PLoS Pathog March 2013 PMID 23505369

Influenza virus aerosols in human exhaled breath: particle size, culturability, and effect of surgical masks.

Donald K Milton, M Patricia Fabian, Benjamin J Cowling, Michael L Grantham, James J McDevitt

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What people are saying

Several discussions cite the key findings of the research, such as the 3.4-fold reduction in viral aerosol shedding when masks are worn. Phrases like 'it's settled science' and 'masks work by reducing the emission of aerosols' convey a tone of urgency and authority. This strong, affirmative language highlights the collective agreement and emphasizes the perceived necessity of adopting mask-wearing practices to minimize influenza transmission.

AgreementStrong agreement

The majority of discussions reflect strong consensus on the study's findings, especially regarding the effectiveness of surgical masks in reducing viral shedding.

InterestHigh interest

Many participants show high levels of curiosity, referencing specifics from the study and seeking to understand the implications.

EngagementHigh engagement

Discussions indicate a deep engagement with the research, as users share quotes and details from the publication, analyzing its significance.

ImpactHigh impact

Participants perceive the study as having significant implications for public health practices, advocating for mask use based on the findings.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates the role of surgical masks in reducing the transmission of influenza virus aerosols in exhaled breath, highlighting that masks significantly lower viral loads in both coarse and fine particle sizes.
  • Fine particles contain a much higher concentration of viral copies than coarse particles, with masks resulting in an overall 3.4-fold reduction in viral aerosol shedding.
  • The research underscores the importance of monitoring exhaled virus aerosols to understand their contribution to seasonal influenza transmission and to guide future transmission studies.

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Don Milton @donmilton.bsky.social
@Don_Milton · X

@AbraarKaran Please see Nature https://t.co/HqQUzs5GyX and the earlier PLoS path https://t.co/T2PxTslP2V - viral aerosols can be reduced by face masks. It takes a layered set of interventions. Face masks are part of the solution for the general public. Need respirators for high exposure work.

Sep 21, 2020 · 37 likes · 15 shares · 14,363 followers View post →
Dr. Gerhard Scheuch
@DrScheuch · X

Ich wurde mehrfach angesprochen, ob es Belege gibt, die zeigen, dass sich aus der Luft gewonnene Viren auch vermehren lassen. J. Santarpia hat das 2021 für SARS-COV-2 publiziert: https://t.co/pnLzSAzZ8Y Und Donald Milton bereits in 2013 für Influenza https://t.co/YCbSCxedsK In https://t.co/mQDtsF6xAo

Apr 11, 2024 · 19 likes · 2 shares · 16,410 followers View post →
Dr. Gerhard Scheuch
@DrScheuch · X

In der Arbeit demonstriert D.Milton, dass die exhalierte Luft von Influenza Patienten kultivierbare Viren enthält. Chirurgische Maske reduziert die ausgeatmete Menge an Viren um mehr als Faktor 3. Das zeigt Fremdschutz durch Masken ist möglich. https://t.co/YCbSCxedsK

Jun 11, 2024 · 13 likes · 2 shares · 16,410 followers View post →
Gusta Ramos
@Ramos_Guxta · X

@canalCCore2 Milton, D. K., Fabian, M. P., Cowling, B. J., Grantham, M. L., & McDevitt, J. J. (2013). Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks. PLOS Pathogens, 9(3), e1003205. https://t.co/nJH4rzLc9M

Aug 12, 2025 · 13 likes · 78 followers View post →
Red Collie (Dr. Horace Drew) scientist/inventor
@RedCollie1 · X

@martingeddes The best factual data on mask-wearing may be read here, perhaps give it to them? Masks are for the sick with symptoms, not the healthy. Q says we must think logically based on FACTS. So did Buddha. Not listen to dictators. https://t.co/9zU4KkIgri

Aug 28, 2020 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 49,929 followers View post →
けんもう新型コロナ対策本部
@kenmomd · X

インフルエンザウイルスの粒子サイズ、マスクの効果を検討した研究。これもMilton氏だったのか Milton DK, et al. Influenza virus aerosols in human exhaled breath: particle size, culturability, and effect of surgical masks. PLoS Pathog. 2013;9(3):e1003205. https://t.co/qohzqsVCsv

Nov 27, 2020 · 9 likes · 2 shares · 5,661 followers View post →

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Thinning not Balding
@BaldingNot · X

@SebF344235 @AlainPatenaude7 Milton, D. K., et al. (2013). Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks. PLOS Pathogens. — Showed infectious influenza in fine aerosols and that surgical masks worn by patients reduced viral RNA in exhaled aerosol

Oct 14, 2025 · 52 followers View post →
gamechanger ♟️
@perfektworld · X

wieso sollte man jedes Jahr mehrfach krank werden, weil man infektiöse Partikel einatmen? Basis Hygiene, Impfungen plus #CleanAir gegen Influenza, H5N1 Covid-19, Tuberkulose, Mpox,... 2013 https://t.co/YRueFAvIJE

Sep 2, 2025 · 3 likes · 300 followers View post →
Gusta Ramos
@Ramos_Guxta · X

@canalCCore2 Milton, D. K., Fabian, M. P., Cowling, B. J., Grantham, M. L., & McDevitt, J. J. (2013). Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks. PLOS Pathogens, 9(3), e1003205. https://t.co/nJH4rzLc9M

Aug 12, 2025 · 13 likes · 78 followers View post →
SontaranDawn
@Sontaran_Dawn · X

@ewebb74483935 @craigkellyXXX So you deny the basic fact that viral fragments are breathed out with every breath you take? Have a read DOI: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1003205 Then read the other paper I linked to on exosomes.

