re: It boggles my mind how people scared to death of the virus

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There is also good research that shows it does protect the wearer. More than anything, though, the purpose of the surgical mask is to protect others, which any good citizen would want to do.

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Yet some studies have shown the opposite is true.

Washing your hands will protect you more than a mask. Humans are walking germ factories mask or no mask. Washing your hands is the most effective thing you can probably do.