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If everything isn't black and white, I say, 'Why the hell not?'
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Originally posted by xoggoth View PostYeh. I've got a packet of face masks in the garage that I got when rearranging a bit of the loft insulation. Doubt they'd be very effective. Given me an idea though, I'll be safe if I just lock myself in my loft.
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Originally posted by sal View PostWe got 20 masks from Screwfix at the start of the panic buying. Used about 5 thus far, keeping the used ones in a sealed bag, supposedly the virus dies in 2-3 days on it's own so they are self-sterilizing sort of speak.
The main goal of using low grade masks by the public is not so much to stop you from inhaling the virus particles, as much as stopping you from spreading them through coughs and simple exhalation or at the very least significantly reduce the amount/range of the spread.Comment
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How about some of these, put some hepa filter material inside where the mouth and nose is.
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Originally posted by WTFH View PostBecause even in "normal" breathing there can be aerosols generated, also if you're wearing a mask, you won't be touching your mouth with your hands, so you won't be leaving a trail everywhere you touch.
If the material the mask is made of is not ultra-fine, from the virus' point of view, it's just a bunch of loosely connected holes.viruses, and even the particles they ride in on are very very small.Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
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Originally posted by NotAllThere View Postto avoid touching your face, especially your eyes, just dip your fingers in chili oil. Wash your hands before going to the toilet...
If the material the mask is made of is not ultra-fine, from the virus' point of view, it's just a bunch of loosely connected holes.viruses, and even the particles they ride in on are very very small.bloggoth
If everything isn't black and white, I say, 'Why the hell not?'
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I had a feeling of déjà vu - I've merged the threads discussing the same issue.Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
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I just wish that the district nurses and carers that come to our house everyday had SOME protective equipment apart from gloves and plastic aprons.
The carers were given 3 disposable masks each but they save them to use for one of their clients who has a cough
Himself is already on NIV 24/7 so there is no hope if he gets this virus and he certainly wont be going into hospital.
The carers in the community who travel from home to home caring for the disabled and sick seem to be at the bottom of everyone’s list when it comes to PPE its a fecking disgraceI'm sorry, but I'll make no apologies for this
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Originally posted by Pogle View PostI just wish that the district nurses and carers that come to our house everyday had SOME protective equipment apart from gloves and plastic aprons.
The carers were given 3 disposable masks each but they save them to use for one of their clients who has a cough
Himself is already on NIV 24/7 so there is no hope if he gets this virus and he certainly wont be going into hospital.
The carers in the community who travel from home to home caring for the disabled and sick seem to be at the bottom of everyone’s list when it comes to PPE its a fecking disgraceDown with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
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Originally posted by WTFH View PostFFP3/N99.
But you really want a visor mask to protect you from others.
HSE has good guidance on RPE. I guess FFP3 will do if there's nothing else, but they cannot be pre-wetted with any kind of fluid. Best defence would be to breath in through your nose. As well as an FFP3 mask.
They will be useful if you can't get out of the habit of touching your face though.
Respiratory protective equipment (RPE)Last edited by Lost It; 20 April 2020, 08:13.Comment
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