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Re: Face Masks: Know BEFORE you sew
by Junwen Law 24 Mar '20

24 Mar '20

Hello Andy, Thank you for your thoughtful reply. While the use of masks without a N95 fit tested quality do not prevent airborne pathogens such Covid 19, a disposable mask that does not retain the moisture as a cotton material mask would be a better droplet precaution barrier than no mask at all. Of course, this is theoretical, as a randomized control trial would be unethical. While your explanation of fluid dynamics is correct, the purpose of a non-N95 mask is for droplet precautions rather than airborne precautions. By no means am I promoting use of such non-fitted masks to allow general public interaction. Rather, consider it an option for necessary public outings, such as getting groceries, toilet paper, delivering items to home bound residents, etc. As for subpar ppe, I agree that it is dangerous, and the lack of appropriate supply for healthcare professionals is of grave concern. There is a national shortage of N95 masks for this pandemic, and HC professionals are resorting to use droplet precautions only as N95s are being "saved" for use when the surge amplifies. These non-N95, non-fitted surgical masks are also not of unlimited quantity. If businesses not deemed a critical industry help divert standarized quality surgical masks to HC professionals as well as others in a critical infrusture industry (police, firemen, sewage/waste/utility personnel...), then less masks that offer droplet barriers are available to the general public. Thus, there is a definite need for the DIY masks for the general public to use when necessary outings are made. Lastly, I strongly recommend sheltering in place, but if you must leave, do take precautions. - Junwen Law, MD On Tue, Mar 24, 2020, 11:30 asc pgh <asc.pgh(a)gmail.com> wrote: > You may attain N-95 filtration specification but have you provided for > seals around the margins of the mask with your face? > > Tighter filtration creates higher inspiratory and expiratory pressures to > pass through the filter matrix and these pressures will find the easiest > route, which is NOT through the filtering matrix of a mask without adequate > seals. Leakage is unfiltered, period. Not better than nothing, just equal > to it. N-95 masks in healthcare are fit tested to individuals and donned > under direct observation. Facial hair (beyond trim moustaches) eliminates > any possibility of any benefit of any mask by preventing a seal. > > Subpar PPE is dangerous. If you assume the risk, that's understandable for > you, but with the latency of COVID-19 symptoms after being infected and > contagious, you will hazard the entire community by using such a mask to > leave the shelter of home if believing that some degree of protection has > been afforded. The king really isn't wearing any clothes in this case. > > Please, if you wouldn't leave your home without a mask, for yourself and > the rest of us, don't leave your home wearing a homemade one. > > Andy > > On Tue, Mar 24, 2020 at 10:23 AM Junwen Law <junwenlaw(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Consider making masks with an ultrafine Hepa filter (deconstruct a >> furnace filter) >> While not as effective as a N95, would be better than no mask or cotton >> material. >> >> Junwen >> >> >> On Sun, Mar 22, 2020 at 2:56 PM Lauren Sims <lauren.sims03(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> *"Charity is giving people what they need to get instead of what you >>> want to give."* >>> >>> The urge to help in times of crisis is powerful and wonderful. If a >>> health care worker directly requests a homemade face mask, *make her >>> one by all means.* *However, be aware that many health care workers in >>> our area are actively avoiding homemade cloth masks. *Don't be >>> offended. Here's the reason why: >>> >>> A cluster randomised trial of cloth masks compared with medical masks in >>> healthcare workers <https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/5/4/e006577> >>> >>> "Laboratory tests showed the penetration of particles through the cloth >>> masks to be very high *(97%)* compared with medical masks (44%) (used >>> in trial) and 3M 9320 N95 (<0.01%), 3M Vflex 9105 N95 (0.1%).... *The >>> physical properties of a cloth mask, reuse, the frequency and effectiveness >>> of cleaning, and increased moisture retention, may potentially increase the >>> infection risk for HCWs.* The virus may survive on the surface of the >>> facemasks,29 <https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/5/4/e006577#ref-29> and >>> modelling studies have quantified the contamination levels of masks.30 >>> <https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/5/4/e006577#ref-30> ." >>> >>> >>> >>> *Instead, here are three ideas that will help give a boost to ALL health >>> care workers:* >>> >>> 1) If you can, give blood! https://www.vitalant.org/Home.aspx >>> >>> 2) Pool your resources with friends to support health care workers AND >>> your local restaurants at the same time: order takeout for 20-30 people to >>> be sent to your neighborhood hospital. >>> >>> 3) Follow Valerie Sweeney's lead in her email "Medical professionals and >>> PPE" and try some local advocacy to help track down medically approved >>> personal protective equipment. >>> >>> *Thank you for being great neighbors.* >>> >>> Lauren >>> >>

