Mechanical solutions exist to mitigate viral load….a good article discussing the current mask available and rankings – https://www.sciencealert.com/some-masks-are-better-than-others-here-they-are-ranked-best-to-worst
The key thing even without going N95 but some simple cotton – is that the virus is likely to coalesce with water vapor (spit) – the chances of survival for virus by doing so is much greater as in its raw form it will likely have greater chance of dissolving the envelope that protects it via UV or other factors. Yes cotton or any basic material is porous enough for a virus but it doesn’t mean that they capture nothing as they will capture the water vapors.
Mask technology and their availability will improve and it will improve your chances to not get infected or get someone else infected. Potentially we could all be walking around with some device – check out this potential “mask” – https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3095523/best-face-mask-coronavirus-new-zealand-unveils-new
I am sure you are now reading and seeing articles discussing the second wave and the virus is here to stay etc… Yes I have been saying that is very likely but most of those articles are quite doomsday and sensationalized. You are not helpless we have technology to reduce viral load to shift the odds into your favor and we have the knowledge to know if you are healthy you have a great chance in surviving AND not having long-term implications – as noted in report I sent a few days ago.
7/29/20 “Good news is you can reduce your odds by 2X in terms of longterm impact by getting healthy (physically and mentally)
“Obesity (body mass index ≥30 kg per m2) (aOR 2.31; 95% CI = 1.21–4.42) and reporting a psychiatric condition§ (aOR 2.32; 95% CI = 1.17–4.58) also were associated with more than twofold odds of not returning to the patient’s usual health after adjusting for age, sex, and race/ethnicity.” CDC”
As we enter into the “dormant” phase sep-oct – as people in most regions open up the windows – we need to take advantage of this time and get healthy as a society. A healthy society will beat this virus more cost effectively than any treatment or vaccine can. It will also come with added benefits beyond covid mitigation. There are some personal responsibility and accountability on your part to shift the odds into your favor – don’t wait for the government to tell you.
New report shows sugar/fructose without fatty acid Omega-3 can be very detrimental to your health – https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/mnt/releases/309479#1
“A range of diseases — from diabetes to cardiovascular disease, and from Alzheimer’s disease to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder — are linked to changes to genes in the brain. A new study by UCLA life scientists has found that hundreds of those genes can be damaged by fructose, a sugar that’s common in the Western diet, in a way that could lead to those diseases. However, the researchers discovered good news as well: An omega-3 fatty acid known as docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, seems to reverse the harmful changes produced by fructose”
It is a high death day for a weekend – US over 1.1K
Brazil and India still the same states
In the US Texas had a high death of 289
Interestingly the Texas death continues to report a large amount in non-reported counties – 82…then the next leading county is Val Verde 27 – once again on the border of Mexico. Deaths do not seem to be tied with the confirmations regions.
Confirmations continue to rise in the four major counties. Miami-Dade death spike is concerning – thought still second lowest fatality rate
Deaths are creeping back up for UK, Japan, France and China. There was some really hot days for them in major cities last week.
Paris 99 July 31
London 99 July 31
Tokyo it has been raining – plus just seeing some high temps last two days
Wuhan is seeing some heat now to 99 this weekend – not sure if AC is as readily available for them so they may not see as much of an uptick if any.
