lucas! I'm an MPH who worked in management for a division of 3M. The N95s are not good to protect from this virus unless you adjust it properly and wear a face shield over it! Stream live events at home! Thank you for your refreshing honesty. Stay safe! We should actually hit the endemic phase in 6-18 months.

[@ronaldlee3537]

Will wearing a N95-style masks actually filter out virus particles? Virus particles are super small, something on the order of 0.5 microns.

[@UmaNotaSo]

Mahalo nui loa! Very good explanation of the differences!

[@ApocalypsePrime]

prior to covid I looked into Surgical mask effectiveness Against the flu. there was 1 study that looked at 100 homes and one home wore no mask the second group was given the masks but no training and the third was properly trained on how to use and wear surgical masks. The study concluded that wearing a mask vs not wearing one against the flu it showed that it was 6 to 66 times more effective than not wearing a mask at all. depended wildy on proper wearing of surgical mask.

[@zebfox011]

I work in retail and have yet to see even one of the surgical masks I've sold to say something other than NOT FOR MEDICAL USE!

[@AllySafety]

That makes sense. Most of the FDA approved ones have been prioritized for people who work in healthcare. 🙂

[@Blue-sh3jq]

Very informing. Thanks

[@Chris05161967]

There is a major problem with this video. It does not mention. Cutting the ear loops. To prevent harming birds who fly around a landfill and, marine life who come in contact with masks carelessly thrown in the ocean waterways.

[@pamelaespinosa6870]

Love My N95 !!!!!!

[@dan-mw4rk]

Thanks, I was debating getting an n95 but I am not going to be shaving so it doesn't make sense.

[@eogg25]

You are right you will not be protected with any type of mask including sealed face masks that use air tanks. I worked in a steel mill and at times had to were Masks that do not let in outside air in. Only the people that did not have beards used them. The company could not force a person to remove their beard. We also where retrained once a year at a special school at the companies expense.

[@josephschauster6277]

Good to know. Interesting information!

[@musiknotes7226]

What about wearing 2 surgical masks..

[@ginagrucelski7874]

I'm a fully vaccinated RN. Am I safe taking care of Covid patients wearing only a surgical mask, gown, and gloves? The N95 is very uncomfortable for me. My face sweats excessively, and I become short of breath. I'm having a hard time finding an answer to this question.

[@langstonpro5944]

Capt clarification here: you have tried multiple types (folded, molded, etc) and brands (3M, Demetech, etc) of NIOSH/FDA approved n95 masks, correct? If not, I'd consider trying other n95 options. From my observations (and to keep it simple), you're never wrong if you wear an n95 mask. And don't let anyone fool you, there are plenty around so make like boxing refs and protect yourselves at all times.

[@alexwang982]

No.

[@DropdudeJohn]

@@scottdhorn Protects the patient from what from them, sure as shit ain't viruses, I don't wear a mas that protects me from wedges like you as you stay away from me

[@DropdudeJohn]

@@scottdhorn I asked you a question, what's your answer, bearing in mind that most western countries have mandatory mask wearing mandates in place with high compliance and the virus is ripping through those populations like water through a sieve, that 85 clinical trials over the past three decades have all concluded masks don't slow or stop the transmission of a virus, every industry test has also shown they don't stop or slow the transmission of a virus and the spec sheets for the various masks also show they don't protect down to to the level required to stop or slow the transmission of a virus, so with all that in mind, what's the answer to my question

[@DropdudeJohn]

@@scottdhorn The answer is not in the video, the video is flawed, I am responding to your comment and the wider comments made in this thread and I want to know what you believe the mask that somebody wears protects the patient from.

[@buatgratisan2441]

So helpful! Hi from Indonesia 😍

[@AllySafety]

Hello!

[@critters5236]

An n95 is not a respirator 35 years in construction and asbestos supervisor qualified

[@mauricecohen3830]

You are correct. I don't know why she calls it a respirator. Mask manufacturers are making a killing though.

