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I was wrong.
Back in late January, I had multiple conversations with an awesome colleague who was raised Wuhan, China about the rapid spread of COVID19 in China.
We are both indoor air researchers with PhDs. 1/6
Back in late January, I had multiple conversations with an awesome colleague who was raised Wuhan, China about the rapid spread of COVID19 in China.
We are both indoor air researchers with PhDs. 1/6
She was adamant that we should start wearing masks in the US. I was adamant that masks wouldn't help. I went through all the arguments: 1) Their were not enough N95s, 2) people would just touch their mask more than the face, 3) people would do more risky things.... 2/6
4) they weren't 100% effective. 5) you can't mandate people to wear them.
She was right on masks. I was wrong on all counts.
We did agree that COVID19 would be worse in the US than China. I wish I was wrong on that to. 3/6
She was right on masks. I was wrong on all counts.
We did agree that COVID19 would be worse in the US than China. I wish I was wrong on that to. 3/6
I learned a few things about masks and myself.
1) Don't let perfect get in the way of good enough (N95s/clothe).
2) None of us were experts on COVID19 seven months ago.
3) Always be open to new ideas and approaches
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1) Don't let perfect get in the way of good enough (N95s/clothe).
2) None of us were experts on COVID19 seven months ago.
3) Always be open to new ideas and approaches
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By April my colleague and I donated a Chinese shipment of KN95s masks to local hospice. I appreciate her willingness to engage, teach, and correct my mistakes. 5/6
All Phd/MDs have been humbled. Not all are humble.
Let's learn from each other, find solutions for every building, school and office. Let's work together. We got this.
Mask up inside. 6/6
Let's learn from each other, find solutions for every building, school and office. Let's work together. We got this.
Mask up inside. 6/6
