Irish doctor Maitiu O Tuathail got so fed up with people claiming that surgical masks caused oxygen deprivation that he put on half a dozen while connected to an oxygen meter. Guess what happened?
Originally posted on Twitter:
Today, patients ask “Does wearing a face mask reduce your oxygen levels” repeatedly! Based on what they’re reading on social media * Facial liners / masks don’t lower your oxygen levels! * I managed to put on six face masks + it had no effect on my oxygen levels!
Of course wispy bulbs and conspirators who need to see this won’t be convinced, but it’s a brave effort!
Image: YouTube / Maitiu O Tuathail via Storyful
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