[@candancepeace1539]

I don’t care. A mask is a mask. I wear them both.

[@alk7910]

Dont forget hand sanitizers and wipes before or after you sit or open doors. And social distancing. Dont shake hands or hug. Bump fist or even elbows.

[@mikelesch4721]

WHAT ABOUT BREATHING YOUR CARBON DIOXIDE?.

[@Memphis2010GFC]

No problems you will just increase your breathing rate. That is what happens when you exercise (increased breathing rate is triggered by an elevated carbon dioxide level).

[@mauricecohen3830]

Some people who exercised with N95 masks actually fainted from the lack of oxygen.

[@vicgamesvt9682]

A authentic KN95 would also be a good alternative to the N95.

[@vicgamesvt9682]

@@avery4528 if you are dealing with people who have covid or are highly likely to have covid than use a N95 and shield but if your just going to work or grocery shopping the KN95 is perfect because the problem with KN95'S is that there not consissent so in a pack of 50 one or two might be defective.

[@eogg25]

They say they seal better but KN 95 are only made in China there is a K 95 made in the USA?

[@nicklaskowalski]

Thanks for the clarifying video Rachel! Does CSP after your name stand for Certified Safety Professional?

[@aimeepickerele2001]

Loving it

[@DamianBonacci]

I'm confused. I have a beard. The N95 is a lot tighter fit than a surgical mask. I can't fit the tip of my finger around any of the edges and it is harder to breath through. Yet, people say I should wear a surgical mask even though it's way looser.

[@AllySafety]

Hi Damian, I don’t want to be the bearer of bad news to your beard 🧔🏻 but N95’s are supposed to worn when you’re clean-shaven - otherwise you’re not going to get the 95% filtration rate benefits. So, the way you’re approaching it isn’t conventional, but could provide some benefits if it’s able to seat fairly close to your skin since it’s going to gap less than a surgical mask. Is it ideal? No. But can it offer some benefits? Possibly! I uploaded a video on comparing face mask types that may be helpful.

[@arturshemshur3030]

Faith is there - mind is not needed

[@kwanthompson7346]

Kf94. 👍

[@danconnors8961]

great explanation!

[@parlaypratapkatial9933]

Thanks

[@hifigamingnew5187]

After having 12 years of experience including oil and gas. I need to come to European country. Could you please help me to get in to it

[@AllySafety]

Yeah, check out other videos on my channel. I have a lot on safety career advice as well as a video coming out next Tuesday (January 17th) on taking your safety career international so make sure to watch that one.

[@AaronKNH]

Thank you

[@SevenDeMagnus]

Cool, thanks. Best to go with N95, (boat/fish/flat fold one) masks which can be used for surgery as well.

[@davidcrandall4958]

If the N95 has to be individual fit,why is it being announced that they will be available free! Where will several thousand people get them individually fitted? And how will they be delivered ? Will they be sent to individuals or to health care professionals or to health care centers? I live ina senior living facility. The building coordinator says they will and can not be delivered! Please explain in a simple straight forward way how And where people that have no cars or access to public transportation will receive our respirators! I am in Michigan. MDHHS has no idea what I am talking about!

[@ronaldwong6092]

If there is a n rating if a surgical mask what will it be ?.

[@AllySafety]

Hi, good question! There is no N-rating because surgical masks are not regulated by NIOSH.

[@arturshemshur3030]

Faith is there - mind is not needed

[@renegadesafety1229]

Thanks! This was helpful!

[@sherengalantas5907]

Thank you, for sharing this video.. It's very helpful 😊🙏🏻

[@AllySafety]

Glad it was helpful!

[@boonang4097]

'Too good' or good fit Masks makes you breath back your own breadths. Any good outcome breathing foul air in a 7/8 hours shift everyday? Spare a thought for us suffering workers.

[@KA-eu9sy]

Surgical masks can be modified for a tight fit. There are lots of vids on YT that shows how. You gotta fold it in half and knot the strings on the side.

