just when you thought you knew what stupid was

[Citydude]

You are a patient person, however, I wouldn't be surprised if you get carpal tunnel from trying to explain this in scientific terms. I liked this guy's approach.

An article from a brewer.

Point of Brew: Dick and Jane explain coronavirus

“It’s easy to blame the lack of leadership from the White House and the dis-information and ridicule of COVID from right wing blowhards. They bear great responsibility for much illness and many deaths, that’s true. But each of us, individually, surely has a well-developed sense of self-preservation. “

Dang Moss, you sure you meant to post this political laced article?

 

[CalG]

A quick DDG search turned up this "biased listion of some papers on mask interventions.
7 randomized controlled trials show masks don’t stop infection… but let’s mandate them anyways! – MuchAdoAboutCorona.ca

I read through the first two papers on the list. The text is supportive of interventions, but very "iffy" in supportive statistical conclusions.

I did not read any of the other five references, but from the tenor of the poster, likely similar "findings" .

Oh well.....

 

[RSR]

A quick DDG search turned up this "biased listion of some papers on mask interventions.
7 randomized controlled trials show masks don’t stop infection… but let’s mandate them anyways! – MuchAdoAboutCorona.ca

I read through the first two papers on the list. The text is supportive of interventions, but very "iffy" in supportive statistical conclusions.

I did not read any of the other five references, but from the tenor of the poster, likely similar "findings" .

Oh well.....

I'm no infectious disease expert, but I work with one. She is always quick to point out that the SARS-CoV-2 virus is very different from seasonal influenza. It is even quite different from the even closer SARS-CoV-1 virus (the original SARS).

These differences are manifest in things like size, where it is shed (produced) in the body, and how long it stays infectious in the air, or on surfaces, as well as the concentration needed to infect someone.

It is highly misleading and poor science to try to extrapolate findings of infectivity from seasonal influenza, and effective mitigation strategies for controlling it's spread, to the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

If it were that easy, we would all just get a vaccine for the seasonal flu, and this pandemic would be over ...

 

[RSR]

Could you point out how that study reflects in the data example for one of the States used.
Coronavirus - Maryland Department of Health

I realize .9% change in rate based on estimates from a model, can be difficult to discern ....

Could you clarify what you are asking?

 

[RSR]

You are a patient person, however, I wouldn't be surprised if you get carpal tunnel from trying to explain this in scientific terms. I liked this guy's approach.

An article from a brewer.

Point of Brew: Dick and Jane explain coronavirus

That's funny! I can see some publisher making kids books, tongue in cheek, exactly like that example.

 

[two_bit_score]

Please quote where Fauci said masks were a placebo.

 

[rswyan]

15-year-old Gwinnett boy dies of COVID-19

No pre-existing or underlying medical conditions either apparently ...

 

[cqaigy2]

Obviously if you're going to be in close proximity to anyone you DON'T know for sure has not been exposed or know they are not infected...it's common sense to take all available precautions...

LoL...I see peeps in cars by themselves wearing masks...!!!

Possibly, their hands aren't clean enough to take it off, then put it back on for the next stop? See, that's not so hard. Or in my case, my wife looks over at me and says, hey you still have your mask on, to which i make a snappy reply....well, maybe not so snappy.

 

[rswyan]

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Did Fauci Lower His Mask at a Baseball Game?

Apparently did not want to try and drink his water through his mask ...

 

[two_bit_score]

As someone who understands the science of masks, and advocates for their use, this is every bit as stupid as the first post that started this conversation.

So why was the state of Wisconsin mandating the wearing of masks on teleconferences? The placebo effect. To make people feel better about masks. If it makes you feel better, wear them.