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That's not necessary so. While "not doing social distancing right" will not increase your risk compared to not trying, with masks it's not so clear cut: You hav
by davrosthedalek 7y ago
That's not necessary so. While "not doing social distancing right" will not increase your risk compared to not trying, with masks it's not so clear cut: You have to touch your face to put them on and take them off, and people might touch their face more often to adjust them etc. That increases the risk, at least if you wear them to protect yourself. And people might take greater risks because they feel safe. If this is not counterbalanced by the risk reduction through wearing a mask, it's a problem.
Additionally, if there is a mask shortage, it might increase the risk indirectly, even for those who don't want to spread it.