[@vickil6325]

I tried that. It leaves a small opening on both sides unless I didn't do it properly.

[@Shahram19702010]

Why N95 and not N100?

[@dubaijasper7751]

great and inspired...

[@bobbymehta5805]

1. So if I understand correctly, surgical masks provide me with little to no protection from others if they are not wearing masks? 2. Does wearing 2 surgical masks offer better protection from others?

[@Person-mh6xq]

Just wear a KN95 or KF94 mask. NOT a surgical mask.

[@alk7910]

@bobby surgical mask helps. It might not necessarily help you though. But if you sneeze it will barricade some droplets. Even n95 is only 95% effective. I have seen people wear 2 masks which makes no sense as there is gap between your face and its hard to breath with just 1. Also same novelty as filter between masks. N95 masks should be more useful than surgical masks as it filters 95% of particles. Problem is finding them and also reusing them as they are hard to disinfect. There is alot of scam. Also there are videos explaining pro and con of masks. This one is good but the video doesnt explain particle droplets can still get thru alot of mask or that some degrade if wet or reused too much.

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

It protects others from you, they have always been presented as such. Of course they also have to be worn correctly in order to protect others.

[@elisadealexandria]

Good information, thanks. A small repair: I don't see the need for so many "funny" insertions in the video, it's distracting specially if you have difficulty concentrating.

[@AllySafety]

Noted

[@caramurad]

what about the cuteness of the lady

[@stanream3957]

Both are not virus masks that's the difference . What you have is a surgical mask and a dust filter . Neither one will protect the user or others from a virus .

[@alk7910]

@stan breathing air around you wont get you sick. Its when someone sick sneezes close to you. N95 just means its 95 % effective. 5% still get you. Also if its not close fit it doesnt work. Also theres video shown that 3-5 ft distance even with mask in there is droplets. Thus maintain social distance when youre unsure of sick people around. Its much harder on busses and airplanes. Even worst is dirty tables at bars, cruise ships and hotels where staff doesnt clean. Treat even blankets on airplanes as dirty. Bring your own wipes and hand sanitizers before sitting down at any public area. People will look at you weird but stay safe and socially distancing helps even if youre borderline germophobe.

[@Ronzo777]

It's possible to get a very good seal on a medical mask if you tie a knot closest to the mask and fold it in. You can find the video on how to do it on KZbin. That combined with making sure the nose piece is well molded around your nose makes a surgical mask very safe and much, much more comfortable than an n95. Not 100% as effective, but a lot more wearable and still safe.

[@alexanderx3554]

It's at best 50% as effective as an 95, which is at best 95% effective. A mask won't protect you from anything but dust particles.

[@KA-eu9sy]

And wear a 2nd mask over that is even better.

[@TheLakingc]

You can staple a pinch on the bottom under the chin area that really makes it fit snuggly better than tying. I found a KZbin on it. My son has hearing aids and glasses and cannot wear 2, i discovered. I made a snapped elastic band around the head, too, but that did not work for him, either. But we are going to N95s,but so tight ! Worse than the old ones. But they work. In 2 years, we have not been ill with anything!

[@jeremywatkins3051]

Notice you said surgical masks work along with social distancing. What about when not social distancing?

[@alk7910]

Then in airplanes or trains dont look at person next to you when sneezing. Wash hands. Your hands touch many things and is one way when you rub nose or eye to get virus into ducts and nostril. If it goes thru mouth or nose it can go thru lung. If it go thru stomach acid will destroy virus. But lung will cause pneumonia. Also virus can stay alive for while on surface so prevent touching face too much and wash hands often or use hand sanitizers before rubbing face.

[@sirimalsilva5474]

How much efficacy percentage of surgical mask?

[@suepercy8390]

Very clear thank you. Just buying some today

[@maliksutton6634]

Hi Rachel, I think you did a wonderful job breaking the qualities of the masks. Does an N95 mask get warm on the inside after being worn for long periods or moisture trapped? What other face mask will you feature in the next video?

