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Originally Posted by coffeebean
Are you wearing a mask to protect others when you can not be guaranteed to keep your distance from people? I have a feeling most people out and about who are wearing masks believe the masks are protecting them. They have no clue they are not really protected but they are protecting people around them. I also have a sinking feeling that if these same people were aware that the mask they wear is not protecting them, they would not wear a mask at all. That is the sad part.
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Masks provide SOME protection from other people, when you are wearing it, compared to wearing no mask at all.
How much? The jury's still out. If I was just getting over a cold, or was feeling a little fatigued or stressed from life - then I'd feel a lot more comfortable wearing a mask in public than not wearing one, for my own safety. I'd know that I'm not "at risk" enough to have to isolate myself away from the world, but not "tip top" enough to not have any concerns.
You can be cautiously optimistic with a mask on.
And just FYI: I don't wear my mask outside in open air, unless I'm where there are a lot of other people also not wearing masks. I carry one in my pocketbook all the time now so if I feel uncomfortable, I can put it on. I also wear it at work, even outside, because it's required when I'm on the clock.