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I feel like it is a bit of a bait and switch with current pandemic going on and at some point finally mentioning that these masks won't protect against viruses.
by mewpmewp2 6y ago
I feel like it is a bit of a bait and switch with current pandemic going on and at some point finally mentioning that these masks won't protect against viruses.
- ceilingcorner 6y agoMost masks don’t protect against viruses. The point is to prevent your germs from going to others, which functionally should work with any type of mask.
- ALittleLight 6y agoIf masks reduce particulate matter leaving your mouth and nose, why wouldn't they reduce particulate matter coming in as well?
- tonyhb 6y agoMasks do that. N95 masks prevent vs reduce. It's just disingenuous to say that masks prevent illness. Your average mask will provide some protection, but not prevent illness.
- mewpmewp2 6y agoWe were using the word "protect" though, but "prevent" can also be correct actually as neither have implication that they do it with 100% effectiveness. Helmet protects you or prevents your head from getting damage, but they don't guarantee survival in a high speed crash.