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Alex Berenson

 

@AlexBerenson

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Hey @cdcgov, you might want to make this page go bye-bye, since it contradicts everything you’ve said about surgical masks for the last 15 months. “Does NOT provide the wearer with a reliable level of protection…” Side-by-side makes it so easy to read, too!

Alex Berenson on Twitter: "Hey @cdcgov, you might want to make this page go bye-bye, since it contradicts everything you’ve said about surgical masks for the last 15 months. “Does NOT provide the wearer with a reliable level of protection…” Side-by-side makes it so easy to read, too! https://t.co/jdUC8KkIZW" / Twitter

 

SOURCE:

Infographic - Understanding the Difference, Surgical Mask, N95 Respirator (cdc.gov)

 

[WildHighlander57]

Many thanks, MqD !

Downloaded and emailed out!

[stylin19a]

both were given blanket EUA by FDA.
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-emergency-use-authorizations-medical-devices/personal-protective-equipment-euas

then the blanket was removed. Then N95 was given limited EUA.

“This EUA does not permit use of authorized respirators by the general public.”

https://www.fda.gov/media/135763/download

I wonder what changed ?

[Oorang]

Surgical mask vs. N95

Last week had to go into the imaging center at a large hospital (routine test). I knew a mask was required for entry so brought my N95 with the little respirator valve thingy.
At the main door employee is taking temperatures and making sure everyone is masked. She, nicely, said I couldn't wear the N95 and handed me a surgical mask. I wasn't going to argue, just wanted to get in and out.
I asked her "why not the N95" and she replied it was policy as the N95 can allow particles to get and the surgical masks were "much better".
Sigh