“disposable masks reduce your chance of becoming infected very slightly,” (which is likely true if you use them properly, which, to be clear, most people won’t do)
I am confused why you would say this, after this thread, which suggested a 60%-80% reduced infection rate for influenza-like viruses, and you said you updated on the value of masks when worn by the general population without being fitted. “Very slightly, if you wear them properly” does not seem at all compatible with the evidence, and also seems clearly contradicted by the emphasis that the chinese governments puts on the use of masks. I again would ask for a source for this claim that masks that aren’t worn properly only have very little effectiveness.
I am confused why you would say this, after this thread, which suggested a 60%-80% reduced infection rate for influenza-like viruses, and you said you updated on the value of masks when worn by the general population without being fitted. “Very slightly, if you wear them properly” does not seem at all compatible with the evidence, and also seems clearly contradicted by the emphasis that the chinese governments puts on the use of masks. I again would ask for a source for this claim that masks that aren’t worn properly only have very little effectiveness.