Thoroughly enjoyed this piece; well done! Would compliment a recent research article by James Roguski nicely - think it was entitled Mask Charade. I really liked your YesMen flowchart - epic!
A critical mention, indeed. There's quite a few crooked: James Bell, Dr Luke Evans, Jeremy Hunt, Nichola Sturgeon... there's a great many cronies in government. I picked a handful of what I thought were some of the worst examples. Listing their war crimes would require another stand alone article in and of itself.
All the good people, including those at the CDC and in government, did what they could by wearing their masks and getting multiple jabs and boosters. However, since I didn't wear a mask and get the jab, I made them all get COVID.
It doesn't matter that I never had COVID. The only reason I never had COVID was because I refused to get tested and was just a big, bad, Super Spreader who went around asymptomatically infecting all those good masked and jabbed people.
Yeah, sorry 'bout that. I only did it because I was misinformed.
As noted, N95 the public have access to aren't surgical grade. 'N95s' ('s' for 'surgery') are the only surgical grade ones and they're only sold to healthcare workers. None of these masks are rated for biohazardous materials; you'd need a full face gas mask with biologics rated filter attached.
I'll be honest, my article wasn't in-depth (I'd be writing a book at that point). There are innumerate factors as to why the masks would not work. Topics missed include:
- CO2 levels
- Filter clogging
- Respirator valves
- Hand washing impacts on mask effectiveness
- Hand touching mask face/mouth/nose/eyes
- Taking off masks during eating
- Micron pore differences in masks (the particulate filter percentage is variable and is dictated also by micron pore size)
- Flow rate/dispersal pattern
- Proximity to other people (6ft/2m distancing has not been evidenced)
- Wind
- Weather elements
- Positive/negative pressure seal
My goal was to highlight an overview instead of topic areas not covered, notably the fact the entire debate is a red herring: they're not rated for biological hazards! So pedantics of face mask mechanics are pointless! It's like debating what car to drive and why when none of them are roadworthy.
I'm not sure I agree with you there, and I'd have to politely disagree.
If you're swabbing from a mask that draws airflow in from external sources, you risk cross-contaminating it with external viral particulates. Say I manhandle a mug with someone's snot particles on it, and then proceed to don the mask without hand washing - the virus now inhabits the mask and would give you a 'false positive'.
Further, I'm going to have to politely challenge you for evidence for the "undeniable fact". I can guarantee you respirator valve masks do not "capture" viruses and will instead leak them into the outside world. Gas masks also use one-way stop valves, so even the biologically rated gas masks would not save grandma; it only protects the wearer.
In terms of PCR sampling, not sure quite how that's relevant to infection control. The Daily Beagle has already provided evidence that PCR tests are being used in a fraudulent manner to inflate statistics:
Undeniable fact of efficient capture of exhaled virus is discussed in my Substack if you had taken the trouble to read about the commercial developments. Only a fool would wear a mask with a respirator valve when likely to be aysymptomatically infected, as I discuss also. PCR was used to manufacture the mRNA used in the Pfizer jab trials. I was trained in PCR as well as being an expert in HEPA filtration as head of a cleanroom semiconductor crystal growth lab.
And if my extensive article (none of the points addressed, I might point out) is not sufficient, Brownstone Institute's 170 studies may sway if you're a numbers guy:
Interesting, Brownstone article is by Paul Elias Alexander who recommended Remdesivir. His references 15 and 17 refer to undeniable Exhalation capture of virus.
And, as a sidenote, semi-conductor plants are only concerned with dry particulates. They're not interested in stopping viral infection to computer chips. The industries, in all honesty, do not relate.
Your article is... substantially lacking 'undeniable fact'.
For example, it does not mention:
1) Type of mask (evidence has already been presented showing neither cloth nor surgical masks work; KN95 are defective, and N95s used in healthcare are NOT the same as N95 used by the public)
2) The controls for confounding factors, such as:
- eye entry (face visors used? Not used?)
- hand washing (hand washing mandated?)
- secondary filtration systems (HEPA filters, air ionisers, UVC filters, etc)
- humidity [big impact on spread]
Your cleanroom semiconductor environment is precisely what *industry* facemasks are designed for: dry, non-liquid environments with typically no outside exposure. A fabrication lab is not the same as a crowded open-air market with wind and rain.
If you know enough about HEPA filters, you'd know getting them soaking wet is a no-no.
Read before shooting is highly recommended. We are only interested in undeniable Exhalation capture of virus by the mask. Hint: read the paper I reference from Korean scientists.
Masks are demonstrably proven to trap antibiotic resistant bacteria and mould, both inside and outside the mask, regardless of whether it is cotton, surgical, or rated:"
Trap is perhaps not an ideal wording; collect would be more accurate.
Ask yourself this Geoff; how does someone's mouth bacteria end up on the outside of a 'functioning' mask if it always filters exhalation?
Only 21% of people wash their masks Geoff. And that was in Japan, where mask wearing is a cultural norm (as is social responsibility). 79% do not wash their masks!
Thoroughly enjoyed this piece; well done! Would compliment a recent research article by James Roguski nicely - think it was entitled Mask Charade. I really liked your YesMen flowchart - epic!
You missed out Lord Bethell in your opening paragraph. Wikipedia lists some of the cronyism he was involved with
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Bethell,_5th_Baron_Bethell
I also read recently some correspondence he had with MHRA which suggests he signed off the Pfizer vaccine EUA, not Hancock.
A critical mention, indeed. There's quite a few crooked: James Bell, Dr Luke Evans, Jeremy Hunt, Nichola Sturgeon... there's a great many cronies in government. I picked a handful of what I thought were some of the worst examples. Listing their war crimes would require another stand alone article in and of itself.