Mar 24, 2025 · 987 followers View post →
oldfshndanne
@oldfshndanne · X

@DannyTheZebra You sure? "We collected samples of exhaled particles (one with and one without a facemask) in two size fractions (“coarse”>5 µm, “fine”≤5 µm)... Fine particles contained 8.8 (95% CI 4.1 to 19) fold more viral copies than did coarse particles." https://t.co/77en8waaJZ

Feb 15, 2025 · 4,278 followers View post →
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RT @1goodtern: This is quite a neat study from 2013 that shows that FLU IS AIRBORNE. Sorry I didn't mean to shout, but healthcare workers…

Feb 12, 2025 · 169 shares · 143 followers View post →
Buddug~EDS/ME/LC Covid is Airborne
@pwsimerimiaw · X

RT @1goodtern: This is quite a neat study from 2013 that shows that FLU IS AIRBORNE. Sorry I didn't mean to shout, but healthcare workers…

Feb 12, 2025 · 169 shares · 13,933 followers View post →
Martin
@Martin46361440q · X

RT @1goodtern: This is quite a neat study from 2013 that shows that FLU IS AIRBORNE. Sorry I didn't mean to shout, but healthcare workers…

Feb 12, 2025 · 169 shares · 420 followers View post →
Prof Rhys Thomas MBBS MD FRCA
@rhysthomas · X

RT @1goodtern: This is quite a neat study from 2013 that shows that FLU IS AIRBORNE. Sorry I didn't mean to shout, but healthcare workers…

Feb 12, 2025 · 169 shares · 2,808 followers View post →
jibé
@jibe_jeybee · X

RT @1goodtern: This is quite a neat study from 2013 that shows that FLU IS AIRBORNE. Sorry I didn't mean to shout, but healthcare workers…

Feb 12, 2025 · 169 shares · 619 followers View post →
Fred Bloggs
@MurrayJohn2000 · X

RT @1goodtern: This is quite a neat study from 2013 that shows that FLU IS AIRBORNE. Sorry I didn't mean to shout, but healthcare workers…

Feb 12, 2025 · 169 shares · 1,121 followers View post →
Clareq12.bsky.social- REAL socialists wear masks
@ClareQ12 · X

RT @1goodtern: This is quite a neat study from 2013 that shows that FLU IS AIRBORNE. Sorry I didn't mean to shout, but healthcare workers…

Feb 12, 2025 · 169 shares · 1,868 followers View post →
Jean-B. de Saussure
@Jbs10twit · X

RT @1goodtern: This is quite a neat study from 2013 that shows that FLU IS AIRBORNE. Sorry I didn't mean to shout, but healthcare workers…

Feb 12, 2025 · 169 shares · 4,850 followers View post →
bbddpp
@bbddpp · X

RT @1goodtern: This is quite a neat study from 2013 that shows that FLU IS AIRBORNE. Sorry I didn't mean to shout, but healthcare workers…

Feb 12, 2025 · 169 shares · 3,115 followers View post →
Rosemary
@rosavita · X

RT @1goodtern: This is quite a neat study from 2013 that shows that FLU IS AIRBORNE. Sorry I didn't mean to shout, but healthcare workers…

Feb 12, 2025 · 169 shares · 4,170 followers View post →
Phil Randal 
@philrandal · X

RT @1goodtern: This is quite a neat study from 2013 that shows that FLU IS AIRBORNE. Sorry I didn't mean to shout, but healthcare workers…

Feb 12, 2025 · 169 shares · 2,929 followers View post →
Stan
@Fluffhoof · X

RT @1goodtern: This is quite a neat study from 2013 that shows that FLU IS AIRBORNE. Sorry I didn't mean to shout, but healthcare workers…

Feb 12, 2025 · 169 shares · 79 followers View post →
Oq
@Nnwwzz124 · X

RT @BHudsonWrites: @pot8um Facemasks work by REDUCING the emission of aerosols and droplets which contain pathogens. This has been known f…

Jul 18, 2024 · 1 share · 2,775 followers View post →
Bruce Hudson Writes
@BHudsonWrites · X

@FionaMo70017675 @DrJBhattacharya @NIH That's really weird, and not very rational. Masks work by REDUCING the emission of aerosols and droplets which contain pathogens. Do you believe all filters don't work, or just masks? https://t.co/UXbbnhHzLC.

Jul 18, 2024 · 636 followers View post →
Bruce Hudson Writes
@BHudsonWrites · X

@pot8um Facemasks work by REDUCING the emission of aerosols and droplets which contain pathogens. This has been known for a long time, and has been supported by the CDC, as documented here in 2013: https://t.co/UXbbnhHzLC.

