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NYT: those masks that supposedly worked against COVID...they fail against even smoke particles

Hot Air 08 Jun 2023
The COVID virus is about 0.1 to 0.4 micrometers in size, and hence dramatically smaller and more likely to penetrate a mask that isn’t incredibly dense, such as a well-fitting N95 that is properly sealed to the face ... They reuse masks ... But beware, not all masks work equally well ... Surgical masks, cloth masks, and bandannas were a joke.
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The Not-COVID Reason to Mask Is Here

The Atlantic 08 Jun 2023
And for those who “ have to go outdoors,” says Linsey Marr, an environmental engineer at Virginia Tech, “I’d strongly recommend wearing a mask.” The masking advice might understandably spark some whiplash ... Considering how dicey the discourse over masking has gotten, masking advice won’t necessarily be embraced by all.
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Will wearing a mask oustide help me with bad air quality in N.J. from wildfire smoke?

NJ 08 Jun 2023
Will a mask protect me from the smoke?. “The typical cloth or surgical masks that we were wearing for COVID, those help for the water droplets, for disease, but aren’t going to be so good here ... “If somebody is sensitive to this smoke, some kind of mask or even a bandana (may help) ... Where to buy KN95 and N95 masks that will be delivered quickly.
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New York to distribute 1 million free N95 masks Thursday amid hazardous smoke levels

Market Watch 08 Jun 2023
Kathy Hochul announced that 1 million N95 masks will be distributed for free Thursday, as high-quality masks appeared to be in short supply at retailers Wednesday amid dangerously poor air quality due to smoke from Canadian wildfires ... 600,000 masks will come from federal sources.
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New York to distribute 1 million free N95 masks amid hazardous smoke levels, as mask sales spike on Amazon

Market Watch 08 Jun 2023
Kathy Hochul announced that 1 million N95 masks will be distributed for free Thursday, as high-quality masks appeared to be in short supply at retailers Wednesday amid dangerously poor air quality due to smoke from Canadian wildfires ... 600,000 masks will come from federal sources.
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Man reveals the ‘incredible’ mask his wife made for dog to protect pet from wildfire smoke

AOL 08 Jun 2023
A man based in Rochester, New York has showcased the “incredible” mask that his wife made for their dog, Siggi, in order to protect him from the wildfire smoke in their area. The pet owner, Andrew White, took to Twitter on Wednesday to share a photo of his dog in the handmade mask ... My wife made a mask for our dog though.
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Shades of COVID-19: Should we mask ourselves against Canadian wildfire smoke

Cleveland 08 Jun 2023
CLEVELAND, Ohio – If you still have some high-quality protective masks laying around from your battles with COVID-19, you might want to strap one on if you go outside Thursday ... Not just any mask will do, however ... It also may be advisable to change out your mask if you wear if for a long period of time, Rosenberg said.
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Can face masks help protect you from wildfire smoke? Health expert explains

The Times & Democrat 08 Jun 2023
... health officials to wear face masks to avoid inhaling harmful smoke ... "You're going to be exposing yourself to a lot fewer of these microscopic dust particles if you're wearing an N95 and that'll be a lot better than if you're wearing your cloth mask or paper mask," Aaron said.
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People in Japan learning to smile due to over-usage of face masks

The News International 08 Jun 2023
This representational picture shows an Asian woman smiling behind her face mask ... Although face masks were previously widely used in the East Asian nation before COVID by many people to treat seasonal ailments and hay fever, their usage increased dramatically once it became official government advice to wear them during the worst of the outbreak.
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Here's how to stay safe from wildfire smoke amid reduced air quality

Yahoo Daily News 08 Jun 2023
It is best to stay inside and wear masks in the meantime ... Try to limit your time outside as best as you can and if you can't and if you're not sure how long you'd be outside, throw on a mask," Widmer said ... N95 or P100 masks can help protect your lungs from smoke or ash ... But an N95 mask is also a good option.
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Fox Hosts Slam Advice Over Dangerous Wildfire Smoke

Yahoo Daily News 08 Jun 2023
Despite New York City having the worst air quality on Earth on Tuesday night and with conditions expected to worsen into Thursday due to smoke from the Quebec wildfires, Fox News hosts on Wednesday criticized those who have suggested that masks be worn and wondered if those affected by the pollution are “snowflakes.” ... stay home, wear a mask.
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Fox News Hosts Have Most Predictable Response To New York Wildfire Smoke

Yahoo Daily News 08 Jun 2023
Jeanine Pirro, Jesse Watters and Sean Hannity all dismissed the city’s atrocious air quality — caused by wildfires in Canada — and mocked official advice to wear face masks amid the smoke that is expected to last for days ... “Other Democrats are pumping up climate hysteria and bringing back, you guessed it, mask insanity.” ... stay home, wear a mask.
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Sean Hannity mocks New Yorkers for wearing masks to protect themselves from wildfire smoke

Media Matters 08 Jun 2023
Video file ... SEAN HANNITY (HOST) ... CHARLY ARNOLT (GUEST) ... I think, like you just mentioned, a lot of people are just having PTSD from seeing so many people wearing masks again ... By the way, what are two young, healthy people doing with a mask on? ... Double-masking, by the way. They were double-masked ... Double-masked ... ....
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One million N95 masks are being distributed to New Yorkers: Hochul administration responds to hazardous smoke

AM New York 08 Jun 2023
State officials have started distributing masks as the latest public health response to the wildfire smoke that has engulfed New York City this week ... She said that the state would be distributing masks to help protect New Yorkers from the smoke ... On Thursday, one million N95 masks will start being distributed at state facilities across New York.
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No VIP treatment here! Mel B heads to car hire company Hertz to pick up ...

The Daily Mail 08 Jun 2023
Accessorising with a beige $1200 Gucci belt bag, the Masked Singer Australia judge kept a low profile with a pair of sunglasses while her hair was tied back in a fitted bun under her cap ... They will be tasked with the job of guessing what celebrities are singing beneath their masked characters.

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