The Astounding Physics of N95 Masks

I firmly disagree with the opening statement made by Black Lives Matter on this video.  Racial inequities are not what is causing a spike in black deaths in America.  I did not have access to N-95 masks, but I took precautions with what I could find around my home.  Also, I watched the news and took notice of the pandemic spreading across the countries of the world BEFORE the president or the CDC stated masks would be wise.

Everyone has the ability to fold fabric or use a multilayered bandana to create a face-covering. This has nothing to do with race or income.  The question is...who is more likely to create face-coverings?  Who is less likely to make face coverings?  Who is more likely to wear face coverings?  Who is less likely to wear face coverings.  This is an individual preference and mindset.  I have friends of various ages, races, and genders who have opted for different responses to the pandemic.  I have noticed that my most vain friends and family as well as my most rebellious friends and family are the ones who do not wear face masks--or do not wear them correctly. That is not a racial or income-driven statistic.  It is a mindset and a worldview.

At some point, people have to learn to take responsibility for their health and their lives.  I did not have N95 masks in my home when this pandemic started, but I figured out ways to keep myself (and my family) as protected as possible.  I also used logic to make and wear my masks.  Sometimes, things happen to people because they do not take precautions.  There is not always a conspiracy.  There is not always some racial inequity in motion.  

Let's all learn to think through our choices in our lives and learn to live with the ramifications of those choices.  This includes whether you take the time to fold a T-shirt, add a coffee filter, and wear the covering properly over both your nose and your mouth. Take care.  Be safe. Stop pointing the finger at others.  Take care of yourself as best as you can.

How do Face Masks and Respirators Work? | Risk Bites | Andrew Maynard

How do face masks and respirators prevent you from breathing in harmful particles? As respiratory protection against coronavirus becomes increasingly important, Risk Bites dives into the science of face masks and respirators, and explores what makes for good protection, whether it’s a professional product, or a DIY cloth face mask. USEFUL LINKS CDC: Face masks and respirators: Understanding the difference https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/pdfs/... FDA: N95 Respirators and Surgical Masks (Face Masks) CDC: Frequently Asked Questions about Personal Protective Equipment https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-... https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/p... The Coronavirus Tech Handbook – Personal Protective Equipment https://coronavirustechhandbook.com/ppe CDC: Simple Respiratory Mask https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/12/... Paper: Testing the Efficacy of Homemade Masks: Would They Protect in an Influenza Pandemic? https://www.cambridge.org/core/journa... The untold origin story of the N95 mask (FastCompany) https://www.fastcompany.com/90479846/... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Many thanks to Anna Muldoon MPH for suggesting the topic!

Here's what it looks like when you cough in a grocery store

Many people are wondering if wearing a face mask is truly necessary.

This video is for all of my community members who have stopped wearing their face masks (or stopped wearing them properly) while indoors.  

Put your masks on when indoors!  Help keep yourself and those around you safe.

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