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Masks Control People, Not Viruses


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2021 Apr 20, 8:45am   94,520 views  936 comments

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7680614/?source=patrick.net


Published online 2020 Nov 22.

Facemasks in the COVID-19 era: A health hypothesis
Baruch Vainshelboim⁎

Abstract
Many countries across the globe utilized medical and non-medical facemasks as non-pharmaceutical intervention for reducing the transmission and infectivity of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). Although, scientific evidence supporting facemasks’ efficacy is lacking, adverse physiological, psychological and health effects are established. Is has been hypothesized that facemasks have compromised safety and efficacy profile and should be avoided from use. The current article comprehensively summarizes scientific evidences with respect to wearing facemasks in the COVID-19 era, providing prosper information for public health and decisions making. ...

Conclusion
The existing scientific evidences challenge the safety and efficacy of wearing facemask as preventive intervention for COVID-19. The data suggest that both medical and non-medical facemasks are ineffective to block human-to-human transmission of viral and infectious disease such SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19, supporting against the usage of facemasks. Wearing facemasks has been demonstrated to have substantial adverse physiological and psychological effects. These include hypoxia, hypercapnia, shortness of breath, increased acidity and toxicity, activation of fear and stress response, rise in stress hormones, immunosuppression, fatigue, headaches, decline in cognitive performance, predisposition for viral and infectious illnesses, chronic stress, anxiety and depression. Long-term consequences of wearing facemask can cause health deterioration, developing and progression of chronic diseases and premature death. Governments, policy makers and health organizations should utilize prosper and scientific evidence-based approach with respect to wearing facemasks, when the latter is considered as preventive intervention for public health.



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14   GNL   2021 Apr 24, 7:35am  

Robert Sproul says
This new study, by MIT, has not been parsed out by any reliable media source yet but apparently THE SCIENCE indicates that most social distancing, including indoors, is largely bullshit.
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/23/mit-researchers-say-youre-no-safer-from-covid-indoors-at-6-feet-or-60-feet-in-new-study.html?utm_source=digg

This is almost disinfo. What about 1-5 feet?
15   GNL   2021 Apr 24, 7:36am  

WineHorror1 says
Robert Sproul says
This new study, by MIT, has not been parsed out by any reliable media source yet but apparently THE SCIENCE indicates that most social distancing, including indoors, is largely bullshit.
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/23/mit-researchers-say-youre-no-safer-from-covid-indoors-at-6-feet-or-60-feet-in-new-study.html?utm_source=digg

This is almost disinfo. What about 1-5 feet? If they say stay 6 feet away, why care about 60 feet away?
16   Onvacation   2021 Apr 24, 8:34am  

If mask wearing were a science, the rules would be constant – but they are not. It is clear,
therefore, that there is no science behind mask wearing. Citizens are being forced to wear
masks for political reasons.
17   mell   2021 Apr 24, 8:51am  

WineHorror1 says
Robert Sproul says
This new study, by MIT, has not been parsed out by any reliable media source yet but apparently THE SCIENCE indicates that most social distancing, including indoors, is largely bullshit.
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/23/mit-researchers-say-youre-no-safer-from-covid-indoors-at-6-feet-or-60-feet-in-new-study.html?utm_source=digg

This is almost disinfo. What about 1-5 feet?


They are correct because the risk is so low that the distance doesn't matter, they just spin it as a negative. 80% if not over 90% of transmissions occur in household settings and among loved ones, 2% or so are restaurants. Not even worth thinking about it. Probably 3-6 ft minimum distance is not a bad idea though if you're worried. After that the returns diminish.
18   Onvacation   2021 Apr 24, 8:57am  

87.
N95 respirators (or masks) are made with a 0.3 micron filter. Their name comes from the fact
that 95% of particles having a diameter of 0.3 microns are filtered by the mask.
Unfortunately, coronaviruses are approximately 0.125 microns in diameter. Still, these masks
will certainly prevent snowballs, flies and other objects getting through.
19   Onvacation   2021 Apr 24, 9:01am  

