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Reply to: As mask mandates return, the FDA gives a thumbs down to KN95 respirators. Here’s what to look for Posted August 5, 2021

Capt., I feel that would make sense. FYI The “95” is a rating as to the impermeable function related to diseases like Tuberculosis. That is, TB is X size and can’t pass thru N95 masks because the airborne particles are too big. Thus an N100 is even more protective. ⚠️BUT I don’t know the size of aerosol Novel Covid-19, Covid-Delta☣️, or other “yet to come” variants. So this is just my NON PROVEN opinion, that MAY 🚩WORK, by trying air freshener at home. Keep in mind it appears that this Delta Variant floats around lingering in the air as well as being more contagious, hence needing less exposure time than Covid-19 with a higher viral load.  For the sake of those outside our chat, my practices are: I use an N95 (not fit tested but bought online and NIOSH approved with a surgical mask over the top) ANYTIME I am in public or around others not in my immediate family practicing the same mitigation. Keep in mind you can be in a parking lot and a 100+feet behind a smoker and if the conditions are right smell smoke. Same principle with Covid-Delta it lingers. So I mask up everywhere. Second and MOST IMPORTANTLY I got the vaccine. The vaccine is like wearing armor into combat but internally. It’s not perfect but it’s a layer of protection. The MORE LAYERS the safer. Double mask, avoid crowds-shop at 6 in the morning not at noon. Go out into public with a purpose and get back home ASAP. Don’t walk behind or near unmasked people. Even with the vaccine you could be asymptomatic now, but develope Long Term Covid. We just DON’T KNOW YET but it’s not worth the risk.  Webster’s definition of Pandemic: Prevalent over a WHOLE country or world. Darwinism: The STRONGEST and SMARTEST of a species MAY not survive but ONLY those able to adapt and change.  Hope this helps you decision. Wish I had science to specifically answer you. Sadly at this point we I.e. 🇺🇸can’t over do mitigation techniques. Our country is VERY SICK right now and it’s going to get rough.  🙏🏾🙏🏼🙏🏽✌🏽✌🏻✌🏿

Reply to: As mask mandates return, the FDA gives a thumbs down to KN95 respirators. Here’s what to look for Posted August 5, 2021

Here’s the problem across the board from a Nurse, former Navy Corpsman 8404. N95 masks need to be fit tested. In the hospital or at other healthcare settings we have different sizes (in a perfect world). You try on different ones and an aerosol in sprayed near your face. If you’re able to smell, usually like a peppermint, the mask is on incorrectly or the wrong size.  The SAME principle applies to mask type respirators with external filters, as those whom have served in the armed services or LEOs can attest too (self seal testing) prior to use. You can have the best N95, even N100 and or respirator and if it’s not fit correctly it doesn’t work. This Delta Variant is extremely contagious with high viral loads and minimal exposure. So please do NOT assume they are 100%. Any mask old, new, too big or too small is better than nothing as it creates another mitigating barrier. Even BETTER is get the vaccine. The science has now determined it’s not political anymore, there WILL eventually be either “The vaccinated or the infected” Get vaccinated there’s still time. Stay safe. God Bless. 

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Reply to: As mask mandates return, the FDA gives a thumbs down to KN95 respirators. Here’s what to look for Posted August 5, 2021

Capt., I feel that would make sense. FYI The “95” is a rating as to the impermeable function related to diseases like Tuberculosis. That is, TB is X size and can’t pass thru N95 masks because the airborne particles are too big. Thus an N100 is even more protective. ⚠️BUT I don’t know the size of aerosol Novel Covid-19, Covid-Delta☣️, or other “yet to come” variants. So this is just my NON PROVEN opinion, that MAY 🚩WORK, by trying air freshener at home. Keep in mind it appears that this Delta Variant floats around lingering in the air as well as being more contagious, hence needing less exposure time than Covid-19 with a higher viral load.  For the sake of those outside our chat, my practices are: I use an N95 (not fit tested but bought online and NIOSH approved with a surgical mask over the top) ANYTIME I am in public or around others not in my immediate family practicing the same mitigation. Keep in mind you can be in a parking lot and a 100+feet behind a smoker and if the conditions are right smell smoke. Same principle with Covid-Delta it lingers. So I mask up everywhere. Second and MOST IMPORTANTLY I got the vaccine. The vaccine is like wearing armor into combat but internally. It’s not perfect but it’s a layer of protection. The MORE LAYERS the safer. Double mask, avoid crowds-shop at 6 in the morning not at noon. Go out into public with a purpose and get back home ASAP. Don’t walk behind or near unmasked people. Even with the vaccine you could be asymptomatic now, but develope Long Term Covid. We just DON’T KNOW YET but it’s not worth the risk.  Webster’s definition of Pandemic: Prevalent over a WHOLE country or world. Darwinism: The STRONGEST and SMARTEST of a species MAY not survive but ONLY those able to adapt and change.  Hope this helps you decision. Wish I had science to specifically answer you. Sadly at this point we I.e. 🇺🇸can’t over do mitigation techniques. Our country is VERY SICK right now and it’s going to get rough.  🙏🏾🙏🏼🙏🏽✌🏽✌🏻✌🏿

Reply to: As mask mandates return, the FDA gives a thumbs down to KN95 respirators. Here’s what to look for Posted August 5, 2021

Here’s the problem across the board from a Nurse, former Navy Corpsman 8404. N95 masks need to be fit tested. In the hospital or at other healthcare settings we have different sizes (in a perfect world). You try on different ones and an aerosol in sprayed near your face. If you’re able to smell, usually like a peppermint, the mask is on incorrectly or the wrong size.  The SAME principle applies to mask type respirators with external filters, as those whom have served in the armed services or LEOs can attest too (self seal testing) prior to use. You can have the best N95, even N100 and or respirator and if it’s not fit correctly it doesn’t work. This Delta Variant is extremely contagious with high viral loads and minimal exposure. So please do NOT assume they are 100%. Any mask old, new, too big or too small is better than nothing as it creates another mitigating barrier. Even BETTER is get the vaccine. The science has now determined it’s not political anymore, there WILL eventually be either “The vaccinated or the infected” Get vaccinated there’s still time. Stay safe. God Bless.