Patrick St-Georges

[CTV Ottawa @ctvottawa]

DEVELOPING: One person arrested as striking military base workers picket in Ottawa
https://t.co/KbemrP0FQl

[Ian Black @BlacksWeather]

Scary video of funnel cloud.

[Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna]

So 45 minutes ago, Pierre Poilievre tweeted against Trudeau & carbon pricing. And has tweeted...absolutely nothing calling out the attack on Chrystia Freeland, a colleague in the House of Commons. It's beyond appalling.

Conservative friends - I suggest you get on this fast.

[June Winger @UNDE_President]

National Defence has a moral obligation to protect their employees
https://t.co/Y4bPTXqrsb

[UTE-SEI @utesei]

Phoenix general damages for retired and former PSAC members @marcbriere_marc @psac_afpc - https://t.co/Nk0Ch8V7jv

[PSAC NCR | AFPC RCN @PSACNCR]

Thank you again to PSAC members who mobilized yesterday by delivering letters and calling MPs to demand that Treasury Board fix their mistake! Make the call, tell your MP damages shouldn't be taxable!☎️https://t.co/6bJHgN5YUL🔥
#canlab #Phoenix #DontPhoenixItUp #BurntByPhoenix

[Patrick St-Georges @patstgeorges71]

@heylarryous Wow

[Patrick St-Georges @patstgeorges71]

Wow, CBC news... you might want to filter the ads posted on your site?!

[Dr. Lynora Saxinger MD FRCPC Infectious Diseases @AntibioticDoc]

Mask makers, check out this
https://t.co/1i0LF67Zo3

I expect we’ll learn more about best mask practice (so stay distanced handwashed masked when advised and tuned in ....)

[Dr. Lynora Saxinger MD FRCPC Infectious Diseases @AntibioticDoc]

Some of this is common sense not evidence based so if you have better sources / different advice please share.
We’re still figuring out how much masks may add in reducing COVID in our communities and doing it “right” offers the best odds of it being helpful.

[Dr. Lynora Saxinger MD FRCPC Infectious Diseases @AntibioticDoc]

But not laying around please!!!
(If you were unwittingly infected the mask could concentrate virus so touching it and then other stuff= ungood. )
Handwash or sanitize after touching please.
Don’t wear it too long when damp (change it out) and warm water-soap wash daily.

[Dr. Lynora Saxinger MD FRCPC Infectious Diseases @AntibioticDoc]

No mask faux pas like chin wagging, ear dangling, nose protruding please. Handle the straps to put them on and take them off. Store contained: I’ve seen people use food storage sealable containers, ziplocks, I use an envelope to allow it to dry, not sure what’s best....

[Dr. Lynora Saxinger MD FRCPC Infectious Diseases @AntibioticDoc]

If cloth mask quality is higher they *might* protect the wearer some, but we don’t have direct evidence they do so remember to reduce number-duration of noncrucial contacts, #DistanceHandwashMask. Surprisingly large benefit to handwashing- say, 5X day minimum and for cause

[Dr. Lynora Saxinger MD FRCPC Infectious Diseases @AntibioticDoc]

We need cloth mask makers to step up and show us results like this: https://t.co/OW3SuvtYSU
To be honest though the basic “cough catcher” mask could be poorer quality and maybe still helpful, but people are supposed to not go out sick AT ALL, remember....

[Dr. Lynora Saxinger MD FRCPC Infectious Diseases @AntibioticDoc]

2) 3 layers of fabric, optimally two different fabrics at least with absorbent inner layer, more waterproof outer layer which stays drier, and spunbound (polypropylene) middle layer. I guess a filter pocket could allow you to use own mid layer too.

[Dr. Lynora Saxinger MD FRCPC Infectious Diseases @AntibioticDoc]

1) Fit- quite close to face and covers mouth and nose, when you open your mouth your nose doesn’t poke out (!!!), breath goes through not around mask. Ear loops - not too thick, or short- are easier than ties for many. Adjustable is good. Tailored to fit across nose or wire.

[Dr. Lynora Saxinger MD FRCPC Infectious Diseases @AntibioticDoc]

What to look for in a cloth mask:

I’ll start by saying the WHO technical guidance (using textile science) and some publications are a start, but if we’re going to do this in a smart way and learn about it this advice could/ should change:

[Dr. Lynora Saxinger MD FRCPC Infectious Diseases @AntibioticDoc]

A) not anti mask but cautious given caliber of data- promask but REALLY pro
#distancehandwashmask
C) proper masks used properly please: why does no one talk about the fact that efficacy of cloth filtration may vary from 3-60% ??
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