Jul 18, 2024 · 8 likes · 1 share · 636 followers View post →
Rosa T.
@RosaT24661835 · X

RT @DrScheuch: In der Arbeit demonstriert D.Milton, dass die exhalierte Luft von Influenza Patienten kultivierbare Viren enthält. Chirurgi…

Jun 11, 2024 · 2 shares · 125 followers View post →
P123
@P1231032850 · X

RT @DrScheuch: In der Arbeit demonstriert D.Milton, dass die exhalierte Luft von Influenza Patienten kultivierbare Viren enthält. Chirurgi…

Jun 11, 2024 · 2 shares · 3,214 followers View post →
Dr. Gerhard Scheuch
@DrScheuch · X

In der Arbeit demonstriert D.Milton, dass die exhalierte Luft von Influenza Patienten kultivierbare Viren enthält. Chirurgische Maske reduziert die ausgeatmete Menge an Viren um mehr als Faktor 3. Das zeigt Fremdschutz durch Masken ist möglich. https://t.co/YCbSCxedsK

Jun 11, 2024 · 13 likes · 2 shares · 16,410 followers View post →
Mika
@m29091899 · X

RT @DrScheuch: Ich wurde mehrfach angesprochen, ob es Belege gibt, die zeigen, dass sich aus der Luft gewonnene Viren auch vermehren lassen…

Apr 11, 2024 · 2 shares · 1,128 followers View post →
AndreaHadorn
@AndreaHadorn · X

RT @DrScheuch: Ich wurde mehrfach angesprochen, ob es Belege gibt, die zeigen, dass sich aus der Luft gewonnene Viren auch vermehren lassen…

Apr 11, 2024 · 2 shares · 740 followers View post →
Dr. Gerhard Scheuch
@DrScheuch · X

Ich wurde mehrfach angesprochen, ob es Belege gibt, die zeigen, dass sich aus der Luft gewonnene Viren auch vermehren lassen. J. Santarpia hat das 2021 für SARS-COV-2 publiziert: https://t.co/pnLzSAzZ8Y Und Donald Milton bereits in 2013 für Influenza https://t.co/YCbSCxedsK In https://t.co/mQDtsF6xAo

Apr 11, 2024 · 19 likes · 2 shares · 16,410 followers View post →
Lucas Krands
@labsarekindest · X

@Tertianship @DanielKotzin @DrJBhattacharya Milton D. K., Fabian M. P., Cowling B. J., Grantham M. L., McDevitt J. J., Influenza virus aerosols in human exhaled breath: Particle size, culturability, and effect of surgical masks. PLoS Pathog. 9, e1003205 (2013).

Feb 11, 2024 · 135 followers View post →
Theophrastus
@tonygill3 · X

@sovos15 @paulwoll @Stoichastich @WriteInSatan @BretWeinstein @coachferg62 Start with these. Let me know if you have any questions https://t.co/VAG0l0QAVz https://t.co/RezjJ942zl https://t.co/Yw3RNqjpxU https://t.co/pgGHzBKAm5 https://t.co/95qmI6wsFy https://t.co/UOb5giq18p https://t.co/4bAKRq1Kvp

Jan 12, 2024 · 557 followers View post →
BB
@BradyFBanks · X

@wallhawk @LantzWheeler Here’s one study from 2013 showing masks can help reduce flu transmission. Feel free to express your opinion, but when you just make stuff up you shouldn’t be surprised if people call you out. https://t.co/nmCeNpIr3Q

Nov 17, 2023 · 259 followers View post →
Luiz Fernando PDPD
@luiz_pdpd · X

@Rconstantino Avalio pelo bom senso. Em um local em que as pessoas ao menor sinal de sintomas gripais já utilizassem máscaras teríamos uma transmissibilidade reduzida. Estudos como » https://t.co/l8H8t7A1sr apontam neste sentido. Um povo sem empatia força a obrigatoriedade ao meu ver.

Nov 23, 2022 · 93 followers View post →
ニューロドクター乱夢
@hichachu · X

手術用フェイスマスクの粒子捕捉効率をテストした研究で患者から吐き出された微粒子中のウイルスコピー数が2.8倍減少し粗粒子は25倍減少することが示された。 https://t.co/nRsaZTxKBH Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks

Nov 8, 2022 · 1 like · 4,257 followers View post →
Glenn Hoppe
@ghoppe · X

@sunshine_toes @_mamadeb @TakethatCt @carlsmythe @Top_Muppetries @robertopaulos85 @FrankDElia7 @provaxtexan @CoralBlob @CallMeEOnly @mcfunny @BklynGM @ncdave4life @JustPlaying2Win @volpiranyas @TonyBaduy @LiamKav @SkepticalMutant @DevoDalek @Monstercoyliar @Kathmarval @CharlieGordon20 @crabb_vicki @kanwee9 @EstesPga @slemar_ @AGoldsmithEsq @AndrewLazarus4 @DCGreenZone1 @quigley_jesse @quesnel_john @wendy_Lynnette @clownworld_bobo @Suesue2point0 @ZaynJaffer @Mchael21592783M @tenebra99 @i_am_joli_anne @gobantwo2 @melissa94307909 @doritmi @stevenmosher @JawKneeFaiv @MickusDickus @policing_uk @BrockKrause @dodi_rains @RenfieldThomas @indyymac @Kolyin That's a very foolish thing to say. Many studies have shown that influenza is spread through the exhaled breath of those who are sick. Here's a few more: https://t.co/YSpDn6oFLc https://t.co/bXf5zyjfdW https://t.co/bfBh42CRUA https://t.co/IkldH

