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*NEO* 
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 Topic: To mask or not to mask ?Posted: April 27 2009 at 10:26am |
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I see many images on the different news channels, people are wearing what looks like surgical masks.
These mask offer zero protection for the wearer of the mask, am i right ?
You need an N99 mask og FFP3 as it is called here in europe. To prevent virus particles, right ?
So why are people earing these masks and thinking its protecting them ? it seems a bit silly doesnt it ?
I have the N99 FFP3 mask with valve for outlet air, these are expensive but they will protect from virus.
Also i have a mask with changeble filters FFP3 also... and i have extra filters ready.
These masks are part of my pandemic survival kit, and will only come in use if the situation calls for it.
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Posted: April 27 2009 at 10:47am |
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In theory the mask do offer some insignificant protection. More likely they will provide a false sense of security.
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