A never ending task I feel, but we do what we can. This might amuse you.
https://baldmichael.substack.com/p/save-the-sturgeon-in-the-uk-an-endangered
Well you see, what happened was this...
All the good people, including those at the CDC and in government, did what they could by wearing their masks and getting multiple jabs and boosters. However, since I didn't wear a mask and get the jab, I made them all get COVID.
It doesn't matter that I never had COVID. The only reason I never had COVID was because I refused to get tested and was just a big, bad, Super Spreader who went around asymptomatically infecting all those good masked and jabbed people.
Yeah, sorry 'bout that. I only did it because I was misinformed.
great write up masks!
the only mask that works - N95 but there are negative effects too like increased CO2.
cloth/surgical masks are for numbnuts.
As noted, N95 the public have access to aren't surgical grade. 'N95s' ('s' for 'surgery') are the only surgical grade ones and they're only sold to healthcare workers. None of these masks are rated for biohazardous materials; you'd need a full face gas mask with biologics rated filter attached.
TL;DR: governments lied.
Did not know about N95-S!! Saving this article for reference.
Missing the keyword: Exhalation
https://geoffpain.substack.com/p/nosocomial-covid19-infection-reduced
I'll be honest, my article wasn't in-depth (I'd be writing a book at that point). There are innumerate factors as to why the masks would not work. Topics missed include:
- CO2 levels
- Filter clogging
- Respirator valves
- Hand washing impacts on mask effectiveness
- Hand touching mask face/mouth/nose/eyes
- Taking off masks during eating
- Micron pore differences in masks (the particulate filter percentage is variable and is dictated also by micron pore size)
- Flow rate/dispersal pattern
- Proximity to other people (6ft/2m distancing has not been evidenced)
- Wind
- Weather elements
- Positive/negative pressure seal
My goal was to highlight an overview instead of topic areas not covered, notably the fact the entire debate is a red herring: they're not rated for biological hazards! So pedantics of face mask mechanics are pointless! It's like debating what car to drive and why when none of them are roadworthy.
Exhalation capture of viruses is undeniable fact. Masks are better for PCR confirmation than serum samples and will replace Nasopharyngeal swabs.
I'm not sure I agree with you there, and I'd have to politely disagree.
If you're swabbing from a mask that draws airflow in from external sources, you risk cross-contaminating it with external viral particulates. Say I manhandle a mug with someone's snot particles on it, and then proceed to don the mask without hand washing - the virus now inhabits the mask and would give you a 'false positive'.
Further, I'm going to have to politely challenge you for evidence for the "undeniable fact". I can guarantee you respirator valve masks do not "capture" viruses and will instead leak them into the outside world. Gas masks also use one-way stop valves, so even the biologically rated gas masks would not save grandma; it only protects the wearer.
In terms of PCR sampling, not sure quite how that's relevant to infection control. The Daily Beagle has already provided evidence that PCR tests are being used in a fraudulent manner to inflate statistics:
https://thedailybeagle.substack.com/p/how-test-kits-are-used-to-perpetuate
Undeniable fact of efficient capture of exhaled virus is discussed in my Substack if you had taken the trouble to read about the commercial developments. Only a fool would wear a mask with a respirator valve when likely to be aysymptomatically infected, as I discuss also. PCR was used to manufacture the mRNA used in the Pfizer jab trials. I was trained in PCR as well as being an expert in HEPA filtration as head of a cleanroom semiconductor crystal growth lab.
And if my extensive article (none of the points addressed, I might point out) is not sufficient, Brownstone Institute's 170 studies may sway if you're a numbers guy:
https://brownstone.org/articles/studies-and-articles-on-mask-ineffectiveness-and-harms/
I'm happy to debate specifics if you present them.
Interesting, Brownstone article is by Paul Elias Alexander who recommended Remdesivir. His references 15 and 17 refer to undeniable Exhalation capture of virus.
And, as a sidenote, semi-conductor plants are only concerned with dry particulates. They're not interested in stopping viral infection to computer chips. The industries, in all honesty, do not relate.
You are of course completely wrong. The primary purpose of the mask in semiconductor labs is to protect the wafer surface from Exhaled spittle.
Your article is... substantially lacking 'undeniable fact'.
For example, it does not mention:
1) Type of mask (evidence has already been presented showing neither cloth nor surgical masks work; KN95 are defective, and N95s used in healthcare are NOT the same as N95 used by the public)
2) The controls for confounding factors, such as:
- eye entry (face visors used? Not used?)
- hand washing (hand washing mandated?)
- secondary filtration systems (HEPA filters, air ionisers, UVC filters, etc)
- humidity [big impact on spread]
Your cleanroom semiconductor environment is precisely what *industry* facemasks are designed for: dry, non-liquid environments with typically no outside exposure. A fabrication lab is not the same as a crowded open-air market with wind and rain.
If you know enough about HEPA filters, you'd know getting them soaking wet is a no-no.
Read before shooting is highly recommended. We are only interested in undeniable Exhalation capture of virus by the mask. Hint: read the paper I reference from Korean scientists.
Daily Beagle wrote "Okay, my turn.
Masks are demonstrably proven to trap antibiotic resistant bacteria and mould, both inside and outside the mask, regardless of whether it is cotton, surgical, or rated:"
Trap is perhaps not an ideal wording; collect would be more accurate.
Ask yourself this Geoff; how does someone's mouth bacteria end up on the outside of a 'functioning' mask if it always filters exhalation?
Only 21% of people wash their masks Geoff. And that was in Japan, where mask wearing is a cultural norm (as is social responsibility). 79% do not wash their masks!