99.
A report by Boris Borovoy, Colleen Huber and Maria Crisler reported: ‘Masks have been
shown through overwhelming clinical evidence to have no effect against transmission of viral
pathogens. Penetration of cloth masks by viral particles was almost 97% and of surgical
masks was 44%. Even bacteria, approximately ten times the volume of coronaviruses, have
been poorly impeded by both cloth masks and disposable surgical masks. After 150 minutes
of use, more bacteria were emitted through the disposable mask than from the same subject
unmasked. A paper by these authors entitled, Masks, false safety and real dangers, Part 2:
Microbial challenges from masks is available on the internet and contains a list of 62
scientific journal references showing that masks have no significant preventative impact
against any known pathogenic microbes. These authors conclude, ‘Specifically, regarding
covid-19, we have shown…that mask use is not correlated with lower death rates nor with
lower positive PCR tests.’ The authors add that, ‘Masks have also been demonstrated
historically to contribute to increased infections within the respiratory tract’ and they
conclude that ‘the use of face masks will contribute to far more morbidity and mortality than
has occurred due to covid-19.’
In their following paper entitled, Masks false safety and real dangers, Part 3: Hypoxia,
hypercapnia and physiological effects they state: ‘In our previous paper in this series, we
found a historical correlation with a hypercapnic practice, specifically mask-wearing, and a
severe surge of bacterial pneumonia deaths. This time period was mis-named the Spanish Flu,
due to a number of reasons, too extensive for this paper. Dr. Anthony Fauci’s research team
found that every cadaver exhumed form that time in 1918 – 1919 showed the cause of death
was bacterial pneumonia, secondary to typical upper respiratory bacteria.’ They also go on to
say: ‘Common and life-threatening diseases of impeded air flow included both obstructive
disorders such as asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis and emphysema, as well as restrictive
disorders, such as pneumothorax, atelectasis, respiratory distress syndrome and pulmonary
fibrosis.’
20   mell   2021 Apr 24, 9:01am  

Onvacation says
87.
N95 respirators (or masks) are made with a 0.3 micron filter. Their name comes from the fact
that 95% of particles having a diameter of 0.3 microns are filtered by the mask.
Unfortunately, coronaviruses are approximately 0.125 microns in diameter. Still, these masks
will certainly prevent snowballs, flies and other objects getting through.


They still filter out CV just not at the 95% rate. They are certainly more useful temporarily than worthless cloth masks at all times. But yeah you have to put the on and take them off properly and they have to fit tight etc. etc. so returns are diminished.
22   Onvacation   2021 Apr 24, 9:22am  

Afterword
There is absolutely no scientific reason for mask wearing under any circumstances. The
covid-19 hoax is an IQ test. Anyone who wears a mask after studying the evidence has
clearly failed the test.
23   FortwayeAsFuckJoeBiden   2021 Apr 24, 9:30am  

Most people are worthless obedient fucks that’ll do anything government says. Masks won’t end until Americans grow some fucking balls to get freedom back.

Right now just cowards, kneeling for blm, sucking gay cancel culture dick, and wearing masks like fucking servants. People like that don’t deserve freedom, they don’t value it even.
24   WookieMan   2021 Apr 24, 10:20am  

Onvacation says
There is absolutely no scientific reason for mask wearing under any circumstances.

Exactly. If there was scientific fact, I'd actually wear one and it likely would have been going on for decades by now. We've ridded ourselves of some pretty serious ailments in the last century. A mask working would have been part of that. Never has been. Logic? Whatever.
25   Patrick   2021 Apr 24, 12:12pm  

Onvacation says
Afterword
There is absolutely no scientific reason for mask wearing under any circumstances. The
covid-19 hoax is an IQ test. Anyone who wears a mask after studying the evidence has
clearly failed the test.


I was sitting outdoors at a cafe in Palo Alto with my wife today when it occurred to me that wearing a mask outdoors is simply a badge of political identity at this point, since there is literally zero scientific evidence that they have any beneficial effect.

But to not wear a mask when surrounded by obedient liberal sheeple is to proclaim a different political identity than the sheeple. This is uncomfortable for most people, who do not like to challenge the crowd, or to question their own political beliefs.

To take off the mask, even outdoors, requires courage which they simply do not have.
26   Onvacation   2021 Apr 24, 12:56pm  

Patrick says
But to not wear a mask when surrounded by obedient liberal sheeple is to proclaim a different political identity than the sheeple. This is uncomfortable for most people, who do not like to challenge the crowd, or to question their own political beliefs.

