[2aProtectsTheRest]

"In simple terms, the virus is small enough to penetrate the fabric of a mask. That’s the theory."

Virus proteins rapidly denature in open air. They can only survive within water droplets. SARS-CoV-2 primarily transmits via respiratory droplets, which are readily filtered by even basic masks. Here's a visual of that happening from a study conducted:

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SARS-CoV-2 requires droplets in order to travel between persons. A properly made, properly worn mask reduces both the volume and the range of those droplets.

In practice, many people wear poorly constructed masks and many wear masks incorrectly. That isn't a problem with the masks; it's an education problem.

[SoCal Pubbie]

What is it, exactly, about this virus that makes it necessary to wear masks for at least six months, and possibly up to twice that, when no other pandemic of similar or greater magnitude did before? Including Spanish Flu.

[Hiddigeigei]

Thank you for a common sense post.

[Outlaw76]

This graphic is complete BS.
In image 2, It completely ignores the actual direction of droplets. They go UP. Right past your eyes and over your head. The droplets will linger longer and at a higher level, than they would would without a mask. They don’t travel as far forward, but they last longer.

I have a theory that breathing out of your nose is better than through a mask. I plan to test it out later this week and release a video of the experiment.

Here’s my first test, several months ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4zNYfMYg-c

[Mom MD]

Your picture fails to show the particles leaking around the sides top and bottom of the mask. And this is an airborne virus as well. masks do redirect the particles down where everyone can put their paws on them and spread the freely. They do not reduce disease transmission

In addition no study has shown sufficient viral particles in respiratory exhalation in asymptomatic individuals to be infectious anyways. The magic talismen do not work. the states with the strictest masking guidelines have some if the highest rates of disease. Kind of like gun laws stopping gang shootings.....