Masks

A clear, concise message from Senator @BernieSanders on upgrading your masks pic.twitter.com/TVqtGFL5CQ

— Abraar Karan (@AbraarKaran) January 13, 2022

It's been awhile, but finally sat down to record my top masks picks of 2023. I also have some recommendations for those with larger heads too!https://t.co/5MfidG4oc4

— Aaron Collins (@masknerd) August 26, 2023

Here’s a quick thread update on window respirator options! @DonateMask previously sent me the @optrel P.Air Clear N95 respirators to try! We wanted to see if we could optimize the clarity of the window using Cat Crap anti fog products! 🧵:
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— Amanda Hu (@amandalhu) November 13, 2022

Yep those things are currently the best exposure reduction in the dataset by far.

Here are some full-range scores. https://t.co/BogpgAjh9a

— Fit Test the Planet (@FitTestMyPlanet) September 4, 2023

Current top overall mask picks. Not much change in the last 10 months. pic.twitter.com/qY5BMhWrBu

— Fit Test the Planet (@FitTestMyPlanet) August 15, 2023

Get your Trident respirators delivered within 10 days!
Free delivery for 3 boxes!#MaskUp #CovidIsNotOver #CovidIsAirborne #LongCovid https://t.co/u1QpDwWrhN pic.twitter.com/qKRG47ppvy

— HLP Medical Supplies (@Hlpmedical) August 9, 2023

Air pressure drops are about the same. The solid pressure by the seal on the face is more intense in the case of Drager 1920/1930/1950. Probably easier to nap in Aura than Drager1900s.

— Fit Test the Planet (@FitTestMyPlanet) June 27, 2023

If you want to look up the masks people answered here, below is the mask protection table: second column is relevant. Two digits hmff is good, three digits is better, four digits is probably wasting time. https://t.co/KR7Na07Si5

— Fit Test the Planet (@FitTestMyPlanet) August 30, 2023

I love the Aura N95 masks but I am BEGGING @3M to produce them in colors other than "you are about to have a medical procedure" white

— Katie Mack (@AstroKatie) February 12, 2023

Almost 2024. Still no black Aura. pic.twitter.com/IVVpQrYUqX

— Fit Test the Planet (@FitTestMyPlanet) August 28, 2023

Basically people don’t understand what NIOSH N95 means:

Does the material filter?
-Check
Does it have headbands instead of earloops?
-Check
Does it actually reduce exposure on typical faces or anybody’s face at all?
-It doesn’t say we have to check that! Approved!

That fact… https://t.co/kDnrqbKMPo

— Fit Test the Planet (@FitTestMyPlanet) May 21, 2023

Top 5 KN95 recommendations

Stapled Head Strap Wellbefore – best black preconfigured mask. Problem: doesn’t ship to Europe. Tension on the upper headband is too high for large diameter heads.
3M 9334CN+ – Highest adversarial exposure reduction floors in the KN95 dataset right now… https://t.co/LPtQ2pncLY

— Fit Test the Planet (@FitTestMyPlanet) August 22, 2023

Black mask update – the new Wellbefore double-headband KN95s are a distant but solid third place behind iMask3 and iMask2. It has some issues, but it’s going in the right direction. Obviously better than all the earloop Wellbefores, better than all the BNX’s, Powecoms, etc. Its… pic.twitter.com/gFRosB5zZn

— Fit Test the Planet (@FitTestMyPlanet) May 14, 2023

Reminder that VFlex Smalls are not the smallest high-end respirators. They might be tighter than Auras (despite being longer overall) but VFlex smalls are looser than Trident S and XS. If VFlex 9105S or 1804S is too big, try a Trident RTCFFP2 S (second one from the bottom). pic.twitter.com/M8E4XY3TiQ

— Fit Test the Planet (@FitTestMyPlanet) August 25, 2023

1/10 🧵 on Australian Trident P2 respirators which come in small and extra small sizes and therefore are great for kids and petite adults. Will again share a few tips on fit for kids. This will also apply to some adults I'm sure. pic.twitter.com/64dxpDRi4T

— Critical Aerosol Theory (@CriticalAerosol) July 11, 2023

New mask thread. Addresses
– Why so much controversy?
– Airborne transmission
– RCTs of masks – strengths/weaknesses, community, healthcare settings
– Meta-analyses – gold standard or lazy lumping?
– Non-RCT evidence – why is it needed, what does it show?
– AOB
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— Trisha Greenhalgh (@trishgreenhalgh) February 26, 2023

My new piece looks at the contentious question of masks for COVID-19, and why we're still discussing it in 2023https://t.co/lqkpnjV8Nl

— Health Nerd (@GidMK) March 3, 2023

1/ I'm tired of hearing the contrarians talking about how masks don't work as protective devices against respiratory diseases as our nation's pediatric hospitals are full of children sick with RSV/Flu and COVID continues to be the 3rd leading cause of death. A thread.🧵

— Leo Lam, Ph.D.💉⚕️🌎🇺🇸🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇭🇰 (@SeattleiteLeo) November 17, 2022

What happens when inhalation dose of virus-laden aerosol particles is signif' reduced?

