I am so tired of hearing either 1) your information isn't valid because of such and such source, or 2) we'll have to agree to disagree because there is just as much information saying the opposite.
I know... fuck them all, all these mask-morons. But call me don Quixote ... I am going to keep fighting this fight.
You are determined,
The simple math should be enough for anyone with a brain,
The N95 is rated at 95% of particles down to 4 microns.
Viruses are measured in nanometers, corona at 37 if I recall.
1000 nanometers can fit in one micron.
Suggest they hold a screen over their head while you pore water over it.
Yea, but viruses don't dock well together. The geometry formation of the spikes are designed to dock with certain cell types.
You can stack forks with forks but not spoons.
By nature they are designed to separate and float free individually to greatly increase the likelihood of finding a soul to infect.
Now, will some of the virus stick to the fiber of the mask? Probably so, but if you're constantly handling the mask the transferring of virus to hand then to body negates any benefit unless you follow strict protocols and constant replacement of mask. :-)
I would vote you stop wearing the mask for viruses. Just don't make senses...
108 × 37 = 3996
A stampede lol...
Just how far north of frosty are you?
Great analogy with the screen. I will use that.