Re: the OP: That's what this is all about. All the precautions. It's not "prevention." It's "risk reduction." Hem and haw and whine about "muh freedumz" til you turn blue, you will be at increased risk if you don't wear a mask, wash your hands, and social distance. You also put other people at higher risk if you continue breathing in close proximity to people, even if THEY are wearing a mask, if you are not wearing it.
Me without mask, you without mask, standing close = highest risk. Not highest likelihood. Likelihood is not a synonym for risk. Highest risk.
Me with mask, you without mask, standing close = I have a higher risk than you.
Me without mask, you with mask, standing close = you have a higher risk than I do.
Both of us with masks, standing close = both of us have a reduced risk.
Both of us with masks, standing at at least a 3-foot distance from each other = we each have a significantly reduced risk.
Both with, standing at least 6 feet apart = profoundly reduced risk.
Neither of us in the same building as the other whether with or without a mask = lowest risk.
The takeaway from this:
If you want to REDUCE your RISK of being sick, then wear a mask, wash your hands, social distance.
If you want to reduce MY risk of being sick, do the same.
If you don't care about MY health, then feel free to cough in my general direction. Just remember this is a stand your ground state.
If you don't care about YOUR health, then enjoy the crowds on opening day in the town square.
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