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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Masks and Social Distancing
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2020 21:20:23 -0500
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This study apparently did not consider the likely impact of room ventilation (air movement) on the travel of virus containing aerosols. That, I think, would reduce their apparent conclusion that a 6 foot distance reduces exposure to near zero.

 

 

Peter Zavon, CIH
Penfield, NY

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From: ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**Princeton.EDU> On Behalf Of John Callen
Sent: Friday, December 11, 2020 10:31 AM
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Subject: [DCHAS-L] Masks and Social Distancing

 

ALL,

 

You might be interested in this new study on the subject topic in today's Insider newsletter I just received from the Mayo Clinic.

 

https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-research-confirms-critical-role-of-masks-in-preventing-covid-19-infection/

 

Please watch the discussion and simulation videos.

 

Comments?

 

Be Safe and Stay Healthy!

 

All My Best,

 

John B. Callen, Ph.D.

3M Personal Safety Division - Retired

ACS/DCHAS Founding Member

(312) 632-0195

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