Mask-wearing has become ubiquitous with the coronavirus pandemic. It has been proven to be a preventative measure to slow the spread of the virus – the main benefit being to protect others in case you are infected and not aware of it.
Based on new research, it points to benefits being two-fold. Researchers from the University of California suggest that mask-wearing could also reduce the severity of COVID-19 infections, leading to more asymptomatic cases.
The idea is that masks can block a significant number of virus-infected droplets, reducing the dose of the virus a person inhales and ultimately reducing the chances of severe illness.
COVID-19 mainly spreads via droplets that are released when an infected person coughs, sneeze, speaks, or breathes – hence the emphasis on physical distancing and handwashing.
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/coronavirus-mask/art-20485449
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html