[@AllySafety]

Thank you! So, N95's can get warm and do contain some moisture, however, they are not as bad as many of the alternatives.

[@maliksutton6634]

Thank you for the clarification about the N95 mask. Also, I wear a surgical mask most of the time and wondering if that mask works for you as well?

[@AllySafety]

I typically wear a surgical mask and also practice social distancing.

[@maliksutton6634]

I do the exact the same thing especially in the post office.

[@akshaybisht901]

Combination of Surgical mask and Cloth mask do the job better. N95 are not for day to day activities.

[@Person-mh6xq]

The best day to day masks are: KN95 or KF94. Period.

[@jj987987987]

The problem with n95 mask is that you need to test fit it. Because of how tiny the filter holes are, if you don't fit it properly, you will not be breathing through the mask but instead through the gap between your fat face and the mask. Just look at how people are wearing their masks on street, even chin diaper is a thing. Just don't use N95 at all please, give the resources to the professionals.

[@idemandabetterfuture]

So true about chin diapers! Why bother? But N95 are now widely available. Healthcare companies really don't have an excuse to not provide them now. Also, test fitting is only "required" to meet protocol standards.

[@TheLakingc]

Some have gone on the news to say the surgical masks are worthless especially against the new variant. Thank you for this reminder. We now have made elastic straps and fixed our surgical to be very snug by knotting the strings and stapling the sides, or stapling a small fold at the bottom. Then we put another non-fitted over that one. It is harder for me to breathe, and i get out of breath very easily now, but i just stop a second move away and catch my breath...beats getting covid and not breathing at all! I think i had it very early on in January 2019. I honestly thought I would die. It got bad suddenly where i could not talk and was too weak to even roll over and reach for the phone. When i awakened, i was so surprised! Then I began to get well. I remember thinking the sound coming from me was the "death rattle!" Really creepy and in my throat, too, so badly, i could not talk at all. If a mask might even help stop us from getting that sick, boy use them! We started wearing masks before that, but it was too late and i was still going to church and on the worship team. It was weeks before i could get enough air to resume. I had no idea it was covid. I had my flu shot and pneumonia shot and still got so ill. Since quitting church, and wearing a snug mask when we must go out, i have not been sick with anything but allergies and accidental gluten reactions. No colds, no flu...wonderful, but i sure miss people. But people in our community, people refuse to mask or vax, so i am trying to move. I will never understand how something so simple and helpful became a not-to symbol worth dying for. The Bible teaches the opposite. Humility is the Lord's answer.

[@suelovescats]

I wear a close fitting multi layered cloth mask over my surgical mask . That way I don’t have to worry about having to staple or tie knots in the ear straps of the surgical mask …

[@JillyBean_1987]

I would skip the second mask on top. Aaron Collins does a good job of explaining it in one of his videos. Wish I knew which one it was. If you don't know who he is, he's an Engineer by trade I believe, and has tested hundreds of masks since start of pandemic, using professional test equipment. He explained that wearing the second mask could actually force air up and out of the mask on exhale, and also in through the sides on inhale, pretty much rendering it useless. Your other ideas are awesome though. Here's a link to my favorite homemade mask brace that an EMT designed, from a simple surgical mask. It works really well and creates a good seal, and best of all is only the cost of one disposable mask. Hope this helps, and hope you continue to stay safe. ❤️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6nRlGSZbsSMr9k

[@DropdudeJohn]

And after you have done all that the virus will just travel through the mask like water through a sieve

[@DropdudeJohn]

@BossLady Its in aerosol form and travels through the mask in the same way air does or just bypasses the mask altogether and goes through the gaps where your mask isn't sealed, its really not hard to understand

[@Person-mh6xq]

@@JillyBean_1987 Not entirely correct. Aaron says not to put a 2nd mask on top of a KN95 or KF94. A light surgical mask placed on top, however, will not push the air around because the seal is already there on a KN95 or KF94.

