Anything that blocks droplets coming from the wearer's mouth helps prevent the spread of disease to those around him. Most of these masks are more for the protection of others, not the wearer. That is why we're told to wear them; out of respect for those we come in contact with. A bonus is that if everyone wears them in public, we'll all have a level of protection from others who we meet that might be contagious.

    To quote a real smart

    Posted by retirefire on 14th of May 2020 at 08:51 am

    To quote a real smart guy …. like trapping a fart thru underwear.

    No, more like trapping the

    Posted by disciple33 on 14th of May 2020 at 08:53 am

    No, more like trapping the wet accompaniment of a serious fart, which underwear tends to do.

    Sir, I specifically said VIRAL

    Posted by retirefire on 14th of May 2020 at 09:04 am

    Sir, I specifically said VIRAL protection. Lets get on with trading.

    The virus is carried on

    Posted by disciple33 on 14th of May 2020 at 09:09 am

    The virus is carried on saliva, primarily, and masks block spit.  However, if you're in a confined space for awhile with someone who is infected, there is a good chance that a higher concentration of smaller particles of moisture will get into the air as you breathe, potentially bearing viruses.

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