Define “cloth face mask.” If you’re talking about one of these fake mesh things that the FluBros here love to espouse, probably not much if at all. If you’re talking about an actual mask? Then yes, they help Read the article below for an explanation of how mass adoption of masks suppresses the spread of the coronavirus:
Thanks for that link.
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How many people need to wear masks to reduce community transmission?
“What you want is 100 percent of people to wear masks, but you’ll settle for 80 percent,” said Rutherford. In one simulation, researchers predicted that 80 percent of the population wearing masks would do more to reduce COVID-19 spread than a strict lockdown.
The latest forecast from the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation suggests that 33,000 deaths could be avoided by October 1 if 95 percent of people wore masks in public.
Even if you live in a community where few people wear masks, you would still reduce your own chances of catching the virus by wearing one, said Chin-Hong and Rutherford.
Does the type of mask matter?
Studies have compared various mask materials, but for the general public, the most important consideration may be comfort. The best mask is one you can wear comfortably and consistently, said Chin-Hong. N95 respirators are only necessary in medical situations such as intubation. Surgical masks are generally more protective than cloth masks, and some people find them lighter and more comfortable to wear.
The bottom line is that any mask that covers the nose and mouth will be of benefit.
“The concept is risk reduction rather than absolute prevention,” said Chin-Hong. “You don’t throw up your hands if you think a mask is not 100 percent effective. That’s silly. Nobody’s taking a cholesterol medicine because they’re going to prevent a heart attack 100 percent of the time, but you’re reducing your risk substantially.”
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That study in BS. First, the virus is infective when droplets are <2.5um in size. The article, as a bit of misdirection, talks about droplets 8 times larger — the size of droplets that are threatening if you are talking about a bacterial infection.
2nd, ever try breating thru a wet rag? That is what water-boarding is about.
Complete misdirection.