free radical wrote:
flyflotr wrote:
The idea behind the cotton masks is to stop the majority of dispersal from those already infected. They do very little to protect the wearer.
Stop with the fake news pls
https://www.healthline.com/health/coronavirus-mask
Did you even READ your own link? Here is a copy and paste from that article which affirms what flyflotr said.
Can wearing a face mask protect against the 2019 coronavirus?Can wearing a face mask protect against the 2019 coronavirus?
Homemade face masks
Homemade face masks only offer a small degree of protection, but they may help prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 from asymptomatic people. The CDC recommends using them in public settings, as well as practicing social distancing and proper hygiene.
Surgical masks
Surgical masks can’t protect against infection with SARS-CoV-2. Not only does the mask not filter out smaller aerosol particles, but air leakage also occurs through the sides of the mask as you inhale.
N95 respirators
N95 respirators can protect against smaller respiratory droplets, such as those containing SARS-CoV-2. However, the CDC currently doesn’t recommend their use outside of healthcare settings.
