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Typically, the best practice is to wait for results from multiple studies, and have them confirm the same conclusion. Otherwise, there is a risk it being a fluk
by deadmutex 6y ago
Typically, the best practice is to wait for results from multiple studies, and have them confirm the same conclusion. Otherwise, there is a risk it being a fluke or having some other bias in the data (e.g. environmental humidity, etc.)
Personally these days, for outdoors, I use the following algorithm:
1. Over 6 feet away from people: Wear a mask below the nose (so I can have it ready for state #2 below, when needed).
2. Under 6 feet away from someone (even if just passing them by): Wear a mask properly (i.e. over the mouth AND nose).
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- CameronNemo 6y agoWhat is the point of wearing the mask below the nose? I find that the only reason to not wear a mask is discomfort from heat and sweat. Wearing a mask, but wrong, doesn't help that. As for my personal set of rules: if I can distance 12 feet I don't wear one. If I am frequently passing people (on sidewalks or trails) I keep it on. If it is fairly empty and I pass someone every once in a while, I keep the mask in my hand and breath through it when I pass someone.
- deadmutex 6y agoWhy wear mask below nose when I am far away from everyone? Why not just take it off? I want to have easy access to move it up when needed. I am typically just walking and the weather is cool these days, so I do not experience sweating. Also since the hot air is not exhaled directly into the mask, it prevents/slows down the heating of the mask. Why not wear it fully? I find it easier sometimes to breathe without a mask. So, when it is safe to do so, I lower it.