May 2, 2022 · 2 likes · 323 followers View post →
Nancy Delagrave
@RougeMatisse · X

@mtlpointdevue @Wal_Trudeau La grippe est aussi transmise par aérosols, ce que le chercheur @Don_Milton a montré entre dans cet article où il note que les aérosols fins (< 5 microns) contiennent 8,8 fois plus de charge virale que ceux qui sont (> 5 microns). https://t.co/pG77f7PWpb

Feb 6, 2022 · 7,561 followers View post →
Radkoala ☄️
@Radkolia · X

RT @pash22: Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks https://t.co/vFL62…

Dec 7, 2021 · 2 shares · 81 followers View post →
Sandeepan Chowdhury
@SandeepNFTs · X

RT @pash22: Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks https://t.co/vFL62…

Dec 6, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,180 followers View post →
Ash Paul
@pash22 · X

Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks https://t.co/vFL623wqP1 via @Don_Milton

Dec 6, 2021 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 32,298 followers View post →
John
@jsmith1706 · X

@calvinrobinson Can someone with medical knowledge help me debunk this study for me? Trying to 'converse' with someone to stop them wearing mask. https://t.co/ijeHqbIX5y

Nov 24, 2021 · 24 followers View post →
Bax
@The_DS_Blog · X

Personal Protection Equipment--Gloves and Masks https://t.co/vL6qXSfNs3  Original Article: https://t.co/rT2gTKH1cU Last spring, with the advent of COVID, we observed all kinds of masks and gloves sell out and become virtually unobtainable. Hospitals… https://t.co/DzTSJ3nQB7

Nov 12, 2021 · 10 followers View post →
Dan Kaszeta, FRHistS, Legal Juggernaut
@DanKaszeta · X

@wolfman_55 @JujuliaGrace 4. Milton, Donald K., et al. "Influenza virus aerosols in human exhaled breath: particle size, culturability, and effect of surgical masks." PLoS pathogens 9.3 (2013): e1003205.

Oct 11, 2021 · 37,788 followers View post →
GotBoats?
@BoatsGot · X

@ImjackCanada @john40683980 @lalalanshadow @hareme2 @washingtonpost https://t.co/EOaGKoYSYg A study from 2013 that shows that masks reduce the chance of flu spreading. https://t.co/cjMjtKG1Wi A study from 2009 that shows that surgical masks are nearly as good as an n95 mask for reducing spread. There's a reason why medical workers use it 1/2

Jun 2, 2021 · 3 likes · 26 followers View post →
Matt
@_mattf7 · X

@JonStanich @ianmSC @spaceisace The virus triggers a cough, which transmits large infected particles. Masks reduce large particles by 25x. Masks block fine particles by 3x. Your chart is logarithmic, so the effect looks smaller than it is. The study which the chart came from is here: https://t.co/MrZeXRcjnc

Apr 2, 2021 · 1,640 followers View post →
M
@kramden88 · X

@MVmrxlh @ianmSC Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks (2013): "Surgical masks nearly eliminated viral RNA detection in the coarse aerosol fraction... 1/2 https://t.co/MWx73gD5tE

Mar 11, 2021 · 941 followers View post →
Thomas Do Good
@Thomas_Do_Good · X

Milton DK, Fabian MP, Cowling BJ, Grantham ML, McDevitt JJ (2013) Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks. PLoS Pathog 9(3): e1003205. https://t.co/Z7bhPTarot

Feb 16, 2021 · 15 followers View post →
Joanna Quade
@jejquade · X

@Mollie_Whuppie @DexterTempest @Theo7819 @Ebrolly1 https://t.co/6eDTX9Lq41

Feb 15, 2021 · 1,970 followers View post →
Don Milton @donmilton.bsky.social
@Don_Milton · X

@BromdenC @UMDPublicHealth @umdhealthequity @BTW_WMUC From this paper: https://t.co/T2PxTslP2V

Feb 4, 2021 · 14,363 followers View post →
Don Milton @donmilton.bsky.social
@Don_Milton · X

@BromdenC @UMDPublicHealth @umdhealthequity @BTW_WMUC An in an earlier paper we showed the same thing https://t.co/T2PxTslP2V focused on influenza.

