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To: SkyDancer

No, the mask will catch the aerosolized droplet, offering some measure of protection. So those walking around with masks on actually do decrease their risk of infection somewhat.


47 posted on 04/26/2009 2:32:40 PM PDT by mysterio
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To: mysterio

My understanding is that those droplets contain millions of virus’ and those individual virus’ can go through the filter. So if they’re laying on the mask and the droplets dry those virus’ can get through ...


55 posted on 04/26/2009 3:49:36 PM PDT by SkyDancer ('Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not..' ~ Thomas Jefferson)
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