With temperatures in the mid-80's yesterday, your editor witnessed a masked walker overcome by heat. She recovered but was convinced that her mask was part of the problem. Indeed, a review of the internet turned up several articles on masks and heat stroke. Only one is being provided below for information purposes, along with a reminder from News 12 that you should not wear your mask while swimming and/or in the water--as you risk drowning.
Please do your own due diligence. This post is closed to all comments. Questions and comments should be directed to the media sources referenced.
-----5/21 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — News 5 investigates the dangers of wearing masks to protect against coronavirus in the Gulf Coast heat. It’s already hot outside and with summer only a month away, it’s going to get hotter. One pulmonologist and critical care physician with Infirmary Health Diagnostic and Medical Clinic is concerned the masks will make adults, children, athletes, and especially those already diagnosed with pulmonary or cardiac illnesses more susceptible to breathing difficulty and heat stroke. READ MORE AT https://www.wkrg.com/health/coronavirus/dangers-of-wearing-masks-in-the-heat-and-humidity/
-----NEWS 12, MASKS AND SWIMMING....DON'T WEAR IT IN THE WATER! You'll drown....http://westchester.news12.com/story/42162947/7-things-you-need-to-know-before-going-to-a-westchester-beach-this-weekend
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