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Originally Posted by Blansky
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:
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I'm an ER physician and the above answer is pretty good. If you are out on a walk in your neighborhood you don't need a mask. If you have to go out in public (grocery store, pharmacy, etc.) I would wear one. A regular surgical mask should suffice (according to WHO and CDC) but if all you have is N95, go for it. Don't forget to WASH YOUR HANDS!!!