Feb 4, 2021 · 1 like · 14,363 followers View post →
G
@GhamGraham · X

@pat_wensor 3) Nobody has ever claimed Masks prevent 100% Covid being spread, that's why social distancing needs to be followed as well. What all the studies do show is it reduces the distance and amount that is transmitted. https://t.co/0UgMF11GDk Here is a picture. https://t.co/Smzu0VkLkl

Feb 3, 2021 · 1 like · 1,791 followers View post →
Ed
@Ed___________0 · X

@ardigiorgio @SignorErnesto Credo che la mascherina riduca molto la diffusione del virus ma non garantisca protezione. https://t.co/ye9YUoiKTS

Jan 29, 2021 · 46 followers View post →
JGross
@jagmistereus · X

@SkiersRight @robinmonotti @ianmSC Very nice article, a few points monodispersed emulsion membrane is non absorptive, the fabric of masks and cloth are absorptive, 2nd many studies use viral load such as this Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect

Jan 16, 2021 · 19 followers View post →
JGross
@jagmistereus · X

@SkiersRight @robinmonotti @ianmSC You are twisting the study; please read it.... funny how people never quote the part of the study that supports mask but here is the study Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks https://t.co/UFRUXJcB9j

Jan 16, 2021 · 19 followers View post →
Travel Is The Best Medicine
@2drinks2go · X

Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks https://t.co/AKW95BEVYS

Jan 16, 2021 · 287 followers View post →
JB777
@Devildo08187120 · X

@Jaymmatth @eddieLA4 @CNN This study by D.K. Milton, M.P. Fabian, B.J. Cowling, M.L. Grantham Influenza virus aerosols in human exhaled breath: particle size, culturability, and effect of surgical masks Concludes surgical masks are NOT sufficient for limiting the emission of small droplets.

Dec 22, 2020 · 99 followers View post →
青柳
@FBWM8888 · X

RT @kenmomd: インフルエンザウイルスの粒子サイズ、マスクの効果を検討した研究。これもMilton氏だったのか Milton DK, et al. Influenza virus aerosols in human exhaled breath: particle…

Nov 28, 2020 · 2 shares · 730 followers View post →
Tabatha
@araran100 · X

RT @kenmomd: インフルエンザウイルスの粒子サイズ、マスクの効果を検討した研究。これもMilton氏だったのか Milton DK, et al. Influenza virus aerosols in human exhaled breath: particle…

Nov 28, 2020 · 2 shares · 17,535 followers View post →
秋山
@shinyworld · X

RT @kenmomd: インフルエンザウイルスの粒子サイズ、マスクの効果を検討した研究。これもMilton氏だったのか Milton DK, et al. Influenza virus aerosols in human exhaled breath: particle…

Nov 28, 2020 · 2 shares · 270 followers View post →
内田
@uchida_kawasaki · X

RT @kenmomd: インフルエンザウイルスの粒子サイズ、マスクの効果を検討した研究。これもMilton氏だったのか Milton DK, et al. Influenza virus aerosols in human exhaled breath: particle…

Nov 28, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,929 followers View post →
けんもう新型コロナ対策本部
@kenmomd · X

インフルエンザウイルスの粒子サイズ、マスクの効果を検討した研究。これもMilton氏だったのか Milton DK, et al. Influenza virus aerosols in human exhaled breath: particle size, culturability, and effect of surgical masks. PLoS Pathog. 2013;9(3):e1003205. https://t.co/qohzqsVCsv

Nov 27, 2020 · 9 likes · 2 shares · 5,661 followers View post →
TZisdone2025
@TZisdone2025 · X

@SHomburg @WernerKandas NEIN! 1980: https://t.co/aA6rK5W0h0 2009: https://t.co/1BOTsKCQvi 2013: https://t.co/yQWwYV8Pcw 2015: https://t.co/2ENjnDL3zZ 2015: https://t.co/Z2zPHHP3hq

Oct 31, 2020 · 3 likes · 3,128 followers View post →
Аntifa VP Of Sales
@antifaVPofSales · X

@TheDataCage @shellylfs @jaxdotcom https://t.co/yNZVAZLhTD

Oct 23, 2020 · 395 followers View post →
Lisley Viana
@lisleyviana · X

@PurplePirate17 @Joshstupidname @FOX4 Here is another article, from 2013, stating how surgical masks worn by people with the flu help decrease reduce the aerosol shedding of virus. https://t.co/IrFhgme4QB

Oct 15, 2020 · 42 followers View post →
HealthyBuilds
@HealthyBuilds · X

Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks https://t.co/RF7KqJBQTp

Oct 2, 2020 · 204 followers View post →
Sanders Inc.
@SandersFilters · X

Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks https://t.co/SrrMrbeVPm

Oct 2, 2020 · 173 followers View post →
HealthyBuilds West Palm
@NanoSafe1 · X

Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks https://t.co/tW0WzpSlFs

Oct 2, 2020 · 193 followers View post →
Mich
@artmichel_eth · X

@LupitaEnCuatro @RogerMoraTagle @realDonaldTrump Se a demostrado que los cubrebocas quirúrgicos reducen 25 veces la exhalación de gotas virales grandes, sin embargo, son menos efectivas contra las finas gotas virales suspendidas en el aire, en otras palabras son más infecciosas. - Papers cientificos: https://t.co/ggwqP4e0Ym

Oct 2, 2020 · 5,763 followers View post →
Jon Sayers
@JonBF23 · X

RT @Don_Milton: @AbraarKaran Please see Nature https://t.co/HqQUzs5GyX and the earlier PLoS path https://t.co/T2PxTslP2V - viral aerosols c…

