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Originally Posted by jbrown132
I think part of the reason is there is so much conflicting information out there. The latest information coming out is that masks are not that effective. Stopping the virus from going through the mask is like using a chain link fence to stop a flee. Their saying right now the most effective way to avoid getting the virus is constant hand washing.
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If the "latest information" is that masks are not effective, why are more and more stores mandating them not to mention cities being mandating for people to wear masks? I would not trust your information. Can you provide a link please or is this information you received from a news source?
The virus is microscopic. That is so tiny, 10,000 of these viruses can fit on the head of a pin. Of course the virus can easily pass through fabric or paper masks. BUT.....the virus is contained in droplets and each droplet can contain thousands of these microscopic viruses. It is the droplets that are blocked by masks. So......think of the virus in a droplet as a basketball trying to get through a chain link fence. Understand now?
Constant hand washing is OK but not necessary, IMHO. Rather than scrubbing the skin off your hands or constantly drenching your hands in hand sanitizer, the more effective practice for you to do is......DO NOT TOUCH YOUR FACE. The reason for the "constant hand washing" is so you don't touch your possibly virus contaminated hands to your eyes, nose or mouth. When you don't touch your face, even if you have virus on your hands, you will not infect yourself with the virus.