When face masks for staff on COVID-19 wards were upgraded to FFP3, a dramatic fall – up to 100% – in hospital-acquired SARS-CoV-2 infections occurred.

Just do it! https://t.co/c330clNQKQ

— Richard Corsi, PhD, PE (Texas) (@CorsIAQ) October 8, 2022

Given the recent conclusion by @DrMaryTBassett that masking is low-cost, effective, and mitigates the impacts of structural racism, what is @GovKathyHochul’s reason for lifting mask requirements? It seems like a concession of public health protections under political pressure. https://t.co/6KWPSRXpIp

— Isaac Michaels (@Isaac_Michaels) September 6, 2022

Thankfully @Wikisteff has done some awesome calculations to explain why you can still smell through respirators ( https://t.co/nUaWpGtNon ). 26/

— Jeff Gilchrist (@jeffgilchrist) December 14, 2022

TO THOSE WHO STILL WANT TO AVOID COVID:

We’re in a one-way masking world now. Therefore, it’s time to upgrade your respirators. Cloth and surgical masks (and even some KN95s and N95) simply won’t suffice.

Here’s a 🧵 on some of the best masks you can get:

— #BRINGCHANELHOME (@JohnBrownsBody2) September 24, 2022

🧵⭐️⭐️⭐️ A list of my main #covid19 information threads with supporting evidence, practical advice, and resources.
1. Masks and Indoor Airborne Risks 😷https://t.co/ziyOxYUJ9Q#Masks #CovidisAirborne #Omicron #onhealth #onted #N95

— Bill Comeau (@Billius27) September 13, 2022

Oh Canada, our community is now safer thanks to these science-driven schools leading the way with mask mandates 🧵

— Dalia Hasan (@DaliaHasanMD) August 11, 2022

COVID-19: PHO assesses masks in schools & updated ventilation guidance@PublicHealthON published a report in August 2022 on what is known so far about mask-wearing in children and COVID-19 ( https://t.co/mxievxkIBo ). H/T: @Billius27 🧵1/ pic.twitter.com/ZoJbK9ASXx

— Jeff Gilchrist (@jeffgilchrist) September 17, 2022

@LouisatheLast recommended this and our family has found it useful for finding good sizes https://t.co/tKCwQPXQ8Y

— Sasha Pierson (@RedSquirrelious) September 9, 2022

This history teacher was fired for asking students to wear masks in the height of the pandemic. This is Greg Abbott's Texas. 90,500 Covid deaths later… then Abbott diverted pandemic relief funds to pay for Operation Lonestar' #AbbottFailsTexasEveryday https://t.co/Q0bpkHU4vb

— Judy Hockenbrough ☮️🌊🟧 (@JHockenbrough) September 9, 2022

The US is heading into an expected massive COVID surge this fall/winter with around 100 million COVID cases, and potentially more.

Now is the time to make sure your loved ones, neighbors, and communities have N95 masks that they need to stay safe!

Here are some ways to help!

— COVID Advocacy NY (@COVIDAdvocacyNY) September 9, 2022

Empowered communities want free #N95 masks!

Our new pre-print shows that people are excited to use N95s during COVID surges when given them for free w/helpful information on their evidence & how to use them.
1/https://t.co/puCb4ZFWpe pic.twitter.com/VCbwOH90Xs

— Mike Hoerger, PhD MSCR MBA (@michael_hoerger) September 26, 2022

Ahead of holiday gatherings
2) Consider sharing this link showing a >13% ⬆️ in RAT sensitivity when using oral + nasal swabbing:https://t.co/k6G2ALZ0IR.

In addition to links for oral + nasal swabbing techniques in
Adults https://t.co/asnWSegCUd
Children https://t.co/JJYQwL3wIX pic.twitter.com/uryUyw7Dkc

— Dalia Hasan (@DaliaHasanMD) October 6, 2022

The reason I am not embarrassed to be the only one in an N95 is because I understand the wreckage of Covid and feel sorry for anyone who doesn’t.

— Dana Parish (@danaparish) September 3, 2022

What does it mean when we say a pathogen is airborne? It means you inhale it through your nose & mouth. It lingers in the air even after people have left a specific area or room. This is why a high quality mask prevents you from catching an airborne illness.

— CDC Centers for Disease Control (parody acct) (@CDCgov_parody) November 16, 2022