Masks don't work & are ineffective against microscopic virus transmission.

Question

Masks are ineffective against microscopic virus transmission, and believing otherwise reflects a lack of understanding.

Comments

This is false. Wearing masks has been confirmed to be effective by many credible sources such as Harvard Health, and John’s Hopkins Medicine. The N95 masks have reduced the spreading of viruses, especially COVID-19.

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Face masks can help stop the spread of germs, but they aren’t a guaranteed way to prevent illness. They work best when used with other things like washing hands, staying home when sick, and getting vaccinated. If a mask isn’t worn right or doesn’t fit well, it won’t be as helpful. Also, viruses can still spread in ways that masks don’t completely block. While masks add some protection, they aren’t the only way to stay healthy. So this article would be correct

Sources: https://www.cdc.gov/
https://www.who.int/

Answer 1

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/coronavirus-face-masks-what-you-need-to-know

This claim is false there are multiple sources such as Johns Hopkins medicine and Mayoclinic have proven that wearing masks has been effective in stopping the spread of germs, especially during COVID-19. Wearing a mask filters out particles as you breathe in and out, stopping germs from spreading so much.

Answer 2

hi there, 

this claim is completely false and there have been many studies that have proven that masks do protect against virus transmission, especially covid 19 which I am sure that you are referencing. the source that you cited is from bluesky, not a reputable source. According to the CDC, "Their effectiveness can vary against different viruses, for example, based on the size of the virus. When worn by a person who has a virus, masks can reduce the chances they spread it to others. Masks can also protect wearers from inhaling germs; this type of protection typically comes from better fitting masks (for example, N95 or KN95 respirators)."

https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/prevention/masks.html

Answer 3

Face masks are used to help prevent the spread of germs. They are not guaranteed to prevent illness however. Considering that all virus transmission is microscopic, masks have been proven effective in preventing illness when worn consistently and correctly. This claim is misleading. They are not 100% effective but they are not ineffective.
https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/prevention/masks.html
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/when-and-how-to-use-masks#:~:text=All%20about%20masks%20in%20the%20context%20of%20COVID-19&text=If%20COVID-19%20is%20spreading,a%20bent%20elbow%20or%20tissue.
https://coronavirus.delaware.gov/covid-19-myth-or-fact/myth-or-fact-masks-are-effective-against-covid-19/