@gazcon @GaryR_1951 So far, most studies found little to no evidence for the effectiveness of cloth face masks in the general population, neither as personal protective equipment nor as a source control.

@gazcon I read that study and if you have an M.D. like I do you would have seen that the study was flawed and the p value was very high which meant that the results are comparable to something done randomly. I am not even sure why the journal of Internal Medicine would even publish it.

@gazcon @stoicmel And all the maskers just say "it was inconclusive" whilst pointing to information not based on a study....

@gazcon @Carbongate They are effective. Psychologically. Think about when people cover their mouth or face with their hand as a reaction. It’s teaching us to be silent and afraid. They’re doing the job well.

@gazcon @CossackCyber I’ve literally seen particles in the air penetrate the mask I was wearing. Even the N95 aren’t enough for actual viral protection.

@gazcon Is this an ad for Marlboro?

@PeteG1001 The publication of the study was delayed for weeks because major medical journals refused to publish it. The media has almost entirely ignored it. It would have got wall to wall coverage had it found masks to be useful.

@gazcon And the evidence for this is ... . .

@gazcon @NeoMordecai Masks are extremely effective and doing exactly what the government want from them. Nothing to do with infection. Now, breaking spirit, de-humanising, control and compliance are a different matter.

@gazcon @RougeNoirUK The function of the mask is to dehumanise, condition and prepare the public for the next phase. They have nothing at all to do with containing infection.

@ColinPieman Surgeon's don't wear masks to stop the spread of viruses. They wear them to stop them spraying bacteria laden saliva into the open wound they're leaning over. Bacteria being bigger than viruses.

@gazcon Why do we tint our windows? Why is there a filter on your AC? Why does a car have a catalytic converter? Reduction, recuction, reduction.

@gazcon @boblea21 Are we waking up yet.?

@gazcon Dumbass photo.

@gazcon still want to wear a mask?

@gazcon @k_steff44 What matters is that they look like they're doing some good.