[@silviadean371]

who are you for to say

[@cooldabadam]

N95 respirators doesn’t have a fit test…

[@marieb9961]

I didn’t clarify nothing I am so meses up with this that I wear a napkin

[@steampowerful5980]

It’s common since !!!!

[@jaredontv]

droplets

[@Batman-jc5uc]

Both don't work.

[@whatdoyouwantfromme1029]

N95 Best but didn't the Ontario government invested ton of money in 3M to give everyone in Ontario an N95 mask🙄🤷 well where are they??🙄 And this was 2 years ago 🤷🙄

[@mistie8908]

I was told the best was KN 95

[@Person-mh6xq]

or KF94 (the Korean version)

[@itaamelia6715]

what about the recommended mask for higher infection varian of covid like delta? does surgery mask + cotton mask effective

[@jasons753]

The condom mask works best lol

[@bullymaguire632]

@@jasons753 condom mask 😳😳😳😳

[@Person-mh6xq]

@@jasons753 good comment from an 8-year-old. Get a grip.

[@gilbertsaranggi.5454]

God bless you 👍👍

[@flipphonewizard5448]

I'm still not wearing a mask to make someone else feel better!

[@raymond19001]

Try wearing a plastic bag over your head

[@alk7910]

@raymond right? He will save alot of lives by himself.

[@dceufan]

😷 cuz I care about y’all during this pandemic

[@klukplukovnik3030]

Vsak si dej na palicu treba igelitu

[@briancollett961]

You forgot to say neither stops viruses

[@ll2nycell]

Why need a mask if ur social distancing?

[@AllySafety]

Good question, although the majority of aerosols only travel about 6 feet from the user, there are still many that go further, especially when people speak loudly, laugh, or sing. The distance of travel can also be impacted by drafts and movement as well.

[@oscarmart1]

Because aerosols are suspended in the air for 20+ minutes.

[@samreynolds3789]

WATCH VIDEOS ON HOW FAR GERMS TRAVEL ! Soc.Dist. Needs to be 30 FEET , 6 feet is a JOKE !

[@jasons753]

@@samreynolds3789 exactly even with the mask an a 25 person limit Lol 1 person in 25 Now each person transmission to approx 10 people 250 people infected lol

[@chinadave2854]

I want to see a more tech study like how many microns it actually filters not just a Oki dokie video

[@jakenorimoto3286]

It is not hard to find others that do purely quantitative tests. Might I recommend Aaron Collins, a mechanical engineer that specializes in aerosol particulate. He has done an exquisite job in appealing to the lame men and also those that are into data and numbers.

[@noelko8038]

Its verry impossible Droplets will goes out in the facemask . Specially both hath facemask

[@skinfiddler]

It's been 700 days. We've all been exposed. Live your life.

[@JamaicanRain]

I can live my life so long as my heart is beating.

[@Ledsrule1]

In not a hard choice at all Tell the public what size the virus is and then tell the public there’s no mask that can support filtration down to 90nm And still be able to breathe

[@idemandabetterfuture]

Reduction of viral load is all it takes to give your immune system an upper hand. It doesn't need to stop all, just most. You are thinking a single virus is all it takes. That's not how it works.

[@Ledsrule1]

@@idemandabetterfuture dude a N95 mask that is fitted to a none bearded face is about 0/25% effective. These so-called surgical mask are ZERO The amounts water vapour that your lungs are retaining is a serious health threat never mind the bacterial count And speaking of bacteria count I would like you to serve people using mask and just watch what they do with it I don’t do to any public place where people have to be masked up

[@DropdudeJohn]

@@idemandabetterfuture Have you worked that out over time of exposure

[@Memphis2010GFC]

Clearly, you do not understand. The virus is surrounded by water (as an aerosol or water droplets) so the size of the virus is not the crucial factor.

[@DropdudeJohn]

@@Memphis2010GFC That's rubbish, that aerosol disperses like any aerosol

[@MultifamilyMike]

Anyone ever spray painted something with a mask on? 🧐

[@chrismechanic6164]

Gee , what happened to just not sneezing, coughing, spitting, and breathing on others? 99% chance of not killing you. Run for your life!