Fuck Them! Politely debate the asshole that tells you to wear a mask until he gets to the talking point, "I'm really wearing it for YOUR protection". Respond with, "I'm NOT wearing the mask so dicks like you will stay away from me". Then clear your throat by coughing a little.
27   mell   2021 Apr 24, 1:43pm  

Onvacation says
Patrick says
But to not wear a mask when surrounded by obedient liberal sheeple is to proclaim a different political identity than the sheeple. This is uncomfortable for most people, who do not like to challenge the crowd, or to question their own political beliefs.

Fuck Them! Politely debate the asshole that tells you to wear a mask until he gets to the talking point, "I'm really wearing it for YOUR protection". Respond with, "I'm NOT wearing the mask so dicks like you will stay away from me". Then clear your throat by coughing a little.


I remember at the height of the hysteria when covid farts where a real possibility and voluntary then mandatory butt plugs could have followed next.
28   WookieMan   2021 Apr 24, 1:51pm  

Onvacation says
Politely debate the asshole that tells you to wear a mask until he gets to the talking point

Or don't engage. Hard if you're solo, but if with other people just engage with the person you're with. Completely ignore the confrontational person. They're going to make an ass of themselves before you do if you ignore. It is kind of fun.

Doesn't always work, but at that point of continued engagement, then you just tell the person to fuck off and you'll call the cops on them. 98% of the time they have no clue if what they're fighting for is legal. Flip the script. It's a "guideline" in 9 out of 10 places as far as I know and not a law. They could get arrested for disturbing the peace.
31   Patrick   2021 Apr 24, 8:34pm  

https://notthebee.com/article/biden-was-the-only-world-leader-on-a-climate-video-call-to-have-a-mask-plastered-to-his-face-because-america-is-now-a-parody-among-men


Biden was the ONLY world leader with a mask and no flag at this virtual summit, because America is now a parody. The internet had some thoughts on this madness.

This is a virtual meeting with world leaders. They are literally thousands of miles apart.

Joe Biden is alone, with no one within his proximity.

Joe Biden has been vaccinated.

Joe Biden is the only one wearing a freaking mask

Oh, and just for kicks, Biden is the only one without his nation's flag behind him. I guess it's hard to sport Old Glory when you and your party think America is a racist, oppressive nation built on genocide.

This is 100% political theater, like everything else the inauthentic Left stages these days.

The rest of the photo also has some fun elements to consider. For example, Putin is sitting there wondering how in the heck the USSR lost to America considering what America has now become...

Emperor Xi is just sitting back, knowing he doesn't need to listen to this climate stuff because he's probably going to built a hundred new coal plants next year and staff them with Uyghur slaves...

Canada's Justin Trudeau is carefully reviewing which liberties to take away from his subjects next week...


Know when Kruschev decided to put missiles in Cuba? When he met Kennedy and came out of that meeting thinking he was soft. (Thank God he turned out to be wrong.)
This stuff actually matters. The world’s wolves are watching. And they like what they see.


This photo is like a tombstone for a once exceptional country.


Biden yesterday: "Science is back."
Biden today: Wears a mask on a Zoom call


After the election, my dad joked that Biden had just two mandates: Not to tweet and to wear a mask on TV.
My dad is right.


He makes us look like idiots. What? Is the virus gonna jump through the computer screen? For crying out loud.
32   Patrick   2021 Apr 24, 11:39pm  

https://bucksexton.com/2021/04/fauci-is-the-most-destructive-bureaucrat-in-living-memory/

Believe it or not, Fauci is pretty dumb- but he’s not that dumb. The real reason he insists on keeping mask mandates in place for vaccinated people too is that he recognizes the minute some people can take off their masks, the whole system of panic-induced control starts to crumble.

That’s also why Fauci also won’t go on tv and tell everyone that masking outside is completely unnecessary. Even some of the libs are starting to admit this- slowly- because it’s so blaringly obvious. They can only parade so much stupidity in the name of “listening to science!.”

Fauci seems to be on tv every 5 minutes, so why won’t Fauci tell everyone the truth about outdoor masking?

