The cloth masks are worthless.
They aren’t masks.
They’re muzzles.
There, corrected.
Even if you triple layer them? LOL! In nevaDUH the signs read “face covering” so for nearly the entire duration we used plastic shields that clipped to our glasses frames. They only place that wasn’t accepted was at medical facilities.
Nevertheless, I am more comfortable in my homemade cheese-cloth mask if I am forced to wear one, so don’t speak too loudly. ;)
All masks are worthless.
In general, masks, even well-made N95 masks, are ineffective against viruses.
This is a fact. It was well understood, known, and published prior to the pandemic.
The same is true for the “6 feet” social distancing rule.
I know more folks here on FR understand this because we have discussed it and we do not subscribe to the monolithic opinion of the left.
However, I wish more Americans understood that these two measures were undertaken by the government because they had to “do something.” It was a “white lie” from the “experts” to make us all feel like we were doing “something” effective. It has now become a religion to many who are paralyzed by fear.
We have Americans who are driving around in a car by themselves wearing a mask that will not protect them.
Frightening times.
Clothe, definitely a problem, paper more so. The best solution is a 10 mil thick plastic bag (clear or black/brown) that encompasses the entire head and secured at one’s neck with duct tape.