This virus colonizes in the nose. You are better off not wearing it than taking more air in through your nose. In fact, that is more risky than how you normally breathe. Need to breathe, uncover your mouth. It wont colonize there. However it prolly loves the warm moist mask. Its like a beach chair to multiply on.
Cool! Well, this time of year, I’m usually blowing, or in the case of those stubborn ones that just won’t dislodge, digging out my nasal cavity on a daily basis. I should buy stock in Kleenex.
unless clogged, or I’m breathing hard, I’ve always breathed through my nose. I’m not going to walk around with my mouth open. I was told it’s a good way to catch flies.