Author’s premise is slightly wrong, Virus does not grow outside a human host. On a cloth is not where they grow.
It may reside and “build up” it does not grow there.
Bacteria is the problem, because bacteria can cause health problems.
Medicine is not my background, only have extensive related experience due to caring for sick family members for almost 15 years.
What you stated, I'm sure is correct.
The issue with the mask is how effective are the homemade masks, do they trap bacteria and allow it's growth due to constant moisture and bacterial discharge form the human mouth, are they being used as a tool to force us to destroy our economy and livelihood pursuing a false sense of urgency. Are we being manipulated to allow the DC beast to make us all serfs from here on out.
Covid19 is a bad bug, but even the inflated death count (by definition) does not amount to a level above the normal flue.
This is a politically motivated effort, and Trumps advisers have not shown a good track record at predicting results. Are they using this for their own reasons?