Re: Covid-19 discussion thread
Originally Posted by
Gary A
I recall watching a talk way back in late February given by a South Korean infectious disease expert and he was quite vocal in saying that face masks were one of the key weapons in reducing transmission of Covid-19.
I think there’s ample evidence that they are at least of some benefit. Look at the relatively low transmission rates in places like South Korea and China. Both populations are quite used to wearing masks due mostly to either air pollution or fairly recent viral outbreaks.
Compare that to Europe and the Americas, cultures who have never really had need for face coverings in public spaces.
I don’t really know why this idea of face coverings has only recently become something that was encouraged. Surely there have been previous studies as to the effectiveness of these masks against viral spores? It honestly is a source of genuine confusion to me that face masks are being touted now that transmission is low yet when it was high the masks were almost branded utterly useless.
The mistakes are becoming clearer by the day to be honest.
Yep, Taiwan and Thailand too. I think Thailand has had about 58 deaths? In a population of 95 million or so. Compliance with a mindset of self discipline.
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