To: TheLion
I have read several times that only one kind of mask is any good - (can't remember what it is called but I can check.) Also read that any kind of "germ" masks aren't very good since they were designed to protect patients being operated on from surgeons etc coughing into them. They aren't very good protecting people from breathing in germs. Probably a full face respirator like my husband uses when he refinishes floors would be good!
Another point - the death rate seems to be similar to flu, but that is with good medical care. People have suggested that if no care is available, the death rate may be much higher. Otherwise, why would health orgs be concerned about something no worse than the flu?
To: pram
Was it a N95 Mask that works? I wrote that down on a piece of paper I just found on my messy desk!
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04/14/2003 8:20:55 PM PDT by
TheLion
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