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Originally Posted by mgsooner
Okay I have a question guys. I have some N95 masks in storage that I bought years ago. I know they've said repeatedly they don't recommend wearing them. However if I'm got them, and I absolutely need to leave my home (I don't plan to otherwise), is there really a reason NOT to wear one at this point? I understand they're not fail proof, but wouldn't it be a prudent measure?
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What I’ve read is that YOU will get the virus from contact from hand to mouth from touching infected places. So if you wore a mask but didn’t wash you’re hands when you got home, then it’s pointless.
I’m guessing the mask MAY be a safeguard but they say infected people wearing them is more important.
Perhaps in crowds it could make a difference.
This is what I read: