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Old 08-07-2021, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by lkagele View Post
Not exactly. There are studies out there that find masks are not effective, especially the type the majority are wearing. All you have to do is look at them. There are numerous gaps that allow the virus through. The virus goes through the cloth masks. Maybe if worn properly, the N95 masks would work but few are wearing those.

If you want a 'mask' to work, you need a respirator, the type you see body shop painters using. There is a definite seal around the mouth and nose. Air passes through a filter that captures any virus.
This is the original post: " There has been no science to prove masks work"

That is FALSE. Period.

There is plenty of science to prove masks work. Their "job" is to reduce the chance to spread the virus - either in getting or giving it.

Now, if you want to say, as you did, that some masks are more effective than others. I agree N95 is the most effective generally available mask. But even it has to be fitted correctly.

To make a categorical statement that masks don't work is just misinformation.