Sep 26, 2020 · 15 shares · 1,110 followers View post →
Anoif
@AnoifBrighton · X

RT @Don_Milton: @AbraarKaran Please see Nature https://t.co/HqQUzs5GyX and the earlier PLoS path https://t.co/T2PxTslP2V - viral aerosols c…

Sep 25, 2020 · 15 shares · 102 followers View post →
BreakthroughMedicine&AdvancedResearchTools
@JayChance12 · X

RT @rnomics: Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks https://t.co/7CT6…

Sep 25, 2020 · 1 share · 628 followers View post →
Fabrice Leclerc
@rnomics · X

Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks https://t.co/7CT6OviNTl

Sep 25, 2020 · 1 share · 2,757 followers View post →
Gabor Erdosi
@gerdosi · X

@BallouxFrancois @MackayIM It was the first hit for “milton viral particle”? https://t.co/OVbodEro8y

Sep 25, 2020 · 4 likes · 25,889 followers View post →
Irish Princess
@IrishPrincesss5 · X

RT @Don_Milton: @AbraarKaran Please see Nature https://t.co/HqQUzs5GyX and the earlier PLoS path https://t.co/T2PxTslP2V - viral aerosols c…

Sep 23, 2020 · 15 shares · 45 followers View post →
maty || @
@nauscopio · X

RT @Don_Milton: @AbraarKaran Please see Nature https://t.co/HqQUzs5GyX and the earlier PLoS path https://t.co/T2PxTslP2V - viral aerosols c…

Sep 22, 2020 · 15 shares · 2,539 followers View post →
Louise B. Weschler
@LouiseBWeschler · X

RT @Don_Milton: @AbraarKaran Please see Nature https://t.co/HqQUzs5GyX and the earlier PLoS path https://t.co/T2PxTslP2V - viral aerosols c…

Sep 22, 2020 · 15 shares · 420 followers View post →
globetrotter
@globetr46789189 · X

RT @Don_Milton: @AbraarKaran Please see Nature https://t.co/HqQUzs5GyX and the earlier PLoS path https://t.co/T2PxTslP2V - viral aerosols c…

Sep 22, 2020 · 15 shares · 4 followers View post →
Ben Cowling
@bencowling88 · X

RT @Don_Milton: @AbraarKaran Please see Nature https://t.co/HqQUzs5GyX and the earlier PLoS path https://t.co/T2PxTslP2V - viral aerosols c…

Sep 21, 2020 · 15 shares · 32,851 followers View post →
UnoDeVLC
@VlcCiudadano · X

RT @Don_Milton: @AbraarKaran Please see Nature https://t.co/HqQUzs5GyX and the earlier PLoS path https://t.co/T2PxTslP2V - viral aerosols c…

Sep 21, 2020 · 15 shares · 99 followers View post →
Chris Jakober
@SoDakMtneer · X

RT @Don_Milton: @AbraarKaran Please see Nature https://t.co/HqQUzs5GyX and the earlier PLoS path https://t.co/T2PxTslP2V - viral aerosols c…

Sep 21, 2020 · 15 shares · 266 followers View post →
Jan Kraak
@Jan_KraakSD · X

RT @Don_Milton: @AbraarKaran Please see Nature https://t.co/HqQUzs5GyX and the earlier PLoS path https://t.co/T2PxTslP2V - viral aerosols c…

Sep 21, 2020 · 15 shares · 1,199 followers View post →
Patricio Rojas Silva
@patorojassilva · X

RT @Don_Milton: @AbraarKaran Please see Nature https://t.co/HqQUzs5GyX and the earlier PLoS path https://t.co/T2PxTslP2V - viral aerosols c…

Sep 21, 2020 · 15 shares · 1,462 followers View post →
Gonzalo Lozano
@godiveunder · X

RT @Don_Milton: @AbraarKaran Please see Nature https://t.co/HqQUzs5GyX and the earlier PLoS path https://t.co/T2PxTslP2V - viral aerosols c…

Sep 21, 2020 · 15 shares · 395 followers View post →
Mr. Eldredge
@citlanx · X

RT @Don_Milton: @AbraarKaran Please see Nature https://t.co/HqQUzs5GyX and the earlier PLoS path https://t.co/T2PxTslP2V - viral aerosols c…

Sep 21, 2020 · 15 shares · 2,868 followers View post →
Don Milton @donmilton.bsky.social
@Don_Milton · X

@AbraarKaran Please see Nature https://t.co/HqQUzs5GyX and the earlier PLoS path https://t.co/T2PxTslP2V - viral aerosols can be reduced by face masks. It takes a layered set of interventions. Face masks are part of the solution for the general public. Need respirators for high exposure work.

