Putting ladies TIGHTS over your face mask makes it better at stopping spread of Covid, study finds

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[algore]

researchers say wearing ladies tights on your face could slash your risk of getting Covid.

One of the criticisms aimed at commonly worn face coverings is that they do not fit tightly enough to significantly block viral particles from being inhaled or exhaled.

As part of a new study, Cambridge University experts reviewed a variety of DIY hacks people have used to make masks fit better, including using rubber bands or tape.

Curiously, they found the most effective tactic was to wrap pantyhose around the bottom half of the face — on top of a mask.

This, the scientists said, could reduce the amount of viral particles by up to seven times more than a loose mask on its own, by sealing the gaps around the nose and mouth.

But recognising the social and physical implications of wearing tights on your face in public, they noted it was 'unlikely to be tolerated for extended periods of time'.

The jury is still out on how effective mask-wearing is at reducing Covid infections at a population level, with conflicting results from both sides. Most scientists agree that they at least make a small contribution.

Tight-fitting medical grade masks, such as KN95s, are exceptional at blocking out the virus but they are often described as uncomfortable and are harder to acquire.

The most common surgical or cloth masks are far less resistant.

[lurk]

Sounds awkward.

Be sure to get consent.

[Sirius Lee]

Meh! Tighty Whiteys work best:

[Robert DeLong]

Even worse it allows germs and bacteria to quickly gather on the mask, resulting in more bacteria and germs to enter the human body after prolonged usage.

[fireman15]

This thread worthless without pictures.

For those unable to follow the link to the article... all you have to do is ask.

[steve8714]

Do they need to be clean?

[fireman15]

Sorry missed one.

[Autonomous User]

Apparently an important safety tip or step was left out of the procedure. The lady is supposed to take the tights off first. Perhaps less entertaining, but more practical. Well, that wouldn't be as much fun! But your probably correct.

[TexasGator]

[Tell It Right]

Excuse me, ma’am. Can I borrow those? I left my mask at home. It’s for the public good. Trust the science!

[2111USMC]

LOL !

[GingisK]

When you put the brown stripe in front you automatically lower your breathing rate. That stems the flow of virus.

[Laslo Fripp]

You have to ping him!

[fireman15]

Do they need to be clean?

Only if you are worried about it getting your face dirty.

Since none of them actually stop particulate even ten or possibly one hundred times larger than actual viral particles... if you rub the masks around in the dirt before putting them on, it might even be helpful. It will help turn your phlegm into mud which will help to weigh down viral particulate after the mud it has latched on to starts to dry out as it works its way through your filthy mask.

[faucetman]

“Ooh, that smell Can’t you smell that smell?”

[fireman15]

Good one!

[Jeff Chandler]

[exinnj]

You talk too much sense...

[bitt]

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[John Milner]

So they didn’t test the effectiveness of men’s tights?

(Asking for a friend.)

[M Kehoe]

I got in trouble for this.

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