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LootTheHounds t1_j0o86u2 wrote

Reply to comment by Electrical_List_2125 in Flu, COVID, and RSV have strained Philly hospitals. Is the ‘tridemic’ our new normal? by jargito

If you’re getting Covid repeatedly or experiencing long COVID, yeah that’s quite likely. Mask up.

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ell0bo t1_j0o9byf wrote

Unfortunately wearing a mask isn't statistically significant in regards to being prophylactic. Mask reduce spread if the wearer is infected, less so the person that's getting infected.

Think of it this way, the mask is a filter. When it first comes out of your mouth, it's going to be bunched up in droplets, not fully aerosol. However, once it's in the air, it'll be able to get through the mask or at least on its surfaces that you inevitably touch.

People should wear masks if they are sick or have been around sick people. Telling people to wear masks to protect themselves gives them a false sense of security.

Edit: The person below me accused me a lying. Yes, your doctor might tell you to wear a mask, but it does statistically very little. However, some people need that little very little.

Wear your masks, be safe, just don't think it's a safety blanket. Location can override a mask easily.

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toss_it_out_tomorrow t1_j0os7mi wrote

Prior to covid, we wore masks in hospitals if someone came in coughing because TB is extremely contagious, as is measles, as is chickenpox (for those who may not have had prior infection or vaccination) and precautions are extremely important.

Masks protect people from respiratory viruses as well as a myriad of other things.

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kxm1234 t1_j0rgxpz wrote

I used to believe what you’re saying here. But I was wrong. Wearing a fit tested, NIOSH-approved N95 mask is extremely effective at decreasing the likelihood of getting COVID-19 regardless of means of transmission. Just wearing an N95 and doing a user seal check is very helpful.

I’d respectfully request edit your post, because it seems that you wish for people to wear masks but what you’re saying is not accurate with what we know.

A bit of disciple and habit forming behavior regarding wearing an N95 is within many people’s ability. It’s worth it to just try.

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