But do you wear a mask? And why or why not?
The scientific/medical community recommends masks, but not to necessarily protect yourself, but to protect others. The thinking is that if everyone wears a mask, then everyone is being protected to some degree by the actions of everyone else. Masks aren't 100% effective, far from it...but...it is said that they're somewhat effective (depending on the mask type). So the idea is that wearing a mask is better than not wearing a mask because wearing a mask helps reduce the spread. It won't PREVENT the spread (as nothing is 100% effective), but it can reduce it. Kind of like seat belts or condoms, in a way. Anyway, that's what is being said.
Some are adamant that masks are harmful.
Some are adamant that masks are useless.
Some are adamant that masks are necessary.
Many businesses are requiring masks before you enter.
The mask recommendations have changed since the pandemic started, which probably hasn't helped with everyone being on the same page.
It also seems that a lot of the "mask or no mask" debate has been political...which is super weird to me. I'm not sure why politics would factor in.
But getting a civil discussion going on your thoughts on masks might be interesting.
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