[kwlug-disc] Fuming out about virus, security in depth

[Mikalai Birukou]

It seems that starting from yesterday we should wear masks: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UuJyZA9MCU

<fume>

No, the laws of physics, chemistry and biology haven't changed. I am 
having flashes of memory to how soviets were handling Chernobyl. WTF?

</fume>

Initially argument was that mask won't completely protect. Reminder that 
95 in N95 stands for a percentage. Anything infront your face will 
reduce chances of getting stuff. Its like security in depth, no measure 
is 100% reliable, but put together, and you are much better off.

Now I wonder how much slower virus would have spread, if on March 1st 
we've heard wear bandanas and leave other masks to medical stuff.

First, its more difficult to touch face when in mask.

Second, mask is a reminder about new behaviour to yourself and to 
others, right in the face.

Its like security in depth, like additional egress filtering and digital 
hygiene. Not perfect, but let us go a long way.