Fact check: Masks can keep out COVID-19 particles even though smaller than dry wall dust

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The claim: If masks cannot keep out drywall particles, they cannot keep out coronavirus, which is smaller Our ruling: False

, told Stanford Medicine that masks could impact how far viral particles can travel. The droplets that carry the viral particles are also larger in size than the virus itself, she noted.

The COVID-19 particle is indeed around 0.1 microns in size, but it is always bonded to something larger., a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Virginia Tech who specializes in airborne transmission of viruses.

 

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Dr. Fauci initially said masks were not healthy and we should not be mandated to wear them. Now, he has changed his tune. There are varying opinions in the medical field pertaining to the efficacy of masks.

Lmao q drywall particles r bigger but are not absorbable into fabric lol

I will just say this... the studies referenced in this article suggest the main route of transmission is aerosol (airborne). TB also spreads this way. Paper/cloth masks are ineffective protection for TB. An N95 with negative pressure room is required in clinical settings. 🤷‍♀️

Okay but you guys are also defending the disgusting Hasbro Troll doll so I can no longer trust you as a news source let alone a “fact checking” source with the b.s. you’re spewing.

CCPVirus CCP upper echelons use the HCQ for prevention at the end of December 2019. They knew HCQ is effective ‼️‼️‼️But they told the world HCQ doesn’t work ‼️‼️‼️

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA 'Our ruling' Who the f*ck would listen to USA Today about this

your ruling of False is FALSE

The reasons why many Americans refuse to wear masks

Thought mask did not keep virus out just supposed to keep it so you yourself don't spread it

Lol, I wouldn't trust anything the media publishes

Schools that cannot supply medical grade masks for everyone should be doing remote school only because cloth masks and nonmedical masks are worthless.

Had to read through a lot of stuff to get to the point. Now I am left with a question. If the virus attaches to larger particles, what size are they typically? Are those particles larger than drywall dust? Would a mask stop those particles?

Masks are a form of control, that conditions humanity, to worship the Antichrist. Revelation 13:17

There’s a sticky protein exterior that collects other particles. Together, they can adhere to masks. It’s not a simple understanding as comparing one molecule to another. Sheesh.

You didn’t offer anything that would make the claim false. You offered more conjecture rather than science. Your ruling is an opinion and nothing more. You’re a major reason no one trusts the media. All you have is opinion. The CDC has proven themselves to be far from expert

Owh

Are you sure How effective are masks.

I always follow the expert advice. Pre political agenda!! 🤷🏻‍♀️ call me enlightened!!

The problem is most people don’t change them frequently enough throughout the day but reuse them - keeping them in their bags and pockets. The germs accumulate ....also they need to be disposed of properly and incinerated like in hospitals. They’re littering public places.

I was just reading about how masks are manly being used to dehumanize and terrify the masses. It was a great piece by either Kanye or Kim. I can’t find the link now.

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