Likely Jan LukasMar 11

RE: https://zeroes.ca/@currentbias/116200158553792172

As one living with multiple #immune #disorders AND ALSO presently requiring #oral #chemotherapy to keep one of them from getting worse than it already is, I *implore* everyone who can to take all measures to avoid ACQUIRING an immune-destroying #disease.

Sure, you may live through it, and possibly even with it. I've outlived my first predicted #BestBefore date nearly thrice-over … but despite excellent medical care and strong compliance for taking relevant #Rx, ongoing daily exercise (gentle, eg: #TaiChi), none of that will ensure this delicately-balanced pile of compromises won't fall down and shatter me into nothingness from these same diseases.

I LIKE being alive. ❤️ I've figured out a lot of ways with living with all the complications remaining alive has presented. But I suspect I might've enjoyed being alive a lot more WITHOUT all these issues.

Avoid it. 😢

#CovidIsNotOver
#CovidIsAirborne
#MaskUp
#Elastomerics
#Respirators

Show threadLikely Jan LukasJul 23, 2024

Alas, I didn't have the opportunity to say that last bit though, because as I noted, the nitwit was bravely doing a drive-by, barely-intelligble as it was. 🙄

Probably best I didn't add to his distractions in the smoke-laden air.

😂😂😂

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#wildfires
#yegwx
#yegAQ
#PPE
#elastomerics
#P100

Likely Jan LukasJun 29, 2024

Had another person approach me in the wild to more-or-less ask me about my mask, except it started with this question:

THEM: Excuse me, is there an epidemic going on or something? I've seen a lot of people masking now all of a sudden.

ME: Well, there's the pandemic, and it's still ongoing …

#yeg
#COVID
#CovidIsNotOver
#CovidIsAirborne
#MaskUp
#Respirators
#Elastomerics

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fritzoidsMar 2, 2024

Amanda Abbott @quackduck314
created a spreadsheet with lots of info on various #elastomerics .

This might be useful to some in the #CovidIsNotOver bubble.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NuYVJasqD08cqrROVwoL9COoYtCHrLRYXShg4MtTHe4/edit#gid=0

Respirator Repository

Google Docs
Show threadmorgandawnJan 29, 2024

"...suggest is the need for more research designed to maximize effectiveness. In other words, how do we help healthcare workers get a good fit even after re-donning?

To me, the answer is PRACTICE... Doff, don, fit-test, repeat. Learn to gain confidence in a fit. Learn where the gaps are. That's what I do. That's why I can go with confidence into just about any setting.

The study did not evaluate #elastomerics. They found cup-style N95s performed best. Anyone passing a fit-test initially in an elasto would have a very high success rate after extensive re-donning and re-use. If people can find an elasto that fits them well, it's often a wise choice.

The study also did not evaluate the fit of surgical or procedure masks. The reason was that none of these could pass fit-testing. They are not designed to protect against COVID. The focus should be on increasing N95 use in healthcare & taking practical steps to optimize benefit. "

The N95 trifold fit failures are..."

4/n

Show threadJulie WebgirlNov 19, 2023

3/3

I'm telling you, this is the future. You can not tell me #LongCovid isn't affecting people, society, and the simplest of things, never mind the difficult. As a human race, we've handed over our cognitive function. Archaeologists will look back at these few years as when evolution turned back. #CovidIsNOTover Please #MaskUP #N95 or better #Elastomerics #Covid #CovidVax & #CovidBooster is not enough

Just Your Luck, You'll SurviveOct 1, 2023

Maybe they should develop #Elastomerics to look like #FloppyBlues #SurgicalMasks to freaking "normalize" them...

#CovidIsNotOver #LongCovid #MaskUp #Covid

Show threadNathanael NerodeJan 17, 2023

@CassandraSmiles

You should get #elastomerics. #P100. But the Bluna is VERY good so it may be enough.

I suggest a qualitative fit test to see how well the Bluna is doing.

Cassandra SmilesJan 17, 2023

Help please. I'm going to be #flying with my daughter for the first time since #covid. I have #POTS she has #PANS #PANDAS. We have avoided COVID so far with Bluna Facefit KF-94 masks.

The flight is 2 hours. How do I keep us safe? Is an N-95 enough? Do we need #elastomerics? Suggestions?

Thank you!

#MaskUp
#COVIDisAirborne

Nathanael NerodeJan 9, 2023

@hfentonmudd
I don't try to address those in wilful denial.

I know that over half of Americans want #mask mandates in public places, so I figure that the majority *wants* to do the right thing.

I want to help that majority know what the right thing IS (most don't know about #P100 #elastomerics, don't know that they need #N95 or P100, don't know about #HEPA filters)

Then I want regulations forcing #doctors & #nurses to do the right thing or lose their licenses.

Politicians can be pressured.