How Chemistry is Improving Face Masks to Reduce COVID19 Transmission - Dr Gill

How Chemistry is Improving Face Masks to Reduce COVID19 Transmission - Dr Gill

Let's be in no doubt. The UK is currently in another lock down to reduce the case numbers of COVID19, everyone has a role to play in that by following the simple Hands, Face and Space approach.

Cleaning hands, and keeping a 2 meter distance from each other is pretty simple. Unfortunately when it comes to face masks, there is a vastly different array of masks available which can make the choice difficult for patients.

In the GP surgery, I see a huge range of masks in use. Now let me be clear, ANY MASK IS BETTER THAN NO MASK.

*** Please protect others and wear a mask ***

We are all familiar with the disposable 24hr mask, but there is a growing number of reusable masks coming to market.

Wise Protec has released a new mask using an existing antimicrobial technology many people are used to seeing in sports gear and shoes.

For absolute clarity, after having reviewed the independent testing - which is freely available from the company - I've opted to use their mask, and to help further development have accepted a role as a medical advisory with their company.

This video is to discuss the technology in masks generally, and how the technology in their mask may benefit people.

****** The previous upload of this video was the recipient of a take down request from YouTube, and I believe I have adjusted the video to ensure that there is 100% clarity that I fully support the wearing of face masks, and the current guidance on their use as issued by the CDC in the USA and NICE in the UK ******

We have the great news that several vaccines have shown highly positive effects, and their use will be a massive part of overcoming the pandemic that is COVID19. Between now and then we need to continue to respect and protect each other, by washing our hands, covering our faces and ensuring social distancing as possible.

Take Care

#DrGill #WearAMask #Covid19prevention

[bobbobful]

Shame on YouTube for removing this the first time, but I'll watch again.

[kodalabeef]

I swear I watched this already but I’ll watch it again🙌

[half-pintasmr]

This was very well done. I especially appreciate your transparency about the obvious concern for bias and your determination for a science-based and unbiased approach. Thank you!! I didn't get to see the original, so I'm glad you were able to re-upload!

[LittlePaperCircles]

Amazing video! I'm a chemist and I'm still blown away by the things people can invent! A researcher at my university has developed a system that uses copper nanoparticles and is very effective at keeping the mask virus free. And hopefully they'll be able to start manufacturing them before Christmas 🤞

[val-vepu]

One if the best videos I have ever sincerity and no beating about the bush. Awesome Dr. Gill

[benisaten]

Loved the "EDM best-of" montage lol.

[chuckoneill]

Thanks very much, Dr. Gill.
I'm not well informed on the situation in the UK, but here in the US, we have so many, many people who just don't seem to care about others. I'm in a job where I just can't isolate, I have to closely interact with people, and I worry about bringing something back to my wife.

[XX-gyue]

never have I ever seen you do or say anything that wasn't courteous and charming ! no one could accuse you of being a salesman ! your gentle attitude should be taught in school for every and any profession ! p.s. does it smell of ammonia ?

[iamroyal]

I'm from Portugal and I'm using this mask since day 1 (before last summer) and it's been a good companion (of course I have couple of them to alternate). It worth well the 10eur each it costs. Recently they also released for children as well, with several colors (adults gets only black or white). For the little of my expertise, I can recommend it.

[BlackStar-ernm]

I swear I've learned a lot from him. I am not a medical student but I learned a lot from him just because I want to sleep😂

[michaelhollman]

I like your video, very informative.If there is a way to add in your description a link because I tried to go to sainsbury, NEXT I am trying to get the mask but I am having troubles please create a link in the description to help us. And if there was a way to add on the description to let everybody know to stop touching their mask, this one you have 30 minutes, but I see a lot of people touching and adjusting and pulling on their mask where their nose is, and then touching other things. Thanks for your help. love all your other videos also, Been watching them for some time. You and all the other nurses and doctors in the front line workers are all heroes. They need to come out with a metal for all of you. Like the Congressional Medal of Honor that we have here in the States.

[GoddessOfWhatnot]

Great vid; I really appreciate that you were open about all potential bias.
Also, cat = majestic af 🖤

[jorgecardoso]

Thanks for posting this again Doc! Its been a really interesting time, I recently graduated as a biologist, and due to the outbreak, really started talking with parents about diseases and infections, to try teach and help.
When buying masks, specially on hand-made mask marketing, everywhere we looked there was someone claiming scientific effectiveness and other stuff on products. It might even be true, but way the sciency stuff is spread is really shallow and dangerously so.
Thanks for sharing knowledge with us, crazy to thing the ASMR meme is leading to something so good :)

[sandwichbreath]

The video's never official until Dhaka makes his appearance!
I'm watching this about 15 hours after upload, so hopefully that means it's gonna be fine this time around.

[MastersX]

Are you able to provide a link, to either the studies they have on the effectiveness. Or to the product itself?

I'm a psychology student in the north of england, I have learn to always double check sources. Whilst I trust your judgement as a doctor, and a scientist, I'd love to look further into the research. Thank you!

[XX-gyue]

I've become so used to wearing a mask that I have no intention of stopping - plus they give such a great feeling of privacy and anonymity !

[jwebs]

Well crap... you have my attention now. I sell and use Norwex masks. They use their window cloth material to make them because it had the best filtration 81%, 0.1 micron. The material contains microsilver woven into the cloth. It's been tested for filtration and microbial growth, but I hadn't thought about the potential of breathing it in. Do you really think it's that much of a possibility and an issue? I guess I'll be emailing the company a ton of questions tomorrow. They're my favorite masks too. Bias, yes. ;)
And by the way, I actually enjoyed the part with the cat. It was funny how the cat stole the focus and sat there looking pensive before you chased it off. lol

[TheFrenchMansControl]

A sliver or copper filter could work very well as an electro-plating in a hard body mask. As long as you don't bend the filter there should in theory be very little breakdown.

[magirianno]

hi, how often should i wash the mask? after every use or once in a week or so?

[andrewvitale]

Got The virus in February and for 6 weeks I went to hell and back so listen to things like this regarding masks and sutch. Thank you Dr.