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901f6516 | 1 years ago (raw) | export | reply | flag 
 Listen to the experts: The best masks to protect you from anti-maskers: While #Covid rates have been increasing throughout much of the country, the message from public health & political leaders has become one of minimizing & denial. We know that high-quality masks😷work to prevent infection. But because of the rampant disinformation, lies, RW provocateurs…. https://www.forbes.com/sites/judystone/2023/09/30/these-are-the-best-masks-to-protect-you-from-anti-maskers/
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🎓 Dr. Freemo :jpf: 🇳🇱 | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 @43613d1f 

Hi, expert here. I have worked for 2 years as a COVID-19 research scientists.

Yes masks can help reduce infection when worn properly, though this does take training and you should be far more mindful, as improper use may create a false sense of safety... So use a mask if you are at particular risk, but be sure to learn proper safety.

That said also dont let posts like this paint a picture that COVID is "back" like it was before I is around, and it is here to stay, so it always will be. But the current infection rates in the USA is on the order of magnitude of a small fraction of what it was pre-lockdown (about 1/10th) and the death rate is even much smaller than that. So yes be mindful, practice good practices, but as an expert I assure you, no need for panic or over-the-top alarm either... be responsible, and live your life.