[@ben5154]

Aside from the fact mortality rate worldwide is logistically a hard thing to estimate and 99 is around the low end with 97 being around the high end, do you understand mortality rate isn't the only aspect of a virus you need to consider in terms of how much a danger a virus poses to a population? Can you think of another one or two aspects of a virus that need to be considered? Give it a try, brain exercise for you 🧠 💪

[@DropdudeJohn]

@@ben5154 Why don't you tell us, the threat from covid to the general population only really comes from people like you

[@dinobernard9041]

No thanks on all 😷

[@andypettit5869]

Non of which curved this virus....

[@mauricecohen3830]

Because none of these masks can filter something as small as the Covid 19 virus.

[@2drunktotastethischicken]

👍🏽👍🏽

[@paulna5526]

bs

[@nabihahabibullah1577]

💐🖐️

[@pjevactuge605]

hahahahahahahahahah I DONT USE MASK WHATEVER IS

[@jungleviper]

She a bad b

[@aldinapiscatelli8989]

What a bunch of crap

[@williamcornish3175]

Still not effective.

[@akosiheyt308]

N95 masks expensive.. only wealthy can afford it.

[@idemandabetterfuture]

Unfortunately there's truth to that. They are more available and cost less now. If you have access to them you now understand why you might want to use them.

[@timkebienda1809]

So basically the surgical mask is laughable and the n95 is constructive.

[@idemandabetterfuture]

If your only concern is protecting yourself to the best extent available, then you can see it that way. The surgical mask is effective from a public safety point of view, protecting others in case the wearer has a air born infection. It's the polite, considerate thing to do, more effective than cloth masks, and when most people are wearing them very effective for reducing transmission. Remember, Covid in particular is most infectious at the beginning including before one has symptoms. (Symptoms come from your immune system fighting the infection, not directly from the infection.) Also, N95s can be sterilized of most airborn viruses by placing over a steam source, (such as a bowl of water in a microwave) or if you have a UV-C sterilizer. (UV-A and UV-B that we get from the sun takes hours if not days. UV-C works in minutes.)

[@timkebienda1809]

@@idemandabetterfuture all of this was not requested. Thank you for waisting your time and effort.

[@idemandabetterfuture]

@@timkebienda1809 You're welcome, and thank you.

[@Mama_Bear524]

@@idemandabetterfuture not wasted

[@alk7910]

@teresa exactly that guy wasted his own time by reading comment just to show his ignorance. He gets good advice on mask sanitizing. Everyone else should learn as much as possible. Stay informed and stay alert. Other than that not much else the public can do. Theres alot of disinformation as well as public resistance on guidelines of any kind. "But...my freedumb."

[@mubarakzaka6745]

Ginformation

[@bellindj]

Questions? How can all people afford N95? STOP the nonsense

[@idemandabetterfuture]

That's why cloth masks, not as good for direct protection of the wearer, but still effective on a population level in reducing the spread. If you do have the ability to wear N95 its good to know, especially if you have a public contact job exposing you to high risk people.

[@carlosfacundo9978]

Take that mask place it on where the sun doesn't shine!

[@sockyseit9816]

Two years of pandemic, I'll never use any of your facemasks, to save money I make my own, it's washable can breathe freely. I called it mesh face mask. It allows to enter clean air an emits carbon dioxide freely. Yours is business 🤩

[@AllySafety]

We don’t sell face masks.

[@Person-mh6xq]

Fabric face masks are nearly worthless for filtration and protection. PAY ATTENTION.

[@sockyseit9816]

@@Person-mh6xq your mask will only suffocate me. I need fresh air.

[@mauricecohen3830]

@@Person-mh6xq surgical masks and N95 masks are worthless against covid 19 too. You're just making 3M richer.

[@mohdrehankhan3635]

Thanks