1 hr 23 min
Busting Six Mask Myths Early Bird Science
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- Natural Sciences
Where do the data stand on mask-wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic? Kristen tackles six myths (start times):
Masks don’t work (00:12:41) Masks are unsafe (00:40:48) Masks solve everything (00:52:34) My mask protects only me (00:58:10) Wear a mask only if you’re sick (01:03:35) Mask-wearers are afraid or virtue signaling (01:06:00) Guidelines on how to properly wear cloth masks begin at 01:09:06.
Abbreviated Reference List*
How to Protect Yourself & Others, CDC, Updated Oct 28, 2020 How to Select Masks, CDC, Updated Oct 29, 2020 Masks overview, WHO, Updated October 20, 2020 COVID-19: How much protection do face masks offer?, Mayo Clinic, Published Aug 20, 2020 5 Questions: Stanford scientists on COVID-19 mask guidelines, Stanford Medicine, Published June 19, 2020 *This is the most thoroughly-researched episode of EBS yet. Please visit earlybirdscience.com/episodes/23 for a full list of references.
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Website: earlybirdscience.com
Twitter: @EarlyBirdSci
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Check out Kristen’s other show, Headshake, a stream-of-consciousness science podcast (EXPLICIT CONTENT):
headshake.show
Disclaimer
Early Bird Science is a podcast meant for entertainment and education only. While Kristen has a doctorate (Ph.D.), she is not a medical doctor. Please consult with your physician before making decisions about your health.
Where do the data stand on mask-wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic? Kristen tackles six myths (start times):
Masks don’t work (00:12:41) Masks are unsafe (00:40:48) Masks solve everything (00:52:34) My mask protects only me (00:58:10) Wear a mask only if you’re sick (01:03:35) Mask-wearers are afraid or virtue signaling (01:06:00) Guidelines on how to properly wear cloth masks begin at 01:09:06.
Abbreviated Reference List*
How to Protect Yourself & Others, CDC, Updated Oct 28, 2020 How to Select Masks, CDC, Updated Oct 29, 2020 Masks overview, WHO, Updated October 20, 2020 COVID-19: How much protection do face masks offer?, Mayo Clinic, Published Aug 20, 2020 5 Questions: Stanford scientists on COVID-19 mask guidelines, Stanford Medicine, Published June 19, 2020 *This is the most thoroughly-researched episode of EBS yet. Please visit earlybirdscience.com/episodes/23 for a full list of references.
Connect - Leave comments, suggest topics, and ask science questions!
Website: earlybirdscience.com
Twitter: @EarlyBirdSci
Instagram: @EarlyBirdScience
Facebook: @EarlyBirdScience
Check out Kristen’s other show, Headshake, a stream-of-consciousness science podcast (EXPLICIT CONTENT):
headshake.show
Disclaimer
Early Bird Science is a podcast meant for entertainment and education only. While Kristen has a doctorate (Ph.D.), she is not a medical doctor. Please consult with your physician before making decisions about your health.
1 hr 23 min