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Pitt Study for Teen Girls Pays $50 at Home
by Jenn Desiderio 24 Mar '20

24 Mar '20

My friend Caroline is running this study. It pays $50 and basically requires 5 selfies all from home. Pretty easy! TBO(a)pitt.edu Sent from my iPhone

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Wild turkey sighting just north of Wayne Road
by janet jai 24 Mar '20

24 Mar '20

Saw this very large, strange (to me) bird padding along the end of the alley just north of Wayne Road. He/she? continued along Euclid up to just south of Wellesley before turning into the alley there. Another walker affirmed that it was a wild turkey and took a video and another person I met (from a safe distance) said two turkeys had been in her backyard. I encouraged both to post pictures so hopefully you’ll be seeing the “strange looking bird” for yourself. They really do pad along. jai

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Re: In need of a small desk?
by Tricia Ruggeri 24 Mar '20

24 Mar '20

Hi Heather, I’m so sorry, but someone actually already scooped it! Hope you’re staying safe out there. Be well. On Tue, Mar 24, 2020 at 3:22 PM Heather Morris <horsthd(a)gmail.com> wrote: > We live locally on Highland and can pay cash or check. Let me know how we > can make the transaction while remaining socially distanced :) > > On Tue, Mar 24, 2020, 10:26 AM Tricia Ruggeri <triciaruggeri(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> I had a change of heart awhile back and purchased a Micke Desk in White >> from Ikea. It’s completely unopened and in the box. Asking $45. We can >> figure out a safe way for pick-up. >> >> https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/micke-desk-white-30213076/ >> >>

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Dog grooming and coolers
by Grace P. Ferguson 24 Mar '20

24 Mar '20

Two random things: We have a bajillion small styrofoam coolers, gel packs and boxes to mail them in from meds I have received. If you can use them for anything, they're yours! Two, now that PetSmart is closed, does anyone have grooming skill or supplies we can borrow? Two small very fuzzy poodles thank you. Grace

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Fwd: Buy gift cards to support restaurants
by BM Val 24 Mar '20

24 Mar '20

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Re: Face Masks: Know BEFORE you sew
by Michelle Horner 24 Mar '20

24 Mar '20

Regarding Junwen’s comment about high end furnace filters, check this out from what appears to be a good source, that has instructions for using them -instead of cotton. West Virginia Mask Army http://www.westvirginiamaskarmy.com/ On Tuesday, March 24, 2020, Junwen Law <junwenlaw(a)gmail.com> wrote: Consider making masks with an ultrafine Hepa filter (deconstruct a furnace filter)While not as effective as a N95, would be better than no mask or cotton material. Junwen On Sun, Mar 22, 2020 at 2:56 PM Lauren Sims <lauren.sims03(a)gmail.com> wrote: "Charity is giving people what they need to get instead of what you want to give." The urge to help in times of crisis is powerful and wonderful. If a health care worker directly requests a homemade face mask, make her one by all means. However, be aware that many health care workers in our area are actively avoiding homemade cloth masks. Don't be offended. Here's the reason why: A cluster randomised trial of cloth masks compared with medical masks in healthcare workers "Laboratory tests showed the penetration of particles through the cloth masks to be very high (97%) compared with medical masks (44%) (used in trial) and 3M 9320 N95 (<0.01%), 3M Vflex 9105 N95 (0.1%).... The physical properties of a cloth mask, reuse, the frequency and effectiveness of cleaning, and increased moisture retention, may potentially increase the infection risk for HCWs. The virus may survive on the surface of the facemasks,29 and modelling studies have quantified the contamination levels of masks.30 ." Instead, here are three ideas that will help give a boost to ALL health care workers: 1) If you can, give blood! https://www.vitalant.org/Home.aspx 2) Pool your resources with friends to support health care workers AND your local restaurants at the same time: order takeout for 20-30 people to be sent to your neighborhood hospital. 3) Follow Valerie Sweeney's lead in her email "Medical professionals and PPE" and try some local advocacy to help track down medically approved personal protective equipment. Thank you for being great neighbors. Lauren

