alt Hacker NewsMaybe, but masks do not work. You have to replace it every 30 minutes to preserve filtering capabilities And most germs transfer over touch.
I want this implemented to fullest, preferably with full hazmat suit. Yet more reasons to support work from home.
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I haven't heard that 30 minute figure before, you have a reference? I've seen articles about medical workers using masks for much longer.
Installing air filtration and UVC in classrooms and meeting rooms certainly helps.
Since the mask shortage cleared up, HCW have been advised to stop re-using them. I re-use mind til they get dirty, but maybe I should replace them more often.
https://apnews.com/article/fda-n95-masks-plentiful-should-no... (2021)
2021 reddit thread: https://old.reddit.com/r/Masks4All/comments/lhnj10/one_of_th...
> most germs transfer over touch
While true, your comment implies that infections through air are not important/critical. This includes COVID-19?