Hello!

Yes, it is true that wearing a mask will not prevent you yourself from getting sick, sadly. However, the virus is transmitted through droplets produced when you breathe, talk, cough, etc. The masks are necessary for you to prevent those particles from infecting other people, and to cut down on the general spread, if possible. This is not a widely known fact, and I am not sure why.

You must assume that you are infected, so you wear a mask to keep the virus from spreading to others in public. Many of whom you don't know, hence, many of whom may be especially susceptible.

If you would like more information, I'd be happy to provide. I am a healthcare professional.


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