I think the wrong model is the problem. Surgical masks provide small protection to you, but significant protection to others. It isn't for you, it is for everyo

I think the wrong model is the problem. Surgical masks provide small protection to you, but significant protection to others. It isn't for you, it is for everyone else. Think of a mask as portable social distancing. By catching droplets from (asymptomatic) infected wearers, it reduces the virus on surfaces and in the air. That's the benefit.