[AT] Covid-19

[Mike M]

I'm sorry for your loss Spencer.

With regards to masks, you are correct Steve, they will not prevent you
from contracting the virus, they do however restrain the viral load you
receive if you come across an infected person. Everyone wearing masks,
keeping your hands off your face and constant thorough hand washing is
the best defense against this disease. This is based on the highest
level peer reviewed studies, a "systematic review" published in the Lancet.

  https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)31142-9/fulltext

Mike M

On 8/4/2020 4:31 PM, STEVE ALLEN wrote:,
> First of al, Spencer, you and his family and friends have my sincerest sympathies; prayers for comfort in this time are raised daily.
>
> Second of all, re:  masks.  Do NOT rely on a mask to protect YOU from getting it.  Masks can reduce the likelihood of YOU spreading it to OTHERS, but, except for the most expensive, extensive, and complete PPE, they will NOT protect YOU from getting it FROM others.  Don't let them lull you into complacency.
>
> My employer is struggling with the manifold issues that pertain to offering classes in-seat this Fall, and the various permutations of policy involved simply overwhelm realistic administration.
>
> Like most of us on this list, I fall into the high risk groups, I am sure, if only because of age.  I much prefer spending my time at home working on/with my tractors, but the family has to eat.  Hobson's choice, to be sure.
>
> Be careful, my friends.
>
> The "original" Steve Allen
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