Sep 21, 2020 · 37 likes · 15 shares · 14,363 followers View post →
trademan
@trademan6547 · X

@jcho710 Here is a study from 2010: https://t.co/c6os4qWf5M Here is a study from 2013: https://t.co/IJv6JV156n https://t.co/JfxMORYbOh

Sep 17, 2020 · 193 followers View post →
MrsLevi
@MrsLevi2 · X

RT @RedCollie1: @martingeddes The best factual data on mask-wearing may be read here, perhaps give it to them? Masks are for the sick with…

Aug 28, 2020 · 4 shares · 127 followers View post →
Wyldwlf
@Wyldwlf · X

RT @RedCollie1: @martingeddes The best factual data on mask-wearing may be read here, perhaps give it to them? Masks are for the sick with…

Aug 28, 2020 · 4 shares · 417 followers View post →
Ananke
@AnankeUK · X

RT @RedCollie1: @martingeddes The best factual data on mask-wearing may be read here, perhaps give it to them? Masks are for the sick with…

Aug 28, 2020 · 4 shares · 581 followers View post →
Red Collie (Dr. Horace Drew) scientist/inventor
@RedCollie1 · X

@martingeddes The best factual data on mask-wearing may be read here, perhaps give it to them? Masks are for the sick with symptoms, not the healthy. Q says we must think logically based on FACTS. So did Buddha. Not listen to dictators. https://t.co/9zU4KkIgri

Aug 28, 2020 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 49,929 followers View post →
John
@johncanet · X

Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks https://t.co/qX2EFuWzEq

Aug 13, 2020 · 2,073 followers View post →
JacobusPasser
@JacobusPasser · X

@RalfPeter87 @narimoldi @PGrasarevic Das stimmt eben nicht... https://t.co/r5RJzyFHfe https://t.co/sBIDyVgWr0 https://t.co/rLnUhrmgVC https://t.co/FhG17WbtET Und sogar selbsgemachte Masken sind besser als nichts... https://t.co/JphPdL8tak Allgemein: von Infizierten, wirksamer als von Gesunden getragen

Jul 31, 2020 · 2,014 followers View post →
Rosie Trenta |
@ildico1 · X

RT @nuanceORDEATH: 43/70 "Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks" Mil…

Jul 29, 2020 · 3 shares · 3,283 followers View post →
Pocahontas
@monkeyfanatics · X

@chipcoffey Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle ... https://t.co/9LH53eGoi1 The CDC recommends that healthcare settings provide influenza patients with facemasks as a means of reducing transmission to staff and other patients ...

Jul 21, 2020 · 379 followers View post →
KSRBot9000
@ksrbot9000 · X

@Igolfwithease @cmattingly4uk @TacitusCulper @KySportsRadio Except there is evidence that wearing normal masks helps prevent viral shedding. I am unaware of any studies done for shedding on cloth masks, but have seen studies suggesting cloth masks do help reduce aerosolized partical intake https://t.co/O444Ztdy6Y

Jul 20, 2020 · 51 followers View post →
Jarrod McMaugh MPS
@pharmerfour · X

RT @nuanceORDEATH: 43/70 "Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks" Mil…

Jul 10, 2020 · 3 shares · 3,010 followers View post →
Reasonable
@Reasonable_chat · X

@jjstep8 @MikeFromUSA1 @CitDitty @BJohnso94563321 @ElisaTetreault @notfromherenow @glamelegance @realDonaldTrump @BubbaWallace https://t.co/yfyH8j2UDM

Jul 8, 2020 · 3 followers View post →
Dr. Ole Olsen
@oolsen50 · X

@cycledcontent @DrJenGunter I'll bite...https://t.co/0S1Ka9uhDV https://t.co/FtlAhsVc62

Jul 8, 2020 · 791 followers View post →
Dorthe Jensen
@DortheJ56641891 · X

RT @nuanceORDEATH: 43/70 "Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks" Mil…

Jul 3, 2020 · 3 shares · 121 followers View post →
Mats
@nuanceORDEATH · X

43/70 "Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks" Milton et al. Mar 7 2013. PLoS Pathog: https://t.co/VvkfV5nKIw

Jul 3, 2020 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 362 followers View post →
Bassaces
@Bassaces1 · X

RT @gbazov: @AlandowellMc @Lubalas @robinmonotti Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect…

Jun 27, 2020 · 3 shares · 2,605 followers View post →
Slavyangrad
@gbazov · X

RT @gbazov: @AlandowellMc @Lubalas @robinmonotti Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect…

Jun 27, 2020 · 3 shares · 34,550 followers View post →
Slavyangrad
@gbazov · X

@AlandowellMc @Lubalas @robinmonotti Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks (2013) https://t.co/AKLCfrHxCb https://t.co/2FdlRvMS5Y

Jun 27, 2020 · 1 like · 3 shares · 34,550 followers View post →
TomiTapio
@Tomi_Tapio · X

Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks https://t.co/4bsrcAn7Rd

Jun 24, 2020 · 2,067 followers View post →
TomiTapio
@Tomi_Tapio · X

@jakivisto Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks https://t.co/4bsrcAn7Rd

Jun 4, 2020 · 2,067 followers View post →
TomiTapio
@Tomi_Tapio · X

@KariTikkinen Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks https://t.co/4bsrcAEIIL

Jun 2, 2020 · 1 like · 2,067 followers View post →
TomiTapio
@Tomi_Tapio · X

@MikaelNiku Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks https://t.co/4bsrcAn7Rd

