There's a lot of qualifications in the WHO statement that so few seem to understand. Yes a culture using masks can be useful. No it doesn't protect individuals.
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Replying to @bernielomax @MattBors
No, it actually even protects the individuals, but yes, the main benefit is to the community.
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I realize this, but I said so in the spirit of the last sentence. With proper care it does, and even basic materials give better-than-nothing protection. It is just tiresome to see people argue it doesn't work at all when it says so - right in the text.
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But it says you don't need it if you are not sick. That is completely incorrect. It protects the community if you are asymptomatic but spreading; it protects you some if you are not at all sick but are around asymptomatic people (which e all are if out).
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Now N95s would protect the wearer a lot more but even a surgical mask does protect the wearer from being infected even if they aren't sick. But N95s are desparately needed for medical workers and a higher bar to wear (they seal, less comfortable).
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