Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine – Masks (March 30, 2020)

14th July 2020

Note from MaxFun: This episode was recorded on March 30, 2020 and few mask laws have changed in certain cities since then. Be sure to check your local government’s ordinances or the CDC for the most up-to-date recommendations about masks in your town.

The COVID-19 outbreak has recently pushed masks and other protective equipment into the forefront of the global conversation, especially as a shortage threatens medical professionals on the front lines. This week on Sawbones, how masks changed the world of medicine, and what happens when there aren’t enough to go around.

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Note from MaxFun: This episode was recorded on March 30, 2020 and mask laws have changed in certain cities since then. Be sure to check your local government’s ordinances or the CDC for the most up-to-date recommendations about masks in your town.

The COVID-19 outbreak has recently pushed masks and other protective equipment into the forefront of the global conversation, especially as a shortage threatens medical professionals on the front lines. This week on Sawbones, how masks changed the world of medicine, and what happens when there aren’t enough to go around.

Music: “Medicines” by The Taxpayers

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A compendium of classic episodes of Maximum Fun shows, in case you’d like to revisit some old favorites or be introduced to new ones!

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