[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Of course the virus can go right through a mask. The damn buggers are so microscopic that 10,000 virus particles can fit on the head of a pin. BUT.......the virus does NOT travel on its own. The coronavirus that causes Covid-19 is transmitted in droplets which are larger than the virus and will be blocked by masks. This is an extremely easy concept to grasp.

This is a great article and I encourage you to read it to become more informed.......
Coronavirus drifts through the air in microscopic droplets – here's the science of infectious aerosols

Now, here is a video of a demonstration how a simple t-shirt material is extremely effective for blocking droplets. Tightly woven cotton is even better at blocking droplets so I can imagine how much more effective tightly woven cotton is.............
How a mask blocks droplets - YouTube

Good post. I too saw that t-shirt video.