It is also my understanding that masks will not filter out the smaller droplets that viruses travel through the air on. These smaller droplets linger in the air longer and can be inhaled through most masks.
Another purpose is to filter the larger droplets that infected people exhale, sneeze or cough out and to limit the distance that droplets initially travel.
So masks have definite value, IMHO, and should be worn properly (i.e. hands off) but should not be considered strong protection against the virus.
I’m not a medical professional. This is what I’ve learned from TV, so take it for what it’s worth.
Another purpose is to filter the larger droplets that infected people exhale, sneeze or cough out and to limit the distance that droplets initially travel.
So masks have definite value, IMHO, and should be worn properly (i.e. hands off) but should not be considered strong protection against the virus.
I’m not a medical professional. This is what I’ve learned from TV, so take it for what it’s worth.