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> In the absence of evidence, We don't have an absence of evidence. We have lots of research around mask wearing to prevent the spread of respiratory disease.
by DanBC 6y ago
> In the absence of evidence,
We don't have an absence of evidence. We have lots of research around mask wearing to prevent the spread of respiratory disease. It's really hard to see a benefit from mask wearing from those studies.
> Also, as for sneezing or coughing
If you're symptomatic you need to self-isolate. Masks will not protect the people around you if you're coughing.
- drvdevd 6y agoI agree on needing to self-isolate if symptomatic. However, an occasional sneeze or cough is impossible to distinguish from allergies- for me at least. I have to also rely on measuring fever and pay attention to other symptoms. I have to reserve the step of self-isolation for when I definitely know I am sick. So - I continue to wear a mask. It’s the one tool I can always rely on, to cover my mouth at least.
- mennis16 6y agoNot all respiratory diseases are the same. There is for obvious reason not much rigorous evidence regarding COVID19. But what has come out so far specific to this pandemic suggests mask wearing is beneficial right now.