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Please find the HPCC March newsletter attached!
by Monica Watt 24 Mar '20

24 Mar '20

IN THIS ISSUE: - A Letter from the President - The Primaries - February Meeting Minutes - Recycle This - The Urban Gardener - Around St. Andrew’s Stay safe and stay well! Best regards, Monica Monica Watt *Editor, HPCC Newsletter* *Chair, Park & Playground Committee* *Co-Chair, House Tour Committee* *Member, Zoning Committee* 412.818.4702 c monicawatt931(a)gmail.com

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Neighborhood takeout service available
by Jessica Pekarcik 24 Mar '20

24 Mar '20

Good afternoon, Tom Dixon, our landlord in East Liberty, shared this email address as a referral for our new take out option. My husband and I run, Spoon, in East Liberty. We have recently started Spoon Fed, a family style meal take out option that is available until we can reopen our restaurants for normal operation. We will be offering these meals for take out from our E.Liberty location Wednesday - Saturday. The menu and order forms (google) will be posted on Facebook or emailed out Sunday by 4 PM. Orders and payment must be received by Tuesday at 10 AM for the week. Prices differ based upon the daily menu, but range from $45-65 for a dinner for a meal for 4 people. We offer delivery to the Fox Chapel area (zip codes: 15238, 15215, 15024) or pick up at 5997 Centre Avenue from 4-8 PM. If we start to see receive a lot of ordering from our Highland Park neighbors we might be able to open up delivery to your area as well! Tom recommended we pass along our information and menu for the week if you would like to distribute to your neighbors. We can be found on Facebook @Spoon Fed - Pittsburgh. Thank you so much for your consideration! Jessica + Brian Pekarcik MENU FOR 3/26 - 3/28 Please place orders by Wednesday, March 25th by 10 AM. All dinners feed 2-4 people. Thursday, March 26th - $50 *Bacon-wrapped veal meatloaf w/ chipotle bbq *Loaded "smashed potatoes" *Roasted root vegetables *Garden salad https://forms.gle/xbhXqu7MHTeZo9xq7 <https://forms.gle/xbhXqu7MHTeZo9xq7?fbclid=IwAR1jUut70D1vknT0VQg0w7Z-f2KvF1…> Friday, March 27th - $45 *Fish Fry *White cheddar mac n' cheese *Housemade cole slaw *Hot sauce, tartar sauce + lemon https://forms.gle/1VMRx7mkw43FhEsq5 <https://forms.gle/1VMRx7mkw43FhEsq5?fbclid=IwAR0aanV_L7esAyTf18GtkzsV0pFVo8…> Saturday, March 28th - $65 (limit of 15 orders) *Sauteed shrimp(16/20 pr) *Andouille sausage + crab orzo *Mushroom + fennel soup *Roasted cauliflower w/ salsa verde https://forms.gle/qMPytUZCMP1fFuHo7 <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FqMPytUZCMP1fFuHo7%…>

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Rock retaining wall repair
by Jon Perret 24 Mar '20

24 Mar '20

Hi, We have a rock retaining wall that needs to be repaired. Please send your recommendations if you have had work like this completed in the past. Thanks, Jon

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