Because he’s a coward, and he’s playing for Team Lockdown and Team Democrat before all else.

Wearing masks outside as a policy was always stupid, was never supported by actual infection data as a serious risk, and that libs think admitting this is some sort of concession now just shows how unhinged they’ve been all along.

But Fauci still won’t admit it. Nope.

The truth would set us free- and that’s exactly why Dr. Fauci won’t say it out loud.

Everyone has to mask up and bend the knee to Lord Fauci- or else more and more people will realize they don’t have to live on their knees anymore.

And they never should have.
33   Patrick   2021 Apr 27, 1:05pm  

https://www.americasfrontlinedoctors.org/covid-19/masks

The Southeast ADA Center, together with Syracuse University, released a disability issues brief titled, The ADA and Face Mask Policies, which contains the following examples of persons who might not be able to wear a face mask:

•Individuals with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other respiratory disabilities may not be able to wear a face mask because of difficulty in or impaired breathing. The CDC also states that anyone who has trouble breathing should not wear a face mask.

•People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), severe anxiety, or claustrophobia (an abnormal fear of being in enclosed or narrow places), may feel afraid or terrified when wearing a face mask. These individuals may not be able to stay calm or function when wearing a face mask.

•Some people with autism are sensitive to touch and texture. Covering the nose and mouth with fabric can cause sensory overload, feelings of panic, and extreme anxiety.

•A person who has cerebral palsy may have difficulty moving the small muscles in the hands, wrists, or fingers. Due to their limited mobility, they may not be able to tie the strings or put the elastic loops of a face mask over the ears. This means that the individual may not be able to put on or remove a face mask without assistance.
34   WookieMan   2021 Apr 27, 1:16pm  

Shit, total tin foil hat, but maybe Fauci is the man behind the curtain? You control human health through non-violent means you can get them/anyone to do whatever you want under fear of death. Still confused why Trump didn't can his ass and all this was after the AIDS fiasco decades prior.

If it looks like shit and smells like it, maybe it's shit? #FauciShit
35   Patrick   2021 Apr 27, 1:35pm  

https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_breakingnews/people-fully-vaccinated-against-covid-19-dont-need-to-wear-masks-outdoors-cdc_3793223.html

People Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Don’t Need to Wear Masks Outdoors: CDC
BY ZACHARY STIEBER April 27, 2021
People who have been fully vaccinated against the virus that causes COVID-19 are no longer being advised to wear masks outdoors.


Well, it's a small step towards sanity, but it's allowed only because it preserves the massive profits of "vaccine" companies.
38   Patrick   2021 Apr 27, 2:00pm  

"Bend over and smile. You're not smiling you plebeian scum! SMILE!"
39   Booger   2021 Apr 27, 6:04pm  

Near Seattle:
41   AmericanKulak   2021 Apr 27, 6:50pm  

Patrick says
The Southeast ADA Center, together with Syracuse University, released a disability issues brief titled, The ADA and Face Mask Policies, which contains the following examples of persons who might not be able to wear a face mask:


You'd think Lawyers would be all over this shit like white on rice.

"Do you have Autism? COPD? PTSD? and been denied service because you won't wear a mask? Call Dewey, Cheatham, and Howe at 1800MYMONEY and get awards for your pain, suffering, and humiliation!"
42   Booger   2021 Apr 27, 6:51pm  

https://babylonbee.com/news/study-finds-anyone-still-wearing-a-mask-is-probably-super-ugly

Study Finds Anyone Still Wearing A Mask At This Point Is Probably Just Super Ugly
44   Patrick   2021 Apr 28, 9:41am  



ATLANTA, GA—The CDC has issued brand new recommendations regarding the wearing of seat belts. Health experts there are now recommending people wear a seat belt, even when outside the car.

"This guidance is especially important if you're in a large group of people at the park or an outdoor event," said Dr. Stiku Pumybum. "Risk of collisions leading to bone breaks or concussions dramatically increase in large groups of people. Billions could die!"

When pressed regarding what gives the CDC authority to comment on seat belt usage, they clarified that these were simply recommendations based on the latest scientific research, for the sake of public health. When further asked how exactly a seat belt that's not anchored to anything can protect anyone, they replied with a statement saying "SHUT UP IT'S SCIENCE!"