Jun 1, 2020 · 2,067 followers View post →
MS_25
@MS2513479406 · X

@ClarkeMicah Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks "Overall, masks produced a 3.4 fold (95% CI 1.8 to 6.3) reduction in viral aerosol shedding." https://t.co/Fi3dag91Lw

May 1, 2020 · 296 followers View post →
David Jorgensen
@BassReelz · X

RT @PLOSPathogens: Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks http://t.co…

Apr 15, 2020 · 2 shares · 406 followers View post →
kill yr idols
@2plus2Winston · X

@PhdParody https://t.co/DVgpTd6JwF

Apr 5, 2020 · 1 like · 271 followers View post →
Alberto Marín
@titolin666 · X

@mavallecillo https://t.co/a5UV05jqQx https://t.co/B169hLMJ1x

Apr 4, 2020 · 336 followers View post →
Anupam Singh
@anupampom · X

@prat1112001 @dremtee @AnantBhan @netshrink @MoHFW_INDIA @epigiri Two studies here suggesting face masks decrease droplet transmission 20 times , aerosol transmission 1.5-3 times. https://t.co/CIvNmuoDV3

Apr 3, 2020 · 4,500 followers View post →
kill yr idols
@2plus2Winston · X

@ConceptualJames Surgical masks reduce viral shedding in aerosols 3.4 fold, so they would reduce transmission from asymptomatics/mild symptoms. https://t.co/DVgpTd6JwF

Mar 30, 2020 · 1 like · 271 followers View post →
Rob libadia
@rob_libadia · X

RT @Haunted_Stereo: @LarryBoorstein @KarlRovey @DrMattMcCarthy @YouTube Masks do not prevent you from getting it, it prevents the spread of…

Mar 28, 2020 · 1 share · 1,624 followers View post →
kill yr idols
@2plus2Winston · X

@LarryBoorstein @KarlRovey @DrMattMcCarthy @YouTube Masks do not prevent you from getting it, it prevents the spread of aerosols. Surgical masks reduce viral shedding in aerosols by 3.4 fold https://t.co/DVgpTd6JwF

Mar 28, 2020 · 6 likes · 1 share · 271 followers View post →
kill yr idols
@2plus2Winston · X

@EricRWeinstein 3.4 fold reduction of viral shedding in aersols https://t.co/DVgpTd6JwF

Mar 28, 2020 · 271 followers View post →
kill yr idols
@2plus2Winston · X

@GregAbbott_TX Address masks. Studies show even surgical masks reduce the spread of viral aerosols 3 fold. People can sew their own. Until we have more testing to find asymptomatics we can reduce spread. https://t.co/DVgpTd6JwF https://t.co/aWkEyyCsm8

Mar 24, 2020 · 271 followers View post →
Genevieve Marchand #covidisairborne
@gen_marchand · X

@maggiemfox I propose reading (Milton et al. 2013) Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks.

Mar 22, 2020 · 113 followers View post →
Mary C Long
@MaryCLong · X

Top story: Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks https://t.co/ulOtka1SJj, see more https://t.co/r9wmKlhJjm

Mar 22, 2020 · 1 like · 20,378 followers View post →
MS_25
@MS2513479406 · X

14. Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks "Overall, masks produced a 3.4 fold (95% CI 1.8 to 6.3) reduction in viral aerosol shedding." https://t.co/Fi3dafRqmW

Mar 21, 2020 · 1 like · 296 followers View post →
Toni Eronen❤️
@ToniEronen · X

@HakaLasse Koronavirusten koko on noin 120 nanometriä (0,12 mikrometriä). Aerosolit ovat kooltaan 0,002 - 100 mikrometriä. Sairastunut uloshengittää viruksia ilmaan (linkki). Minua saa tyynnytellä oikeilla perusteilla koska näen mielestäni ristiriitoja.

Mar 19, 2020 · 2 likes · 4,364 followers View post →
ニューロドクター乱夢
@hichachu · X

Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks https://t.co/drVeaDo78V

Mar 3, 2020 · 1 like · 4,257 followers View post →
pririn_
@pririn_ · X

Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks https://t.co/piXOGg0kjJ

Feb 23, 2020 · 2,447 followers View post →
pririn_
@pririn_ · X

Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks https://t.co/piXOGg0kjJ

Feb 22, 2020 · 2,447 followers View post →
HealthyBuilds
@HealthyBuilds · X

Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks https://t.co/9KylWglqzy

Dec 19, 2019 · 204 followers View post →
Sanders Inc.
@SandersFilters · X

Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks https://t.co/shDGya9sNG

Dec 19, 2019 · 173 followers View post →
HealthyBuilds West Palm
@NanoSafe1 · X

Influenza Virus Aerosols in Human Exhaled Breath: Particle Size, Culturability, and Effect of Surgical Masks https://t.co/sNIsJE37va

Dec 19, 2019 · 193 followers View post →
Bruno
@BrunoChabanas · X

Elle lui répond : « mais c’est certainement un virus ». Et la réponse magique : « Mais alors, ton masque ne sert à rien ! Contre les virus ! ». WHAT ? Attends… WHAT ? https://t.co/LGUFeAkgtc 4/5

Feb 14, 2019 · 110 followers View post →