Random Jabber Jibber thread

ebgood

ebgood

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cannabineer said:
I find it pointful.
If I can keep from giving one other human a case of the crud, that is a big win.
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Id like to feel that way. I just have a hard time buying that the masks that wont keep me from catching covid will protect the next person from catching it. The shit either works or it doesnt. Its not a FU to anyone, it just doesnt make a lick of sense to me
 
curious2garden

curious2garden

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ebgood said:
Id like to feel that way. I just have a hard time buying that the masks that wont keep me from catching covid will protect the next person from catching it. The shit either works or it doesnt. Its not a FU to anyone, it just doesnt make a lick of sense to me
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It stops your exhaled droplets from reaching someone else. They stay in your mask.

If the virus was completely aerosolized (in other words the virus rides in the airstream purely by exhalation) it would not help. But even though we believe that some of it is emitted into the airstream the largest exposure is in droplets you create when you talk or to a lesser degree exhale.

So your wearing a mask stops others from being exposed to the majority of virus you might be emitting if you are carrying it.

Finally any droplets that escape a mask can be caught on the outside of yours. So your mask also protects you but to a lesser degree since most people handle the outside of their mask, then itch around their eyes etc...

I hope that helps EB. I want you to stay safe out there hun.
 
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