Ika MakimakiMay 23, 2024

Everyday is #MaskUp day.

But these days are particularly so.

The research is out, the science is clear:
Respirators work.
Simple as that.

Masks and respirators for prevention of respiratory infections: a state of the science review
https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/cmr.00124-23

Show threadIka Makimaki

If you follow me, you likely don't need to hear this anymore but still spread it around:

Masks work.
Respirators are better.
It should be very normal to wear one.
😷

https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2024/05/university-of-otago-s-michael-baker-among-health-experts-calling-for-better-face-mask-use-in-new-zealand-after-international-study-on-effectiveness.html

#Mask4YourMates #MaskUp #CovidIsNotOver

Michael Baker calls for better NZ face mask use after study makes major findings

An international review found masks were effective in reducing the transmission of respiratory infections.

Newshub
May 23, 2024 at 7:47amWeb
Show threadOlivia MaesMay 23, 2024
@pezmico international review finally officially stating what we've known since late 2020, but hey 😏
Show threadMask Up Comments And OpinionsMay 23, 2024
@oamaes @pezmico someone needs to send it to the gp spokesperson who was on 7sharp saying masks stop sick people transmitting but don't stop you catching any respiratory disease. Guess that's why they wear them in hospitals treating infectious patients 🤔
Show threadgregg rMay 23, 2024
@pezmico @violetblue This one is close to home, yes? 😷✌🏻
Show threadViolet BlueMay 23, 2024
@grheavyroller @pezmico I just spent the evening writing about this!!!
Show threadJoe  May 24, 2024
@pezmico especially as well for the people having a cold, the flue, etc that can't avoid being in public.
It's common courtesy not to spread whatever you're having.
(That said, I have to admit that after the isolation to now, I've seen far less people that are obviously sick, coughing, sneezing,... in public places.