The Multiplicative Power of Masks
Mask Usage:
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Mask Effectiveness:
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Disease Transmission
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intuitive drop
1
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actual drop
2
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%
1
Intuitive drop
=
mask effectiveness
×
mask usage
2
Assuming masks are equally effective on inhalation & exhalation
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