Shimbashi et al, 2023: Consistent N95 use during aerosol-generating procedures carried a 70% reduction in #COVID19 risk in #HCW, whereas inconsistent use had no significant impact. #Surgical mask use had no effect, even when consistently worn. #baggyblues
https://www.reddit.com/r/COVIDZero/comments/12g108z/shimbashi_et_al_2023_consistent_n95_use_during/

@Hello57 Is this an argument of semantics? Due to the insane contagiousness/transmissibility of current strains, for 1-way masking in a society where people refuse to stay home if sick, #baggyblues don't hit the threshold where they can protect the wearer. We don't have universal masks-as-source-control or isolation; even respirators aren't always enough, 1-way

:mastodon: isn't :deadbirb: -- we don't need to import that kinda bad faith here

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