The Federal Government has responded with a nationwide seat belt order for all public parks, buildings, and sidewalks.

"I don't know what's so hard about this," said Biden as his aides handed him a juice box and tightened his 5-point harness. "Just wear, the dang seatbelt folks!"

Bob's Quality Seat Belt Company concurred with the CDC findings and confirmed that new "outdoor seatbelts" are now on sale for $59.99.

What a deal!
45   Patrick   2021 Apr 28, 9:48am  

https://babylonbee.com/news/biden-wears-mask-on-zoom-call-in-case-covid-has-become-a-computer-virus



WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Joe Biden was seen wearing a mask in a climate summit with world leaders, despite his being vaccinated and despite the conference being virtual and held over Zoom. This has made some wonder if Biden even understands how a virus works, but Biden says he’s just being cautious.

“We can’t let our guard down just because we’re vaccinated and alone in a room,” Biden told reporters with a megaphone while standing twenty feet away. “See, there is this little thing called a ‘computer virus.’ Ha, I bet you thought I was some out-of-touch boomer who doesn’t know about computers. Well, for one thing, I’m too old to be a boomer -- I’m the generation before that -- and I’ve used typewriters since I was a kid -- which is a lot like a computer before you attach the TV. So I know all about computers, and they get viruses. Maybe COVID. Who knows? Better to wear a mask around them.”

Doctor Fauci agreed with Biden’s assessment. “We haven’t done any studies about coronaviruses becoming computer viruses and computer viruses transferring to humans,” Fauci said, “so we can’t rule that out. I would stay away from computers as much as possible, and if you are around a computer, put a mask over the part where the fan vents. And as I keep saying, if at all possible, please just lock yourself in a large footlocker in your basement, as that’s the safest way to ride out this pandemic.”

Others aren’t convinced and have made fun of Biden for his seemingly pointless mask-wearing with nicknames such as “Dumb Biden,” “Stupid Biden,” and “Biden -- Not a Smart Man.” Still, Biden persists with his extra caution and was last seen wearing a mask alone in the bathroom while fixing his hair. “Mirror Joe Biden could have COVID, for all I know,” he explained.
46   Patrick   2021 May 3, 2:38pm  

https://ktvz.com/news/coronavirus/2021/04/26/summit-hs-runner-collapses-at-finish-line-coach-calls-for-revised-mask-mandate/

Williams said her lack of oxygen is a result of the mask she's been required to wear during competition, under OHA guidelines for outdoor sports.

“In the past, this has never happened,” Williams said. “Then this race that I was wearing a mask, it did happen, which I don't think is a coincidence."

Her coach, Dave Turnbull, echoed that belief Monday morning.

“She just ran a 2:11 in Arizona without a mask on,” Turnbull said. Three seconds faster from my experience isn’t going to cause a kid to hit the track. When you’re in a mask, it certainly does.”

Turnbull said that after 31 years of experience, he’s confident this wasn't a conditioning issue -- it was a mask issue.
47   Onvacation   2021 May 3, 2:54pm  

"Don't breathe your own exhaust".
48   GNL   2021 May 3, 3:04pm  

Patrick says
Turnbull said that after 31 years of experience, he’s confident this wasn't a conditioning issue -- it was a mask issue.

Does it really take 31 years of experience to know this? Stop beating around the bush.
50   AmericanKulak   2021 May 4, 10:39am  

Sophia took the car again I see.
51   Onvacation   2021 May 4, 3:45pm  

ThreeBays says
1. A broader review of existing scientific evidence clearly shows that approved masks with correct certification, and worn in compliance with guidelines, are an effective prevention of COVID-19 transmission.

52   Onvacation   2021 May 4, 3:46pm  

ThreeBays says

Be suspicious of anyone who talks to you in absolutes like "masks don't work"

or, "Masks do work".
53   Onvacation   2021 May 4, 3:49pm  

I saw a couple walking through the park yesterday. She wore her blue chinese exam mask on her arm just below her elbow. He wore his in his back pocket.

They weren't Using "approved masks with correct certification, and worn in compliance with guidelines".

Nobody does.

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